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Town of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest (2021M-36)
… that Town officials did not have prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings The Supervisor did not … totaling $199,000 and fund transfers totaling $874 in the accounting records. She recorded one deposit for … remained unfiled. A Board member had a prohibited interest in the contracts between the Town and his auto parts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-2021m-36DiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… State and local public authorities reported debt outstanding totaling more … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Many of New York’s public authorities play a major role in state operations, but far too often they function without adequate public scrutiny,” said DiNapoli. “My office issues this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionVillage of Hunter – Cash Receipts and Board Oversight (2015M-254)
… the Board’s oversight of Village operations for the period June 1, 2013 through April 14, 2015. Background The Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-hunter-cash-receipts-and-board-oversight-2015m-254Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in pension benefits from the New … York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to her deceased uncle, David Wynn. Wynn was a New York State … and that is why our office will bring these fraudsters to justice,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “There has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overCity of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-16-12)
… totaling $12.8 million to liquidate various accumulated fund deficits for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006. New York State Local Finance Law requires all local governments that … their proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/10/14/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-16-12State Agencies Bulletin No. 1742
… field and the Approved Salary Rate field Position and Job do not match – if the Position Number equals the NYS Position Number on the employee’s Job Data page but the Bargaining Unit, Salary Administration … Check Outreach mailbox. Please refer to Payroll Bulletin No. 1684 for instructions. Checks issued to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1742-retroactive-salary-increases-arbitration-eligible-bu01-and-nonXII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… or expense report audit process. Agencies are required to provide this information timely. Process and Transaction Preparation: To request additional information, clarification, or … or email. Agencies have the following responsibilities to ensure Bureau auditors can successfully contact Voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsSouthside Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2013M-318)
… NHA to be responsible for the administration, operation and performance of the School in accordance with the School’s … the fee paid to NHA, and reconcile it as stated in the terms of the management agreement with NHA, to ensure the fee … adequately supported. Periodically assess the terms and conditions of any management and lease agreements to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/southside-academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2013m-318DiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… many suffering from addiction. With his conviction before Judge Koweek, those funds were returned in full to the … to ensure that justice was served.” Columbia Court Judge Richard Koweek also sentenced Volkmann to two years of … PF Volkmann & Associates. He also pled to official misconduct, a misdemeanor, for stealing $18,607 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingDiNapoli Statement on Charges Against Former Delhi Village Clerk
… her colleagues and the public by allegedly writing $4,788 in village checks to herself for her personal use. She now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-statement-charges-against-former-delhi-village-clerkDiNapoli: NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Loom As Fiscal and Economic Concerns Grow
… New York City’s adopted $119.7 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget is currently balanced (including pre-payments) … increased by $3.9 billion in FY 2025, $3.5 billion in FY 2026, $2.1 billion in FY 2027, and $2.4 billion in FY 2028. … in new agency spending and council initiatives for FY 2026, outpacing city-fund revenues added over the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-balanced-risks-loom-fiscal-and-economic-concerns-growOversight of Campus Foundations
… to assess risk, such as the foundations’ policies and IRS Form 990, which provide details on an organization’s … available information, such as the foundations’ IRS Form 990s and their policies and procedures, to assess risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsUpdate on New York’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Continue
… a record number of unemployment insurance (UI) claims in New York and other states. Benefits paid through such claims are … based on employers’ payroll, UI benefits paid to former employees and the size of the State UI fund balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/update-new-yorks-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund-challenges-continuePhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Physical and Financial … Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Report 2022-S-9 ). About the Program The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-new-york-city-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1106
… used to process taxable fringe benefit CLEFR transactions for 2011 and explain how it will affect employee’s taxable … Time Entry using the earn code CFR . This amount is used for reporting and tax withholding purposes only and does not … used to process taxable fringe benefit CLEFR transactions for 2011 and explain how it will affect empl …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1106-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2011State Agencies Bulletin No. 1200
… for 2012 and explain how it will affect employee’s taxable income and withholdings Legal Reference Pursuant to … income. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF, M/C or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee … Employees A letter will be sent by the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations to affected PEF and M/C participants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1200-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2012Mainstream Managed Care Organizations – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the seven recommendations made in our initial audit report, Mainstream Managed Care Organizations – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting ( 2014-S-55 ). Background The … Medicaid managed care premium rates, which are based, in part, on the allowable administrative costs of managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-followOpinion 91-25
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Disability Benefits (entitlement of paid firefighters to salary … the contrary holding in Smerek , supra . With respect to your questions regarding restrictions on employment, section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-25Schoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… contracts are monitored and Department heads obtain the best economic value for professional services. … Schoharie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87DiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… the Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General (SSA OIG), the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation today … said. “Thanks to the work of my investigative team and our partners in law enforcement, he has been brought to justice. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-security