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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… during his 2015 campaign and continued throughout his time in office," said Attorney General Schneiderman. "As we detail … Third Degree (a Class D felony); two counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree (a Class E … bill. The investigation is ongoing. The charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardOpinion 92-56
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation … traveled. Chapter 791 created the position of town manager in the Town of Fallsburg and contains various provisions … provides that salaries of town officers and employees are in lieu of all compensation for all services rendered to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Opinion 95-25
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … pursuant to the express terms of section 54. Therefore, in our view, the withholding provisions of section 54-a are … the deterrent effect of section 54-a. Accordingly, it is our opinion that the provisions of section 54-a of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25XII.5.I Prompt Payment Interest – XII. Expenditures
… and public benefit corporations state employees working in their public employment capacity third party payment … within 15 days of the receipt of an electronic invoice in the SFS. To qualify to receive payments within, or prompt … 15 days, a vendor must: - have a primary place of business in New York State, - have a significant business presence in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5i-prompt-payment-interestMember Contributions
… (Article 11) ERS and PFRS Tiers 1 and 2 If you were to die in service, your contribution balance would be paid to your beneficiary, in addition to any death benefit your beneficiary is eligible … 30 years of service. Exceptions for PFRS: Members enrolled in a retirement plan limiting the amount of creditable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/member-contributions“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… in the past 20 years. The results underscore the need for school districts to swiftly invest significant resources … in helping students that are most in need to make up for learning loss, while pandemic relief funds for education are still available. New York’s Fourth Grade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recoveryLife Changes: What If I Leave Public Employment?
… outlines what you need to know as a NYSLRS member if you leave public employment or go on an extended leave of … participates in NYSLRS. (Return to Top) What Happens to My NYSLRS Membership? Find Out if You Are Vested If you leave … Service (IRS) as an early distribution from a qualified pension plan. The amount reported could be considered taxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-leave-public-employmentUniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
Uniondale Fire District Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices 2013M244
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through November 20, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $1.4 million for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings We found that the … policy requires officials to obtain three written quotes for purchases costing from $5,000 to $10,000, but does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Contract Advisory No. 26
… above. State agencies should include the certification as part of the procurement record when submitting transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services
… whether Medicaid overpayments were made to hospitals for mechanical ventilation services reported on APR-DRG (All … may cause Medicaid’s payment to the hospital to increase. For the period of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018, Medicaid paid over $522 million to hospitals for 4,874 inpatient APR-DRG claims that included an ICD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-servicesEmerging Manager Definition and Life Cycle
… that is meaningful for alignment Has sufficient full-time staff with tenured industry experience Mid & Late Is a well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/emerging-manager-definition-and-life-cycleSauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… and reported and that District moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … elected Treasurer. The general fund budget totals $111,698 for the 2014 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, and provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s financial records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178Richmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through October 7, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $530,523 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The District’s … three years because the Board has not adequately budgeted for expenditures. Specifically, the District’s fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mGalen-Clyde Joint Fire District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-329)
… of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, … and to identify any security vulnerabilities within the District’s network and public website for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/21/galen-clyde-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-and-information-technologyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … had been properly received and deposited. Auditors also identified $49,493 which has not been turned over to the Office of State Comptroller as abandoned property even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Continuity of Operations Planning
… Purpose To determine the adequacy of State agencies’ continuity of operations planning for major unexpected events. Our audit … 1, 2017 through August 23, 2017. Background The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (Division) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Alton … The city’s proposed 2015-16 budget complies with the property tax levy limit. … New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-14-24)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland is located in the downstate area and is bordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/11/12/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-14-24NY State Common Retirement Fund Selects New Deputy Chief Investment Officer
… of assets classes is invaluable as we continue to build on the gains we have made in recent years and look for … assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/ny-state-common-retirement-fund-selects-new-deputy-chief-investment-officer