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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … that all such expenditures are adequately supported and for necessary district purposes. Credit card charges totaling … purchasing policy. In addition, credit card charges for conferences totaling $6,185 were not supported by proof …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Police Bulletin No. SP-190
… To provide the Division of State Police instructions for processing the new bi-weekly 15 year Seniority Payment … State and the Police Benevolent Association and provides for a new bi-weekly 15 Year Seniority Payment effective April … Police bi-weekly 15 Year Seniority Paymentis included as salary for retirement purposes. Questions Questions regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-190-new-state-police-15-year-seniority-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1380
… Purpose To inform agencies of the timeline for the conversion of the account codes in PayServ to the … The accounting, reporting and payroll distribution data for all employees paid through PayServ will be affected. … be able to compare data across PayServ and SFS, allowing for easier reconciliation of payroll charges. OSC has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1380-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialCUNY Bulletin No. CU-595
… The CUNY Start Lead Instructor Differential payment is made in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement between CUNY and the PSC for the Term of … Note: Eligibility will end when the employee is no longer performing lead work responsibilities OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-595-cuny-start-lead-instructor-differentialCUNY Bulletin No. CU-391
… Purpose To explain processing of the 2009 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes. … accordance with the Internal Revenue Code, Section 61, it is required that the value of employer-funded group legal … District Council 37 in the bargaining units listed below who reside within the following zip codes: New York City Zip …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-391-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-354
… To explain processing of the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes for the 2008 calendar year. Background In accordance with the … legal service benefits be considered as reportable income for each covered employee. Therefore, the value of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-354-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1343
… same data across both PayServ and the SFS system, allowing for easier reconciliation of payroll charges. Effective … the chartfields that are used in SFS today. Validations for valid chartfield combinations will be performed more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1343-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialDiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… pandemic. “We all rely on local government employees for essential services such as education, public safety, … villages (54,395), and towns (28,418). The average annual salary for full-time local government employees was … However, after adjusting for inflation, the average annual salary was nearly flat with an overall increase of 2.1% from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-government-employment-outside-nyc-fell-nearly-39000-2007DiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… to steal more than $4,000 from his employer, the Center for Instruction Technology and Innovation (CiTi) BOCES. … Office and Oswego County District Attorney’s Office for their collaborative work on this investigation. Mr. … of leadership and trust by his employer and students. For his own advantage, he chose to use that trust to falsify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… accepting payments from multiple residents who wished to pay their water bills. The joint investigation and forensic … paid her personal New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) bill with Village funds resulting in the Village paying over … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… announced the indictment of a 53-year-old Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New York state pension payments meant for a deceased acquaintance. Christy Gibson, of Smith County, … determined that Gibson used the joint account to pay for entertainment and food. Gibson also made electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … govern certain procurement practices, including requests for qualifications or proposals or energy performance … reviewed the treasurer's reports, which listed the bills for review, when auditing claims it did not review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Oversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… To assess the extent that State agencies responsible for operating and regulating public pools, beaches, and … are properly maintained, equipped, staffed, and safe for public use. Our audit excluded public pools, beaches, and … and the Department of Health (DOH) are each responsible for regulating – and in some cases operating – public pools, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… State income tax collections increased $88.2 million in July from a year earlier, helping lift the state’s total … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "July was the first month in this fiscal year that personal income tax collections … from the prior month. The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) employees who are also employed at other State or New York City … 1, 2009 through December 7, 2011. Background OCFS' mission is to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Dual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Mental Health (OMH) employees who are dually employed at other State or City agencies are … 1, 2009 through July 25, 2012. Background OMH's mission is to promote the mental health and well-being of all New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0Licensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… of Proprietary School Supervision (Bureau) is responsible for overseeing these proprietary schools, including licensing … initially granted, a proprietary school’s license is valid for 2 years. Thereafter, license renewals are granted for a period of 4 years. In order to be approved for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-followOversight of Telemental Health Services (Follow-Up)
… Program The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is responsible for developing regulations and providing guidance to assist … physicians or psychiatric nurse practitioners to use TMH for assessment and treatment services, followed in 2016 by … TMH practitioners. OMH also issued a blanket attestation for providers to complete that wished to offer TMH during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/oversight-telemental-health-services-followDeath Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… The Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) provides for an ordinary death benefit if a member dies while in … payable to the beneficiary(ies) designated by the member. For more information, see the post-retirement death benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefitsTuition Assistance Program – Wagner College
… Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background TAP is the largest … receiving State financial aid payments are responsible for certifying student eligibility. Wagner College (Wagner) … approved by the State Education Department. Annual tuition for a full-time student is approximately $42,000 and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-wagner-college