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DiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… New Yorkers have contributed more than $51 million for worthy causes through check-offs on their personal income … in six check-off funds, with nearly 90 percent of that for health-related causes including breast cancer, prostate … to causes they care about but the money is piling up for some funds,” DiNapoli said. “It is past time to fix the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Guilty Plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… the guilty plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas for stealing campaign funds and lying about those funds on a … a class A misdemeanor, and Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor. The … of Richard Thomas, during his 2015 mayoral candidacy, for his own personal use. Thomas also admitted that he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-guilty-plea-mount-vernon-mayor-richardTravel Advisory No. 5
… documentation supporting Travel and Expense transactions for six years. Online agencies are required to use the … documents in support of Travel and Expense transactions for supervisory review/approval and for OSC audit. The scanned images may also be used as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expenseBrewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… and reported. District officials solicited competition for professional services. Key Findings Accounting records … the State Comptroller’s (OSC) uniform system of accounts for fire districts. 1 District officials did not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mOtisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
… reports and ensure District audit requirements were met for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $354,000. Key Findings The … had not filed an annual financial report with OSC for the years 2013 through 2015. The Board did not contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/17/otisco-fire-district-financial-operations-2016m-415Manorville Fire District – Board Oversight and Fuel (2016M-411)
… internal control environment and selected expenditures for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $1.8 million. Key Findings The … to gasoline credit card claims when they are submitted for approval. … Manorville Fire District Board Oversight and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/10/manorville-fire-district-board-oversight-and-fuel-2016m-411Middle Country Public Library – Treasurer (2015M-291)
… our audit was to review the Library’s Treasurer position for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background … and the Treasurer submits invoices instead of being paid a salary. The Treasurer only signs checks but does not maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/22/middle-country-public-library-treasurer-2015m-291Deer Park Union Free School District – Fuel and Vehicle Inventory (2023M-152)
Determine whether Deer Park Union Free School District (District) officials adequately maintained vehicle inventory records and monitored fuel usage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/deer-park-union-free-school-district-2023-152.pdfMonsey Fire District – Board Oversight (2020M-62)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight to ensure District financial records and reports were prepared, filed and/or audited.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/monsey-district-2020-62.pdfVillage of Palmyra - Financial Management (2019M-94)
Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and effectively managed fund balance based on accurate financial records and reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/palmyra-2019-94.pdfMedicaid Program – Improper Premium Payments Made on Behalf of Managed Care Members Residing Outside the State
… Social Security number (SSN) as the unique identifier for matches. Most of the State’s Medicaid members are enrolled in managed care plans, which are responsible for ensuring members have access to a range of health care services and reimbursing providers for those services. In exchange, DOH pays the plans a monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/09/09/medicaid-program-improper-premium-payments-made-behalf-managed-care-members-residingTown of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the … through August 9, 2012. Background The Town of Hamlin is located in Monroe County and had a population of 9,045. The Town is governed by the Town Board, which comprises four elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197State Contract and Payment Actions in July
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,580 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.7 … 1,600 payments valued at nearly $12.5 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyMore About This Retirement Plan – Police and Fire Plan
… rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/more-about-retirement-planMore About This Retirement Plan – New Career Plan
… rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/more-about-retirement-planState Agencies Bulletin No. 503
… Purpose To provide agencies with the new procedure for calculating promotions for PEF employees who have earned Longevity Lump Sum Payments. … Employees promoted or otherwise advanced to a higher salary grade on September 14, 2004 and after will be paid at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/503-calculating-base-salary-pef-employees-who-have-been-promotedDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… that have not demonstrated that they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State … to adapt to the low-carbon future. Companies responsible for large greenhouse gas emissions like those in this industry, pose significant risks for investors.” Oil sands companies produce a heavy type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… Disabilities (subsequently renamed the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, or OPWDD). … Jonathan’s Law. While Facilities established practices for notifying qualified persons within the required time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followDiNapoli: Former Norwood Treasurer Charged With Stealing Over $70,000 From the Village
… Clerk/Treasurer of the Village of Norwood, was arrested for allegedly stealing $73,725 from the Village. “Nancy … the ClerkTreasurer of the Village of Norwood was arrested for allegedly stealing $73725 from the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-norwood-treasurer-charged-stealing-over-70000-villageTown of Benson - Disbursements (2019M-54)
… or bank account transfers. The Board lacked oversight of the Supervisor. Key Recommendations Destroy signature … and bank account transfers. Perform an annual audit of the Supervisor’s records and reports. Except as specified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-benson-disbursements-2019m-54