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Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (2017-S-70) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority has taken action to collect unpaid tolls and fees using outside law firms and to minimize...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s70-response.pdfSelected Payments for Special Items Made to Saratoga Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 (2012-S-55)
This report is part of a series of audits of Empire’s payments to selected hospitals for “special items” during the three months ended March 31, 2011.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-12s55.pdfWilliamsburg Infant & Early Childhood Development Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-22)
To determine whether the costs reported by Williamsburg Infant & Early Childhood Development Center, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s22.pdfFormer Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 12 months in prison for charges arising out of his embezzlement of more … funds, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. In addition to the prison sentence, Garcia, 51, of Ossining, NY, was sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000Report on the State Fiscal Year 2013-14 Executive Budget, February 2013
The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14 Executive Budget continues the State’s effort to move toward long-term structural balance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-2013-14.pdfOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law (2017-S-57) 90-Day Response
To determine the accuracy and completeness of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s pesticide reporting database from self-reported information ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s57-response.pdfKids Unlimited, PT, OT & SLP, PLLC - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-33)
To determine whether the costs reported by Kids Unlimited, PT, OT & SLP, PLLC on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s Reimbursable Cost Manual and the...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s33.pdfCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-10)
… Consider establishing and funding a contingency fund. Pass the necessary amendments to change the fees for parking violations, and other fees. Pass a resolution to raise water rates prior to the adoption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-10Monitoring Town Asphalt Road Projects (2012MS-7)
… report - pdf] We also released 10 letter reports to the following Towns: Brookhaven [pdf] , East Hampton [pdf] , … of wages and supplements for the locality where the work is performed. The Law requires the vendor to submit certified … the asphalt vendor to help ensure that the HMA received is what the Town contractually agreed to purchase. Revise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/04/05/monitoring-town-asphalt-road-projects-2012ms-7Death Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… The Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) provides for an ordinary death benefit if a member dies while in … after the DRO is entered as an official court document. Filing the DRO promptly ensures that the ex-spouse will … as beneficiary of certain benefits is revoked following a divorce, annulment, or judicial separation, once NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefitsJune 2002: GASB Statement 34
… implementation will be required in order to receive an unqualified opinion on their financial statements. OSC staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-gasb-statement-34Regional State Park Police Disability (Section 363-e) – Regional State Park Police Plan
… willful negligence, regardless of your years of service (for a disability not sustained in service, you must have at … you must apply within 90 days of the discontinuance. For this benefit, “in service” is when you are: On the payroll; or On authorized medical leave of absence for up to two years (which may be extended for an additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/regional-state-park-police-disability-section-363-eDiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of … Comptroller’s Office and Chautauqua District Attorney Jason Schmidt. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has … NYS Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolOffice of Children and Family Services - Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (2016-S-39) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls in place to ensure that money provided to selected community...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s39-response.pdfOpinion 90-28
… have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS … services for subdivisions) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §805-a(1)(c): A planning board member is prohibited from receiving … 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 561). Therefore, the board member's interest in the contracts would not be prohibited under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-28Opinion 91-29
… the association's authority to receive such moneys or the dissolution of the association. The treasurer of the … or indigent volunteer firefighters and their families. The dissolution of the association, either by the State … act which created the association or through voluntary dissolution proceedings (see Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-29State Police Disability (Section 363-b) – State Police Plan
… You may be entitled to this benefit if, at the time of filing, you are: Under age 60; Permanently incapacitated … to perform your duties as the natural and proximate result of a disability sustained in service, not caused by your own willful negligence, regardless of your years of service; and In the service upon which your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-disability-section-363-bE&D Children Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-44) 30-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by E&D Children Center, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented, pursuant to the State Education Department’s Reimbursable Cost Manual ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s44-response.pdfOpinion 92-1
… the municipality, or a designated bank or trust company, is required to collect all interest on the securities … proper securities of sufficient value are submitted?; (b) what securities may be deposited?; (c) is a municipality … obligations for retained percentages, in the case of U.S. government obligations, the obligations must be credited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-1Opinion 88-27
… NYS2d 889, 432 NE2d 761 [1982]). Thus, prior to the 1977 amendment of the statute (L 1977, c. 965, §1), which, inter … 164, 388 NYS2d 397 [1976]). Moreover, prior to the 1977 amendment, it was settled that the rights of a disabled … ). In Pease , supra , which was decided prior to the 1977 amendment to General Municipal Law, §207-a, it was held that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-27