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DiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… The West Hurley Fire District’s former chief and a fire commissioner pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to … & Excavating business. Former chief David Gutierrez and Michael “Bucky” VanValkenburgh, a current fire … Court, were initially charged for abusing their authority and costing the district over $30,000 since 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeOpinion 88-32
… informing the public of the name, office, address, office phone number, and office hours of the town clerk. You have … an advertisement in a local newspaper stating the name, phone number, address and office hours of the town clerk. … stating the clerk's name, office address, office hours and phone number (see Town Law, §30, describing powers and duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32SUNY Bulletin No. SU-295
… the chart of accounts strings mapped to the position pools in PayServ. Affected Employees All SUNY employee records will be affected (except Agency Code 28990). Background In order to correctly calculate the charges for the split … year-end payroll allocation percentages are outlined in the Guide to Financial Operations, Section XV.6.A . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-295-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-suny-fiscal-year-endCUNY Bulletin No. CU-678
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the upcoming rollover of the chart … 2020 paycheck has been confirmed (June 24, 2020). Attached is a list of position pools that contain a chart of accounts … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the upcoming rollover of the chart …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-678-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-cuny-fiscal-year-endTown of Charlton – Internal Controls Over Billed Receivables for Water Operations (2014M-28)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Town established internal controls over water billing and … The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-charlton-internal-controls-over-billed-receivables-water-operations-2014m-28Opinion 2001-5
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (authority … TOWN LAW §176(31); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §91(1): A fire district may offer a reward of up to $1,000 for … misdemeanors directly connected to vandalism or theft of fire district property. A fire district, however, may not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-5Opinion 89-55
… You ask whether the town board, which presently awards all promotions within the town police department, may … the commission or commissioner shall have and exercise all powers conferred upon the town board with respect to the … Whether the town board which presently awards all promotions within the town police department may delegate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-55Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… Programs ( 2020-S-2 ). About the Program In New York State, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) … the Adult Protective Services (APS) – a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age 18) who, … the Bureau informs the APS provider of its findings. Based on the findings of the Review, the Bureau may require the APS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followTown of Schroeppel – Cash Disbursements (2014M-296)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s controls over cash disbursements for the period … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Towns controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/09/town-schroeppel-cash-disbursements-2014m-296Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-108)
… user accounts examined. Provide information technology (IT) security awareness training to all employees using IT resources. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-information-technologyTown of Lewis – Highway Purchases (2014M-103)
… November 30, 2013. Background The Town of Lewis is located in Lewis County and has a population of approximately 850. It … a claim for prepayment of materials to be received in the following year. Key Recommendations Ensure that all Town officials and employees involved in purchasing have a copy of the Town’s procurement policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/06/town-lewis-highway-purchases-2014m-103Town of Hancock – Transfer Station Operations (2016M-255)
… 31, 2015. Background The Town of Hancock is located in Delaware County and has approximately 3,000 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/28/town-hancock-transfer-station-operations-2016m-255DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… thank Westchester County District Attorney Rocah’s office for aggressively pursuing this case.” “Our office is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2035
… Employees: Employees with 15 years of cumulative service in APSU or any predecessor unit are affected. Background: … biweekly seniority pay. Agencies must submit transactions in Administration Pay Period 7L, paycheck dated 07/20/2022 … Pay Period 7L, the agency should submit the transaction in the pay period the employee becomes eligible. Eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2035-new-15-year-seniority-pay-eligible-members-agency-police-services-unitDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-128
… Comp Time II Cash Out. Affected Employees: Employees in the Rent Regulations Services Unit – BU67 who have opted to participate in the Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out program are affected. Background: Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2021-2023 Agreements between the State of New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-128-2023-rrsu-over-40-comp-time-ii-cash-outDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-123
… Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out. Affected Employees Employees in the Rent Regulations Services Unit – BU67 who have opted to participate in the Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out program are affected. Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2021-2023 Agreements between the State of New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-123-2022-rrsu-over-40-comp-time-ii-cash-outState Agencies Bulletin No. 1477
… Background In order to correctly calculate the charges for the split payroll for fiscal year ending 2015-16 and the … completion of the roll-over to the Department Budget Table USA containing the chart of accounts strings for agency … . Please include this bulletin number in the email subject line. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1477-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-roll-overOversight of Complaint Activity
… and regulations to ensure utility consumer protections are enforced, including applying monetary penalties and other … than just individual consumers. Currently, these issues are directed to individual Department units with little or no documented follow-up to ensure broader issues are addressed. The Commission generally does not fine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityDiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs
… state is spending federal funding,” said Citizens Union Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum, “With such large sums of … director of BetaNYC , a public interest technology non-profit. “As we figure out how to support those who have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-dashboard-tracking-federal-covid-funding-and-state-relief-programsDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… York City Council District, but he was unsuccessful in the Democratic primary. While running for office, Alvarez knowingly accepted … New Yorkers, stole public funds, and took advantage of our democratic process. We are committed to protecting public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-scheme