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New York's Tax Check-Off Funds - Good Intentions on Hold, January 2014
Tax “check-off” programs provide a means for taxpayers to make voluntary contributions for various causes as part of their federal and State income tax filings.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-tax-check-off-funds-2014.pdfThe Rising Cost of Student Loans: As Student Debt in the Empire State Nears $70 Billion, Congress Could Avert Debt Increase for 422,000 New Yorkers, June 2012
On July 1, 2012, the interest rate on subsidized Direct Federal Loans for college students is set to revert to 6.8 percent for new loans.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-loan-debt-2012.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System - Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2023 Results
Results for all municipalities reporting for fiscal year 2023 were analyzed and highlighted in our report, which includes a special section on environmental stress indicators.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2023-fsms-munis.pdfCrossroads Center for Children - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2015-S-87), 90-Day Response
We conducted an audit of the expenses submitted by Crossroads Center for Children (Crossroads) to the State Education Department (SED) for purposes of establis
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15s87-response_0.pdfAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Five Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… refund when they are enrolled in a post-secondary private school licensed by the State Education Department (Department), or in a business school registered with the Department, that closes before … with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. … To express an opinion on the fair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-five-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2018Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School - Procurement and Dignity for All Students Act (2018M-271)
… officials: Used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Ensured compliance with the Dignity for All … School officials did not: Establish adequate policies and procedures for credit cards resulting in the circumvention of purchasing policies and unnecessary waste. Save approximately $4,700 by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/19/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurement-and-dignity-allExecutive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… personal trips and electronic equipment for herself. After my office found her theft, we worked closely with Bronx …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantThe Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by The Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, LLC … The audit covered the expenses reported on CTN’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 and certain expenses reported on its CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background CTN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/network-childrens-speech-occupational-physical-therapy-llc-compliance-reimbursable-costCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… a water or sewer district, consider setting aside money in a capital or repair reserve fund to be used for future … can help reduce the financial impact of such expenses on your annual budget. Establishing and funding allowable … for a specific intended purpose can smooth out spikes in both expenditures and revenues. Saving for future capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… Administrators, the median assumed rate of return for public pension funds is 7.75 percent. The audited value of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… campaign contributions donated to her campaign fund. The public corruption case arose out of a cooperative … of New York. “New Yorkers have every right to expect their public officials to act with honesty and integrity,” said … Investigations to hold accountable those who violate the public’s trust.” “This sentencing makes it clear that if a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingSpecial 25-Year Plan for Nassau County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-s and 603(o))
… System … Information for members about 25 year plan for Nassau County peace officers who serve in the Nassau County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-nassau-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-s-and-603oSpecial Plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System (Tiers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
… (Return to Top) (Return to Top) (Return to Top) (Return to Top) VO1856 (Rev. 12/17) © 2017, New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-uniformed-court-and-peace-officers-unified-court-system-tiers-2-3-4-5-and-6Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients With Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our audit report, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/06/inappropriate-medicaid-payments-recipients-multiple-identification-numbers-and-no-socialFormer Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Preet Bharara said: “Michael Vatter, the former Newburgh City Fire Chief, cheated the public he swore to serve by … to the Indictment: VATTER served in the Newburgh City Fire Department in various capacities from in or about 1980 until … in May 2000. Following his retirement, VATTER attended law school and practiced law. In November 2009, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… Separate audits of Metro-North Railroad and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) found they failed to properly manage overtime paid by funds from the American … today. “There’s significant room for improvement in how Metro-North and LIRR monitor the hours their employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… is a warning to officials who would blur the line between public duty and private lives,” State Comptroller Thomas P. … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftEye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the eight recommendations made in our initial audit report, Eye Care Provider and Family … with inappropriate coinsurance charges and for services not supported by medical records. The Provider allowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-visionDiNapoli Statement on the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State
… statement today in response to the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State, related to the New York … to sustainable investments is $5 billion and growing. For all of this and more, the state pension fund has been … recognized as the top U.S. investor, and third globally, for its climate change work by the Asset Owners Disclosure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-9th-proposal-2018-state-statePractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… for violations of NYC Transit (Transit) rules governing public use of the transit system. TAB offers a respondent the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-fees