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DiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… Club (SWSC). McLain was charged with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. “McLain allegedly took advantage of his … Club expenses, paid his personal credit card balances in-full and was paid twice for the same reimbursements. … club. McClain, of Lancaster, S.C., was arraigned in Warren County by Judge Michael Muller and is due back in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubOpinion 97-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- … that a village board of trustees may cause a "street" in the village, or a part thereof, to be graded and paved or … assessed against adjoining land, the cost must be assessed in proportion, as nearly as may be, to the benefit which each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Security and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems
… effectively, and available to continue processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal … of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State IT … ITS is charged with ensuring proper controls are in place to protect the vast amount of personal data stored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systemsSelected Travel Expenses
… and entertainment were appropriate and documented for MTA business purposes. The audit covers from January 4, 2011 … and to implement a unified public transportation policy in the New York metropolitan area. One of the MTA’s … contains language regarding mileage when the employee is in official travel status. In addition, the LIRR has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesService Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… may also affect the ex-spouse’s share, depending on when it was earned. The most commonly used equitable … pension was established by the State Court of Appeals in Majauskas v. Majauskas. Service credit is a factor in both … the member’s total service credit Purchased Service When a member purchases service credit for public employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditState Agencies Bulletin No. 881
… To provide procedures to process the lump sum payment for Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD) for CSEA and PEF … for Special Assignment to Duty Pay. This lump sum payment is for employees whose assigned duty is to routinely work on Interstate routes within New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/881-2009-50000-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sad-certainDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… Treatment program contracts to ensure provider claims do not include State reimbursement for depreciation expenses. … Treatment program contracts to ensure provider claims do not include State reimbursement for depreciation expenses. … effective monitoring controls to ensure provider claims do not include depreciation expenses. The controls should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal … of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State IT … ITS is charged with ensuring proper controls are in place to protect the vast amount of personal data stored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemDiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… still too many people losing their homes,” DiNapoli said. “In many places the situation has continued to get worse. … jumped from 26,706 to 47,664, an increase of 78 percent. In 2011 and 2012, new filings declined as new court rules … claim to the property. Since reaching a low of 16,655 in 2011, new filings climbed to 46,696 by 2013 before falling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-331
… miscellaneous earnings. Affected Employees CUNY employees in the titles of Steamfitter and Steamfitter Helper Effective Date(s) Increases may be submitted in Pay Period 1C (Institution), paychecks dated April 10, … 2008. The new rates and other information are contained in a memorandum from Carmelo Batista, Jr. dated February 8, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-331-retroactive-rate-increases-steamfitters-and-steamfitterCareer and Technical Education
… DOE officials. About the Program CTE programs (referred to in the past as vocational, occupational, or practical arts … and hands-on training to prepare them for future careers in occupational fields. During the 2017-18 school year, DOE … set guidelines and expectations for CTE programs in NYC. These guidelines and requirements aim to, among other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Local Street and Highway Improvement Program that resulted in the town receiving $86,000 more than it was entitled to. … governmental administration for destroying town records. In December 2020, the superintendent pled guilty to attempted … service providers receiving payments totaling $24,009. In addition, the board did not adhere to its investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Oversight of Construction Management Contracts
… a range of capital projects to improve these sites. In an effort to ensure certain capital projects are executed … Parks occasionally contracts with firms that specialize in providing construction management (CM) services. In 2012, Parks entered into a contract with the Dormitory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-731
… Employees Eligible CUNY employees electing to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program are affected. … Program. Employees receive an annual incentive payment in exchange for waiving their City health benefits when other … Actions A listing of employees electing to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program is sent to CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-731-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… 2012, AIM funding was held flat for most municipalities. In SFY 2020, funding was eliminated for most towns and … was funded using county sales tax revenue. Other findings in the report: Cities: New York’s cities are the biggest … total AIM funding from SFY 2012 to SFY 2019 and 99% of it in SFY 2021. Many cities are disadvantaged relative to their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationNew York Youth Jobs Program (Follow-Up)
… The New York Youth Jobs Program (Program), established in 2011, is intended to create jobs and spur economic growth in the State by establishing incentives for employers to hire … unemployed or underemployed youth aged 16 to 24 who live in New York State and to whom one or more additional criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/new-york-youth-jobs-program-followPublic Officers – Membership and Enrollment
… Public officers are eligible for membership in NYSLRS. This applies regardless of whether individuals are … voucher. Incumbents of the position generally must reside in the jurisdiction they are serving. Section 10 of the … official duties. Public officers are authorized to act in their capacity as an officer for their established term. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officersState Comptroller Releases School District Audits
… It took between 11 and 55 days from the initial visits for officials to locate 80 additional IT assets. Because of … County) Auditors commend the superintendent and board for the actions they have taken to improve the accuracy of … are underbudgeted by approximately $1.5 million, and salary and substitute costs will have to be closely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-releases-school-district-auditsPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-006
… 9.1 to version 9.2. This will include and affect agencies in various ways. The three major areas of agency … Project Go Live. Effective Dates All timelines contained in this bulletin are effective immediately; dates related to … and Testing Agencies must dedicate time to participate in training and testing December 7 - December 18, 2020. Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-006-payroll-improvement-project-agency-timelineComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI). In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … also found, the president received approximately $142,000 in monetary benefits over six years that were not clearly … did not prepare 26 of 43 months of bank reconciliations in a timely manner. The treasurer also did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits