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Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… system from fraud.” “The defendant’s actions were not only illegal but morally reprehensible, stealing from his own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Ticonderoga and the Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority . “In today’s fiscal climate, … and 2014 annual financial reports. Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority – Procurement (Oneida County) … Salamanca Town of Ticonderoga and the Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… Former Riverside clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson will do jail time and pay $50,000 in restitution … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “Ms. Johnson used village funds to finance her entertainment and … with my office to bring this individual to justice.” Johnson, 37, pleaded guilty in Steuben County Court to grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftUnited Healthcare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… recommendations made in our initial audit report, United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue ( … of Civil Service (Department) contracted with United HealthCare (United) to administer the Plan’s prescription … of 3 recommendations made in our intl audit report United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 885
… Purpose To notify agencies of the secondary reduction in employee contributions. Affected Employees Contributory … 125-A, Section 6252 2(c), eliminating the mandatory employee contribution for members who have ten (10) or more … or more years of membership will receive a reduction in employee contributions over a phased-in period, ultimately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/885-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 935
… for the payment of the Over 40 Compensatory Time II Cash Out for eligible employees. Affected Employees Employees … in October of each year of the program to elect to cash out up to 120 hours of accrued Over 40 Comp Time. For … Over 40 Compensatory Time II program is 240. Employees may cash out up to 120 hours of accrued Over 40 Compensatory Time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/935-2009-csea-pef-and-rrsu-over-40-compensatory-time-ii-cash-outState Agencies Bulletin No. 1026
… for eligible employees. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who have opted to participate in the Over40 Comp Time II program: Administrative Services … Services BU05 Rent Regulation Services BU67 Background In accordance with the terms of the Over40 Comp Time II …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1026-2010-csea-pef-and-dc-37-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… always accurately maintained. Town of Willing – Justice Court Operations (Allegany County) The prior town justice did not accurately record and report money to the Justice Court Fund in a timely manner. Additionally, the prior … 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Medicaid – Federal Funding and New York
… many other states, and enrollment in Medicaid is second only to California. In February 2025, enrollment in Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/medicaidOpinion 97-5
… may construct a private road leading from a village street into property of a not-for-profit corporation, with … that the road remain private and not become a village street. Village Law, §6-622 provides that a village board of trustees may cause a "street" in the village, or a part thereof, to be graded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Quality of Internal Control Certifications (Follow-Up)
… answered all the questions with the appropriate level of detail, and maintained documentation supporting the answers … timely and/or did not provide the appropriate level of detail, as well as cases where agencies were unable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/quality-internal-control-certifications-followControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… advance accounts by transferring the funds to an unrelated account, without notifying the Office of the State … them to OSC as required by State law. Parks’ Petty Cash Account, which had not been reconciled in at least four … authorized, and Parks officials were unable to explain or account for the surplus. Parks inappropriately used Petty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-10)
… a potential funding gap for 2017-18. Revenue estimates for sales tax may not be achievable. The budget includes raises in the metered water rates, sewer rents and real estate transfer taxes. The appropriations for tax certiorari …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-10Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Richfield Springs Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … budgeting practices generated approximately $14 million in operating surpluses, which caused unexpended surplus funds … manage the financial condition of the general and school lunch funds. The general fund had deficits in the last three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Village of Newport and the Wassaic Fire District. "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … no use was recorded for either vehicle in the vehicle use log until May 2016. Greater Syracuse Property Development … compliance with redevelopment plans was not always timely. Mortgage property records did not always contain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… and paid herself an additional, illegal salary. Lisa Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, pleaded guilty today to grand … Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Stone confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the Steuben County … fire district money was not properly safeguarded, allowing Stone to steal $9,224. She wrote herself extra salary checks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… Because malware can be embedded onto a wide variety of devices, a best practice is to force scans of any new devices connected to computers, such as USB flash drives and … cameras, and turn off the AutoPlay 13 feature for such devices. 13 A feature built into Windows operating systems to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… New York collected $149.1 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2014-15, an increase of $11.4 billion, or 8.3 … settlements and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by … New York collected $1491 billion in revenue in fiscal year 201415 an increase of $114 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15Selected Wage Investigation Procedures (Follow-Up)
… 2019-S-46 ). About the Program The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Division of Labor Standards (Division) seeks to … that arise during the course of an investigation. DOL can require employers found to be in violation of the … wages and can also assess penalties (which are retained by DOL), liquidated damages, which are additional amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/16/selected-wage-investigation-procedures-followOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Report 2020-S-63 ). About the Program … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-follow