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DiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… The number of full-time local government workers employed outside of New York City shrank 7.9% from 491,102 to 452,298 from 2007 … The number of fulltime local government workers employed outside of New York City shrank 79 from 491102 to 452298 from 2007 …
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
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District Attorney Gregory S. Oakes, and State Police … Superintendent Steven Nigrelli announced that Oswego County adult literacy teacher William Fisher was charged with … partners from the State Comptroller’s Office and Oswego County District Attorney’s Office for their collaborative …
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
… the Village of Horseheads, for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The arrest was the result of a joint … accepting payments from multiple residents who wished to pay their water bills. The joint investigation and forensic … determined that Miele paid her personal New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) bill with Village funds resulting in …
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
… P. DiNapoli announced the indictment of a 53-year-old Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New … a deceased acquaintance. Christy Gibson, of Smith County, Texas, was indicted by Texas prosecutors and charged with one count of theft after … Thomas P DiNapoli announced the indictment of a 53yearold Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65000 in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDeath Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… must properly execute and file the appropriate beneficiary designation with NYSLRS. A DRO may direct a member to … stated in the DRO. Beneficiary Designations A member’s designation of a spouse as beneficiary of certain benefits is … notice (Estate, Powers and Trusts Law -EPTL § 5-1.4). The designation is revoked regardless of when the final decree of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefitsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… and enrolled in Medicaid. Through the screening and provider enrollment process, the Department gains a level of … the OPRA provider’s validity to provide Medicaid services. It also allows the Department to verify the provider’s … assurance that the provider can furnish such services, and it increases the risk that excluded, or otherwise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… dwindling, in SY 2024-25, districts reported spending only $317 million in combined federal pandemic relief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law ( 2018-S-7 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… requires all non-degree-granting proprietary schools to be licensed by the State, unless they meet certain exemption … Department (Department), the Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (Bureau) is responsible for overseeing … – are protected. As of January 20, 2023, there were 359 licensed proprietary schools – 333 private career schools and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-followOversight of Telemental Health Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation, as of November 15, 2022, of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/oversight-telemental-health-services-followOswego County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-5)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made … on the property). These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s (Clerk) office when payments are deposited as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/oswego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-5City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B22-5-3)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2022-23. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 … is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/27/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b22-5-3XII.4.B Certification of Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… the Comptroller. OSC defines the terms Agency Head and Voucher Authorizer, as follows: Agency Head – The individual … are just, true and correct and, therefore, appropriate to pay. Voucher Authorizers can be identified through their … AP Approver 3, Agency AP Mass Approver, and TE Approver 2. Policy Each agency should have proper internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b-certification-vouchersMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… screened and enrolled in Medicaid. Through the screening and provider enrollment process, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… city could face a shortfall of $1.8 million for parking violations bureau revenue and $1.3 million for parks revenue. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0New York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… and their spouse are both eligible to enroll in NYSHIP, only one may elect Family coverage (the other may either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverageImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Report 2017-S-74 ). About the Program The Department of … providers using the fee-for-service (FFS) or managed care method. Under the FFS method, the Department, through … rendered to Medicaid recipients. Under the managed care method, the Department pays managed care plans a monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/11/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-care-followEmployer E-News Archive — 2025
… Sign up to make sure you receive the latest Retirement System … Staff Can Access Pages and Receive Notifications Time is Up to Switch to Enhanced Reporting Most Employers Have Made … Employee Refunds for Contribution Overpayments Time is Up to Switch to Enhanced Reporting Most Employers Have Made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/employer-e-news-archive-2025Caneadea Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-118)
… public trust. Accurate and timely records are essential for establishing financial accountability and proper … The District’s average annual budgeted appropriations for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 fiscal years was $206,086. Audit … of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/30/caneadea-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-118Homeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Homeless Housing and Assistance … Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP), created in 1983 under the Social Services Law, provides funding for … Assistance Fund, HHAC provides State financial assistance in the form of grants, loans, or loan guarantees to acquire, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenance-follow