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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… completed audits of the Town of Bolivar , Circleville Fire District , Town of Clarendon , Cohoes Housing Authority , Town of Covington and the Gardiner Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… of the Utica City School District (UCSD), was sentenced to pay the UCSD restitution of $11,549 for the resources … 250 hours of community service. Karam was also ordered to pay UCSD $150,000 by May 17, representing a reduction in his … of the Utica City School District UCSD was sentenced to pay the UCSD restitution of $11549 for the resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kDiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets
… who helped build the company, and provide opportunities for workers and the communities they live in. State leaders … employees own a defined element of the company they work for. It does not necessarily mean that employees exercise … an Employee Ownership Trust is a profit-sharing plan that increases employee compensation by distributing company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assetsMedicaid Program – Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid overpaid Mainstream Managed Care and Health and … to change a recipient’s eligibility group as long as minimum essential coverage (e.g., Medicaid FFS) was … recipients who became dual-eligible prior to the date the new IB-Dual rate became effective. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/31/medicaid-program-excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstreamEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Employment Statewide Recovering Slowly in 2021 In calendar year 2021, the State gained over 226,000 … than that in 2019. The State’s unemployment rate fell from 9.9 percent in 2020 to 6.9 percent in 2021. The leisure and … and business services and information—together make up 26.9 percent. New York’s Population Declined in 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsDiNapoli: Albany Woman Pleads Guilty: Second Defendant Indicted for Stealing More than $230,000 from Elderly Pensioner
… pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree before Judge Jennifer G. Sober in Rensselaer County Court. Zielinski … larceny in the second degree and was arraigned before Judge Sober on Nov. 8. Zielinski is due back in court on Dec. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-albany-woman-pleads-guilty-second-defendant-indicted-stealing-more-230000-elderly-pensionerEmployer E-News Archive — 2024
… Use the Enhanced Reporting Excel Tool Avoid Costly Issues for Your Employees—Submit Your Monthly Report on Time Set Up … is Available Reporting Tip: Review Your Report Summary for Improper Withholdings Set Up Your Enhanced Reporting … is Available to View Benefit Comparison Charts by Tier for ERS and PFRS Set Up Your Enhanced Reporting Transition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/employer-e-news-archive-2024Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay … thank District Attorney DiMartino and Superintendent James for their continued partnership and ensuring Emmons was held … State Police and the New York State Comptroller’s Office for their assistance in this matter,” DiMartino, Jr. said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… the New York State Police, she is being held accountable for her crime. My office will continue to partner with law … Williams said, “Concealing the death of a family member for personal financial gain is beyond reprehensible and … at the State Comptroller’s Office and State Police, for working diligently with my office to bring justice and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionSkaneateles Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-2)
… ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings Officials adequately segregated the … of employees responsible for online banking transactions and adequately established security procedures over online banking. All online payments and transfers totaling $72 million during our audit period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/skaneateles-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-2Town of Seneca Falls - Financial Management (2018M-266)
… appropriations for each respective fund. The Board has not adopted multiyear financial and capital plans or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/05/town-seneca-falls-financial-management-2018m-266New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… He was a quiet, deliberate man who vehemently fought for the taxpayer and passionately argued against poor fiscal … York's heavy debt load. He achieved a great many things in his career and served the people of New York with great integrity and great skill. He held a deep respect for the Office of the State Comptroller. I valued his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-reganTown of Amity - Town Clerk (2018M-183)
… whether the Town Clerk (Clerk) properly accounted for cash receipts. Key Findings We reviewed 184 tax payments … but were not always remitted to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Cash receipts totaling $238,321 were … Determine whether the Town Clerk Clerk properly accounted for cash receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/11/town-amity-town-clerk-2018m-183New York State Comptoller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Standard & Poor's Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… again shows that New York state’s finances are headed in the right direction. "The new AA+ rating for the state’s General Obligation bonds reflects our recent … again shows that New York states finances are headed in the right direction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptoller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-standard-poors-upgrade-nys-general-obligationChallenging a Determination – Career Plan
… calculated, you may request a hearing and redetermination to be held before an independent hearing officer. Your request must be in writing and directed to the Hearing Administration Bureau within four months of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/challenging-determinationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1561
… amount increases each fiscal year based on the Consumer Price Index on December 31st of previous year. OSC Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1561-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-fiscal-year-2017-18City of Rome – Solar Power Purchase Agreements (2015M-290)
… agreements or ensure that the agreements were in the best interests of the City. Key Recommendation Engage in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/20/city-rome-solar-power-purchase-agreements-2015m-290Accounts Payable Advisory No. 58
… the voucher until it enters a unique invoice number. In such instances, agencies should exercise due diligence in researching the potential duplicate invoice prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/58-unique-invoice-number-requirementsTuckahoe Common School District - Financial Condition (2018M-191)
… fiscal years 2014-15 through 2016-17 that was not needed to fund operations. Overfunded three of the five reserves. … historical or known trends. Use appropriated fund balance to fund operations. Use excess fund balance and reserves to benefit taxpayers. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-191Newfield Fire Company, Inc. - Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-346)
… over cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through September 5, 2014. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/newfield-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial