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Islip Fire District – Disbursements (2020M-9)
… Key Findings The Board: Made an inappropriate payment for medical expenditures totaling $21,000. Approved payment for 118 purchases totaling $38,563 made on District credit … have sufficient supporting documentation. Approved payment for 58 fuel credit card transactions, consisting of 1,181 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-disbursements-2020m-9Opinion 88-75
… at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Legal Services … §802 are applicable. You ask whether your law firm may represent a city in complex litigation under the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75Opinion 2000-22
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … agency for contingent compensation (see 1985 Opns St Comp No. 85-60, p 84). Similarly, the attorney's law firm may also … Law requires the town board of each town to adopt a code of ethics setting forth for the guidance of its officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22Cybersecurity Web Series Week 4 – Ransomware – How to Avoid Being the Next Victim
This session will focus on one of the most prolific and expensive malwares in cyber history, Ransomware.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-4-10-25-2021.pdfOpinion 88-67
… mayor hired as village attorney) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(3); VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(c): If a law partner of a … contract within the meaning of General Municipal Law, §800(3) if the mayor's partner is hired independently of the … Municipal Law. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§§800, et seq .) contains the provisions of law which relate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-67Opinion 94-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [edited for … of support, it is required to obtain assignments to the State and to such district of support rights of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-29Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… Objectives To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure … August 2021. About the Program As the steward of New York State’s education program, the Department is charged with the general management and supervision of the State’s school districts and the education of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsMedicaid Program – Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health has taken sufficient steps to safeguard Medicaid recipients who are receiving opioids while also in a … use disorder treatment information among different health care providers is expected to continue. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/medicaid-program-opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1167
… Purpose To ensure use of the revised Direct Deposit Form for NYS employees and advise current participants in the … Personal Privacy Law Notification on the Direct Deposit Form Affected Employees New enrollees and current … Personal Privacy Law Notification on the Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees (AC 2772). Agencies are directed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1167-revised-personal-privacy-protection-law-notification-direct-depositMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… New York City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In … extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need, including mental health awareness training for school staff. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsOpinion 92-34
… When a city receives partial payment of a parking fine or penalty and/or a mandatory surcharge, the city may apply the … or administrative tribunal has assessed a parking fine or penalty and surcharge but receives payment of only a portion … surcharge in addition to any other sentence, fine or penalty otherwise permitted or required, in the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… prior to receiving public support and that communities can recoup benefits if job creation goals are not met. “My thanks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915Oversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… Environmental Conservation (DEC) is adequately monitoring and timely abating waste tire sites and whether the waste tire fee collections are being used … tires can pose serious risks to public health, safety, and the environment. They provide an ideal breeding ground …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-feesCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… Objectives To determine if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under … To determine if the Department of Transportation DOT has policies procedures and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsVII.10.F Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual Confirmation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Agencies are required to reconcile cash advance bank accounts monthly in order to comply with the provisions in State Finance Law … For full instructions, see Chapter XIV, Section 4.C – Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations of this Guide. … Agencies are required to reconcile cash advance bank accounts monthly in order to comply with the provisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10f-cash-advance-reconciliations-and-annual-confirmationNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… of New York, and Diego Rodriguez, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau … him with fraudulently obtaining approximately $95,000 in pension benefits by failing to report his return to work … sector to the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. Under New York State law, a public sector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation … neglect while at a privately run facility and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted … days, provide the qualified person with a written report on the actions taken to address the incident (Actions Taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followOpinion 94-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Programs (participation by retired members of fire … active life retired members and life retired members of a fire department for which a volunteer firefighters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33Labor Investigations in New York City
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately conducting labor violation investigations in New York City. The audit covered the period from January 2019 … (Laws). These Laws, which provide requirements related to minimum wage, overtime, hours of work, child labor, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/labor-investigations-new-york-cityDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. … car loan. The Mount Vernon resident was prosecuted by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office Investigations … 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. About the Office of the Westchester County District Attorney: Westchester County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-payments