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Area #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… and escalating threat of ransomware attacks against local governments and schools. One way to detect and stop … then disable antivirus software to avoid detection. Some local governments and schools use a mix of purchased and free … of antivirus protection more challenging. If a local government or school chooses to use free antivirus software, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionCounty Inmates Receiving Inappropriate Benefits While Incarcerated (2013MS-1)
… our audit was to determine if counties have ensured that inmates do not receive inappropriate social welfare and other … eligibility of county Jail inmates, these procedures were not always effective or timely in identifying and … the social welfare benefits provided to County inmates in a timely manner. Review the information sharing between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/county-inmates-receiving-inappropriate-benefits-while-incarcerated-2013ms-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 2020
… (WCL, WDL, or WPS). Employees with a Comp Rate Code of FEE are not eligible for the salary increase unless the employee is budgeted as per diem but is paid using FEE. Employees who were on a Leave of Absence (other than … Pay Period 2L.) Bargaining Unit 01 April 1, 2022 Salary Schedule is attached Bargaining Unit 21 April 1, 2022 Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2020-april-2022-2-salary-increases-arbitration-eligible-bu01-and-nonComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… said. “My office’s partnership with the Comptroller is designed to combat corruption in the public sector, and we … that the public trust is not undercut by public servants who are not truthful in their disclosures.” "These alleged … file a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us ; or mail a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-heComptroller DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the State, New York City, and their major public authorities during the second quarter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… claims auditing process. High Falls Water District – Water Fees (Ulster County) The district’s internal controls over … the budget throughout the year. Town of Ulster – Fire Protection Services (Ulster County) The town did not … for determining the amount that should be paid for fire protection services. For access to state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Inspector General, and the State Police, they have been held accountable for their actions.” “The fraud committed by … to benefit people in need. I commend everyone who worked on this case – our members and all our partners – who have … mother, was hired by the WCHA board and served as accounts payable bookkeeper from 2016 to 2020. Based upon an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… of former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in county funds. … Division and referred its findings to DiNapoli’s office, requesting a multi-year forensic audit. DiNapoli’s office, in … degree in Erie County Court before Judge Philip Danny. His next court appearance was scheduled for April 15. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyXI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… between the State and a municipality, public authority, or other third party. Generally, repayment agreements provide … should be assigned the same New York State Contract ID as the repayment agreement, but with a “C” prefix instead … corresponding to repayment agreement F654321. (See XI.2.B Contract Numbering for additional information.) Process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreementsDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… internal controls at the company. Havens was arraigned Wednesday evening on a charge of grand larceny in Centralized … by Justice Richard Whitesell. She is due back in court on Oct. 23. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Technology Services LLC for the purchase of a CrowdStrike platform. Division of Military and Naval Affairs $1.8 million … pandemic response, including: $1 million to Applied DNA Clinical Labs LLC for medical and laboratory technicians and … in general aid to 388 school districts. Empire State Development Corporation $22 million to Oneida County for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilDeath Benefits
… information is listed in your Retirement Online account and on your Member Annual Statement. Be sure to keep … of any Workers’ Compensation benefit paid or payable on account of your death. ERS Tier 3 A pension equal to 50 … of any Workers’ Compensation benefit paid or payable on account of your death. PFRS Tier 3 with Article 14 benefits A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/death-benefitsOpinion 90-19
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … and Duties (regulating activities of fire companies) FIRE COMPANY -- By-Laws (regulating internal affairs of company) … Law, §§402(c), 602(f), 701, 713; see also, in general, White on New York Corporations , §§701.02, 713.03). June 7, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-19State Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,703 contracts for state … million with McLaughlin Construction Corp. for multi-use trails on the Empire State Trail in Erie County. Major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberSocial Adult Day Services
… regulations related to client eligibility, service plans, staffing, training, and physical safety. The audit covers the … as socialization, supervision and monitoring, personal care, and nutrition in a protective setting. Each participant … available under the State’s Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) model. DOH, as the Medicaid administrator, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… alleged, Joseph Grossmann methodically devised a scheme to steal a deceased New York State employee’s pension money. … pension scammers is this: we will find you no matter what state you are in and recoup what you steal from the … fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The maximum potential sentence in this case is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannTown of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Cohocton (Town) Town Board (Board) adequately oversee and … Audit Area Towns are authorized, pursuant to the New York State Town Law (Town Law), to provide an emergency medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49Audit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… districts to establish an audit committee to oversee and report to the board on the annual independent audit of … must include provisions regarding the committee’s mission, duties, responsibilities and membership requirements. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateState Police Bulletin No. SP-207.1
… 406 Strike/Disciplinary Fine 410 Health Care Spending Account 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-2071-april-1-2020-and-april-1-2021-retroactive-2-salary-increases-state-0