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Main-Transit Fire Department – Credit Cards (2024M-77)
Determine whether the MainTransit Fire Department Department officials credit card purchases were supported and for proper Department purposes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/01/03/main-transit-fire-department-credit-cards-2024m-77-0Request for Withdrawal from Section 384 (PF5094)
For NYSLRS PFRS members to withdraw their election to contribute under the provisions of Section 384 of the Retirement and Social Security Law, permitting retirement after 25 years of allowable police or fire service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/pf5094.pdfCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… Whether your municipality provides garbage collection services … is the most cost-effective, evaluate different methods and estimate the cost of each option. The local government, … may make it a lower cost alternative. Updated technology and improved management: Automated collection and the type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… oversight of NYSID and for ensuring NYSID is in compliance with all applicable regulations. Our original audit found … We found one private printing company, which partnered with a NYSID member agency, had received 89 contracts for … to establish criteria within its designation agreement with NYSID for reviews going forward but have not yet taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced he has begun audits of the State Education Department (SED) and the New York City … children safe in schools are being followed. We need to do everything we can to prevent senseless tragedies." "When … prevention training. DiNapoli will also be auditing how several school districts across the state have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyOversight of Complaint Activity
… revenue in fiscal year 2015-16. Pursuant to Public Service Law (Law) Sections 65 and 66, the Commission has the authority to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) out of $157,341.78 in unlawful pension payments. “Sciacca allegedly forged documents in an attempt to scam the pension system of over $157,000,” … Clegg and the State Police for partnering with my office in our work to protect the resources of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… 2011. However, carrier incidents of $1,000 or less are not all reported as required. Similarly, car service providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… 19 million acres of forest, which provide many public benefits, including clean air and water, carbon storage, forest products (e.g., timber), jobs, scenic beauty, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Of the 19 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Cizik thought she could stay under the radar and game the state retirement system,” New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Berkshire – Justice Court Operation s (Tioga County) Justices did not accurately and completely collect, … Chestertown Fire District – Claims Processing (Warren County) The board did not implement claims processing … the town's long-term priorities. Town of Hartford – Online Banking and Information Security (Washington County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B21-5-10)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b21-5-10City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B20-7-3)
… reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action to implement or resolve recommendations from our budget … practice of borrowing to fund these operating costs is not fiscally prudent. The proposed budget contains an … its projections for overtime costs in certain departments, it does not appear that the total appropriation will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b20-7-3DiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M Hoovler announced that on Thursday April 14 2022 Valerie White 58 of Middletown pled guilty in Orange County Court to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseNursing Home Surveillance
… of enforcement actions available to it under both State law and CMS guidelines, choosing to not levy fines for well … for additional citations allowable by the Public Health Law and CMS guidelines, especially for facilities that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/nursing-home-surveillanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 962
… agencies with procedures to populate retirement records in PayServ for employees who enroll in PFRS Affected Employees Employees who first join PFRS on … Senate Bill No. S66026) that creates a new Tier 5 that, in accordance with constitutional requirements, only applies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/962-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-police-and-fire-retirementFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… program, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. Attorney … Nicholas M. Testani, who is handling the case, stated that in 2022, the Avon Central School District and the Village of Avon entered into a School Resource Officer Contract, in which the Village of Avon agreed to provide an off-duty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsMontauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Did the Montauk Fire District (District) Board of Fire … 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024 Understanding the Program Payroll is one of the largest components of a fire district’s budget. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153State Agencies Bulletin No. 980
… Payroll Bulletin No. 980 regarding the payment of Public Employee Federation (PEF) April 1, 2010 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/980-april-1-2010-salary-increase-employees-represented-public-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 978
… Payroll Bulletin No. 978 regarding the payment of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) … been rescinded. OSC will issue further clarification on the future salary treatment of CSEA employees, as more … … April 2010 Salary Increases for Employees Represented by the Civil Service Employees Association CSEA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/978-april-2010-salary-increases-employees-represented-civil-service