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Amusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… May 14, 2014. Background The Department is responsible for protecting the safety and health of workers and the … of this role, its Industry Inspection Unit is responsible for inspecting rides at all amusement parks, fairs, and other … be inspected more often, usually each time it is set up. For the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyPurchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit … and Saratoga Race Course. In September 2008, upon renewal of its exclusive Franchise Agreement (Agreement), NYRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/18/purchasing-and-procurement-practices-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1775
… Project. Affected Employees All employees including NYSLRS Reportable Employees and New York State employees who are … with job, biographical, and payment data for all NYSLRS Reportable Employees. Agency Actions Agencies must verify … and take the following action as outlined in Bulletin No. 1768 . Questions Employees with questions regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1775-required-updates-regarding-employees-government-issued-social-securityOvertime Compensation – Legacy Reporting
… staff . What Constitutes Overtime Payments? For compensation to be classified as “overtime,” it must be paid … additional hours worked beyond one’s regular schedule and payment must be at a greater rate than one’s regular rate of … Safety Overtime page . The following are not considered payment for overtime: Standby pay; Inconvenience pay; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/overtime-compensationDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… County District Attorney Ian Jones and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Linda Burrows of Fillmore, New … the alleged theft of $29,893 in state pension checks sent to her deceased stepfather. “Linda Burrows allegedly … Steven G. James said, “This arrest is another example of how dedicated police work and strong law enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… City Fire District that serves residents in the City of Geneva and the Village of Waterloo. While he was chief, from … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the son of a … to identity theft in the first degree in Nassau County Court before Judge Colin O’Donnell. He is due back in court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… rules for the collection and subsequent distribution of taxes collected from the retail sale of AUC. All counties and New York City are eligible to receive tax revenue from the sale of AUC products sold within their jurisdiction. The Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucPekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Amacher, 49, of Sanborn, in Niagara County, allegedly withdrew $1,800 from the … the required New York State Gaming Commission reports in 2014 and 2015, which misrepresented his use of the funds. … cash for his own use. “Mr. Amacher literally had his hands in the public till,” State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jarTravel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Follow-Up)
… plazas are (1) paying their rent on time, (2) paying the full amount of rent due under their contracts, and (3) making … were adequate to ensure fuel and food concessionaires pay full rent on time and make required capital improvements. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/travel-plaza-revenues-and-capital-improvements-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 446
… information. The new on-line enrollment form requires a "yes" response to the " Are you employed by the State of New York? " question. This … to print the on-line enrollment form and provide a signed copy to their payroll office. If requested, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/446-additional-information-regarding-change-manager-nys-college-savingsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Increase by Nearly 13% Over Last Year
… of the gas tax holiday on a county-by-county basis. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-increase-nearly-13-percent-over-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by Nearly 9% in November
… the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local … said. “Although many forecasters are predicting that national retail sales will be strong this holiday season, … of Taxation and Finance. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, these distributions are adjusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-9-percent-novemberDiNapoli: Former Ontario Town Water Superintendent Charged With Covering Up Failure to Fix Water Leaks
… Former Ontario Water Superintendent Rodney Peets was arraigned in Wayne … 59, allegedly failed to take care of leaks in the town’s water system and then falsified reports to the town to cover … conceal his negligence," DiNapoli said. "Taxpayers have a right to expect accountability and transparency in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-ontario-town-water-superintendent-charged-covering-failure-fix-water-leaksAlfred State College of Technology – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These employees each incurred over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/alfred-state-college-technology-selected-employee-travel-expensesTrue North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – West Campus – Employee Fingerprinting (2013M-286)
… 5, 2013. Background The True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – West Campus, located in the City of … checks performed prior to working at the School. For one worker, School officials did not obtain clearance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-west-campus-employeeDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. DiNapoli’s office worked with the New York State Police and Steuben … To read the report , go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2016/bradford.htm . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsXI.2.I Unilateral Termination Provisions – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Absent compelling justification, the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) will not approve a contract that provides the vendor with the unilateral right to terminate the contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2i-unilateral-termination-provisionsDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years … to line her own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Greg Pasqua and the … Volunteer Fire Co Cindi Perkins was yesterday ordered to pay $50000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… New York residents stand to lose more than $72 billion in … proceed with caution, because these and other changes have far reaching implications that not only hit the bottom line …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-plan