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Dual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Unified Court System (UCS) employees who are dually employed at other … UCS is comprised of several program components, including Supreme and County courts, Family Courts, Surrogate's Court, … nine occasions where the hours worked conflicted. The two cases included patterns of claiming to be working two places …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/18/dual-employmentSelected Travel Expenses
… language regarding mileage when the employee is in official travel status. In addition, the LIRR has a personal … for mileage reimbursement when the employee is not in official travel status. Key Findings MTA’s travel policy … the All-Agency Travel Policy Directive to require MTA’s official travel agent and MTA employees to request the GSA or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… community services,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my team, Warren County District Attorney Carusone and the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubService Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS members receive service credit for all their public employment beginning with the date they … joined NYSLRS. Some members can purchase service credit for employment before they joined NYSLRS or for military … may also affect the ex-spouse’s share, depending on when it was earned. The most commonly used equitable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditNew York Youth Jobs Program (Follow-Up)
… of Taxation and Finance – from our initial audit report, New York Youth Jobs Program ( 2017-S-69 ) . About the Program … the Program, eligible employers may receive tax credits when they hire unemployed or underemployed youth aged 16 to … issued January 9, 2019, sought to determine whether Labor was ensuring that employers met Program eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/new-york-youth-jobs-program-followPublic Officers – Membership and Enrollment
… person holding the position files an oath of office. The compensation for the position does not depend on the number … Public Officer’s Law requires every public officer to take and file an oath or affirmation prior to the discharge of any … or Employee Status (RS2415) as possible to justify this classification. If a resolution creating the position is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officersPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-006
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the timeline for activities that will impact agencies … and affect agencies in various ways. The three major areas of agency participation and/or impact are Agency Testing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-006-payroll-improvement-project-agency-timelineState Comptroller Releases School District Audits
… of 475 IT assets tested (31 percent). It took between 11 and 55 days from the initial visits for officials to locate … After adding back unused appropriated fund balances each year, the district’s recalculated surplus fund balance … was used to process 510 financial transactions after her resignation. In addition, school officials did not adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined over the last … has actually declined by 24% since 2011, when the state’s real property tax cap was enacted. Because this aid can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationCUNY 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-outCareer and Technical Education
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Education (DOE) is aligning Career … to prepare them for future careers in occupational fields. During the 2017-18 school year, DOE offered 278 CTE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… a conditional discharge and given a $500 fine. Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (Ulster … state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Oversight of Construction Management Contracts
… and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and … This system includes 180 State parks with opportunities for hiking, camping, swimming, golfing, and snowmobiling as … with private firms that total approximately $27.9 million for 58 projects. Key Findings Parks has generally established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsReimbursement of Social Services Costs (2013MS-3)
… complete report - pdf] We also released 7 letter reports to the following Counties: Franklin [pdf] , Genesee [pdf] , … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if counties were maximizing the reimbursement of costs related to the administration of social services programs for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/12/13/reimbursement-social-services-costs-2013ms-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 2152.1
… remain uncashed as of April 2024 will be stopped and the funds will be escheated to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates: Effective for payroll … escheated to OUF in April 2024. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21521-outreach-and-escheatment-2022-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksCounty Inmates Receiving Inappropriate Benefits While Incarcerated (2013MS-1)
… willing, and able to work and have earned sufficient wages in covered employment. Individuals who are incarcerated are … these procedures were not always effective or timely in identifying and discontinuing inappropriate payments. … inappropriate social welfare benefit payments. 351 inmates in these five counties received almost $325,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/county-inmates-receiving-inappropriate-benefits-while-incarcerated-2013ms-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… information technology (IT) security awareness training to all employees. Also, district officials did not develop … Personal Internet use was found on computers assigned to four employees who routinely accessed personal, private … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to district officials. Genesee Community College – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSchuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2018 through … (Clerk) office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, … estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping by order of the County Surrogate’s Court (Surrogate’s Court). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1473
… of United University Professions (UUP) Bargaining Unit 68 DRP reductions Affected Employees Employees whose balance … of United University Professions (UUP) Bargaining Unit 68 DRP reductions is less than zero (0) in one or more record … Code Description 410 Health Care Spending Account 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1473-repayment-united-university-professions-uup-bargaining-unit-68-deficit