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Chautauqua County – Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-1)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2017 through February 11, 2020. Background The County Director of Finance, County Clerk and Surrogate’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/04/24/chautauqua-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-1DiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the sentencing of Bonnie S. … to Dutchess County District Attorney William Grady and the New York State Police for their work on this case." Robertson … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… a member’s disability retirement benefit is subject to equitable distribution is an issue for the Court. Many … by NYSLRS do not use service credit at retirement to determine a member’s pension benefit. Instead, the pension … the ex-spouse’s equitable distribution percentage will be applied to the member’s actual disability retirement. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementTown of New Albion – Justice Court Operations (2014M-161)
… audit was to review the processes and procedures for the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011 … analysis. Both Justices maintained two outstanding bail lists. The failure to maintain adequate bail records and … monthly accountability analysis for all moneys held by the Court. Any differences should be promptly investigated and, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/29/town-new-albion-justice-court-operations-2014m-161DiNapoli: Former Clerk Treasurer for the Village of Speculator Charged With Larceny
… today. Page is charged with using her official position to have the village pay $25,988 for optional insurance … Page allegedly hid these payments from the Village Board to conceal her actions. She retired from the village on June 1, 2019. “Ms. Page allegedly abused her position to create her own health insurance benefit at village and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-former-clerk-treasurer-village-speculator-charged-larcenyFull- and Part-Time Service Credit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… the date you leave paid employment. Part-Time Employment For Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members, one year of part-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/full-and-part-time-service-creditByron-Bergen Central School District - Procurement (2018M-157)
… use competitive methods to procure goods and services. Key Finding District officials made 40 purchases, of 77 … price quotes as required by the purchasing policy. Key Recommendation Ensure that officials obtain the necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/02/byron-bergen-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-157Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… descriptions of the projects closed during the 2013 fiscal year. Genesee County – Court and Trust (2014M-322) The … did not require the bookkeeper to submit estimates of year-end fund balance and did not adopt a policy to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… care and mass transit, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. At the end of … care and mass transit according to a report released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetOversight of the Title Insurance Industry
… Services (DFS) adequately monitors the State’s title insurance industry (Industry). The audit scope covers the … About the Program DFS is responsible for regulating all insurance in New York State, including title insurance. Title insurance protects the property owner and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… is clearer. Gaps are forecast at $2.5 billion in 2025 and 2026 as spending outpaces inflation projections, but could be as high as $4.6 billion in 2026 if the MTA’s unspecified gap-closing program falls short … will reach a “new normal” of 1.3 billion trips in 2026, which is 23% fewer than 2019. To date, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenComptroller's Oversight of State Contracts
… and/or protest procurements. Tools and Dashboards Search All Contracts Search over 260,000 contracts that State agencies have with … Comptroller’s review and approval and those that are not. Search Contracts View Breakdown of Contracts by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/oversightDiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… orders, some stemming from mergers and acquisitions, from Jan. 1, 2015 to July 10, 2019, by four utility companies: … Charter to submit a letter of credit in the amount of $12 million, propose a newly revised buildout plan requiring … and pay an additional fine of $1 million (drawn from the $12 million) for every missed goal under the new schedule. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsOpinion 91-52
… to observe (see, e.g., Randolph McNutt v Eckert , 257 NY 100; Gerzof v Sweeney , 16 NY2d 206, 264 NYS2d 376). Based … Mechanical, Inc. v City of New York , Supreme Court, NY County, NY Law Journal, 3/1/88, p 7, col. 1 and A.I. Smith v Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-52Availability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… 47,207 4.2% 20,865 19.0% Clinton 80,485 6.5% 31,422 17.6% Columbia 59,461 0.8% 24,531 15.1% Cortland 47,581 4.3% 18,345 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateUse of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… October 5, 2016. Background The recipients of foreign fire insurance (FFI) money include fire departments, fire … is generated from a tax imposed on the premiums of fire insurance policies written by certain out-of-state insurers … Use of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money 2017MS5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5Applying for Benefits – State Police Plan
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the … of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. You can file for a service retirement benefit online. Sign in to your … Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click “Apply for Retirement.” Paper forms are available on our Forms page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/applying-benefitsDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced the … contract employee George Dunkel for padding his bills and stealing more than $110,000 from the state. “Mr. Dunkel … act to enrich himself at the expense of children and taxpayers. Working with the Attorney General, our joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftSUNY Bulletin No. SU-142
… in Bargaining Units 13 and 40 Background Chapter 10 of the Laws of 2008 which implements the agreement between the State of New York and various bargaining units provides for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-142-discretionary-increases-suny-management-confidential-mcOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts
… determine whether the New York City Department of Youth & Community Development (Department) effectively oversees its … About the Program The Department sponsors a network of community-based programs intended to help alleviate the … with local organizations (providers) to run youth and community development programs, including afterschool and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/28/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contracts