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DiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… public corruption and holding public officials accountable for misuse of public resources." "Ruben Wills' crimes were a … stole taxpayer dollars to buy fancy purses and clothes for himself and his friends. New Yorkers deserved better. … they deserve. I thank Comptroller DiNapoli and his staff for their continued and valuable partnership on Operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2060
… Code §6721 imposes a penalty of $280 per infraction for every information return that is filed with a … imposed by the IRS to any State Agency that is responsible for the inaccuracy of an employee’s job record in the NYS … OSC has created a file of employees with taxable wages for 2022 and compared that information with SSA records using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2060-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedXV.11 Journal/Revenue Transfers – XV. End of Year
… SFS blackout period. All journal/revenue transfers should have obligation and accounting dates that are no later than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv11-journalrevenue-transfersUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to introduce a new Action Reason code to identify employees who receive a salary reconstruction due to the reintroduction of Longevity Steps for CSEA, Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-stepsDiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… are gaining strength. Moving forward, it will be vital for local economic development strategies to build upon the … Central New York among the more affordable places to live. For example, less than 30 percent of homeowners spend more … The manufacturing sector in the region has been shrinking for decades, with employment falling from 58,000 to 30,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… Wall Street’s run of prosperity extended into the first half of 2021 with $31 … are also recovering.” Securities industry performance is traditionally measured by the pretax profits of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsIII.2 SFS Policies – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
The State Comptroller shall be required to audit all vouchers before payment and all official accounts to audit the accrual and collection of all revenues and receipts and to prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii2-sfs-policiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… million in improper and questionable APG claim payments. For example, overpayments were made for the same medical procedure billed multiple times on the same date of service and for services that were billed beyond the allowed service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… by falsifying mileage vouchers and other reimbursements to increase his income. Volkmann, 57, of Stuyvesant, served as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… Objective To determine if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (Research Foundation) … protect the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for intellectual property developed at SUNY campuses. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsOpinion 88-8
… Maintenance Contracts (fire commissioner who is president and stockholder of company servicing district vehicles) -- … A fire district commissioner who is also the president and chief stockholder of an automotive dealership would have … on matters relating to the contracts between the district and his company would not be curative. You ask if a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8II.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… to prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties. The State … Law provides more detailed general fiscal provisions for accounting for appropriations, state funds, and financial reporting. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… Rainforest Action Network , which has engaged with Safeway for several years with a goal of increasing the company’s use … palm oil supply chain and will prevent reputational risk for the company." Under its new policy, Safeway will: Ask suppliers to provide palm oil and palm derivatives for its products that are verified to be free of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilState Agencies Bulletin No. 2322
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson pay, … Inconvenience Pay and to provide agencies instructions for submitting payments not processed automatically. Affected … processing of the automatic increases: NHRP703 - Mass Salary Additional Pay Report This report identifies all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2322-april-2025-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson-pay-facilityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2323
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson pay, … Hazardous Duty Pay and to provide agencies instructions for submitting payments not processed automatically. Affected … processing of the automatic increases: NHRP703 - Mass Salary Additional Pay Report This report identifies all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2323-april-2025-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson-pay-commandMaternal Health
… unexpected outcomes of pregnancy, labor, or delivery that result in short- or long-term consequences to a person’s … cesarean section rate improved slightly from 34.1% in 2021 to 33.9% in 2022, but it is still higher than the … rate of 32.1% for both these years. According to a June 2023 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthNext Generation 911 Services
… secured and conforms with the format and standard for Next Generation 911. The audit covered the period January … a role in the transition. DHSES is the principal agency for interoperable and emergency communications issues, … fund for the future. The prolonged implementation of NG911 increases the risk that the current, aging 911 infrastructure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesPittsford Central School District – Security of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information (PPSI) on Mobile Computing Devices and Extracurricular Cash Records and Collections (2016M-92)
… and availability. Ensure that prenumbered cash receipt forms are used. Develop policies and procedures for handling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/pittsford-central-school-district-security-personal-private-and-sensitiveDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account
… conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes. This … an unauthorized bank account by Sunnyside Manor’s Board. For findings and recommendations related to Sunnyside Manor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up)
… Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent … (SDA), which covers the cost of security deposits for tenants entering into new lease agreements. SDA was a … the authority to issue a voucher and the funds available for each voucher. HUD monitors HCV performance by determining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-funding