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DiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon announced Kristina Hand, 47, of Morris, New York, has pleaded guilty to stealing … education of children is shameful,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Hand abused her position to fund her lifestyle at the expense … continued collaboration in combatting public corruption.” Hand pleaded guilty to two counts of federal program theft, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-002
… Project will upgrade PayServ to PeopleSoft version 9.2. In version 9.2, the custom Reserve EMPLID process will be … Person of Interest (POI) functionality. This will result in changes to both the online and AI processes. To … with an asterisk are newly required and must be populated in order to reserve an EMPLID. It is not acceptable to enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-002-changes-related-reserve-emplid-process-92-upgradeEast Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B21-5-4)
… review was to provide an independent evaluation of the East Ramapo Central School District’s (District’s) proposed … review was to provide an independent evaluation of the East Ramapo Central School Districts Districts proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/05/05/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b21-5-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 1956
… in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or exam fees are affected. Background Pursuant to Internal … fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1956-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2021Rockland County – Budget Review (B22-6-9)
… operating surplus and the accumulation of additional fund balance. The County’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/18/rockland-county-budget-review-b22-6-9DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's July Financial Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement regarding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s July Financial Plan . “The MTA’s revised ridership projections underscore that it … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli issued the following statement regarding the Metropolitan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planLivonia Central School District – Conflict of Interest (2024M-89)
… A Board of Education (Board) member, who resigned on May 31, 2022, had prohibited interests in District contracts pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Article 18.A prohibited … officials were not familiar with requirements of New York State General Municipal Law Article 18 as they relate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/livonia-central-school-district-conflict-interest-2024m-89National Directory of New Hires Data Security
… Objective To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability … State programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals. Two such programs … wage, and unemployment insurance. OTDA uses Directory data to verify TANF and SNAP eligibility information. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityXIII.4.C Travel Mileage Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… business use of a personal vehicle based on the standard mileage allowance established by the Internal Revenue Service … (GSA). By adhering to this allowance, reimbursements for mileage are not taxable to the employee. Reimbursements above … these allowances are taxable to the employee. Standard Mileage Rates The following resources contain IRS and GSA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4c-travel-mileage-ratesCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order … by the Executive). EO 95 implementation was phased in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to be in full … of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With Executive Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (Follow-Up)
… on a given night. Counties with approved RHY programs can opt in to receive RHY funding from OCFS. Twenty-five counties and the municipality of New York City opt to receive funding; the other counties do not, and … possible mold. Additionally, for counties that did not opt in to receive RHY funding and did not operate certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/17/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youth-followNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2019-S-32 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the … insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local government, and school district employees, and … well as by Civil Service. Our initial audit report, issued on August 18, 2020, sought to determine whether Empire paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/27/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesOpinion 94-1
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to chargeback salaries to sewer … salaries to district) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Operation and Maintenance (authority of county to chargeback salaries … of county employees attributable to the administration and operation of the sewer district. You ask whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… The state’s Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying, billing, and collecting … a collection agency seeking as of March 2023, according to a new audit from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … the Authority’s response, I’m hopeful action will be taken to implement our recommendations to maximize revenue for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-014
… agencies of the new arrears process for employees enrolled in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) or the Voluntary … arrears deduction codes for employee and employer arrears in PayServ version 9.2. The codes will allow the system to … any questions on your calculations they will contact you. Log in to PayServ. Navigate to General Deduction Data (Main …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-014-orpvdc-arrears-deductionsDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… reserves and begin taking steps to narrow the budget gaps in the coming years.” The city's financial plan forecasts a surplus of $1.6 billion in FY 2014, which will be used to help balance the $73.9 … FY 2015 budget, and out-year budget gaps of $2.6 billion in FY 2016, $1.9 billion in FY 2017 and $3.1 billion in FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsDiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… Identity thefts in New York surged during the pandemic with … New York City metropolitan area had the highest rate of identity theft reports to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) … caused by the pandemic, many New Yorkers also dealt with identity theft last year,” said DiNapoli. “Even when there’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020DiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its … and poverty than the general public, and the Office of Mental Health hasn’t done enough to fix those problems,” … response is included in the audit. Audit Office of Mental Health: Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment
… including LIRR. LIRR is comprised of over 700 miles of track on 11 different branches and extends from four major … rolling stock. Vehicle Fleet Operations (VFO) and the Track Department (Track) are two of the nine subdivisions of Engineering. VFO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/03/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipmentHousing for Seniors (2021-N-4)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City Housing Development Corporation effectively oversee the awarding of senior housing units and a program assisting senior homeowners.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n4-.pdf