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Opinion 91-36
… issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of village park trust fund moneys to develop facilities in town park) PARKS AND RECREATION -- Joint Parks (use of village … Whether park land fees imposed upon subdividers by a newly … used to finance additional facilities in an existing town park located in the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-36Former Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… that MICHAEL J. VATTER pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with state pension benefits before U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel in White Plains federal court. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet … said "Michael Vatter duped the public by stealing $95,000 in retirement funds. But his scam was exposed when our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Medicaid Billing Errors Cost State More Than $1.5 Billion
… report , DiNapoli’s auditors found that a significant number of claims were paid even though they did not have a proper NPI to ensure the ordering, prescribing, referring, or … (2020-F-22) Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-medicaid-billing-errors-cost-state-more-15-billionReport of Title V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017
… established the Program under Title V of the federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (Act). The purpose of the Program … excess of established limits. Pursuant to New York’s Clean Air Compliance Act of 1993 (CACA), the Department is … responsible for developing and administering this Program. Air pollution sources subject to the Program must obtain an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/12/report-title-v-operating-permit-program-revenues-expenditures-and-changes-fund-balanceContract #C001148 - Printing and Mailing of NYSLRS Member Annual Statements
… the printing and mailing of the 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Statements. The printing and reviewing of test Statements will begin in March of each year and will end in … PDF Attachment A – Project Specifications and Performance Standards , in PDF Attachment B – Bid , in Word Attachment D …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/c001148IX.12.E Specific Programs Subject to CMIA – IX. Federal Grants
… concerning those “major” federal assistance programs subject to Subpart A (interest calculations) of the Treasury-State … updating the list of major federal assistance programs subject to CMIA. Each year, the federal government … While most Federal funding is in fact subject to the cash management principles embodied in CMIA as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12e-specific-programs-subject-cmiaImplementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison
… whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) implemented train service to Grand Central Madison (GCM) terminal in a manner that addressed customer needs. We also determined whether LIRR addressed … trains 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with limited service during the overnight hours. LIRR comprises over 126 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/implementation-train-service-grand-central-madisonOverview – Enhanced Reporting
… When you report to NYSLRS, you upload and submit an enhanced report file or use the manual … depending on the data you need to submit. If you choose to upload a report file, your file must be formatted as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-formats/overviewABLE Residency
… for designated beneficiaries in the New York ABLE program. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/able-residencyInvestment of Retirement Funds
… by New York state homes and community renewal. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-retirement-fundsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 40
… the voucher in the SFS should be used, including the “Misc Charge Amount” field. Effective immediately, vouchers which contain information in the “Misc Charge Amount” field will be rejected. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/40-misc-charge-amount-field-balancing-sectionBuffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
… Board assigned nearly all revenue the School received to National Heritage Academies, Inc. (NHA), which is responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/03/22/buffalo-united-charter-school-financial-management-2018m-197Village of Hamburg - Recreation Department Cash Receipts - Cash Shortage (2018M-104)
… with the Erie County District Attorney’s Office jointly investigated this matter. In October 2018, the … part of her sentence, she repaid the Village $156,374. The Board did not ensure there were adequate controls over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/10/village-hamburg-recreation-department-cash-receipts-cash-shortage-2018m-104Village of Bainbridge - Conflict of Interest (2019M-72)
… Trustee and his spouse are the owners of a local hardware store, organized as a partnership. As a member of the Board, … of interest in Village contracts with the hardware store. He received a direct or indirect monetary benefit as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/28/village-bainbridge-conflict-interest-2019m-72Village of Andover – Water and Electric Cash Receipts (2019M-152)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether water and electric cash receipts were recorded and deposited in a … accurate manner. Key Findings We reviewed 1,963 water and electric cash receipts totaling $184,500 and found that they … segregate the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer’s (Deputy) water and electric financial duties or provide oversight of her work. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/25/village-andover-water-and-electric-cash-receipts-2019m-152Warwick Valley Central School District - Professional Services (2019M-139)
… whether the District procured professional services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory … whether the District procured professional services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/20/warwick-valley-central-school-district-professional-services-2019m-139Jamestown Board of Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Recycling Programs (2018M-155)
… Audit Objective Determine whether energy efficiency and recycling rebates and credits were issued in accordance with … identify the type and/or quantity of materials purchased. Recycling credits were not processed accurately resulting in … Determine whether energy efficiency and recycling rebates and credits were issued in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/12/14/jamestown-board-public-utilities-energy-efficiency-and-recycling-programs-2018m-155Town of North Collins - Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2020M-68)
… that ranged from $80 to $130 per person totaling $640 to $1,040. The Co-Director’s child attended the after-school, soccer and summer recreation programs for free, without full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/07/24/town-north-collins-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2020m-68Town of Perth – Conflict of Interest (2024M-142)
… whether any Town of Perth (Town) Board (Board) members had prohibited interest in non-payroll disbursements. Key … did business with the Town. Therefore, the Board member had a prohibited conflict of interest which means they did … claim because the repair work was completed so the Town had an obligation to pay. Although the Supervisor, who is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-conflict-interest-2024m-142Edgemont Union Free School District – Information Technology (2024M-37)
… Disable 34 unneeded network user accounts that had last login dates ranging from July 29, 2021 to July 1, 2023. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/08/edgemont-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2024m-37