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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… today’s State of the State Address by Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for 2024, addressing issues important to New Yorkers across the state. “The Midyear Financial Plan … with its revenues and focused on services that matter to New Yorkers. I’m pleased the governor and legislature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-addressDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… disabilities who would likely benefit from WINR services do not have access to the application because WINR is only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… security awareness training to employees. Town of Geddes – Account Clerk’s Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Record of Activities (ROA) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Some elected and appointed officials may participate in a time-keeping system that either shows hours worked or … determining the number of days they’ve worked requires a different process. These officials who begin a new or … of additional service credit, benefit estimates and pension benefits. The governing board must review each entry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/record-activities-roaOpinion 91-48
… amendment, change of zoning, approval of a plat, exemption form a plat or official map, license or permit must state the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-48DiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… and District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Florida man was charged with grand larceny and identity … Prime on charges of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree (a C felony) and Identity Theft in the First Degree (a D … father’s pension funds to which he was not entitled,” said DA Donnelly . “The state’s retirement system is built to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherTown of Caton – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2014M-359)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Supervisor properly accounted for and … Findings The Town does not have complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records because the Supervisor did not … bookkeeper with necessary financial training and review her work to ensure that all financial activity is accurate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-caton-supervisors-records-and-reports-2014m-359DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… released an audit today of the Hempstead Union Free School District that uncovered a myriad of systemic problems, … that raised concerns. This includes the current superintendent Susan Johnson receiving biweekly paychecks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtOpinion 2000-15
… State fire districts to enter into interlocal agreements with any local governmental unit, subdivision or special … that the fire district may enter into an agreement with the local governmental entity, subdivision or special district, if any, with which an out-of-state firefighter is affiliated, for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15Opinion 90-56
… MILITARY LAW, §242(5); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92(1); NY CONST, art VIII, §1; 38 USC §2024(d): A school district, … from such duty, for not more than a total of 30 days or 22 working days, whichever is greater, in any one calendar … his or her military compensation (33 Opns St Comp, 1977, p 117; 22 Opns St Comp, 1966, p 559). As the Court of Appeals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-56Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Jean Noel, the former Director of the Putnam County Department of Consumer Affairs, for stealing money from Putnam County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamOpinion 98-24
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-i: A fire district which, pursuant to General Municipal Law, §209-i(1-a), accepts the services … for Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law benefits accruing to the volunteer firefighter if injured during the time such … that a volunteer firefighter who, because of his or her residence or usual occupation, is regularly in the area …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-24State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to show what was purchased. Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District – Information Technology (IT) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-043)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether the County Treasurer’s controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … as abandoned property. After we brought these actions to her attention, the Treasurer took immediate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/14/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-043DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… of Beekman and its schools. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the New York State Police. “While people … money to shop online at Amazon, Stitch Fix, and Chewy.com, and order deliveries from Gobble Meals. She also used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherTown of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over Town Clerk operations for the period January 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Florida is located … that the Clerk transferred money between accounts under her control to cover up these shortfalls. During our audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215Opinion 92-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (applicability … of General Municipal Law, §207-m to salary of deputy police commissioner); (salary of individual filling vacancy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-29State Agencies Bulletin No. 1680
… Purpose To inform agencies that, beginning with tax year 2018, employees with NYSPO access can opt out of receiving a … IRS Publications 15-A, Employer’s Supplemental Tax Guide 2018, and 1141 General Rules and Specifications for … receiving a paper Form W-2 statement beginning November 1, 2018, but no later than the day prior to the OSC 2018 Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1680-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-form-w-214th Annual Emerging Manager & MWBE Conference
… New York State Common Retirement Fund, the third largest public pension fund in the nation. His prudent management and … assets with more than 175 managers. It is one of the only public pension funds to cover every major asset class in its … Administration with honors from the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University and a Bachelor of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/14-annual-conferenceNew York Mills Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-79)
Determine whether District officials sought competition for the purchase of good and services not subject to competitive bidding
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/new-york-mills-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-79