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Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… and demand immediate attention. For example, if the payroll process is identified as a critical function, the plan should include an explanation of how payroll processing will continue in the event of an unplanned IT incident that renders the current payroll system inoperable and/or electronic data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesImplementation of the Security Guard Act
… To determine whether the Department of State (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing the requirements for security guards under the Security Guard Act. The audit covered the period from April 1, 2016 to November 23, 2020. About the Program Article 7-A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actPublic Safety Overtime
… from employers who are seeking clarity about public safety overtime, Regulation 315.5 of the New York Codes, Rules and … The employer of any member covered by the regulation must report all public safety assignments to NYSLRS that meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/public-safety-overtimeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… reviewed reimbursements for 20 eligible students, 13% of the eligible student population, and determined claims … IT incident occurred. Additionally, auditors found that of the district’s 1,909 network user accounts, 1,896 were … manage fund balance and reserves. Officials’ practices of consistently appropriating fund balance and reserves that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2339
… 01 21 Comp Rate Code: ANN ANN HRY Grade: 101-125, 600, 800 600 Equated to Grade 101-125 101-125, 600, 800 600 Equated to Grade 101-125 600, 800 Employee Status: Active (A) Leave with Pay (P) Leave of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2339-april-2025-3-salary-increases-arbitration-eligible-bu01-and-nonFormer Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that Robert Garcia, the former president and chief of the … N.Y. 12236. … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced that Robert Garcia the former president and chief of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000Medicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Follow-Up)
… Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Report … had established adequate controls to prevent duplicate and excessive Medicaid payments to clinics and outpatient facilities reimbursed by the Ambulatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… Jason Carusone announced today that David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was … will not be tolerated. I thank the exceptional work of assistant district attorney Ben Smith along with special … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds
… 7, Norwalk, CT 06856 are reprinted by permission. Sample City Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund … statement of activities is presented in an accompanying schedule . … Examples from GASB Statement 34 Sample City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-1Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the … to each month, admitted that he enlisted help from four associates to cash 19 pension checks after Sandra Buie’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… or improvements where warranted. Title 9 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (Regulations) outlines … of four developments located in New York City: 753 Classon Avenue Housing Company (Brooklyn), Cathedral Parkway Towers (Manhattan), Findlay House (Bronx), and Jamie Towers (Bronx). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… of government funds and must pay back $459,050 in New York state pension and Social Security payments that were … were discovered and investigated by the Comptroller’s Division of Investigations and the SSA-OIG. Smith, 49, … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsMedicaid Program – Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid overpaid Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plan premiums on behalf of dual-eligible individuals. The … the federal regulation was updated and allowed states to change a recipient’s eligibility group as long as minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/31/medicaid-program-excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstreamDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… office. The current campaign financing system erects too many barriers that intimidate and discourage qualified people … for the state. For example, the city’s program matches small-dollar donations with public matching funds and limits … our state finally opens up the political process. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pew Charitable Trusts Ranking State Pension Fund One of Top in Nation
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following … public policy foundation ranked the New York State Common Retirement Fund as the fourth best-funded retirement system among states: "The financial health of our state pension fund is very strong, as validated once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pew-charitable-trusts-ranking-state-pension-fund-one-topDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $11.9 Billion in First Half of 2025, Up 3.7% Over Prior Year
… tax collections totaled $11.9 billion in the first half of 2025, an increase of 3.7% ($423 million) compared to the same … period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Year-over-year … a low of 1.3% (Mohawk Valley) to a high of 4.6% (Southern Tier). Nearly 86% of counties experienced a year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-11-point-9-billion-first-half-2025-3-point-7-percent-over-prior-yearVendor File Advisory No. 2
… individual who has authority to make financial decisions for the vendor. Vendor Email Address: This must be a valid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/2-regarding-consistency-adding-vendor-informationSUNY Bulletin No. SU-171
… of dues (Deduction Codes 222 and 260) and agency shop fee (Deduction Codes 215 and 262) as follows: For … biweekly gross. There is no maximum annual dues or agency shop fee. Agency Actions Notify affected employees. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-171-united-university-professions-uup-dues-structure-changeContract Advisory No. 22
… the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC) is actively closing contracts in the … subject to archiving and may be closed by BOC: A minimum of one year has passed since the Expire Date of the contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… – Audits financial statements to render an opinion on whether they adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting … Request for Proposals (RFP) for External Auditor," - State Education Department For more information New York State Education Department New York State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resources