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XIV.14.J Depreciation and Modified Approach for Infrastructure Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… preparation, library books, construction in progress, and infrastructure assets reported using the modified approach, … using the modified approach, the State must: Maintain an asset management system that includes a current inventory of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14j-depreciation-and-modified-approach-infrastructure-capital-assetsNiagara County – Court and Trust Funds (2015M-228)
… custody that should have been turned over to the State Comptroller as abandoned property. Key Recommendation … moneys deemed abandoned property are turned over to the State Comptroller in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/13/niagara-county-court-and-trust-funds-2015m-228Bellevue Fire District #9 – Procurement (2018M-5)
… during the audit period. District officials did not verify State and County contract pricing for four purchases … Comply with the procurement policy when making purchases. Verify State and County contract pricing was obtained on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/04/06/bellevue-fire-district-9-procurement-2018m-5DiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… New York City a less noisy and healthier place in which to live." From 2010 through 2015, New Yorkers made 1.6 million … fall under the City's direct authority to regulate, unlike air traffic noise for example. In February 2016, DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeOpinion 91-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … exists in any county or the vicinity thereof and the New York State Commissioner of Health so certifies to the health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… MTA said it needed to invest $4.9 billion in new subway cars from 2015 through 2024, but it only spent $700,000 on subway car projects since 2015. It did order 460 subway cars during its 2015-2019 capital program — to replace those … over 40 years old and prone to break downs — but the new cars are not expected until 2025. The MTA has spent just half …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
… according to annual estimates released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street’s … New York City’s securities industry will help shore up state and city budgets that are strained by steep declines in … industry accounted for 18 percent ($15.1 billion) of state tax collections in state fiscal year (SFY) 2020 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2020-bonuses-rose-amid-volatilityTown of Edinburg – Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2025M-68)
… Supervisor’s records and reports as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 123.Had the Board performed … this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-edinburg-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-68Opinion 2002-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether a town board may expand the activities of a public dock district to include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3Former Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that that Joseph Geer, 40, of Caledonia, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District … covered Geer’s SRO duties was approximately $6,866.84. “Joseph Geer was entrusted by the people of his community to … US Attorney Trini E Ross announced today that that Joseph Geer 40 of Caledonia NY pleaded guilty before Chief US …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… town clerk/tax collector, was sentenced to serve five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution of nearly … organization promptly. Ms. Brown stole from the public for years without remorse and now has to face the consequences of … town clerktax collector was sentenced to serve five years probation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… probation. As part of Burlew's sentence, he must also pay full restitution to the town of Erin. In the event that … those who steal from taxpayers risk jail time and paying full restitution for money they have stolen," Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentenced-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… probation. As part of Burlew's sentence, he must also pay full restitution to the town of Erin. In the event that … those who steal from taxpayers risk jail time and paying full restitution for money they have stolen," Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentencedUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-355
… implemented the 2021-2026 Agreement between the New York State Court Clerks (BU S9) and the Unified Court System of the State of New York, provides for a maintenance allowance to … subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-355-2025-ucs-blazer-pensionability-changeCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… you should always look for ways to contain health insurance costs without cutting current benefit levels. … of health benefits for retirees. Self-Fund Your Health Insurance Instead of continually paying premiums to an insurance company, consider self-funding a health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… our audit report, UnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Report … with UnitedHealthcare (United) to process and pay medical and surgical claims for services provided to Empire Plan members. United’s payments to medical providers are based, in part, on procedure codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-followPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… organizations that serve and employ the blind, severely disabled, and veterans. The intent of the Program is to … opportunities for these groups. The Office of General Services (OGS) is the State’s central procurement agency and … preferred sources. The New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) is the facilitating agency designated by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report 2020-N-7 … ). About the Program The New York City Department of Education (DOE), the nation’s largest school system, serves … health instruction in the kindergarten–grade 12 health education curriculum. With the passage of the legislation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followUCP of Niagara County d.b.a. Empower – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… costs $3,164 in unsupported OTPS costs, including leased property and rental equipment $2,157 in bonus payment compensation that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/21/ucp-niagara-county-dba-empower-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… provided range from safety monitoring, linkages with other service providers (e.g., health, mental health, aging), and … to as APS providers. Once a referral is received, the APS provider is responsible for assessing the adult's needs and … the Bureau conducts Practice Reviews (Reviews) of each APS provider. Upon completion of the Review, the Bureau informs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-follow