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Audit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… Almost 20 percent of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority’s (NFTA) assets are not in a state of good repair and it is unclear how the authority prioritizes capital improvements, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … Almost 20 percent of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authoritys NFTA assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… village’s credit card for personal purchases, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … control over a municipality’s finances with little to no oversight. I would like to thank the State Police and Steuben County District … the villages credit card for personal purchases according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kOpinion 93-26
… the town has formed an ambulance district and contracted with a not-for-profit corporation for the provision of … personnel to operate district-owned vehicles in connection with providing ambulance service within the district. The … inter alia , to contract on behalf of the district with one or more qualified organizations for the operation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-26Comptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for partnering with us to … you will be caught and you will be held accountable," said Attorney General Schneiderman. "Theft from our state pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-newDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… the government for the theft of more than $24,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts took place … Relyea’s home and more than $4,800 worth of state funded auto supplies, tools and parts at Rapasadi’s home. Relyea, … larceny and criminal possession of stolen property and official misconduct. He pleaded guilty to felony corrupting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. Under the plea agreement announced on … of the guilty plea, White was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $51,532.64, which is the total funds that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… of education (board), you’re responsible for ensuring the school budget is well managed and operations are cost … hire or appoint immediate or close family members of a school board member, school district (district) employee or contractor. This … CostSaving Ideas School District Auditing Roles Responsibilities and Resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City (Follow-Up)
… Mitchell-Lama developments (developments), with over 105,000 apartments, were built under the Program. … tax exemptions, the Program required owners to comply with limitations on profit, income limits for tenants, and … do so, they are required to enter into an annual agreement with the managing agent, which must include a DHCR-approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-located-outside-newState Agencies Bulletin No. 2264
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Article 49 of the 2021-2026 ASU Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association and … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2264-2024-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racing-0UnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the three recommendations made in our audit report, … Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Report 2013-S-82 ). Background The New York State … benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service (Department) contracts with UnitedHealthcare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-followPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… oversight of NYSID and for ensuring NYSID is in compliance with all applicable regulations. Our original audit found … We found one private printing company, which partnered with a NYSID member agency, had received 89 contracts for … to establish criteria within its designation agreement with NYSID for reviews going forward but have not yet taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followOversight of Private Career Schools
… license. These schools provided instruction in a range of careers, including computer software, cosmetology and credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsNursing Home Surveillance
… State regulations and procedures for conducting nursing home surveys and whether survey processes, including the … Complaint surveys investigate issues, and nursing home-reported incidents, that may involve non-compliance with … for severity and urgency to assess whether a nursing home has violated a federal or State regulation. If any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/nursing-home-surveillanceOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… Workforce Development Dashboard Objectives To determine what workforce development programs and services State … agencies and public authorities offer, who they serve, and what their eligibility requirements are; and to determine whether there is overlap, duplication, gaps, and/or fragmentation among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account
… Community Renewal (DHCR). Often, owners employ a managing agent, a person or entity responsible for managing the … to enter into an annual agreement with the managing agent, which must include a DHCR-approved Management Plan. It … of the development, and it is the function of the managing agent to effectively and efficiently manage the development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare. The audit covered the … To determine whether the Department of Health Department took sufficient steps to control the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicareState Agencies Bulletin No. 1936
… the employee: Has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil … criteria above but is on an authorized leave of absence with a Payroll Status of Leave of Absence (except with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1936-2021-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racingSUNY Bulletin No. SU-330
… Status on Effective Dates (referenced above) Active, Leave With Pay, Leave of Absence (Action Reason MLS only) Total … obligation. The Pay Rate field should be populated with the appropriate 2022 minimum salary referenced above. … (Chg Rate) and the effective date of the Return from Leave with the next available sequence number. Employees Who Are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-330-2022-part-time-academic-faculty-minimum-increases-psnuState Agencies Bulletin No. 2157
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Article 49 of the 2021-2026 ASU Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association and … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2157-2023-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racingRichburg-Wirt Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-73)
… completing training in a timely manner and complying with purchasing requirements. The District’s average annual … when required. Audit the Treasurer’s records in accordance with New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 177. Ensure … financial operations. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and their response is included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/richburg-wirt-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-73