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Social Security Adjustment – Article 14 Benefits
… will be reduced by one-half (50 percent) of the primary Social Security benefit — regardless of whether you are actually collecting a benefit from Social Security. The primary Social Security benefit is the part of your Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/social-security-adjustmentOpinion 94-9
… newspaper of a village from prior to 1940 through 1970, and which would otherwise qualify as a newspaper under … designated by a county as one of its official newspapers and may submit claims for compensation pursuant to Public … whether the amendments to General Construction Law, §60(a) and Public Officers Law, §70-a made by chapter 725 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-9Opinion 2001-13
… Imposition of (authority of a town to install a tollbooth and charge a fee to certain users of town highways) LOCAL … for use of town highways) MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS -- Powers and Duties (authority to install a tollbooth and charge a fee to certain users of public highways) STREETS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-13United Community Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… documented, program-related, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual … ended June 30, 2014. Background United is a Brooklyn, New York for-profit organization authorized by SED to operate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/united-community-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualKids-Centric, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported on the CFR to supporting documentation (e.g., payroll ledgers) and found that there was no supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/kids-centric-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualPayments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health … abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage. The audit covered the period from … (Civil Service), provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-ineligibleEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… of the Vehicle and Traffic Law ( 2018-S-7 ). About the Program In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train … policies to support the Law’s requirements. Every motor carrier, as defined in the Law, must enroll in the Program, … that the Department’s revised process for reviewing motor carrier compliance, which uses desk reviews with advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… the Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (Bureau) is responsible for overseeing these proprietary schools, … employment and that students’ financial interests – that is, tuition investments – are protected. As of January 20, … York State. When initially granted, a proprietary school’s license is valid for 2 years. Thereafter, license renewals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-followBank Street College of Education – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the Bank Street College of Education (Bank Street) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background Bank Street’s Family Center (Center) is a not-for-profit … To determine whether the costs reported by the Bank Street College of Education on its Consolidated Fiscal Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/bank-street-college-education-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… amount of water sold to customers on a monthly basis. In 2014, however, 43 percent of the water produced was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… contained significant discrepancies. Town of Saranac – Payroll (Clinton County) There were no comprehensive written policies and procedures over processing payroll and leave time accruals. Also, the blank payroll check stock was not safeguarded because it was kept …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… to line the pockets of a dishonest clerk,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to root out corruption at all levels. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… an investigation by the Comptroller, New York State Police and the Cayuga County District Attorney’s office. … investigation of retirement frauds has led to 24 arrests and the recovery of nearly $3 million in retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesWatertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… the Authority’s internal controls over claims processing for the period January 1, 2011, to February 29, 2012. … Accordingly, the weekend trips could be considered as gifts of public funds, which are impermissible. Key Recommendation Refrain from making gifts of public funds to employees or retirees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… announced the sentencings of Annette Bigelow, 61, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to pocket nearly … to pay full restitution of $22,000. “Annette Bigelow and Mary Nash hid their mother’s death and tried to cheat the … Rocah announced the sentencings of Annette Bigelow 61 and Mary Nash 59 who hid their mothers death to pocket nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionVillage of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Almond (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an … Determine whether the Village of Almond Village Board of Trustees Board Conducted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Village of Mount Kisco – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-18)
… the Office of the State Comptroller OSC and Reported the res …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-mount-kisco-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-18Village of Pomona – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-17)
… of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct … (Village Law) Section 4-408. The last completed audit was for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021. Ensure the AFR was … accurate. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in: A limited ability to oversee financial operations, An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-pomona-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-17Recommendations Regarding the Draft Report on the Establishment of a Public Power Model for the Operation of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA)
Section 83-n of the Legislative Law established the Legislative Commission on the Future of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/recommendations-for-lipa-draft-report.pdf