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XI.8.A Centralized Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… about the use of specific centralized contracts can be found on the OGS website . Agency instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8a-centralized-contractsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… million from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization in a 20-year grand larceny and kickback scheme. Friedman … in restitution. If he fails to pay the restitution by his sentencing date, June 17th, he faces no less than one … Liam Arbetman of the Charities Bureau. This case is being prosecuted by Gary T. Fishman, Chief of the Criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2017. DiNapoli's office paid out 4.6 … said. "We'll stay one step ahead of the schemes used by tax cheats, and look to ensure only legitimate refunds are … or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… being paid so far in 2016. DiNapoli’s office paid out 4.5 million state refunds totaling $4.2 billion. Another … auditors work cooperatively with the Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to ensure timely payment of legitimate refunds. DiNapoli’s auditors perform their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… and secondary school students in New York State with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, … an incident in OORS. Incidents determined to be material by DOE’s Office of Safety and Youth Development (OSYD) are … a sample of 25 schools, we found that incidents were not being entered consistently because school staff had differing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actDiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… report potential violations so that appropriate actions can be taken to protect the public and keep our roadways …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededState Agencies Bulletin No. 1130
… After successful processing of the Payroll files Agencies can compare the PayServ information in the TEST712X - Test … Charge Register to information in SFS. Bulk load Agencies can review the M161 file or load the M161 files to their own … the Cost Center charged by Payroll. On line agencies can review the NYAP0525 - Payroll Disbursement by BU, Fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1130-payroll-processing-during-sfs-full-dress-rehearsalXI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… A multi-agency contract is one awarded with the intention that it will be used by more than one agency. Multi-agency contracts are distinct from and not … 8.B - Multi-Agency Contract Types of this Chapter. The two contract prefixes available for agency use for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8b-multi-agency-contractsLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Program) funds are being awarded and disbursed in an efficient manner to help … create decent affordable housing for persons of low income by providing loans and grants for the rehabilitation of … the Program provides up to $125,000 per unit, or a total of up to $2.4 million per project. The Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programDiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities
… include revenues, expenditures, debt, cash reserves and fund balance. “Villages provide critical services to … property tax levies, monitor operations, or conduct long-term planning. They also prevent taxpayers from assessing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activitiesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Linda Miller pleaded guilty to 3rd degree Grand Larceny, a class D felony, in Albany County Court before the Honorable … root out public corruption and the misuse of public funds by maximizing the resources of each office. The criminal case is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Christopher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000DiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes
… information, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … Fairport, Freeport and Saratoga Springs school districts. A sixth school district that was audited, Williamsville, does … not in place, there is the possibility of student grades being inappropriately altered,” DiNapoli said. “When grades …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changesDiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… to ensure rechargeable batteries are recycled as required by law to protect the environment and public safety, … nickel and silver, and lithium-ion, all of which can pose a threat to the environment and human health and safety if … awareness of whether rechargeable batteries are being recycled in New York as the law requires or how much is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsPartial Lump Sum Payment – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… and Fire Retirement System members can choose to receive a reduced lifetime retirement benefit in exchange for a … Lump Sum Payment Amounts If you file for retirement after being eligible to retire for at least one year, you can … as shown below. Your Single Life Allowance will be reduced by the same percentage as the PLS option you have chosen. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/partial-lump-sum-paymentIntroduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… terms are used interchangeably in this publication) is a classic internal control activity. It is also a control activity that is not always conducted effectively. … unauthorized, improper or fraudulent claims from being paid. In short, the audit of claims is a highly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… public corporation that does not receive State funds or tax revenues or credits for its operations. Chapter 469 of … EUI by April 2020. The actual EUI reduction reported was 14.4%, and when committed projects (incomplete) are added, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88Auditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The audit of travel and conference claims is required by law and is an essential internal control for ensuring that … other documentation to ensure that the claim represents a lawful charge against the local government or school … Are original receipts attached for all expenses that are being sought for reimbursement? (Original receipts should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsPreferred Source Contracting
… they need are approved. SED needs to implement a strong system of internal control for monitoring and oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… abuses such as allowing some conductors to charge overtime for tasks such as washing up for work, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … such as changing clothes, traveling to and from project sites and washing up for work. In addition, an unannounced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Terence Fitzpatrick, 53, of Monmouth County, New Jersey, to the crime of Attempted … was originally charged for the alleged theft of $78,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theft