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Administration of Fellowship Leaves
… leaves for authorized purposes and are in compliance with all applicable requirements. The audit covered the period … Ensure that an accurate and complete database of all CUNY fellowship leaves is maintained. Ensure that … granted fellowship leaves are eligible and comply with all necessary requirements upon their return. Revise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/administration-fellowship-leavesDiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… said. “I thank District Attorney Bragg for his partnership in the investigation and in bringing her to justice.” “Cindy Tappe has now been … for its partnership as we continue to root out fraud in Manhattan. Those who take advantage of our students and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Albany County District Attorney David Soares announced. The defendant, Deanna Hansen, faces … the work of my office and Albany County District Attorney David Soares, she has been held accountable.” “The New York … Thomas P DiNapoli and Albany County District Attorney David Soares announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $209.1 billion as of Dec. 31, 2017. … TVP serves entrepreneurs who transform industries and build great companies. As active, long-term partners to our … including martech, fintech, healthcare IT, consumer tech, AI & machine learning, digital media, cloud computing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… Ian Jones and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Linda Burrows of Fillmore, New York for the alleged … State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “This arrest is another example of how dedicated police work and … Allegany County District Attorney’s Office in making this arrest.” Burrows’ mother retired as a custodian for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida was arrested in November 2024 following an … theft in the first degree in Nassau County Court before Judge Colin O’Donnell. He is due back in court on July 17. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York State Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins, 73, of Ithaca, New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69,481 in state pension … to District Attorney Van Houten and the New York State Police for their work on this case.” “I commend the efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsOvertime Compensation – Legacy Reporting
… For Tier 5 and 6 members, overtime pay beyond the annual limits below is not included in the definition of earnings, … half, double time or greater; Recall overtime; and Holiday premium pay for holidays worked.* As of July 1, 2019, public … pay; and Straight pay for holidays. *Not all holiday premium pay is considered overtime. It is only considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/overtime-compensationThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… an active role in denouncing hate, investing in reporting, prevention and protection, and enhancing educational efforts … reported by law enforcement agencies. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted victims’ ability to report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateOpinion 98-7
… Signals (acquisition of traffic signal control system by a fire district) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-g: A fire district may establish a capital reserve fund for the … of probable usefulness for: the purchase of a passenger vehicle, other than a school bus, having a seating capacity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-7DiNapoli Report Examines Troubling Child Poverty Trends
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details … including a child poverty rate that is one of the worst in the nation and alarmingly high in some cities. “A staggering number of children live in poverty in New York,” DiNapoli said. “Research shows that poverty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-report-examines-troubling-child-poverty-trendsNew York State Comptoller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Standard & Poor's Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… on the heels of upgrades by Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings, again shows that New York state’s finances … history of on-time budgets, a well-funded pension system and spending restraint. "Over the past few years, much has … curtail future budget gaps by aligning recurring revenues and expenditures. “The state should build on the positive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptoller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-standard-poors-upgrade-nys-general-obligationStillwater Central School District – Payroll (2017M-104)
… only the salaries and benefits to which they were entitled for the period July 1, 2015 through January 31, 2017. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $23.9 … salary was overpaid by $1,089. The Treasurer was paid for leave time she was not entitled to valued at $4,070. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/stillwater-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-104Pine Bush Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2017M-171)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether claims were adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/pine-bush-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2017m-171Town of Frankfort – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-192)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Supervisor adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-frankfort-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-192Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… Town may realize cost savings by reducing the thresholds for purchases requiring quotes in the procurement policy. Key … State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 Review the thresholds for the purchase of goods and services not subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Berlin Central School District - Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2018M-02)
… mileage records are not compared to fuel consumption. Storage tanks are not adequately secured or inspected. Fuel … records are compared to vehicle fuel consumption. The storage tanks are inspected monthly. The Supervisor of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/berlin-central-school-district-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2018m-02Central Valley School District - Separation Payments (2018M-153)
… employees during the audit period and found that, except for minor discrepancies, the payments were accurately paid in … review of separation payment calculations was performed for all payments processed in the payroll system during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/central-valley-school-district-separation-payments-2018m-153West Seneca Fire District #1 – Purchasing (2017M-272)
… purchases include itemized supporting documentation and evidence that the required number of quotes were obtained as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/west-seneca-fire-district-1-purchasing-2017m-272Town of Chester – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-287)
… over employee time and attendance and leave records for the period January 1, 2016 through October 2, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $11.8 million. Key Findings … Recommendations Implement comprehensive written procedures for time and attendance. Require all employees to complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-chester-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-287