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DiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… the government for the theft of more than $24,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts took … of state resources was a betrayal of the trust placed in him as an employee of the state police," DiNapoli said. … the New York State Police for their continued partnership in fighting corruption and protecting taxpayer dollars.” “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… Henry is charged with tampering with public records in the first degree; two counts of grand larceny in the third degree; offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree and official misconduct for allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… the right coverage for your employees. Offer Cash Payment In Lieu of Health Benefits For employees who have coverage … secondary source, offer them the option of a cash payment in lieu of health benefits. This provides a win-win: you save … how many employees would qualify and are interested in the plan. Have your employees weigh the benefits and risks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsOversight of Private Career Schools
… provided sufficient oversight of private career schools in New York State. The audit covers the period January 1, … and monitor non-degree granting private career schools in New York State. The intent of these career schools is to … other skills necessary to find and maintain employment. In general, the Law requires such schools, which charge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsPublic School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… of Education (DoE) is the largest school district in the country and serves about 1.1 million students in over 1,800 schools. Ensuring the safety of those students, … New York State’s Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) requires public school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… reports with the State Comptroller’s Office or the Board in a timely manner. Department of public works (DPW) … 25 payments totaling $77,615 from the bank account. In addition, the Clerk of the Legislature did not audit 26 … exemptions for rented agricultural parcels with $40,028 in assessed value that did not meet the woodland eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 339
… programs that exceed the maximum allowable limit of $1600 in the calendar year. Awards from all non-qualified award … programs that exceed the maximum allowable limit of $400 in the calendar year. Effective Date Immediately OSC Actions … are eligible to receive non-cash merit awards of up to $75 in value during a given State fiscal year. Pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/339-taxable-non-cash-merit-awards-mc-employeesOpinion 96-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (exemption from when … the fees imposed by section 8022 (b) of the CPLR. This is in reply to your correspondence requesting an opinion on the … you have been asked whether this exemption applies in the situation in which the counsel for MVAIC represents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-5Opinion 91-57
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (comingling library … Library fund moneys of a village public library held in the custody of the village treasurer may be comingled with … would be more efficient if library moneys were deposited in and disbursed from the same bank account as village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57Opinion 94-26
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Assessments … TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (limitation on in BID) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of BID … or more villages, the limitation on district assessments in section 980-k is computed with reference to general town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-26Management of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… states that New Yorkers will be the healthiest people in the world – living in communities that promote health, protected from health … quality, evidence-based, cost-effective health services. In harmony with that endeavor, the Department administers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… Non-degree-granting proprietary schools provide training in a broad range of disciplines, such as business, … and 34 English as a Second Language schools – operating in New York State. For both initial (two-year) and renewal … Bureau reviews to ascertain schools’ financial viability. In addition, PCSs are required to submit statistical reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… period January 1, 2016 through October 3, 2018. Background In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train collision near … The Law requires every motor carrier, as defined in the Law, to be instructed in and comply with the Program’s requirements and to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… also did not update the sale price of millings in accordance with the current average market price. As a … based on average market prices at the time of the sale. In addition, because millings are a lower-cost alternative to … or establish adequate controls to safeguard IT systems. In addition, the board did not adopt an IT contingency plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. As a result of the audit and … with public records, and she agreed to pay $21,296 in restitution before sentencing. In August 2020, the former clerk was sentenced to five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Auditors identified 181 accounts for students no longer in the district, six accounts for two former employees, two … (Nassau County) The treasurer did not perform his duties in accordance with statutes. Instead, the village clerk … clerk and board members, despite there being no authority in village law for them to sign checks. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… was either not posted or comprehensive, resulting in a lack of transparency. Officials did not post external … did not establish non-resident tuition (NRT) rates in the best interest of school district taxpayers. The board … non-student user account access to the district’s network. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County , City of Troy and the Village of Tuxedo Park . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable and the 2019 tentative … were overcharged for water and sewer late penalties in 2017 by $8,654. New Hyde Park Fire District – Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-734
… 2022 PSC $1,500 General Salary Increase for employees in the Lecturer Title Series, and to provide instructions for … automatically. Affected Employees: Annual PSC employees in Bargaining Units CB, PC or T8 who meet the eligibility … Title Series is effective 04/01/2022 and will be processed in Institution Pay Period 27C, paycheck dated 04/07/2022. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-734-april-2022-professional-staff-congress-psc-1500-generalXI-A.2 Purchase Requisitions – XI-A. Purchasing
… to streamline and standardize the purchasing process. In the Statewide Financial System (SFS), agencies use the … the requisition. When purchasing items that are included in the Item Master, the requisitioner should select these … the types of goods and services agencies purchase. Items in the Item Master have standardized nomenclature and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a2-purchase-requisitions-section-overview-and-policies