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Contract Advisory No. 27
… ACH increase the Prompt Payment benefit by ensuring that funds are paid directly to their designated bank accounts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/27-electronic-payments-ach-agency-specific-contractsDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… and District Attorney Callanan, Storrs is being brought to justice for his crimes.” Callanan said, “Mr. Storrs abused … and Wayne County District Attorney’s Office to obtain justice for all those affected by this scheme.” DiNapoli’s … Fire Department with the New York State Police in 2024 looking into allegations of theft. They found Storrs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-departmentLoan Payroll Deductions – Legacy Reporting
… Once a loan has been approved and a check is sent to the member, a … New York area) for current payoff balances. Members can manage loan payments (and make additional payments) … are applied against each outstanding loan. We will notify you through Retirement Online when to change the loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/loan-payroll-deductionsSchroon Lake Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-9)
… the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Schroon, in Essex County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/07/schroon-lake-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-9Greene County - Information Technology (2020M-38)
… County Legislators did not monitor compliance with the County’s acceptable use policy, and did not adopt IT … review and update routinely or when significant changes in the environment occur. Provide adequate cyber security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/09/04/greene-county-information-technology-2020m-38DiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli announced the arrest of Michelle Asquith, the former Town of Poestenkill … and the NYSP for their assistance in this case.” “This arrest demonstrates the hard work of our members and law … taxpayers for her own personal gain and benefit. May this arrest send a strong message that we will not tolerate such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townComptroller 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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and today announced the … will not be tolerated and I will continue to partner with Attorney General Schneiderman to root out fraud of public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000DiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… for allegedly stealing unearned benefits from the state pension fund. Gabriel, who resigned her public office and … face the consequences of her actions,” DiNapoli said. “I am committed to protecting our state pension system, its members and taxpayers from fraud and abuse. My thanks to the New York State Police and Sullivan County DA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudOpinion 96-15
… (judgment arising from his or her actions) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Part-town Charges (payment of judgment arising from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-15DiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband
… made progress in making high-speed connections available to New Yorkers, ranking second in the U.S. in the percentage … shutdown, where it became clear to every New Yorker just how essential adequate broadband access is to live, learn, … DiNapoli’s office offers valuable insights for us all into how we can continue to improve local broadband availability.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadbandScarsdale Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-252)
… The Scarsdale Union Free School District is located in the Town of Scarsdale in Westchester County. The District, which operates seven … $148 million. Key Finding Our audit disclosed areas in need of improvement concerning IT controls. Because of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/scarsdale-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-252II.3.B Establish Control – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… System (SFS) also controls the accounting and release of payments during the fiscal year, contract encumbrances, … liability incurred by the agency prior to the end of the fiscal year. For more information about appropriation … lapsing periods, and liabilities, see Chapter VI – Budgets of this Guide. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/28/2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3b-establish-controlDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… purchases such as guns and motorcycle parts, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … upon DiNapoli’s examination. “This individual had keys to the cash register and went on a spending spree with the … money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents trust public officials to safeguard their tax dollars and spend them appropriately. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefIII.6 SFS Reporting – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… to meet the business management and documentation needs of agency financial system users. Inquiry screens give agency … to create and/or execute custom queries against a set of core financial data and to pull out desired information in … may impact the overall data production capabilities of the SFS if there is heavy system processing occurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii6-sfs-reportingNew NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … and job creation, and increasingly an essential part of how we conduct everyday life. Across all industries, broadband has reimagined how we provide education and health care, manage energy, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/25/new-ny-broadband-program-followOpinion 94-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … against abutting owners); (necessity to obtain approval of State Comptroller pursuant to Town Law, §200) TOWN LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3DiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4,600 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Commissioner’s Regulations (State Regulations) and DOE Chancellor’s Regulations (City Regulations) provide additional guidance. For example, DOE’s District Safety Team must develop a comprehensive district-wide school safety plan and DOE’s schools must develop school-specific emergency response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/11/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirements-followCity of Middletown - Information Technology (2018M-235)
… accounts were never used and one account was last used to logon to the network more than nine years ago. Financial … Adopt comprehensive written IT policies and procedures to address acceptable computer use and online banking. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/01/03/city-middletown-information-technology-2018m-235Town of Yorktown - Information Technology (2020M-16)
… Personal Internet use was found on computers assigned to 10 employees, including four who routinely accessed … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Provide adequate oversight of employee Internet use to ensure it complies with Board policies. Regularly review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/05/29/town-yorktown-information-technology-2020m-16