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Opinion 2002-2
… discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS - Service Award Programs (service credit after entitlement age); (voluntary waiver of right to begin receiving award at entitlement age) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§215(4), … (6), 217(c), 218(b), (c), 219(b), 219-a(2)(b): A service award program may provide for a participant to earn service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0Homeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System
… over homeless outreach services in the New York City subway system and whether they have met their goal in reducing the number of homeless individuals in the subway system through placements. The audit covers the period … not only actual placements in a shelter – as the general public would expect it to mean – but also potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/16/homeless-outreach-services-new-york-city-subway-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 1945
… of several process changes to Workers’ Compensation Leave in PayServ, including entering Job Action Requests for … on Workers’ Compensation leave are affected. Background New Action/Reason for Workers’ Compensation Correct History … Documenting Assault-Related Workers’ Compensation Cases Employees with a Workers’ Compensation injury related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1945-process-changes-workers-compensation-leave-payservTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether any Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town … Key Findings One Board member is the president and owner of a welding company which provided repair work to the Town, … $8,571, during our audit period. As president and owner of the welding company, the Board member had a prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Opinion 89-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES - Conferences … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §77-b(6): A public library, in accordance with subdivision 6 of section 77-b of the … advances to employees to cover travel expenses incurred in connection with conventions, conferences or schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10Life Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… make important decisions should anything happen to you. But what information will they need, and what will be … help guide you. The first section discusses what you can do now to ensure your loved ones will have the information they need in the future. The second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sharon Thompson, 56, of … their diligent work on this case.” “I’d like to thank the State Comptroller’s Office for their efforts,” Acting … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesGingerbread Learning Center Executive Director and Wife Convicted in Nearly $800,000 Theft of Public Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County … designed to help special needs children is abhorrent,” State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk was sentenced yesterday for stealing more than $5,680 from Bombay Justice … A North Country court clerk was sentenced yesterday for stealing more than $5680 from Bombay Justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesOpinion 90-29
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Restitution Agency (deposit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-2910 Years After Superstorm Sandy: Tracking MTA Capital Spending
The MTA has set aside approximately $7.6 billion for projects related to Superstorm Sandy. More than $4.6 billion of this amount is for restoration projects, while $2.9 billion is for resiliency.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/mta-sandy-capital-projects.pdfNew Yorkers in Need
The Office of the State Comptroller issued three major reports examining “New Yorkers in Need.” The first described poverty trends in New York State; the second examined food insecurity; and the last covered the crisis of housing insecurity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need.pdfInvesting in New York
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has a positive impact on the State’s economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/investing-in-new-york/pdf/investing-in-nys.pdfDiNapoli: Office of Children and Family Services Can Improve Efforts to Investigate Child Fatalities
… steps to protect children from harm. “The findings in this audit should be a sobering call to action to ensure … and Family Services (OCFS) consistently finds flaws in child abuse investigations that preceded a child’s death. … or regulatory compliance failures and deficiencies in practice, the local departments of social services (LDSS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-office-children-and-family-services-can-improve-efforts-investigate-child-fatalitiesTown of Randolph – Justice Court Operations (2021M-76)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Randolph (Town) Town Justice (Justice) accurately … all fines and fees in a timely manner. Key Findings The Justice accurately recorded, deposited, disbursed and reported fines and fees in a timely manner. However, the Justice did not ensure computerized case records were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/08/27/town-randolph-justice-court-operations-2021m-76Town of Sweden – Justice Court (2014M-318)
… has a population of approximately 14,175 and includes the State University of New York College at Brockport. The Town is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/20/town-sweden-justice-court-2014m-318Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… The state collected over $160 million in drug rebates under the state's Medicaid Drug Rebate Program after correcting problems identified by auditors from the … today. Auditors also found that more than $78 million in rebates have not been submitted to drug manufacturers, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) identifies and … are due for parking violations. This audit covered 262,765 cases with outstanding balances of $108,314,492 from January … 30 entities that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). During fiscal years 2017 through 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsDiNapoli: California Parcel Worker Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $120K in Checks
… parcel service employee, for allegedly stealing $120,000 in checks, including a $24,632.84 check issued by the New York State 529 College Savings Program and 24 payroll … the importance of collaboration in solving complex cases. I’m proud of the work our Property Crimes detectives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-california-parcel-worker-arrested-allegedly-stealing-120k-checks