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Opinion 92-36
… of an enhanced 911 emergency telephone system in an area encompassing less than the entire county. You ask … fathers have spent the money to upgrade their 911 service area should pay the surcharge". County Law, §303(1) provides … system in section 302(2) must be read together with the rest of that clause which provides that the surcharge is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36Program Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center (2015-S-80)
The objective of our audit was to determine whether the Department is providing sufficient oversight to ensure that Maximus is implementing the contract as inte
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15s80.pdfDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… with a grant extended to Prattsville in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The announcement was made by New York State … funds that were meant to help the town recover from Hurricane Irene,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli. “Thanks to … for his fraudulent, selfish actions.” In August 2011, Hurricane Irene caused significant damage to the town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Attorney General Letitia James and the New York State Police announced. William Tarby … being held accountable. I’d like to thank Attorney General James and the New York State Police for their work in … violating the basic trust that New Yorkers put in them,” James said. “William Tarby stole from the people he was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townCheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-5)
… 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since … which water outlets they exempted from sampling and how they would be secured against use, and what remedial … to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. The CAP should be posted on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cheektowaga-maryvale-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-andTupper Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-14)
… school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the … our office within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Section 2116-a (3)(c) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/tupper-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-14Fredonia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-6)
… report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has … identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/15/fredonia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-6Impact of the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ on New York State, December 2012
Absent Congressional action, significant revisions to federal tax and spending policies are scheduled to take effect in January 2013.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-fiscal-cliff-2012.pdfPoland Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-20)
… Finally, while the results were posted on the District’s website, we were unable to determine whether the results were … the results through HERDS or post them on the District website. This final report includes 10 recommendations to … audit report. The CAP should be posted on the District’s website for public review. 1 Lead Exposure Symptoms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/poland-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-20Normal Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… of your age. The normal retirement benefit equals 50 percent of your FAS. When you turn 62, the normal retirement benefit is reduced by 50 percent of your primary Social Security benefit. Your … Estimated primary Social Security benefit = $12,000 50 percent × $60,000 = $30,000 Total Annual Benefit At Age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/normal-retirementArtificial Intelligence Governance
… in establishing an appropriate governance structure over the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and systems. The audit covered the period from January 2019 through … in establishing an appropriate governance structure over the development and use of artificial intelligence AI tools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Report 2013-S-57). Background The … audit’s fieldwork concluded, auditors recovered over $7 million of the overpayments identified. We recommended that … that prevented over $13 million in improper claims since November 2014. Each of the initial report’s four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… effectively monitoring funding provided under its contract with the Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and … claims are allowable, properly supported, and consistent with contract terms. Background OASAS oversees programs for … substance abuse. OASAS entered into a five-year contract with PROMESA covering the period July 1, 2009 through June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incCity of Binghamton – City Operations (2015M-280)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the City’s operations for costs savings and revenue enhancement … January 1, 2014 through May 21, 2015. Background The City of Binghamton is located in Broome County. The City, which has approximately 47,000 residents, is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/03/city-binghamton-city-operations-2015m-280Watertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… effective, we found the Authority’s management provided weekend trips for five retirees costing $4,962, which … of long and faithful service. However, the values of these weekend trips were more than nominal amounts and we believe beyond tokens of appreciation. Accordingly, the weekend trips could be considered as gifts of public funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221DiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Green pleaded guilty last month to fourth degree grand … retirement system. Judge Richard B. Meyer also ordered Green to pay back $19,076.06 in restitution and pay a $1,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsPember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… 2011 through April 26, 2013. Background The Pember Library and Museum is located in the Village of Granville. The … An accounting firm prepares the accounting records, and the Executive Director provides the Board with financial … Board did not adopt a budget for the fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13, as required by the by-laws, and did not monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Village of Islandia – Overtime (2023M-121)
… the Village paid eight employees a total of $149,964 in overtime that was not properly approved or supported by … did not provide any documentation he claimed to have in support of his overtime pay. The Building Inspector … had no documentation to support the hours that resulted in overtime, or the actual work performed. Six employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-islandia-overtime-2023m-121Maine-Endwell Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-49)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … Central School District is located in the Towns of Maine, Nanticoke, Union, Newark Valley, and Owego, in … and Tioga Counties. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven elected members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/maine-endwell-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-49Central Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (2013M-380)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight … amount allowed by statute in each of the past three years. While the District’s unexpended surplus exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/central-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2013m-380