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DiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… gain. The New York State Police will remain vigilant in ceasing public corruption and those who use their position … to take advantage of others.” Fisher worked for CiTi BOCES in the town of Mexico, NY. During an internal audit, CiTi … CiTi BOCES reported this to the New York State Police, who in turn, contacted DiNapoli’s office to partner in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… twelve years after September 11, 2001. The sharp reduction in federal funds for transit security over the past four … own resources." When DiNapoli released his progress report in April 2012, the MTA had planned to wrap up phase 1 of its … more than 3,000 cameras and 1,400 access control devices in stations and tunnels, which are linked to a central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsJoin Our Team as a Local Government Auditor
… Make a Difference in Your Community Auditors in the Division of Local Government and School Accountability … and schools. LGSA auditors play a critical role in ensuring tax dollars are being used effectively and in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/lgsaUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebates
… program between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2013. In accordance with the contract, United is required to … and collection of rebates offered by drug manufacturers. In 2012, Express Scripts Holding Company (Express Scripts) … 31, 2013, United credited the Department for $139 million in revenue derived from agreements with the five drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebatesNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc.
… services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York City (City) and for providing fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. In March 2014, DHS contracted with ICL, a City-based … years ended June 30, 2019, ICL claimed $24.5 million in reimbursable expenses for the contract. DHS is responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) program in accordance with program goals and requirements. The audit covered awards in funding years 2017-19. About the Program HCR consists of … prescribed time frames to better support senior homeowners in need of assistance. Specifically, we found: Inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… complete, interconnected systems of educational services in the United States. The Department administers school aid, … pandemic forced many schools across the nation to close in 2020 and quickly transition to a remote learning … to an increased reliance on technology. This resulted in an escalation of cybersecurity threats – including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataXI.7.A Revenue Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… documenting the decisions made and the approaches taken in selecting the contractor. The process shall include, but … New York State Contract IDs must begin with an “X” prefix. In addition, SUNY permits begin with an “X” prefix. Leases of … Transaction Preparation: Revenue agreements are created in the Customer Contracts Module and require a New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7a-revenue-contractsState Police Bulletin No. SP-190
… Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Troopers Unit – BU07 who meet the … Seniority Payment effective April 1, 2019 for Troopers in Bargaining Unit 07. Effective Date(s) Agencies may begin submitting payments in Administration Pay Period 1L/2C; paychecks dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-190-new-state-police-15-year-seniority-paymentUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-152
… Date(s) The Courts Buyout Incentive Payment will be made in separate checks dated October 14, 2009 and January 6, 2010 Background In an effort to achieve cash savings in Fiscal Year 2009-10, the New York State Unified Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-152-unified-court-system-separation-buyout-incentive-paymentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Assessment Process (2015-F-28) An initial audit issued in May 2014 found that HRA applied a fair and consistent … assessment process when determining client eligibility in compliance with governing policies and procedures. … number of overturned HRA determinations and costly, and in some cases unnecessary, OTDA Fair Hearings. Auditors also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Moira , Town of Oxford and the Town of Somerset . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … there is a significant risk that payments could be made in error or for unauthorized purposes. Town of Moira – Fiscal … without complying with competitive bidding requirements. In addition, town justices did not establish adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… surplus funds will be used and the timeframe for doing so. In addition, the unrestricted fund balance grew to $2.4 … idle without a specific purpose to benefit the town is not in the public’s best interest. Laurens Fire District – … over district financial activities to safeguard assets. In addition, the board did not segregate key duties or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 856
… Out for eligible employees. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who have opted to participate in the Over 40 Compensatory Time II program: Administrative … BU05 Rent Regulation Services Unit BU67 Background In accordance with the terms of the Over 40 Comp Time II …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/856-2008-csea-pef-and-rrsu-over-40-compensatory-time-ii-cash-outXII.8.H Voucher Mass Approval and Bulkload Requests – XII. Expenditures
… Payable Mass Upload Tool; and Lease vouchers created in the Real Estate Management Module. Agencies are required … approval and/or bulkload functions on new payment streams in the SFS, including the three itemized above. This section … and respond to the questions listed in the Process and Document Preparation section of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8h-voucher-mass-approvalDiNapoli: MTA Unlikely to Meet 2040 Target for 100% Zero-Emission Bus Fleet
… multiple challenges that have put its 2040 target in jeopardy. It is encouraging that the MTA has announced … The authority received its first 15 new electric buses in 2019, followed by 60 more in 2024-2025. It was supposed to receive 485 of the next 500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/08/dinapoli-mta-unlikely-meet-2040-target-100-zero-emission-bus-fleetOpinion 88-46
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Municipal Funds … on a cooperative basis, temporarily invest unneeded funds in instruments and obligations in which all the participants are authorized to invest. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-46State Agencies Bulletin No. 2014
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … Eligibility Criteria Performance Advance Employees in graded positions (Grade 101-125) and NS positions (Grade … Security Performance Advance provided the employee: Is in a BU01, BU21, BU31, BU61 or BU91 position on the payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2014-april-2022-security-performance-advancesXI.18.J Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… must establish a policy addressing gender-based violence in the workplace and include required certification language set forth in State Finance Law § 139-m(1)(a) with their bid submission, … the State contracting entity has otherwise determined, in its discretion, to impose the requirement. Under New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xi/xi18j-gender-based-violence-and-workplaceDeposit Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-204)
… officials have: Implemented measures to contain costs in the general fund. Over the last three fiscal years, … Not implemented plans to improve operating results in the cafeteria fund. It has had three successive operating deficits in each of the last three fiscal years totaling over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/08/deposit-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-204