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Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… through April 24, 2018. Background Chronic absenteeism is a widespread problem, defined by the Department as a student … 2,630,000 K–12 public school students enrolled in New York State. Key Findings The Department has taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-3Oversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts
… and consistent with contract requirements, including those in the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual (CFR … that had FSS contracts. Our audit covered seven contracts in total: five FSS contracts for the two fiscal years ended … Take steps to ensure the organization does not re-claim these costs in the future. Other Related Audits/Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contractsDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Fell 44% in 2008
… Cash bonuses paid by Wall Street firms to their New York City … institutions from failing. TARP placed restrictions on bonuses for top executives and many have voluntarily forgone … trends. This represents a decline of 44 percent compared with the $32.9 billion paid in 2007. The decline is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2009/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-fell-44-2008Former Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the … and George P. Beach II, Superintendent of the New York State Police, announced today the arrest and guilty plea of … $38,000 from Putnam Engine and Hose. Gerardi was arraigned on Monday in White Plains federal court and pled guilty today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) … Federal regulations require the State Medicaid program to provide transportation to medically necessary services for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/15/medicaid-program-appropriateness-payments-transportation-management-contractors-andUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-174
… Purpose To revise the procedures governing OSC’s review and approval of retroactive transactions. Affected Employees … that any necessary documentation has been received by OSC and that agencies have received prior approval by the Bureau … leaves Corrections to appointment, reinstatement, leaves and separation dates Promotions Salary increases Changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-174-retroactive-transactions-unified-court-system-agenciesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1427
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2015 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance … Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (NYSCOPBA) provides for a uniform allowance. In addition, a Governor’s Office of … in a separate check; therefore, there is no direct deposit for this payment. Eligibility Criteria Seasonal/temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1427-2015-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestState Agencies Bulletin No. 1610
… who meet the eligibility criteria Background Chapter 67 of the Laws of 2012, which implemented the 2009-2016 Agreement, including … Part-Time employees Agreement), between the State of New York and the NYS Correctional Officers and Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1610-2017-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestState Agencies Bulletin No. 1628
… processing of the December 2017 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … the Laws of 2016 increased the New York State minimum wage for employees in non-governmental positions. The Director of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1628-december-2017-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employeesHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion and making a false statement, announced State … which she admitted that she accepted money in return for her official actions. She admitted that she received … which was characterized as “consulting fees,” in return for using her official positions as Town Supervisor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefOpinion 99-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … to use foreign fire insurance tax moneys for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and exempt … contribution to a charitable organization designated by the family of a deceased volunteer firefighter, as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-3Opinion 93-27
… sales tax in cash, the town may not use its share to reduce townwide taxes in the area of the town outside … may use its share of county sales tax revenues to reduce the townwide general fund tax levy against only those … that the town presently uses its share of the revenues to reduce taxes levied for part-town highway purposes. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-27Opinion 95-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … authority) TOWN LAW, §§198(12), 202-c: The governing board of a town water district may, subject to a mandatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-29Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… city of Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund that were intended for her late mother, who died in 1983. "From the day her … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I thank my auditors and investigators for uncovering this brazen scam against the city and its … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Clifton , City of Glen Cove , Smithtown … financial risks that the City Council should consider when adopting the 2015 budget. Also, city officials have not … required cell phone bills. As a result, district taxpayers do not have adequate assurance that all claims paid were for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and a shortfall of $515,000 if revenue estimates from the Parking Violations Bureau are not realized. Police overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0New York City Economy Continues to Set Records
… dramatically over the past four years with the growth of online trade. Among the four outer boroughs, Brooklyn and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/new-york-city-economy-continues-set-recordsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-268
… CYF, 21P, CAL, BIW, HRY, FEE Payroll Status = Active or Leave With Pay In addition, part-time employees who meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-268-2018-uup-1-discretionary-lump-sum-payments