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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… The district did not prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available for investment, monitor … was not sought for: any of the five purchases subject to competitive bidding requirements during the audit period … $314,619; 10 purchases totaling $57,898 which were subject to the procurement policy; and insurance coverage and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… announced the arrest of former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in county funds. “Alexander McDougall abused his position to line his own … announced the arrest of former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall for allegedly stealing over $200000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our … Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME … (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for the operation and condition of … timing, and maintenance of traffic control devices. DOT is responsible for conducting traffic control studies at … we found: Our review of 78 intersection studies determined it took DOT an average of 10 months (41 weeks) to complete a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-345
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Office of Court Administration of OSC’s automatic processing in Pay Period 20C and to explain those areas for which the … dated 12/18/2024, each Judge and Justice must be placed on a Leave of Absence in Administration Pay Period 20C to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-345-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2024-judges-and-justicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2279
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the NYS Senate and … NYS Assembly Payroll Offices of OSC’s automatic processing in Pay Period 20C and to explain those areas for which the … NYS Legislature who are paid using the LEG Comp Rate Code on the following payrolls are affected: Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2279-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2024-nys-legislative-membersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… of new functionality allowing employees to enroll in direct deposit and update their direct deposit and bank account … The process to request a direct deposit reversal will not change as a result of this new functionality. Please note, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2305
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing requirements for … exempt from Federal, State, and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2025. Affected Employees: Employees who claimed … on the report. If the employee does provide new form(s), agencies must update the employee’s Federal, State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2305-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2025DiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over … period, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts, and Ontario County … games. The case was referred to DiNapoli’s Division of Investigations by the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000Town of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the Board to make the CAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Case Management (Follow-Up)
… ended June 30, 2024. For City fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, DFTA contracted with 20 providers servicing 21 case … totaling over $48 million. As of City fiscal year 2025, case management providers are reimbursed based on a … According to DFTA officials, as of February 2025, there were 338 people on the case management and 475 on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/case-management-followCapital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services – State Aid (2025M-22)
… Services (BOCES) officials properly claim State aid (BOCES aid) on behalf of their component school districts (component … the Program While a BOCES cannot levy a tax or earn State aid, BOCES officials prepare BOCES aid claims on behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2025/07/18/capital-region-board-cooperative-educational-services-state-aid-2025m-22Cuba-Rushford Central School District – Cafeteria Purchases (2025M-28)
… to provide meals and refreshments for students, sell a la carte items in the District’s two cafeterias, and cater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cuba-rushford-central-school-district-cafeteria-purchases-2025m-28Management of Invasive Species
… are commonly spread via fishing and boating activities. Boat stewards are volunteers or paid members of the community … AIS preventive measures, including public education (e.g., boat steward education/inspection program; warning signage at public boat launches) and is responsible for implementing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-26
… Purpose To inform agencies of the availability of Control-D report … employees must satisfy all of the following criteria: One (1) complete year of service at the Job Rate of the … a lower grade. Lateral Transfers: If the bargaining unit changes on a lateral transfer but the employee remains at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-26-october-2007-merit-step-eligibility-informationDiNapoli: The Rockaways is on the Rise
… appreciate and applaud Comptroller DiNapoli for compiling this detailed report so that others may gain a better … more. I look forward to working with the Comptroller and my colleagues in government as well as residents and local … care, restaurants and bars, and personal services (e.g., hair and nail salons). Business sales dipped in the aftermath …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-rockaways-riseOpinion 92-54
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions … bank as a town depository, the renewal of town obligations presently held by the bank, and the future sale of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54State Agencies Bulletin No. 2173
… PST Overtime (Earnings Code HZ2) with earnings dates on or after 03/30/2023 (Administration Cycle) or 04/06/2023 … using Earnings Code HZ1 with an Earnings Begin Date on or after 03/30/2023 (Administration Cycle) or 04/06/2023 … agency is responsible for determining the actual number of hours worked from 03/30/2023 (Administration Cycle) or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2173-2023-retroactive-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-represented-publicState Agencies Bulletin No. 708
… requirement. Job Rate in a higher NS equated grade (on the NYS Position page) counts towards Job Rate credit … grade. Lateral Transfers: If the bargaining unit changes on a lateral transfer but the employee remains at the Job … completing one year at Job Rate in the new grade payable on the next appropriate pay cycle. Note : One full year in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/708-public-employees-federation-pef-and-rent-regulation-services-unit-rrsuCalculating Days Worked – Enhanced Reporting
… To calculate the number of days worked, first determine the number of hours worked and … following is information on how to calculate the number of days worked based on different scenarios. Employees of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/calculating-days-worked