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Rochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… M. Cecero, age 64, of Pittsford, New York, admitted today to unlawfully "double-dipping" and receiving state retirement benefits to which she was not entitled. She agreed to pay back those benefits, with interest, as part of a … Diane M Cecero age 64 of Pittsford New York admitted today to unlawfully doubledipping and receiving state retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… Purpose To determine whether Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, … Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare … To determine whether Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City projects a surplus of nearly $4.2 billion in FY 2017, the largest since FY 2008, … as well as slowing growth in tax collections and job creation, according to a report released today by State … New York City projects a surplus of nearly $42 billion in FY 2017 the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her retirement benefits with the New York State and … and benefits and prevented Waldron from receiving money to which she was not entitled. "This town clerk marred a 25-year career as a public servant by allegedly trying to pad her hours," DiNapoli said. "Hopefully, her arrest will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesOpinion 91-16
… of calculating charges on the basis of an actual count of lines, "[d]isplay advertising shall be charged agate measurement, fourteen lines to each inch...". "Agate measurement" is a standard of … illustrations, maps, pictures, and varying arrangements of lines of unequal lengths, different styles or sizes of type …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-16New York Center for Child Development, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports CFRs were reasonable ne …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/new-york-center-child-development-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… and ensures they receive appropriate service credit. In August 2015, this regulation was revised for officials who … activities (ROA), and it establishes the employer’s role in determining whether activities listed on an ROA are … Employer had to include officials who participate in the employer’s time-keeping system on the Standard Workday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… "The state's tax revenues did not make up ground in May and are still more than $1 billion lower than last year at … how current economic conditions are affecting individuals and companies, which in turn impacts state revenues." Through … Medicaid (up $2 billion primarily from federal sources) and education (up $1.1 billion). The General Fund ended May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportCayuga County – Security of Electronic Public Health Department Personal, Private and Sensitive Information (2022M-146)
Determine whether Cayuga County (County) officials ensured electronic data containing personal, private, and sensitive information (PPSI) on County-owned Public Health Department (Department) devices was adequately protected from unauthorized access and use.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/cayuga-county-2022-146.pdfLocal Road Conditions in New York State
… federally fundable local roads, it prevents citizens from drawing conclusions about the effectiveness of local spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-road-conditions-new-york-stateYork Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-35)
… certain financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in comprehensiveness. This prevents taxpayers and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/york-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-35DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… act in taxpayers’ interests, not line their own pockets. I thank District Attorney Ferrarese and the New York State … as a public servant to profit at the expense of taxpayers. I commend our State Police investigators for their … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… at their annual meetings last year. "Since the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Citizens United was handed down … spending a top shareholder priority. Since the 2010 Supreme Court ruling in the Citizens United case, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … Compliance With Executive Order 88: Energy Efficiency of State Buildings ( 2018-S-62 ). About the Program Executive … To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1728
… Purpose To request agency action and explain the use of the New York Retiree Indicator Affected Employees New York State employees who are or have been a new hire, … public retirement system Background At the request of the New York State & Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1728-new-york-retiree-indicatorVillage of Lisle – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-13)
… the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records and reports, Filed the required Annual Financial Report … (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), and Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities … cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and reports, as required by New York State Village Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-lisle-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-13Opinion 88-56
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (fire district commissioner an employee of firm … doing business with district) -- Exceptions (remuneration and duties exception) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3)(c), … of interest in purchase contracts between the firm and the district if the exception contained in General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56Clifton Park Water Authority – Water Charges (2015M-247)
… audit was to review the Authority’s internal controls over water charges for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Clifton Park Water Authority is an independent public benefit corporation … Law to acquire, construct, operate and maintain public water supply and distribution facilities for the benefit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/22/clifton-park-water-authority-water-charges-2015m-247Niagara Falls Water Board – Financial Management (2015M-141)
… which is governed by an appointed five-member Board, owns and operates the City of Niagara Falls’ drinking water, … between the two entities. The Authority’s Debt Service Fund is excessively funded. Key Recommendations Ensure that … properly reported. Use the excess cash in the Debt Service Fund for capital projects or repairs or to reduce the water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/03/18/niagara-falls-water-board-financial-management-2015m-141DiNapoli: Participation in New York's 30% School Lunch Reimbursement Program Can Be Increased With Improved Administration
… New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ (Ag & Markets) initiative to … school districts at a higher rate if at least 30% of the costs for lunch is spent on eligible New York produced … “But there’s room to do better to expand on the good work of the Department of Agriculture and Markets by reducing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-participation-new-yorks-30-school-lunch-reimbursement-program-can-be-increased-improved