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DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… they are. My audits have shown an increased risk of waste and abuse by these entities, sometimes leaving … provide water delivery and sewer systems, manage solid waste, maintain parking structures, and manage public … (IDAs), urban renewal agencies, water, sewer, solid waste authorities and housing authorities. About 279 local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Legislation Increasing Oversight of Industrial Development Agencies (A.07915/S.05867)
… York's communities seek to generate economic activity and help private businesses grow and expand. The importance of … these new oversight and accountability measures will also help improve the efficiency and transparency of the … Yorks communities seek to generate economic activity and help private businesses grow and expand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passage-legislation-increasing-oversight-industrial-developmentOpinion 95-30
… opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (by public library) LIBRARIES -- Investments (of moneys raised by … custody of the chief fiscal officer or other officer of a public library, whether obtained from public or private sources, may be invested only as prescribed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Requirements Report (Follow-Up) (2022-F-1) An audit issued in October 2020 found DEC had established procedures to help … facilities or verified whether events were reported in a timely manner. In a follow up, auditors found DEC made progress in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … cheating it. When we identify fraud, we actively work with law enforcement to hold perpetrators like Mr. Cook … Chief Antoine Karam. Forensic accounting was performed by Associate Forensic Auditor Meaghan Scovello. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseNew Paltz Central School District – Payroll (2021M-45)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether New Paltz Central School District (District) officials … Determine whether New Paltz Central School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/06/new-paltz-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-45State Agencies Bulletin No. 916
… OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Date(s) September 2009 Performance Advance payments for PEF employees are effective: September 1, 2009 for employees with a Pay Basis Code of CAL The contract Begin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/916-september-2009-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-gradeNew Hope Fire Department – Board Oversight (2017M-298)
… adequate oversight of the financial activities of the New Hope Fire Department for the period January 1, 2016 through November 1, 2017. Background The New Hope Fire Department is affiliated with the Three Town Fire … New Hope Fire Department Board Oversight 2017M298 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/04/13/new-hope-fire-department-board-oversight-2017m-298June 2002: GASB Statement 34
… greater (phase 1) will implement for fiscal years ending after June 15, 2002; those with revenues between $10 million and $100 million (phase 2) for fiscal years ending after June 15, 2003; and those with revenues less than $10 million ( phase 3) for fiscal years ending after June 15, 2004. Retroactive infrastructure reporting is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-gasb-statement-34Borrowing Against Your Contributions – Forest Rangers Plan
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from NYSLRS. Tier 1 and 2 Members The … rules apply when borrowing against your contributions: You must be in active service and have one year of member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/borrowing-against-your-contributionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1800
… Certificate and the update to the PayServ Federal Tax Da …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1800-2020-form-w-4-employees-withholding-certificate-and-payserv-federal-taxNew York Local Government and School Cybersecurity: A Cyber Profile
From 2019 through July 31, 2023, DiNapoli’s Local Government and School Accountability division released more than 190 information technology (IT) audits, finding more than 2,400 cybersecurity-related issues. The audits focused on breakdowns or gaps in fundamental cybersecurity components.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/nys-local-gov-school-cyber-profile.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… felony. The arrest was the result of a Joint Task Force on Public Integrity investigation, a collaborative effort to … and Attorney General Schneiderman’s Joint Task Force works to root out corruption across the state and has … and the ongoing prosecutions of former Halfmoon Town Supervisor Melinda Wormuth and New York City Councilman Ruben …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… of 2023 was relatively stable, ranging from 3% to 4%. NYC Growth Strengthens: New York City’s sales tax growth, … at 35.9%, while Auburn had the biggest decline at -6.5%. Gas Collections Slightly Up: Despite gas prices declining … compared to the same period in 2022, sales tax collections on motor fuels increased by nearly 3%, year over year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-352
… Sum Payment will be processed with the following effective date and check date: Pay Cycle/Pay Period Type Payment … of any overtime earned on or after the date of the appointment. Therefore, agencies must insert a row on the … in PayServ. The Report of Check Exchange ( AC 1476-P ), Next of Kin Affidavit ( AC 934-P ), and original death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-352-april-2025-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… Medicaid paid for. DOH mistakenly underreported units, or reported zero units, on 143,995 claims it sent to Magellan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc. (PROMESA) to ensure that claims are allowable, properly … organized under the parent corporation Acacia Network, Inc. (see Exhibit), which provides various community services … and Substance Abuse Services: Samaritan Village, Inc. - Chemical Dependency Services Program (2011-S-38) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incNew Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)
… accordance with Board authorizations. However, there are opportunities for District officials to strengthen internal … user permissions were restricted to employees based on job duties. Ensure the Assistant Superintendent for Business … users’ payroll permissions are limited to their authorized job duties. Properly monitor the payroll clerk’s work. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/new-hartford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-149Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… To receive credit for any type of previous or military service, send a written … much information as you can about the period of employment for which you are seeking credit. We will determine your … the credit and any cost involved. Requesting credit for your previous public employment as early in your career …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditOpinion 92-27
… employee. You state that a city council member wishes to donate his salary to a charitable organization. To implement … Whether the city may honor a council members request to donate his salary to a charitable organization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-27