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Some NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… Education Department agrees with our recommendations and is taking steps to help school officials improve their … to safeguard students.” "The Dignity for All Students Act is an effective vehicle in creating a safe and productive environment for students when it is well implemented and when schools are in compliance,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to ensure employees were accurately paid at their approved salaries or wages. Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District – … or days worked and board-authorized hourly rates or annual salaries. South Seneca Central School District – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… with service providers. Honeoye Central School District – Payroll (Ontario County) District officials did not adequately segregate payroll duties or establish sufficient compensating controls. The payroll clerk performed all steps in the payroll process, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police announced that Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s former clerk-treasurer, has pleaded guilty to … Comptroller DiNapoli Columbia County District Attorney Czajka and the State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… and the New York State Police announced that Bridget Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … young children and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently … appointed Special Prosecutor by the Essex County Court. “Brown was entrusted to ensure that funds collected from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… The former treasurer of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was … began working at the fire department in 2014 and served as treasurer from January through September 2016, when she … The former treasurer of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… $3.2 million was paid for clinic, practitioner, managed care capitation, pharmacy, inpatient, durable medical … for inpatient claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided; $225,862 was paid for episodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Garden City Union Free School District , Gowanda Central … were overfunded or potentially unnecessary. For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… services due to a decline in the number of volunteers and a severe shortage of paid staff, according to an audit … P. DiNapoli. “Ensuring that residents of nursing homes and assisted living centers have regular and open contact with ombudsmen to resolve issues and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesOpinion 89-34
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to … by highway department laborers and the participation in such acts by the deputy highway superintendent. Following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Opinion 89-29
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … -- Sale (authority of village to exchange property with a federal agency) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-h; VILLAGE LAW, … the village may acquire the parcel for the purpose of the proposed exchange. Section 1-102(1) of the Village Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29DiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties citing its ties to two companies debarred by the state for prevailing wage violations. “This company appears to be closely affiliated with two other entities that have been in serious trouble and are forbidden to do business with the state,” DiNapoli said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorState Agencies Bulletin No. 2240
… agencies that employee participation in tax-sheltered annuity plans must be suspended while an employee is … employees who have an active 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity and a Workers’ Compensation leave are affected. … benefits are not eligible for 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan contributions. Effective Dates: Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2240-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employees-workersDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… led several states to review their policies and put the manufacturers of drugs used in executions in a harsh …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.1
… taxes will be calculated using the employee’s current withholding elements in PayServ. The Retro Codes (RC5, RO5, … taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20211-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… MetroPlus enrollment reached a record high of 670,915 members, an increase of 159,284 (31%), according to a report … of H+H is impacted by MetroPlus’s membership levels and members use of H+H health services. The amount of MetroPlus … robust managed care and high-quality services to its members, while implementing effective strategies to retain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.2
… above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These earnings are taxable income, will be … taxes will be calculated using the employee’s current withholding elements in PayServ. The Retro Codes (RC5, RO5, … taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20212-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDiNapoli: Former Norwood Treasurer Charged With Stealing Over $70,000 From the Village
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New … DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with the St. Lawrence District Attorney’s Office and the New York State … 2017. This case was reported by the Village to the St. Lawrence District Attorney’s Office, which then contacted the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-norwood-treasurer-charged-stealing-over-70000-villageNYS Pension Fund Launches Review of Integrated Oil & Gas Companies
… complex economic, environmental and regulatory challenges in the years to come,” DiNapoli said. “These companies need … review these companies and may restrict investments in those that do not have viable plans to adapt.” Integrated … ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, BP and others – engage in all facets of the oil and gas business, from exploration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-pension-fund-launches-review-integrated-oil-gas-companiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2265
… overtime monies owed to hourly employees for overtime hours worked between the Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment … than 100% on 09/04/2024. Prorated Payment Amount Based on Hours Worked: The following employees will receive a prorated payment amount based on the number of hours worked as described in the Calculation section: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2265-council-82-afscme-afl-cio-council-82-security-supervisors-2024-non