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New York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… care costs for the state prison system have averaged about $350 million per year since State Fiscal Year (SFY) … care costs for each incarcerated individual have averaged about $7,380 per year, 29% higher in SFY 2020-21 than they … legislature but has not provided specific information about those costs. DiNapoli said DOCCS should take the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingDiNapoli: Federal Relief Funds Should Have Been Better Targeted to Communities Hardest Hit by COVID-19
… DiNapoli today said the $150 billion federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) could have been better aimed to the … to local governments nationwide under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act had been distributed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-federal-relief-funds-should-have-been-better-targeted-communities-hardest-hit-covid-19DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… trust,” DiNapoli said. “My office makes it a priority to combat fraud and protect public money. I thank the New York State Police for partnering with my office to hold her accountable.” New York State Police … the Comptroller’s Office for holding those individuals who do so accountable.” Simchik allegedly spent Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… was released on his own recognizance. He is due back in court on Nov. 27, 2024. If convicted, the defendant faces up … Division Rick Whelan. The defendant is represented by the Legal Aid Society. The charges filed in this case are merely … is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… Grand Central Madison terminal and on-time performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% … riders to come back.” LIRR’s 65.2 million riders in 2023 were 23% fewer than its 2019 pre-pandemic peak of 91.1 … meet this growing demand LIRR scheduled 303,519 trains in 2023 which was 77,453 more than in 2022. LIRR considers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityState Agencies Bulletin No. 1318
… Salary Increase: Employees with a Pay Basis Code of HRY (Grade 600 or 800) Employees with a Pay Basis Code of ANN who are in a traineeship (Grade 800) Employees with a Pay Basis Code of ANN who are in an NS position (Grade 600) Employees with a Pay Basis Code of ANN who are in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1318-april-2014-civil-service-employees-association-csea-salary-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1319
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2014 PEF Salary Increase and provide instructions for payments not processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1319-april-2014-public-employees-federation-pef-salary-increaseTown of Bethany – Town Clerk Fees (2017M-226)
… $450,000. Key Findings The Clerk did not timely deposit $1,995 in collections. The Clerk did not issue … perform an annual audit as required. Key Recommendations Deposit all collections in a timely manner. Issue and retain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-bethany-town-clerk-fees-2017m-226Lake George Central School District - Purchasing (2018M-167)
… the statutory bidding thresholds. Key Findings Our review of 60 purchases made during the audit period totaling nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/lake-george-central-school-district-purchasing-2018m-167Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-45
… in Bargaining Unit SY represented by New York State Supreme Court Officers Association, Bargaining Unit F8 represented by Suffolk County Court Employees Association and Bargaining Unit S9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-45-voluntary-insurance-program-certain-employees-unified-courtTown of Elba - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-261)
Determine whether select real property tax exemptions are properly supported by adequate documentation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-elba-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-261Town of Milo - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-210)
Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-milo-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-210Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District – Professional Services (2015M-267)
… six schools with approximately 3,700 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. General fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/brookhaven-comsewogue-union-free-school-district-professional-servicesWest Seneca Fire District #4 – Procurement (2020M-52)
… proposals or quotations may not be in the best interest of the District, purchases not required to be bid and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/18/west-seneca-fire-district-4-procurement-2020m-52Payments Not Requiring Pre-Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… year. Retirement contributions by a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System as billed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-not-requiring-pre-auditIsland Trees Union Free School District – Overtime (2016M-389)
… through June 30, 2016. Background The Island Trees Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, … Nassau County. The District, which operates four schools with approximately 2,300 students, is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/island-trees-union-free-school-district-overtime-2016m-389Security and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (2013-S-58). Background Our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsNorth Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… were for appropriate Company purposes and supported. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that all cash … we shared our audit findings with outside law enforcement. Key Recommendations Ensure all disbursements are for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Town of Owego – Shared Services Facility Capital Project (2022M-42)
… finance shortfalls. Prepare, approve and monitor budgets for each capital project and amend as needed. Approve all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/30/town-owego-shared-services-facility-capital-project-2022m-42City of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… the Council with cash flow analyses and did not submit casino revenue claims in a timely manner to the Seneca … monthly cash flow statements for the Council and apply for casino revenues in a timely manner. Ensure that City Charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284