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Opinion 88-6
… and a local bank constitutes a local retirement system for purposes of section 113(a) of the Retirement and Social … municipalities from establishing a local retirement system for its officers or employees after April 12, 1922. The plan, … Initially, we note that there is no statutory authority for a town, by resolution, to establish the type of plan at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-6DiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara, and the New York State Police today announced … They were arraigned in Oneida County Court by Judge Michael L. Dwyer. Their next court date is Dec. 1, 2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari for abusing his position as a public official by engaging in … Government and four counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, all class E felonies. … of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply to pay law firms for the personal defense of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernonMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… drugs, procedures, and supplies, and whether controls are in place to prevent abuse and misuse of these products. The … the recipient is a registered sex offender, the MCO merely does not pay for the services. Certain steps could be taken … Medicaid laws and policies are inconsistent: State policy does not allow payment of ED drugs for the treatment of BPH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… make out in their own names while Alvarez watched; Alvarez then allegedly collected the money and false contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-albertoEye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up) (2017-F-11) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report, Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Report 2013-S-1) ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f11-response.pdfUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements
… providers’ compliance with applicable health and safety regulations is sufficient. Our audit scope included … used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, health, and building codes, and for equipment and … does not directly monitor UPK providers for health and safety. Instead, the Department relies on the school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/20/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirementsDiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that an audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City … NYC Transit violations has cost tens of millions more over the years. “New York City Transit can and should do more to … its rules,” DiNapoli said. “With trains bursting at the seams and delays on the rise Transit needs every dollar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedTown of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… Establish adequate internal controls over credit card use. Review and update the Town’s code of ethics and cease doing business with the Board member’s business. Carefully review, with consultation from the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208Additional Benefits after 20 Years (Sections 384-e and 384-e [b]) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… you are automatically covered. If your employer chooses to adopt the benefits for a limited period of time, and you … be eligible for them. Note: This benefit is not available to Tier 3 members. The Section 384-e Benefit This provides an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-benefits-after-20-years-sections-384-e-and-384-e-bDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-8
… Purpose To explain the use of Deduction Code 391 (DC37 Personal Lines-OCA). … action is required. Transactions are processed through the vendor. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. To obtain authorization cards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-8-voluntary-insurance-program-employees-representedDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November
… or other improprieties. Cumulatively through November for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 17,541 … not-for-profits to do state business, make procurement requirements uniform, and toughen ethics and transparency … with Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello, PC for legal services related to the U.S. Attorney’s Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberNiagara Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-294)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the student enrollment and billing processes for the period July 1, 2012 through … that currently has 10 members, including one parent and two teacher representatives. The School’s operating … million. Key Findings Certain billings were not accurate and enrollment was not always adequately supported. In some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/niagara-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-294Town of Western - Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2022M-184)
… has been unable to obtain bonding for a capital project. In addition, the highway fund owes the general fund $41,540, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-western-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-184Town of Ephratah – Accounting Records and Reports (2022M-138)
… and timely financial records and reports. Key Findings In 2017, OSC issued an audit report 1 that included findings … to not maintain the Town’s accounting records and reports in a complete, accurate, up-to-date or timely manner. Without … by $60,948. Bank reconciliations were not performed in a timely manner. Annual Update Documents (AUDs) from 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-ephratah-accounting-records-and-reports-2022m-138State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Local Government Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … days late. Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District – New Employees’ Paperwork (Nassau County) Auditors examined files for all 37 new employees hired during the 2021-22 school year, which … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-local-government-auditsTown of Putnam – Accounting Records and Reports (2022M-188)
… and reports, as required, in a complete, accurate, up to date or timely manner . Without reliable accounting … Board (Board) cannot make sound financial decisions. Due to the Supervisor’s lack of oversight of the former … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/10/town-putnam-accounting-records-and-reports-2022m-188Downsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and claims were approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and that all claims were approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Town of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… competition when procuring goods and services and audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not … when procuring goods and services or ensure all claims were properly audited and approved. When goods and … may not be procured in a cost-effective manner. Also, when claims are not properly audited, the Board’s ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127Watervliet City School District – Payroll and Claims Processing (2013M-4)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s payroll and claims processing operations for the period July 1, 2011, … for the general fund, $1.76 million for special aid fund, and $780,000 for cafeteria fund. Key Findings The District’s … time each year for vacation, illness or personal use, and, in some cases, receive cash payments for a portion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/watervliet-city-school-district-payroll-and-claims-processing-2013m-4