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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2002
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … and Technical Services Unit (BU05) assigned by DHSES to be a canine handler are affected. Background: The … stipend of $5,500 for employees who are assigned by DHSES to be a canine handler and who spend time caring for DHSES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2002-annual-stipend-canine-handlers-represented-public-employees-federationDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the arrest of Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and Albany … she will answer for her crime.” Deanna Hansen’s father, Richard Hansen, retired from the state Department of … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District , Penfield Central School District . “In an era of limited … $905,606 in the debt reserve as of June 30, 2014. Penfield Central School District – Financial Management … KenmoreTown of Tonawanda Union Free School District Penfield Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSpotted Zebra Learning Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… by Spotted Zebra Learning Center, Inc. (Spotted Zebra) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered the costs reported on Spotted Zebra’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 and certain costs reported on Spotted Zebra’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/spotted-zebra-learning-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualRiverbank State Park – Administration of the Concession Contract With Riverbank Restaurant Group
… of the concession services at Riverbank State Park operated by Riverbank Restaurant Group, LLC (RRG), for … pursuant to contract terms. Background Riverbank State Park (Riverbank), a 28-acre rooftop park on the west side of Manhattan, is open 365 days a year … of the concession services at Riverbank State Park operated by Ri …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/24/riverbank-state-park-administration-concession-contract-riverbank-restaurant-groupLong Island Workforce Housing Act (2015-MR-4)
… local governments ensured that they complied with the Long Island Workforce Housing Act for the period January 1, … Background The New York State Legislature implemented the Long Island Workforce Housing Act (Act) in 2008 for the … Long Island Workforce Housing Act 2015MR4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/01/08/long-island-workforce-housing-act-2015-mr-4West Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… March 6, 2014. Background The West Hill Fire District No. 3 is located in Chemung County and serves approximately … with the City of Elmira and Big Flats Fire District No. 1 to provide fire protection services to District … totaling about $157,000. Further, the Board currently has no plans to use a portion of the existing unassigned fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160City of Binghamton – Apparent Misappropriation of Parks and Recreation Department Funds (2013M-169)
… The purpose of our audit was to ensure that the former Director properly deposited receipts and that disbursements … Key Findings The former Director operated an extensive adult and youth recreation program from which he misappropriated program funds totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/03/city-binghamton-apparent-misappropriation-parks-and-recreation-department-fundsCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B7-1-14)
… review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2018. Background Chapter 332 of … 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the “Act”), authorized the City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, refuse, water and sewer funds as of December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/01/city-lockport-budget-review-b7-1-14Town of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… and/or theft. Conversely, if the water lost was due to leaks, the Town incurred a loss of at least $57,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227Town of Babylon – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Selected Town Operations (2013M-115)
… budgets. Although the general fund reported an operating surplus of almost $1.5 million in 2011, this surplus resulted from $4.5 million of questionable inter-fund … From 2008 through 2011, the general fund’s unexpended surplus fund balance decreased from a surplus of $6.1 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-babylon-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-selected-town-operationsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-294
… agencies with information for the manual processing of the Ratification Bonus. Affected Employees Annual and hourly employees in Bargaining Unit TE with a title of Staff Nurse, Staff Nurse (hourly) or Nurse Practitioner … Background Pursuant to the 2003-2007 Memorandum of Agreement between the City University of New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-294-ratification-bonus-payment-employees-represented-new-yorkCUNY Bulletin No. CU-106
… Purpose To explain OSC processing for a New Bargaining Unit, Union Code, Earnings Program and Benefit Program … Employees in certain job codes tied to Bargaining Unit U2 and Union Code U2N Reason for Change To properly … 37 employees in affected job codes who are in Bargaining Unit U2 Effective Date December 28, 2000, check dated January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-106-new-bargaining-unit-union-code-earnings-program-and-benefitOpinion 2002-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements (whether required at request of adjacent property owners based solely on highway failing … designated if there is sporadic usage mainly on weekends of certain camps that depend on the highway for access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-6Opinion 95-28
… issued by a financial institution and secured by a letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank) LOCAL … by a financial institution and secured by an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank. A local … by a financial institution and secured by an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28DiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… with mental health and substance abuse issues, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … shelters where they could receive the support they need to get back on their feet and on the path to stable housing. … to help determine which of its five types of shelter best meet their needs: General, Mental Health, Substance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthXIV.2 Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates – XIV. Special Procedures
… Obligation Date is the date authorized by DOB. Adjustment, Refund of Appropriation, and Journal Vouchers These types of transactions are used to reclassify or refund previous payments. In all of these instances, the … Receipts Chapter VII, Section 3 – AP Adjustment Vouchers / Refund of Appropriation Chapter VIII, Section 1 - Accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv2-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesWestchester County Department of Social Services - Contract Monitoring (2018M-35)
… did not obtain and review backup documentation for one contract with payments totaling $1.7 million during the audit period. The contract agreement with this agency did not have clear … Westchester County Department of Social Services Contract Monitoring 2018M35 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/18/westchester-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-2018m-35Greater Amsterdam School District – Capital Project (2022M-50)
Determine whether the Greater Amsterdam School District District Board of Education Board and officials properly managed the Districts capital project project that includes building improvements and safety upgrades
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/greater-amsterdam-school-district-capital-project-2022m-50