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State Contract and Payment Actions in January
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,493 contracts for state … Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture and Markets $4 million with Resist Inc. to … Fund, Inc. for marketing and advertising services. Office of Cannabis Management $6.9 million with FTI Inc. for True …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryFonda-Fultonville Central School District – Reserves Management (2021M-157)
… purpose, funding goals, conditions for reserve fund use and replenishment. Obtain voter approval to liquidate the … that the District may overfund reserves which can result in higher than necessary real property tax levies. Key … and ensure amounts are necessary and reasonable. Consult with legal counsel as to the appropriate remedy for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-reserves-management-2021m-157IX.5.A Billing for Non-Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… Enterprise Services Automation (ESA) is a group of PeopleSoft modules that includes Project … OSC cash managed projects the Contract that the Project is linked to is set to ACTIVE status. Upon cost collection general ledger … Enterprise Services Automation ESA is a group of PeopleSoft modules that includes Project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5a-billing-non-onboarding-agenciesSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City (2022-N-1)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22n1.pdfVillage of Unadilla – Procurement (2022M-182)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Unadilla (Village) officials used a competitive process to … (GML) Section 103 or the Village’s procurement policy. Of the 20 purchases we reviewed totaling $469,283, Village … totaling $440,056. By not seeking competition, the Board of Trustees (Board) has less assurance that the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/26/village-unadilla-procurement-2022m-182DiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… it now.” Federal aid is typically only a minor component of local government revenues in New York — about 5 percent of total revenues in 2018, excluding New York City. In … local finances. The report notes that sales taxes are one of the most important sources of revenue for many of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1633
… Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Allowance Certificate), employees who claimed exempt from Federal … Federal, State and/or Local Tax Data pages as follows: Home>Payroll for North America>Employee Pay Data USA>Tax … Federal, State and/or Local tax Data pages as follows: Home>Payroll for North America>Employee Pay Data USA>Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1633-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2018Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… charging Renee Kanas, 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C … by City of Tamarac and Broward County Sherriff’s in Florida, and brought to Albany County to face these charges. … of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sheriff’s in Florida for their assistance. The Comptroller’s investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingOpinion 91-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … on the issues discussed in the opinion. SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Powers and Duties (control of highway … vehicles including those used by the town superintendent of highways to display a town decal and identification number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-3Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… Letitia James today announced the arrest and indictment of the City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari for … engaging in a scheme that defrauded the Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply of $365,000 to pay the personal legal … City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernonXIII.9 Allowed Values for Processing Payments in SFS – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
This section provides the allowed values to be used when processing employee expense reimbursements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsCompliance With Jonathan's Law (2017-S-67) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is complying with the requirements established under Jonathan’s Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s67-response.pdfCompliance With Jonathan's Law (2017-S-67)
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is complying with the requirements established under Jonathan’s Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s67.pdfOther Bulletin No. 21
… Purpose To inform the State University Construction Fund of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2014 SCF M/C Salary Increase and provide … who meet the eligibility criteria Background The Division of the Budget Bulletin D-1129 provides guidelines regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-21-april-2014-state-university-construction-fund-scfDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… and District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Florida man was charged with grand larceny and identity theft … away in 2019. Richard Gaines Jr., 51, of Daytona Beach, Florida, was arraigned today before Judge Geoffrey Prime on … ATM withdrawals in the states of New Jersey, Georgia and Florida. Gaines Jr. surrendered to NCDA Detective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherCollege of Mount Saint Vincent – Tuition Assistance Program
… Purpose To determine whether College of Mount Saint Vincent management complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying … Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background The College of Mount Saint Vincent (Mount Saint Vincent), an independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/college-mount-saint-vincent-tuition-assistance-programDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer, for allegedly swindling the New York State and Local … I thank District Attorney Clegg and the State Police for partnering with my office in our work to protect the … of the New York State and Local Retirement System for its members and beneficiaries.” “I applaud the dedication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… against the financial and reputational damage that can result when suppliers fail to uphold recognized standards of labor and workplace safety. As a result of the substantive agreements, DiNapoli has withdrawn … transparency and accountability surrounding workers’rights result in stronger, more sustainable companies and better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightDiNapoli: Longtime Dunkirk Treasurer Indicted for Embezzling Over $120K From City
… Attorney Jason Schmidt announced the indictment and arrest of Mark Woods, the former longtime treasurer of the City of Dunkirk, for public corruption, grand larceny and false … Attorney Jason Schmidt announced the indictment and arrest of Mark Woods the former longtime treasurer of the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-longtime-dunkirk-treasurer-indicted-embezzling-over-120k-cityDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… order. Downstate failed to protect the public’s money, and I urge the Joint Commission on Public Ethics to review this … travel expenses, including a prohibition on reimbursement for alcohol. In addition, the then president charged his … $13,629, including free meals for Downstate staff, which is prohibited for state employees; A non-itemized $2,039 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabs