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Oversight of Direct Placement of Children (2017-S-30)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to ensure that children placed in the direct care of...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s30.pdfSteppingStone Day School, Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-23) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by SteppingStone Day School, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education programs ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s23-response.pdfUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-251
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the Adjustment to Basic Annual Salary reflective of the October 2014, April … available for agency review after the automatic increases have been processed. All reports are sorted by Department ID, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-251-november-2017-adjustment-basic-annual-salary-bargaining-unitsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pew Charitable Trusts Ranking State Pension Fund One of Top in Nation
… plans," New York State Comptroller DiNapoli said. "We have strategically put New York on a steady course to capitalize on long-term market opportunities and weather … pension fund is one of the best in the nation." According to Pew, only New York (91%), South Dakota (97%), Tennessee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pew-charitable-trusts-ranking-state-pension-fund-one-topDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… how special education providers can use public funds to make certain that children get the greatest benefit,” … once again we’ve found another school that failed to spend the money properly and shortchanged special needs … for reimbursement because the staff controller should have been capable of providing the same services. Moreover, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-242
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … and April 1, 2017 retroactive salary increases. Effective Date(s) The October 2014, April 2015, April 2016 and April … Payroll Status. Effective Date: 09/25/14 Action: Position Change Reason: Z11 (Update of Position Data) Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-242-retroactive-salary-increases-bargaining-unit-drDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-59
… Purpose To inform the Division of Homes and Community Renewal of … 001-032) and NS positions (Grade 600) which are equated to a grade are eligible for the payment provided the … and 03/31/14, provided the employee otherwise would have been eligible if the employee had been in the lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-59-april-2013-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sumDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… one in “moderate fiscal stress,” and four as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” The Village of Saugerties (Ulster County) … stress.” The four villages classified as “susceptible to fiscal stress” are: Chateaugay (Franklin County), Sackets … closely monitoring their financial conditions, as some may have tougher choices ahead. I encourage local governments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesState Police Bulletin No. SP-113
… Purpose To inform the agency of OSC’s automatic processing. Affected … Officers in Bargaining Unit 17 Background Pursuant to Chapter 69 of the Laws of 2009 which implements the … a Next of Kin Affidavit and Report of Check Exchange forms have been submitted, OSC will accept a photocopy of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-113-april-1-2007-april-1-2008-and-april-1-2009-retroactive-salary-and-otherState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. … Management (Cattaraugus County) District officials have not adopted realistic budgets or properly managed fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 2006-1
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Payments (of compensation prior to completion of payroll period) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption … of the Town Law) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Payrolls (requirement to certify as prerequisite to payment) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-1Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-013
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform PayServ users of system availability, modified … The Office of the State Comptroller is upgrading PayServ to PeopleSoft version 9.2 in March, 2021. Go Live activities … scheduled to begin on March 10, 2021 and OSC expects to have the system live for agency use by March 15, 2021. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-013-payroll-improvement-project-cutover-schedule-andDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… purchases such as guns and motorcycle parts, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … upon DiNapoli’s examination. “This individual had keys to the cash register and went on a spending spree with the … business purchases. In addition, Smegelsky claimed to have “sold” items to the department and received $8,500 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefLanguage Access Services
… Objective To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles is … from October 2020 through April 2023. About the Program To assist Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals and … that, due to gaps in the law, the Department does not have sufficient authority to enforce its language access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-servicesDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… an increase of $5 billion (3.9%), from 2021, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report . “IDAs were created to help grow local economies, businesses and job markets,” … relatively stable since 2012, reported project values have risen steadily. County IDAs were responsible for 61.8% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportMember Contributions
… Most members are required to contribute a percentage of their earnings toward their … depends on their tier . However, exceptions may apply to some members of the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) or … click Member Contribution Rates link. Members whose rates have changed will sort to the top of the table. Please review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsOpinion 96-16
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10: A town may not, pursuant to either Town Law, §198 or a local law, use the proceeds from the sale to the county of all the property and facilities of a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16DiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) and it is likely to increase. Even when uncollected tolls can be billed, law firms hired to collect outstanding tolls and fees have not been effective, an audit released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2164
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2023 year end processing schedule … of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Background: To maintain the efficiency of AC-230 processing and ensure … agencies must review and discuss any existing Q-codes that have been created in the employee’s record with their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2164-schedule-submitting-2023-year-end-returned-checksDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… with mental health and substance abuse issues, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … placement in a specialized facility may lower the risk to individuals inside and outside of the shelter system. “The … and on the path to stable housing. DHS’ shortcomings can have serious implications. It’s my hope that DHS uses the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-health