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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Knolls Union Free School District – Internal Controls Over Wire Transfers (Westchester County) Auditors found a lack of segregation of duties in the wire transfer process. In addition, the district did not have comprehensive agreements with each bank that addressed electronic or wire transfers. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 276
… Purpose To notify Executive Branch agencies of the procedures for processing Military … additional military benefits to employees in Executive Branch agencies who are federally ordered, or ordered by the … To notify Executive Branch agencies of the procedures for processing Military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/276-payment-military-stipend-events-september-11-2001Planning
… of where you are and what you would like your life to be in the future. However, having goals is one thing — … to do. You need to determine how much income you will need in retirement. The first step is to draw up a list of all … Security income of 20 percent of pre-retirement earnings. In our example, the combination of Social Security and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… that annually overestimated appropriations by an average of $1.3 million (9%) per year, or a cumulative total of approximately $6.4 million. The majority of the … did not match the amount disbursed on the canceled check image. In addition, auditors reviewed 123 disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0SUNY Bulletin No. SU-336
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to campuses for … the campus President are affected. Background: Chapter 263 of the Laws of 2018 implemented the agreement between the State of New … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to campuses for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-336-2022-uup-discretionary-increasesSelected Aspects of Inspecting and Licensing Radioactive Materials and Radiation Equipment
… research centers, diagnostic centers, and small medical, podiatry, and veterinary facilities using radiation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/selected-aspects-inspecting-and-licensing-radioactive-materials-and-radiation-equipmentSUNY Bulletin No. SU-231
… Schedule Job Aid for each payroll period’s exact date of agency On-Line Transactions Cutoff. NOTE: Please share …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-231-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employeesDiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement With St. Lawrence County
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced an agreement between the New York … into a community green space with access to the Grasse River. The county and village have entered into a separate … open space and recreation opportunities along the Grasse River as part of broader revitalization efforts. "We work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-st-lawrence-countyMany New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … 1.4 million households paid half or more of their income in 2017 towards housing costs. “The high cost of housing can force some New Yorkers to go without basic necessities or to be evicted. This is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has adequate systems and … in 1968 under Tax Law Article 31 as a tax on the transfer of real property, and applies to sales or conveyances of real property or interests in real property when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… the arraignment of Sharon Collins, 73, of Ithaca, New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69,481 in state pension … the arraignment of Sharon Collins 73 of Ithaca New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69481 in state pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… Todd K. Baxter announced today. The defendant, Elona Roberts, was arrested in June. “Elona Roberts exploited her grandmother’s death to enrich herself. … defendant is taking responsibility for this major theft from the taxpayers of the State of New York and is returning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in … and outpatient facilities reimbursed by the Ambulatory Patient Groups (APG) payment methodology. The audit covered … Department of Health: Medicaid Program - Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessState Agencies Bulletin No. 880
… Purpose To inform agencies of the change to Reason Code IHR and the creation of Reason Codes 130 and 131 . Affected Employees All employees who are appointed … above the statutory hiring rate based on Section 130.4 and/or Section 131.1a of the Civil Service Law Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/880-new-increased-hiring-rate-reason-codesTuition Assistance Program – Vaughn College
… and Regulations. We found that of the 50 awards tested, only two, totaling $3,945, were certified in error. As such, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-vaughn-collegeDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… System of her mother’s death until April 2024 and then only confirmed her passing after being confronted with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsSchool of Professional Studies – Procurement Card and Travel Card Purchases
… Studies complied with the pertinent New York State and CUNY purchasing guidelines applicable to Procurement Card and Travel Card purchases. The audit covers the period April … the educational needs of working adults, organizations, and employers. In April 2014, CUNY SPS offered 15 degrees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/25/school-professional-studies-procurement-card-and-travel-card-purchasesDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… Christine Callanan and the New York State Police announced William Storrs, a former fire chief and treasurer, was … Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark, New York. “William Storrs was elected fire chief after serving as … Christine Callanan and the New York State Police announced William Storrs a former fire chief and treasurer was arrested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1120
… notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee Update for certain employees represented by CSEA. Affected … To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee Update for certain employees represented by CSEA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1120-civil-service-employees-association-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-feeSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Report 2020-S-40 ). … more than 40 State and local taxes, including the sales and use tax. Provisions of State Tax Law (Law) impose a tax on sales of tangible personal property and certain services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-follow