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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2353
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of three new earnings codes that have been created to allow the Office of Employee Relations (OER) to process Tuition Reimbursement … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of three new earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2353-new-earn-codes-tuition-reimbursement-and-certification-and-licensureDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… New York State Police and the New York State Comptroller’s Office for their hard work as well as the efforts of my … responsible and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” James said, “This guilty plea demonstrates the vital … to various legitimate fire department vendors into his personal accounts and deposited checks intended for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com. The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… issued: State Education Department (SED): Selected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program (Follow-Up) (2016-F-9) An … documents in a timely manner; and a significant portion of the Migrant Education Tutorial Services faced challenges … the problems identified in the initial report. Several of the strategies the program plans to implement are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… on-site medical and mental health services for homeless women at their 200-bed Magnolia House Women’s Shelter from July 2011 to June 2020. During the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 98-21
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire district for emergency ambulance service) -- Fire Districts (contracts for emergency ambulance service) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance Service (circumstances … jointly contract with a private ambulance company for ALS service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
… establish an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In New York, this office (hereafter referred to as the … within NYSOFA. The Office’s mission is to serve as an advocate and resource for both older adults and persons with disabilities who live in LTC facilities, such as nursing homes, assisted living, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/long-term-care-ombudsman-programDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… former clerk-treasurer, has pleaded guilty to attempted official misconduct for unlawfully waiving her own health insurance premiums at … This is the second criminal conviction of a village official stemming from the joint investigation. In the first, … former clerktreasurer has pleaded guilty to attempted official misconduct for unlawfully waiving her own health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… it now.” Federal aid is typically only a minor component of local government revenues in New York — about 5 percent of total revenues in 2018, excluding New York City. In … local finances. The report notes that sales taxes are one of the most important sources of revenue for many of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsUpstate Transportation Authorities Suffer Revenue Plunge
… provide public transportation in four upstate areas of New York State. 1 Combined, the Capital District … State subsidies account for more than 50 percent of total revenues at CNYRTA and nearly 46 percent at RGRTA. … subsidies combined comprise 71 percent and 42 percent of CDTA and NFTA total revenues, respectively. NFTA also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/upstate-transportation-authorities-suffer-revenue-plungeRetirement System Membership – State University Police Plan
… and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) must become members of the Retirement System. When you become a member, you must … complete and file a membership application with the Office of the State Comptroller. Special Plan Coverage If you become … police officer, appointed by the State University of New York (SUNY), on or after December 18, 2015, coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/retirement-system-membershipCity of Norwich - Capital Planning (2019M-88)
… a capital plan or accurate and complete inventories of vehicles and equipment. The City has approximately $1.8 … capital assets in a timely manner. Create inventory lists of capital assets and maintenance and replacement schedules. City officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/08/16/city-norwich-capital-planning-2019m-88XI.18 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… processes. Legislative requirements with a narrow focus on a specific procurement process or contract type may be found in sections/subsections related to the specific topic area. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18-overviewOperational Advisory No. 18
… Subject: Two Refund of Appropriation Vendor IDs to be Inactivated Guidance: On … and 0RAE000000 are paid prior to June 1, 2015. The Bureau of State Expenditures will delete all unpaid vouchers that … Two Refund of Appropriation Vendor IDs to be Inactivated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/18-refund-appropriation-roa-vendor-ids-accounts-payableOrdinary Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… payable to your designated beneficiary if you have 90 days of service and your death occurs: While you are on the … while receiving those benefits; or Within 12 months of the last date you were receiving salary, provided you were … times your salary raised to the next highest multiple of $1,000. The salary is limited by Section 130 of the Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-death-benefitBay Shore Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Audit of Claims (2015M-57)
… July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014. Background The Bay Shore Union Free School District is located in the Town of … Bay Shore Union Free School District Financial Condition and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-audit-claimsDelaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2021M-207)
… records. Ensure compliance with BOCES fixed asset and disposal policies including performing periodic inventory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/04/08/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixedHenrietta Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-27)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Commissioners (Board) effectively managed the Henrietta … 2020, which is excessive and enough to pay 41.5 percent of the District’s 2020 expenditures. The Board unnecessarily … Determine whether the Board of Commissioners Board effectively managed the Henrietta Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/henrietta-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-27Town of Palermo – Procurement and Fuel Inventory (2020M-100)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Palermo (Town) officials used competitive methods when … not compared to contract terms. Were not familiar with all of the Town’s procurement policy requirements and have not … with contract pricing. Periodically reconcile gallons of fuel on hand to records showing the beginning inventory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-palermo-procurement-and-fuel-inventory-2020m-100Nichols Joint Fire District – Procurement (2025M-103)
… Objective Did Nichols Joint Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials use a competitive … 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit A board of fire commissioners and its officials should seek … to ensure the best value for taxpayers, prevent conflicts of interest and maintain public trust. Seeking competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/nichols-joint-fire-district-procurement-2025m-103