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Comptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… private and sensitive information. In the meantime, I have directed my audit division to expand the scope of this … on their policies and identified improvements they have already made. Their responses are included in the final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesState Police Bulletin No. SP-156
… in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-156-2014-state-police-expertise-payOpinion 89-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … id .; see also Town Law, §27[1]). Article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution prohibits gifts and loans of municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7List of Agencies That Can Receive Electronic Invoices
… DTA01 Department of Taxation & Finance - Division of Tax Appeals DVA01 Division of Veterans' Affairs* EXC01 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/list-agencies-can-receive-electronic-invoicesBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… Galker pleaded guilty to one count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree following an indictment that accused him of stealing checks totaling $31,149 from mailboxes in Brooklyn and using a false identity to cash them. His … of Unclaimed Funds. “Mr. Galker stole from Brooklynites in need of help,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… ensure collections and disbursements were always supported or that nine of the 38 deposits tested totaling $12,635 were … District officials did not adequately manage network user accounts, periodically compare installed software to an … IT contingency plan. Nine of the district’s network user accounts (8%) were not needed. This created additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the 142 disbursements totaling $142,200 they reviewed were for proper purposes and adequately supported. However, the … approve or authorize anyone to approve billing adjustments for water and sewer bills nor did they require adjustments to … officials did not properly monitor and account for 66% of the 76 fixed assets auditors examined, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
… shareholder resolution with the Chicago-based company. “For too long, investors have been left in the dark on the … the company's bottom line at risk. I commend Molson Coors for agreeing to our request.” The company agreed to disclose … and other tax-exempt organizations that could be used for electoral purposes in an annual report. This brings the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: State Agencies Persistently Late with Not-For-Profits Contracts
… found 50 percent of the contracts in 2019 between Not-for-Profit (NFP) organizations and the state were not … coming months, New York state will need to rely on our not-for-profit partners more than ever to continue fighting the … harms service providers in fields like healthcare, care for the disabled, education and homeless services, which in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-agencies-persistently-late-not-profits-contractsDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefits From Stronger Economy
… forecasts and billions in savings on debt service and pension contributions have helped New York City close its … gap and narrow the out-year budget gaps, according to an analysis of the city’s financial plan released today by … in FY 2019. These gaps are relatively small, ranging from 1.8 percent to 3.3 percent of city fund revenues, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefits-stronger-economyDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… the financial and reputational damage that can result when suppliers fail to uphold recognized standards of labor and workplace safety. As a result of the substantive agreements, DiNapoli has … ability to meet internationally recognized requirements for workplace safety and labor standards. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightTax Cap Compliance
… File tax cap compliance form online (Accessible only to filing entities) Property Tax Filing website Enrollment … or log-in problems – Select option 1. Questions related to completing the Tax Cap Compliance form – Select option 3. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/tax-cap-complianceState Police Bulletin No. SP-97
… automatically increase the biweekly deduction to $27.71 for Dues (Code 227 ) and $26.55 for Agency Shop Fee (Code 236 ). Agency Actions Notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-97-new-york-state-police-investigators-association-nyspia-dues-and-agencyState Police Bulletin No. SP-85
… automatically increase the biweekly deduction to $26.12 for Dues (Code 227 ) and $25.03 for Agency Shop Fee (Code 236 ). Agency Actions Notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-85-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increase-new-york-state-police-investigatorsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… state UI program is funded by employer contributions. When funds from those contributions are depleted, states may draw …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St. Lawrence … tampering with public records, all Class D felonies. She is also charged with offering a false instrument for filing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesWest Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through March 6, 2014. … Further, District officials have not established any plans for using the money accounted for as a reserve fund. Key Recommendations Use the unassigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… The City’s proposed budget complies with the property tax levy limit set by statute. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2Opinion 95-22
… fire insurance tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department. You ask … use such moneys as follows: Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and … It is evident that the purchase of exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22