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DiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements With Portfolio Companies on Political Spending
… Property Group Inc. , the largest shopping mall operator in the United States; and Brown-Forman Corp. , the maker of … corporate funds for political purposes, especially now in an election year with bitter political divisions on … more companies to do the same. Public disclosure is always in the best interest of shareholders.” Since the 2010 U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-portfolio-companies-politicalDiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… Other attractions and events in the city include: two world-class museums – the Corning Museum of Glass … visitors a year) and the Rockwell Museum, one of only two Smithsonian affiliates in upstate New York. Economic … using an $80,000 state grant it received to update its two decades old Comprehensive Plan. The updated plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureState Agencies Bulletin No. 1259
… Annual Addl Earnings (to prevent making another payment) Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The Earnings … Code PFR and the amount paid will be displayed on the Payroll Register. The Earnings Description PEF Firearm … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … To provide agency instructions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1259-2012-2013-pilot-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-program-paymentComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… IT contingency plan. Auditors identified 181 accounts for students no longer in the district, six accounts for two former employees, two former board members and two … board, nor the treasurer, provided oversight to compensate for these incompatible duties. As a result, 61 of 254 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsMedicaid Program – Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program
… Medicaid recipients who are receiving opioids while also in a Treatment Program for opioid use disorder. This audit … prescribed to their patients were medically warranted. We identified 18,786 Medicaid recipients who received 208,198 … Further, we did not find that I-STOP was checked prior to every instance that a medication-assisted opioid was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/medicaid-program-opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-programRetirement System Membership – State Police Plan
… in the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) is mandatory. Employers are responsible for … (Section 381-b of New York State Retirement and Social Security Law) covers every member and officer of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/retirement-system-membershipAccounts Payable Advisory No. 39
… Subject Submitting vouchers to OSC for Eminent Domain Judgments Reference Guide to Financial … Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 6.B - Paying for the Purchase of Land Guidance Effective August 1, 2014, … voucher must be processed in SFS using the Unique Coding for the Purchase of Land and all necessary documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/39-eminent-domain-judgmentsAccidental Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… for an accidental disability retirement benefit within one year of the alleged accident. The Benefit If approved, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/accidental-disabilityState Agencies Bulletin No. 1111
… designated: Management Confidential (M/C) BU06 Division of State Police BU18 Environmental Facilities Corporation … Elected officials and employees covered by Section 169 of the Executive Law are ineligible for Cash Merit Awards. … Merit Award during Fiscal Year 2011-12. The cumulative value of all Cash Merit Award payments earned in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1111-cash-merit-awards-managementconfidential-employeesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-226
… employees who meet the eligibility criteria and have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence … remains in an eligible bargaining unit regardless of Payroll Status. A row will be inserted with the same … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … To inform agencies of OSCs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-226-april-2016-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-237
… employees who meet the eligibility criteria and have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence … remains in an eligible bargaining unit regardless of Payroll Status. A row will be inserted with the same … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … To inform agencies of OSCs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-237-april-2017-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick announced the arrest … Clerk Shannon Carhart for allegedly pocketing $30,000 in a health care coverage scam. Carhart, 43, of Syracuse, enrolled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleEllenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… evaluate the District’s controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … District’s financial activities. The Board has not adopted a code of ethics or procurement and investment policies as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialAccounts Payable Advisory No. 28
… Operations: Chapter XII, Section 4.B - Certification of Vouchers Chapter XII, Section 4.D - Certification of Internal Controls over the Payment Process Chapter XIII, … Guidance : Title 2, Chapter I, Part 6, Section 6.6 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations requires the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/28-internal-controls-certificationPoughkeepsie City School District – Internal Controls Over Purchasing and Claims Processing (2012M-179)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over claims … processing and purchasing for the period July 1, 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background The Poughkeepsie City School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/11/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-purchasing-andNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… other communications that purport to come from the state’s retirement fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment to “upgrade” the retirement fund. It’s a scam. Report the message to the … or 1-800-CALLFBI. “I want to be very clear to our system’s retirees and members — these are phony messages from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesVillage of Old Field – Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-44)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of Village financial … and the Treasurer’s duties for the period January 1, 2009, to July 31, 2012. Background The Village of Old Field is … occurred because the Board allowed the former Treasurer to perform all cash disbursement duties with no oversight. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/17/village-old-field-misappropriation-village-funds-and-selected-financialCity of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… 2012. Background The City of North Tonawanda is located in Niagara County and has approximately 32,000 residents. The … did not review the fire companies’ fundraising events held in 2011 because none of the fire companies provided the City … the City with materials and supplies totaling $140,703 in 2011. We found that for all 24 claims tested, department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Elmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… appropriations totaled $3,240,092. Key Findings The Board does not audit and approve claims before they are paid from … claims to the Board for audit and approval. The Treasurer does not have access to or custody of the funds maintained in … Without having taken an oath of office, the Treasurer does not have the authority to sign checks on the behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060