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New York Mills Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-79)
… service providers totaling $89,421. No written or verbal quotes were obtained for the purchase of goods and services … seeking professional services. Obtain verbal and written quotes as required by the procurement policy and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/new-york-mills-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-79Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the five recommendations made in our initial audit … To determine the implementation status of the five recommendations made in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-disease-followCity of Mechanicville – Financial Oversight (2025M-78)
… managed with accountability, transparency and integrity. This critical function can help maintain public trust, ensure … they planned to initiate corrective action. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State … (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this report should be prepared and provided to our office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-financial-oversight-2025m-78State Agencies Bulletin No. 1891
… is to inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State, and/or … from Federal, State, and/or Local tax withholding in 2020 and employees who submit withholding certificates … (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Certificate), employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1891-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2021State Agencies Bulletin No. 1985
… row with a valid effective date for 2022. Federal Form W-4 Version should be set to ‘2020 or Later.’ Under the Special … row with a valid effective date for 2022. Federal Form W-4 Version should be set to ‘2020 or Later.’ Under the Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1985-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2022DiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… housing agency, Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), can do more to help low-income New Yorkers find housing by making … housing agency Homes and Community Renewal HCR can do more to help lowincome New Yorkers find housing by making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisOpinion 89-33
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (necessity to pre-audit claims for compensation of village officers and employees) VILLAGE BOARD -- Powers and Duties (pre-audit of compensation paid to village officers and employees) … village officers and employees may be paid without prior audit by the board of trustees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-33DiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… 900 registered apprenticeship programs provide thousands of people with paid, hands-on training in skilled, in-demand … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights the potential of these programs but found key areas for improvements at the Department of Labor (DOL) which oversees them. “Apprenticeship programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachNewark Valley Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-30-F)
… purpose of our review was to assess the Newark Valley Fire District’s (District) progress, as of September 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Newark Valley Fire District – Board Oversight (2020M-30), released in May 2020. … our review was to assess the Newark Valley Fire Districts District progress as of September 2025 in implementing our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/newark-valley-fire-district-audit-follow-2020m-30-fMidway Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-143)
… adequately supported; included sales tax, unnecessary charges including potentially inappropriate gift cards; or … the claims. Five claims totaling $21,625 included seven charges totaling $1,728 which did not have an itemized … could not provide supporting documentation for seven charges, they assert the purchases were for legitimate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/midway-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-143-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1941
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the October 2021 PEF Performance Advances and provide instructions for … eligible PEF employees. Payments will be based on the 2018 Salary Schedule (currently in effect). Note: For the … are equated to a grade (Grade 001-037) and whose annual salary is below the Job Rate of the employee’s grade on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1941-october-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesDiNapoli: Audits Recommend Fixes to Affordable Housing Programs
… handles tenant complaints for nearly 1 million regulated apartments in New York City and several counties, took far … for the millions of New Yorkers living in rent regulated apartments.” The latest audit found ORA receives roughly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audits-recommend-fixes-affordable-housing-programsReporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
… securities as described on the Security Delivery Instructions . A summary of the report details and remittance … or check. Remit securities using the Security Delivery Instructions . Mail checks, paper reports (using Form AC2686 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reportersMedicaid Program – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting of Mainstream Managed Care Organizations
… submitting accurate administrative costs to the Department of Health (Department) and whether the Department is … and locally funded program that provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically … and Medicaid claim costs totaled about $53 billion. Most of the State’s Medicaid recipients receive their services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/13/medicaid-program-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-mainstream-managed-careDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… A former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik, was arrested for allegedly stealing over $92,000 from the Department over a seven-year period, New York State … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced today. “Ms. Simchik allegedly used Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… T. Schneiderman announced that Renee Kanas, 64, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court today to 6 months incarceration and 5 years of probation, $45,000 in restitution and a judgment in the amount of $103,092.24 for stealing over $148,000 in New York state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Forest Rangers Plan
… automatic — you do not have to fill out any paperwork or file an application to become vested. However, you will need to file an application to begin receiving your vested benefit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/becoming-eligible-benefitBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… automatic — you do not have to fill out any paperwork or file an application to become vested. However, you will need to file an application to begin receiving your vested benefit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/becoming-eligible-benefitDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… oversight and enforcement of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to guard against potential costly and … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Dam failures are rare in New York, and we want to keep it … parties or local municipalities, and the law requires dam owners to operate and maintain dams in a safe condition. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… York’s financial impact from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for … or expansion of provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, bringing significant uncertainty regarding future … Policy and Insights: Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkers