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DiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Former Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in … Former Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26285 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… of motor vehicles registered in New York possess adequate insurance coverage, or are financially secure, to compensate … on insurance carriers in proportion to their reported premiums. Certain fees paid by self-insurers and for bonded … of not adjusting its billing to account for amended premiums reported by insurers. It also lacks a method for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityMedicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers … Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providers-followDiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… a.m.-2 p.m. there was limited or no outreach efforts and much of the seating in Grand Central’s dining concourse … auditors observed that MTA-contracted workers spent much of their time, sometimes more than half, on the Amtrak …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreachSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees
… Purpose To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) has taken action to … unpaid tolls and fees, whether it has fully implemented the new Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) toll enforcement … To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority has taken action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/14/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-feesOpinion 2004-1
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of for services of emergency … of an emergency rescue and first aid squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §209-b; TOWN LAW §176: A fire district may not … ambulance service". Significantly, prior to the 1957 fee prohibition, there was no mention in section 209-b of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-1Opinion 90-11
… provision of overtime compensation outside the context of collective bargaining, if overtime provisions of the federal … an item may be included in a collective bargaining agreement, whether or not it involves a "term or condition of … public policy ( Board of Education v Yonkers Federation of Teachers , 40 NY2d 268, 386 NYS2d 657; Board of Education v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-11Opinion 97-26
… of assessment, belong to the fire district after the zone is abolished. This is in reply to your letter regarding the establishment of … as needed in another area of the fire district? (3) What is the appropriate procedure for disbursing unexpended moneys … Whether it is in the public interest to establish the proposed zones …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-26New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… (PPP) is a loan program administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) first authorized by Congress in March 2020 to respond to the economic hardships faced by small businesses and not-for-profit organizations due to the pandemic. It provides low-interest loans for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021Town of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… to evaluate the Town’s IT controls, financial condition and purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2015 … adopted IT policies to sufficiently protect its IT assets and did not ensure the adopted computer use and inventory policies were enforced or monitored. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137Delaware County – Assigned Counsel (2016M-384)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s assigned counsel plan and the implementation of that plan, and how courts within the County determined assigned counsel … responsible for establishing a plan for providing counsel to individuals charged with a crime, or otherwise entitled by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/18/delaware-county-assigned-counsel-2016m-384Hamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-32)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for … advance job opportunities and economic welfare in the Town of Hamburg by providing financing and tax incentives as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… Accountant (CPA) or an independent Public Accountant (PA) registered and licensed to practice in New York State; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorState Police Bulletin No. SP-132
… description on their paystub or direct deposit advice statement. Effective Date(s) Effective Immediately Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-132-separation-insurance-deduction-code-309-pba-ny-insuranceState Police Bulletin No. SP-147
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of State Police … the Laws of 2009 provides for an annual Expertise Payment to employees in Bargaining Unit 62. Effective Date(s) … receive Expertise Pay in the amount of $1,200 annually. To be eligible for the payment, employees must be in Active, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-147-2013-state-police-expertise-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-143
… Pay. Affected Employees Troopers in Bargaining Unit 07 and Commissioned/Non-Commissioned Officers in Bargaining Unit 17 Background Chapter 69 of the Laws of 2009 provides for an annual Hazardous Duty Payment to Troopers in … Date(s) Payments will be processed in Pay Period 17L for paychecks dated 12/05/12 Payment Information and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-143-2012-state-police-hazardous-duty-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-138
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of State Police Expertise Pay. Affected Employees Division of State Police employees in Bargaining Unit 62 Background Chapter 70 of the Laws of 2010 provides for an annual Expertise Payment … To explain OSCs automatic processing of State Police Expertise Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-138-2011-state-police-expertise-payRidgeway Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Company controls were … The Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Town of Ridgeway, in Orleans County. The Company is operated in … The purpose of our audit was to determine if Company controls were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/28/ridgeway-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialGlobal Concepts Charter School – Cash Disbursements (2017M-126)
… are received and publically advertise to meet the School’s procurement needs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/02/global-concepts-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2017m-126Plainedge Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-189)
… February 28, 2017. Background The Plainedge Union Free School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau … Plainedge Union Free School District Financial Condition and ExtraClassroom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/plainedge-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-extra