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DiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian of the Northern District of New … Assembly. “Public service is a commitment, not a means for self-enrichment,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. … case.” Scarborough’s federal convictions relate to his wrongful receipt of per diem payments from New York State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-195
To provide information to UCS regarding the end of calendar year 2013 Pay Period 20C processing for judges in the Unified Court System
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-195-end-calendar-year-2013-processing-judgesWilliamson Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-58)
… properly audited and approved, adequately supported and for valid District purposes. Key Findings The Board did not … properly audited and approved, adequately supported and for valid District purposes. The claims auditor did not audit … competitive bids or quotes were obtained or not required for 26 purchase orders totaling $201,179 and invoices or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/16/williamson-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-58Compliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations (Follow-Up) (2022-F-26)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations (Report 2017-N-3).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f26.pdfMottville Fire District - Budgeting and Financial Recordkeeping (2020M-26)
Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and the Treasurer accurately recorded and reported financial activities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/mottville-district-2020-26.pdfCity of Rensselaer - Accounting Records and Reports (2023M-26)
Determine whether City of Rensselaer (City) officials maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Common Council (Council) to effectively manage financial operations and capital projects.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/rensselaer-city-2023-26.pdfEast Meredith Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-26)
Determine whether the East Meredith Rural Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established adequate controls over cash receipts and disbursements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/east-meredith-rural-district-2021-26.pdfManagement of Invasive Species (2019-S-26) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s26-response.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… investigation was conducted by Senior Investigator Sandra Migaj, under the supervision of Supervising … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Town of Hornellsville – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-112)
… the membership. Furthermore, in accordance with relevant case law, in the case of a multi-company fire department, FFI … of the Town, outside of the District, constitutes the Town’s two fire protection districts, for which the Town contracts … The bookkeeper assists the Supervisor with the Town’s accounting functions, including calculating the FFI tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-hornellsville-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-112Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… the Department of Health (Department) is responsible for administering the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program … in creating programs to address lead-poisoning prevention requirements and provide case management and follow-up … and Prevention in 2012. The fact that the number of BLL tests requiring follow-up services under the standard in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/08/lead-poisoning-prevention-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 2236.1
… This Bulletin Supersedes Payroll Bulletin 2236 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of changes in … are affected. Background: In accordance with Division of the Budget Policy and Reporting Manual Items B-300 and … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22361-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Van Houten and the New York State Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins, 73, of Ithaca, New York … Van Houten and the New York State Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins 73 of Ithaca New York yesterday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsOpinion 95-20
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees paid in Surrogate's Court proceedings seeking multiple relief) COURTS -- … Whether a surrogates court should charge a petitioner one filing fee or separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20Opinion 90-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … from - cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §§6, 12; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, … our opinion as to the application of article 8, §6 of the State Constitution which provides an exclusion from the debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23SUNY Bulletin No. SU-335
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the … for a location adjustment to employees whose work site is New York City, Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, Westchester, … Dutchess, Putnam, or Orange county. Each campus is allocated a portion of the Downstate Location Fund based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-335-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedInteractive Maps: Language Access Service Needs Statewide (2022-S-38)
… access to government programs and services Executive Order 26 issued on October 6 2011 established a statewide language …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/interactive-maps-language-access-service-needs-statewide-2022-s-38SUNY Bulletin No. SU-293
… or the Time Entry Interface (NPAY502) using Earnings Code LOS (or the appropriate non-resident alien earnings code – … End Date: Same as the Earnings Begin Date Earn Code: LOS (or XLS, YLS, ZLS) Amount: Payment amount appearing on … Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The Earnings Code LOS (or the appropriate non-resident alien earnings code) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-293-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (Follow-Up)
… the right to choose whether to report the incident to law enforcement and consent to have the kit released by the … Once a victim provides consent, the investigating law enforcement agency collects the kit and sends it to a … the results of such analysis to the submitting law enforcement agency. A February 2017 amendment required law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kits-follow