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DiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… Alexander McDougall for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in county funds. “Alexander McDougall abused his position to … said: “This defendant is accused of using his position in the Clerk’s Office to steal money from the residents of Erie County. In addition to uncovering this brazen theft, I want to …
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)
… the State. The unprecedented housing crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic escalated the need for programs that … for individuals, families, and businesses affected by COVID-19, and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 enhanced … grant years 2017 through 2023, and about $127 million CDBG COVID-19 relief aid (CDBG-CV) through the CARES Act. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communitySex Offender Registration (2014-MS-2)
… report - pdf] We also released 15 letter reports to county sheriff’s offices in Broome [pdf] , Cayuga [pdf] , … [pdf] and Utica [pdf] ; and a county police department in Suffolk [pdf] County. Purpose of Audit The purpose of our … must comply with DCJS registration requirements including address verification, notification of change of address, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/17/sex-offender-registration-2014-ms-2Oversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Oversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Report 2018-N-6 ). About the Program The … and over 315,000 street lights. This includes conducting traffic control studies at intersections, approving traffic controls (including traffic signals and multi-way …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followComplaint Processing
… Objective To determine if the New York City Civilian Complaint Review … has an appropriate and sufficiently documented basis for the complaints referred to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and other … To determine if the New York City Civilian Complaint Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingPublic Health – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… costs of DOH Medicaid claims for the State in SFY 2021-22. Elderly, blind, and disabled enrollees made up 19.3 percent … to establish a Basic Health Program, a new low-cost health insurance option authorized by the Affordable Care Act and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-healthComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Leicester , City of Newburgh , Niagara County Court and Trust , Village of Scottsville and the Town of Ulster . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … Town of Leicester City of Newburgh Niagara County Court and Trust Village of Scottsville and the Town of Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 2045
… ASU Work-Related Clothing Allowance for employees in the Racing Inspector title. Affected Employees Employees in the … Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 02, title of Racing Inspector at the NYS Gaming Commission are eligible to … FEE; and Is assigned to a track location in the title of Racing Inspector during the month of July 2022. An employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2045-2022-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racingDiNapoli: 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 $100,000 from the company over a four-year period, State Comptroller Thomas P. … defendant, Jill Havens, who served in the Citizens Hose Company in Shortsville, was charged with Grand Larceny. “Jill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000Case 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-followTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
Town employees and officials use the IT systems for Internet access email receiving online payments and to maintain various records such as financial and personnel records and evidence files for the Police Department The Towns Management of Information Services MIS Department consists of the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Unified 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 … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Office of Court Administration of OSCs automatic processing …
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
… NYS Assembly Payroll Offices of OSC’s automatic processing in Pay Period 20C and to explain those areas for which the … of each Member of the Legislature are to be paid in 26 biweekly installments. For this reason, Legislative … Members are not eligible to receive the final paycheck in that calendar year. Paychecks for Administration Pay …
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
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of new functionality allowing employees to enroll in direct deposit and update their direct deposit and bank account options in New York State Payroll Online NYSPO
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2305
… Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Certificate), employees who … and intend to claim exemption in 2025 must file a new Form W-4 by February 15, 2025, to claim exemption for tax year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2305-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2025Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services – State Aid (2025M-22)
… 2024 Understanding the Program While a BOCES cannot levy a tax or earn State aid, BOCES officials prepare BOCES aid …
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)
… officer (CEO) and is responsible for the District’s day-to-day management under the District’s Board of Education’s … claims auditor from an administrative point of view, to keep the claims auditing function as independent as … The Manager is responsible for ordering food and supplies to provide meals and refreshments for students, sell a la …
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
… invasive species (TIS). AIS 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Port Ewen Fire District – Financial Management (Ulster County) The board and officials did not properly manage the district’s … did not annually review the district’s investment policy and seek legal investment options that align with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Controls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative ( 2022-S-22 ). About the Program Established in 2016, the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) is part of the … various populations to be served by both OMH and the other State agencies under ESSHI. Each of OMH’s ESSHI contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/19/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiative-follow