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Executive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… D. Clark and her staff to make certain that Ms. Russell is held accountable." District Attorney Clark said that … set at $30,000 cash and an examination of surety. Russell is due back in court on August 9, 2016. According to the … "make whatever use of [the money]" she saw fit. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Markus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantState Agencies Bulletin No. 783
… bargaining units (BU 06, 18, 46, 66) was established. Per Civil Service Attendance and Leave Manual, Policy Bulletin 94-02, … program, accruals are used followed by sick leave at half pay. When the half pay eligibility is exhausted, the employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/783-new-workers-compensation-actionreason-code-management-confidentialControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Report 2016-S-96 ). Background The … register with the Department and remit 80 percent of any unclaimed bottle deposits to the Department on a quarterly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… other programs, but authorizes more than $10.5 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum … acted on critical budget issues that will help New York move forward. However, billions of dollars in spending … uncertainty, are key risks to this budget.” DiNapoli’s report shows that the state reduced tax revenue projections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadXVI.3.F Public Benefit Corporations – XVI. Financial Reporting
… for issuing bonds and disbursing the proceeds to pay for the State portion of local highway and bridge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3f-public-benefit-corporationsNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… indictment of MICHAEL J. VATTER, the Chief of the Newburgh Fire Department, charging him with fraudulently obtaining … should be treated as an allegation. unsealed today in White Plains federal court: VATTER served in the Newburgh Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… preliminary analysis of the new tax freeze compliance forms indicates that, in fact, the number of districts who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… The State Department of Health (DOH) has failed to hold … DiNapoli. “Lisa’s Law was created to make health care in New York safer and give patients the knowledge they need to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsDiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… “Our audit reveals too many New York City schools may be cutting corners with arts education,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schoolsDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… for white water rafting and Match.com,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Brooks Baker and New York State … hope is that eventually folks, including Ms. Johnson, will get the message that public monies cannot be taken for … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… spending, the state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Critical Foster … the foster care program, including placing children in foster care settings, certifying and approving certain … audit examined whether OCFS has effective controls in place to ensure that foster homes meet required criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followWhat is a Public Authority?
… of directors appointed by elected officials for varying terms of office. The Public Authorities Reform Act of 2009 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/what-public-authorityOpinion 89-3
… conditions varying from State contract) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§104, 109-b: The exception for purchases made through … or agency acts shall accept sole responsibility for any payment due the vendor ... Pursuant to State Finance Law, … political subdivision's contract relates to the terms of payment. The State contract calls for full payment after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-3Jefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, to March 18, 2013. Background … consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The … general fund budget totaled approximately $234,000 for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The District does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mCentral New York Regional Market Authority – Financial Condition (2024M-18)
… adopt realistic budgets. During the three FYs reviewed, payroll expenses were about $369,144 (20 percent) more than … 2023-24. Officials did not adequately monitor and control payroll expenses. For example, they did not budget enough for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2024/05/14/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-financial-condition-2024m-18Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of … than $200,000 in inflated payments. This sentencing is the latest in the combined efforts of the Comptroller and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… facility). Health and Hospitals requires background checks on all direct hire and temporary nurses. Background … staff and manages agreements with staffing agencies on behalf of Health and Hospitals. These staffing agencies … more than one year. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest State Education Department: Oversight of Nurse Licensing ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionTown of Lancaster – Town Supervisor's Financial Duties (2024M-32)
… and continued to pay the firm even though the contract terms were not fulfilled because they did not monitor the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-lancaster-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2024m-32