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Oversight 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-followDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… centers (OTB), as well as what was spent on Lottery games such as scratch-off or Quick Draw tickets. “Every day, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetCUNY Bulletin No. CU-278
… the Memorandum of Agreement between the City University of New York and the Professional Staff Congress (PSC) for 2002-2007. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-278-january-2007-incrementsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-316
… automatic processing and provide agency instructions for the payment of Increments. Affected Employees Eligible … Background These Increments are authorized pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement for 2002-2007 between the City University of New York and the Professional Staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-316-january-2008-incrementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1130
… to your SFS agency coordinator. Background In preparation for the conversion to the Statewide Financial System, OSC and … and January 12, 2012 (Institution) will be used for this test. About the Payroll and Accounting Interfaces … a weekly file of all CAS Cost Centers that are acceptable for use in SFS. These are Cost Centers that have been active …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1130-payroll-processing-during-sfs-full-dress-rehearsalCUNY Bulletin No. CU-516
… earnings". Affected Employees CUNY employees in the title of Supervisor of Mechanics Background The rate … rate chart and additional information are contained in a memorandum dated 09/01/2015 from Carmelo Batista, Jr. … $59.13 $59.55 Effective Date(s) Increases can be submitted in Pay Period 15C (Institution), paychecks dated 10/29/2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-516-retroactive-rate-increases-and-ratification-bonus-paymentComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… the arrest and arraignment of Gail E. Cesternino (46), for allegedly embezzling over $55,000 from the West Ghent … on the Fire Company's credit card, including purchases for her personal sales business. Today's indictment is the … the arrest and arraignment of Gail E Cesternino 46 for allegedly embezzling over $55000 from the West Ghent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyJefferson County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-6)
… – pdf] Purpose of 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 … 1, 2019 through September 7, 2022. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/jefferson-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-6DiNapoli: State Agencies Persistently Late with Not-For-Profits Contracts
… found 50 percent of the contracts in 2019 between Not-for-Profit (NFP) organizations and the state were not … coming months, New York state will need to rely on our not-for-profit partners more than ever to continue fighting the … harms service providers in fields like healthcare, care for the disabled, education and homeless services, which in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-agencies-persistently-late-not-profits-contractsOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… treatment, and recovery programs providing services for over 680,000 New Yorkers each year, including inpatient and residential services for about 8,000 individuals. OASAS’ regulations govern … certificate, OASAS is required to inspect programs for compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1326
… Purpose To notify agencies (with the exception of the City University … Maintenance) or 402 (Non-Taxable Maintenance) Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated April 17, 2014 (Institution) … report NBEN725 (Employees with Maintenance Deductions) to identify employees who have maintenance deductions in each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1326-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsSchool Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… number of exemptions to individuals or entities not eligible to receive them. Our tests of one class of … STAR exemptions for multiple parcels). Local assessors do not have the ability to search the Office of Real Property … New York State does not aggressively partner with other states to identify individuals who improperly claim a STAR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2012 Through March 31, 2013
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … due to eMedNY's incorrect designation of the claim type being processed; $2,965,300 in overpayments for claims billed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2012-through-march-31-2013DiNapoli: State Education Department Missed Red Flags of Proprietary Schools' Financial Trouble
… financial statements filed by 381 schools for fiscal year 2018 and found 70 faced some level of fiscal distress. … 12 months. One of them, an ESL school, closed less than a year later. SED estimated $400,000 would be paid from its TRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-state-education-department-missed-red-flags-proprietary-schools-financial-troubleTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… for Internet access, email, receiving online payments and to maintain various records, such as financial and personnel … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. As a result, the Town’s IT systems and its … and sensitive information (PPSI) 1 may be accessible to unauthorized use, access and loss. Officials also have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25XV.4.A Reconciling Prior Fiscal Year Credit Card Charges – XV. End of Year
… For current End of Fiscal Year (FYE) deadlines and notices, please visit the Calendar . Business Units must review and reconcile all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4a-reconciling-prior-fiscal-year-credit-card-chargesCity of Binghamton – Apparent Misappropriation of Parks and Recreation Department Funds (2013M-169)
… 5, 2013. Background The City of Binghamton is located in Broome County and has 47,400 residents. The seven-member … from his position as the Director of Parks and Recreation in March 2013 but resigned on November 27, 2012 when … April 11, 2013, John Whalen was charged with grand larceny in the second degree, a class "C" felony. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/03/city-binghamton-apparent-misappropriation-parks-and-recreation-department-fundsAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Pratt Institute
… whether Pratt Institute complied with the Education Law (Law) and the Commissioner of Education's Rules and … awards. Background Pratt Institute (Pratt), with campuses in Brooklyn and Manhattan, is a postsecondary institution … whether Pratt Institute complied with the Education Law Law and the Commissioner of Educations Rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-pratt-instituteImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Security … safety of New Yorkers. Article 7-A of the General Business Law, also known as the Security Guard Act (Act), requires … security guards and registration card applicants in New York State. Between January 1, 2021 and December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followOpinion 94-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3