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DiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes
… changes which pertained to previous school years as far back as 2007-08. Audit tests of these prior year grade … unsupported grade changes to a lack of policy guidance. For example, at the end of each semester, the number of grade … systems. The districts typically lacked proper policies for adding system users, establishing users’ access rights, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changesDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… half of 2018, 11 percent higher than last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … by the presence of hedge-fund firms in Suffolk County, where the average salary was $599,800, the highest of any … of 2018 were the highest since 2011. Read the report, or go to: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt6-2019.pdf Find …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… identified. Office of Court Administration: Reporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds - Kings County (Follow-Up) … referees did not always properly report and account for foreclosure funds. Additionally, ten of the 77 referees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today announced the guilty plea of retired Suffolk County Police Detective Sergeant Terrance Hoffman for taking … was investigated by Comptroller DiNapoli’s Division of Investigations and Division of Retirement Services jointly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Report 2016-S-49 ). Background According … there are no formal shelters. The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has assigned responsibility for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… New Yorkers can feel confident that the elevators they ride in are safe." DiNapoli’s audit looked at work done by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… The state Department of Labor (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by nurses in a … of DOL making a decision about the complaint. DOL also does not have set time frames for investigating complaints. … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… of five counts of offering a false instrument for filing and five counts of misdemeanor falsifying business records. … As Mayor, Harrian allegedly submitted fraudulent vouchers and falsified records to trick the village into paying his … Thomas P. DiNapoli said, "I thank District Attorney Brooks Baker and Sheriff James Allard for bringing Mr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… to grand larceny, false filing and official misconduct. “Little by little, Ms. Erickson systematically fleeced the … $156,000,” DiNapoli said. “Now, thanks to the hard work of my office in partnership with District Attorney John Flynn, … will continue to prosecute those who steal from taxpayers. I hope that the public feels justice has been served by Ms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kState Agencies Bulletin No. 2185
… amount will increase to $23,000 for calendar year 2024. An additional deferment is available to employees age … These employees may defer up to $7,500 of age 50 catch-up contributions in addition to their regular contribution … year 2024. PayServ will automatically stop SRA/TDA contributions when an employee reaches the maximum annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2185-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.2
… adoptive or foster parent must have a qualifying event that includes the birth of a child or placement of a … must complete the leave within 7 months of the qualifying event. Employees receive up to 12 weeks of paid parental … at once, not intermittently. Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) agreements must be suspended on the first day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21262-paid-parental-leave-fullUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… audit report, UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and … with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (United) to administer the Empire Plan’s medical/surgical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupunctureState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.1
… adoptive or foster parent must have a qualifying event that includes the birth of a child or placement of a … must complete the leave within 7 months of the qualifying event. Employees receive up to 12 weeks of paid parental … at once, not intermittently. Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) agreements must be suspended on the first day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21261-paid-parental-leave-fullState Agencies Bulletin No. 2065
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase and a … to recoup retroactive dues for employees represented by Council 82 in Bargaining Unit 61. Affected Employees: Members of Council 82 that are currently in or were previously in Bargaining Units 61 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2065-new-york-state-law-enforcement-officers-union-council-82-afscme-afl-cioDiNapoli: New York Jobs Top 9 Million, New Statewide High
… four upstate regions lost jobs, the report notes. The Mohawk Valley and the Southern Tier saw the biggest drops in … Job Growth, 2009-2014 New York City 11.3% Western NY 1.5% Long Island 4.9% Central NY -0.1% Hudson Valley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-jobs-top-9-million-new-statewide-highDiNapoli: NYS Common Retirement Fund Rises to Estimated $180.7 Billion
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) value grew to an … initiated quarterly performance reporting by the Fund in 2009 as part of his on-going efforts to increase … Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States. The Fund holds and invests the assets of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-nys-common-retirement-fund-rises-estimated-1807-billionMental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
… [pdf] , Wellsville Central School District [pdf] , West Genesee Central School District [pdf] Audit Objective … did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020, as … 15, as required by SED regulations. Such training should address recognition of the 10 warning signs, whom to turn to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/mental-health-training-component-new-york-save-act-2022-ms-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.3
… adoptive or foster parent must have a qualifying event that includes the birth of a child or placement of a … must complete the leave within 7 months of the qualifying event. Employees receive up to 12 weeks of paid parental … at once, not intermittently. Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) agreements must be suspended on the first day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21263-paid-parental-leave-fullNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Pension Fund Puts Anti-Israel Movement on Notice
… since DiNapoli’s visit to Israel in November 2015. As a global investor, the Fund seeks to invest in a broad range … be engaged in BDS activities may be added to a restricted list that prohibits investment. Any existing Fund investment with a company that participates in the BDS movement will be placed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-pension-fund-puts-anti-israel-movement-notice