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Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Yorkshire-Pioneer … (NYSED). When tested, the average wireless Internet download speed was 134 Mbps and the average ethernet cable Internet download speed was 706 Mbps. The District’s contracted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9Davenport Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-147)
… There were no records to support the collection of hall rental receipts. As a result, the Board of Fire … (Treasurer) or we are unable to verify whether all hall rental receipts were collected and deposited in a … but does not. Key Recommendations Establish controls over hall rental activity. Prepare and provide monthly financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/26/davenport-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-147State Police Bulletin No. SP-241
… of the New York State Police Investigators Association in Bargaining Unit 62 are affected. Background: In December … codes for member insurances: Pet, Hospital/Accident, and Permanent Life. Effective Dates: This bulletin is … via electronic file for enrollments, cancellations, and/or changes on a biweekly basis, using the appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-241-new-nyspia-insurance-deduction-codesMedicaid Program – Impact of Rejected Encounters on the Collection of Drug Rebates
… care. Managed care organizations (MCOs) are required to send DOH detailed information about each drug dispensed to managed care recipients. MCOs send this information to DOH on encounter claims to DOH’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/23/medicaid-program-impact-rejected-encounters-collection-drug-rebatesComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Robert Wiesner, the former … dollar public works contract in Monroe County. Wiesner today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. … and unbiased,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Today’s plea is an important step toward restoring trust in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… to senior officials without proper approval, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … including health insurance and retirement benefits with an annual cost of more than $200,000. As noted in the audit, … they were not entitled to; A retired executive cashed out an overstated leave balance upon separation, resulting in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardTermination Request - Employer Contribution Stabilization Program or Alternate Program
The termination request form is used to terminate participation in the Contribution Stabilization Program (Chapter 57, Laws of 2010), or the Alternate Program (Chapter 57, Laws of 2013), for payment of retirement contributions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/csp-termination-request.pdfTown of Wappinger – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2020M-130)
Determine whether Town of Wappinger (Town) officials developed adequate controls to ensure Recreation Department (Department) cash collected is accurately recorded and deposited timely and intact (in the same amount and form as received).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/wappinger-2020-130.pdfOpinion 2007-7
… hours. This requirement comes directly from the RSSL ( see e.g . RSSL §§ 446, 513, 609) and, as explained in the … “likely” interruption that may never come. August 30, 2007 Bruce R. Millman, Esq., Labor and Employment Counsel Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-7Some NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… “All students deserve schools that support them and are safe and free from harassment and bullying. School districts … for All Students Act is an effective vehicle in creating a safe and productive environment for students when it is well … DiNapoli's audit will assist school districts as they work to uphold the Dignity Act and the security it promises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentDual Membership in NYSLRS – Divorce and Your Benefits
… the Domestic Relations Order (DRO) may be directed to the “New York State and Local Retirement System” … If a member has dual membership and is eligible to receive pension benefits from both systems, but the DRO is applicable to only one membership, then the DRO must specifically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/dual-membership-nyslrsViolating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… If the member elects an option or designates a beneficiary in violation of a pre-existing DRO, separation agreement, or … make this change. Changing elections or designations in accordance with RSSL Section 803-a is case specific and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… average earnings. This means there is no “service” portion and “disability” portion of the retirement benefit. If the … hypothetical service retirement benefit based on earnings and service accrued to the date of the disability award … NYSLRS pensions are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1558
… the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … Unit BU05 Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2016-2019 Agreement between the State of New York and … dated 04/19/2017 Eligibility Criteria Full-time employees in BU05 in the Department of Transportation (Department ID …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1558-2017-special-assignment-duty-pay-public-employees-federation-pefClaryville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-167)
… to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Neversink located in Sullivan … to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Co …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/claryville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-15-18)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2016 fiscal year are … Based on the results of our review, we found that revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/10/26/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-15-18Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-14-17)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year are … to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general and highway funds as of December 31, 2008. Local Finance Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/31/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-14-17Enroll in the Vendor Self-Service Portal
… Vendors registered with a NYS Vendor ID* can use the Vendor Self-Service Portal on the Statewide … from SFS. Following the instructions in the email, you can create your user ID to access your vendor information. … Vendors registered with a NYS Vendor ID can use the Vendor SelfService Portal on the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/enroll-vendor-self-service-portalAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program
… Objective To determine whether the Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation … program provides vocational rehabilitation services for and supports the employment goals of people with a … is to assist individuals with a disability to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/30/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay $92,829 in … “No one is above law, including Volkmann who, as the chief law enforcement officer of the village, not only … Former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay $92829 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dipping