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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… campaign funds and lying about money he received from his inaugural committee for personal benefit. Mr. Thomas was … committee, and the diversion of over $45,000 from his inaugural committee for personal use and his failure to … it." "As we allege, Mayor Thomas used his campaign and inaugural accounts as personal piggybanks – part of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… 2021 because of better-than-projected revenues from income and corporate taxes, debt service savings from lower interest rates and a deferral of labor costs to FY 2022, but the city will … by the pandemic, but strength in the securities industry and other sectors have boosted personal income and business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… is Enough Act (Act). The audit covers the period July 7, 2015 to September 26, 2017. Background The Act was signed … sexual assaults and related crimes; providing training to campus communities; and giving unit staff advanced training … has met its responsibilities under the Act. DSP created a Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit in December 2015 that has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actXI.8.A Centralized Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of specific centralized contracts can be found on the OGS website . Agency instructions for purchasing from centralized … by OGS in the contract award notices available on the OGS website. Agencies are encouraged to negotiate more favorable … Contract functionality. Agencies should refer to the OGS website for information on how to use a specific centralized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8a-centralized-contractsResponse Planning for Unexpected Events
… to all Metro-North departments. When an unexpected event occurs, the OCC is notified by train engineers, train … The rail traffic controller for the district where the event occurred manages the event response, and a field supervisor on duty may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/28/response-planning-unexpected-eventsTown of Charleston – Internal Controls Over Payroll Processing (2013M-326)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s internal controls over payroll … employees, the Town lacks written policies and procedures to provide guidance to Town officials on how to process and distribute payrolls. … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Towns internal controls over payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/31/town-charleston-internal-controls-over-payroll-processing-2013m-326Membership Milestones for Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Members
… you are no longer required to contribute 3 percent of your salary. With 10 or more years of service credit, you are: … of service credit, your annual benefit at retirement will increase significantly. With 30 years of service credit, … you are no longer required to contribute 3 percent of your salary. With 10 or more years of service credit, you are: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-employees-retirement-system-ers-membersRaquette Lake Union Free School District - Business Office Operations (2023M-151)
… and responsibilities of the District and the third-party provider. Implement controls to safeguard the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/12/raquette-lake-union-free-school-district-business-office-operations-2023mDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… to replace its long-troubled Unemployment Insurance (UI) system and ad hoc workarounds to compensate for the old … to March 2022. “The state Department of Labor’s antiquated UI system was ill-equipped to handle the challenges posed by … did not heed warnings as far back as 2010 that its UI system was out of date, nor did it address issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudMenands Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-78)
… if the Menands Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials adequately safeguarded computerized … usage; we found questionable internet use on three of six users’ computers examined. Provide IT security … if the Menands Union Free School District District Board of Education Board and District officials adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/menands-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-78Valley Stream Central High School District – Capital Assets (2025M-16)
… of capital assets and the Consolidated Applications Coordinator (Coordinator) is responsible for adhering asset tags to assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/19/valley-stream-central-high-school-district-capital-assets-2025m-16State Agencies Bulletin No. 2043
… code. Currently, NYSTRS bills agencies via monthly bill for prior year service credit due. This new, bi-weekly … Employer Secure Area to determine if they have a monthly bill. If an employee owes prior year arrears, the monthly bill will include the Plan Contributions (Plan Contr) and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2043-new-prior-year-arrears-deduction-code-members-new-york-state-teachersDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… cashing 20 checks in Brooklyn for nearly $8,000 issued by the New York State and Local Retirement System to her … location. “Ms. Dixon attempted to scam the pension system by allegedly pretending to be her deceased sister,” DiNapoli … arraigned in Kings County court and released without bail on her own recognizance. Dixon is due back in court Nov. 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksMount Pleasant Blythedale Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-86)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Mount Pleasant Blythedale School District (District) … Determine whether Mount Pleasant Blythedale School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/28/mount-pleasant-blythedale-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-86CUNY Bulletin No. CU-839
… is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 rate increases for Plumber and Thermostat Titles. … Association. The Consent Determination provides for a 2025 rate increase for employees in Plumber and Thermostat Titles. Effective Dates: The 2025 rate increases for the Plumber and Thermostat titles are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-839-cuny-2025-rate-increases-plumber-and-thermostat-titlesState Agencies Bulletin No. 285
… the procedure for the annual review of employees who claim to be exempt from Federal and State withholding. … the procedure for the annual review of employees who claim to be exempt from Federal and State withholding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/285-claiming-exemption-withholding-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 2218
… Incentive Program Payment Affected Employees: Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit – … criteria are affected. Background: Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2023-2026 Agreement between the … earnings reported in a single entry based on the monies in effect on the Earnings End Date. Therefore, the agency is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2218-2023-2024-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetyLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew Over 12 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2022
Local government sales tax collections in New York State totaled over $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 12.2 percent, or nearly $604 million, compared to the same quarter last year. April and May collections grew by 15.7 percent and 16.7 percent, respectively, while June inc
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-12-percent-in-second-quarter-of-2022.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… referred to as Affected State Entities, or ASEs) by April 1, 2020. This reduction is calculated from a 2010-11 State … projects. Our initial report, covering the period April 1, 2014 to May 13, 2019, examined whether OGS had developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followSUNY Bulletin No. SU-320
… instructions for the new create and update process for 403(b) after-tax deductions. Affected Employees: Employees who newly elect or have an existing 403(b) after-tax deduction are affected. Background: As mentioned in payroll bulletin PIP-011 , 403(b) plans were converted from General Deductions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-320-updates-processing-suny-403b-roth-after-tax-deductions