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Oversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers (2022-N-3)
To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children’s Services adequately operates Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Detention Centers for court-placed youth to ensure they meet federal, State, and City standards and regulations for the health and safety of youth and staff and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-22n3.pdfDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree and official misconduct. She was ordered to pay restitution … of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax payments. If Metz fails to make restitution, she … prison sentence of 3 2/3 to 11 years. Initially, auditors and investigators discovered a $14,000 shortage for 2013 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … the highway superintendent with bonuses totaling $1,200 for services already rendered. Further, the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… the New York City Police Department is monitoring video feeds from 1,000 cameras in the subway system. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsDiNapoli Audit Praises Waterville Central School District
… Waterville Central School District, located in Oneida County, is conducting necessary background checks … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “I commend school officials in Waterville for putting proper safeguards in place to protect their students,” said DiNapoli. “By …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-audit-praises-waterville-central-school-districtDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… Kristina Hand, 47, of Morris, New York, has pleaded guilty to stealing at least $34,000 from her former employer, the … is shameful,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Hand abused her position to fund her lifestyle at the expense of her community. Thanks to our partnership with Acting United States Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtIX.11.C Single Audit Act and Uniform Guidance – IX. Federal Grants
… Single Audit Act (The Act) was first enacted by Congress in 1984 and was intended to establish uniform audit … and guidelines to implement the provisions of the Act. In 1985, the OMB issued administrative Circular A-128, Audits … to provide guidance to state and local governments in implementing the provisions of the Single Audit Act and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11c-single-audit-act-1984DiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… by pocketing cash deposits instead of depositing them in the clerk’s bank account, according to State Comptroller … Hart, 57, of Hyde Park, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and official misconduct. The thefts, … to combat public corruption." Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesOpinion 2006-8
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … by article 14 of the Civil Service Law (§200 et seq .). It is well-established that, pursuant to this authority, an … in a collective bargaining agreement, whether or not it involves a term or condition of employment subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-8Opinion 2000-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … affairs and government (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][i]; see also Village Law, §4-412[1]). We believe that promotion of cultural development in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-2Executive Order 111 – Requirements to Purchase Renewable Energy Summary of Implementation of Recommendations at 15 Audited Entities (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation, as of January 10, 2013, of the 57 recommendations included in our series of 15 audits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementationDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-74
To inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of OSCs automatic processing of the April 2015 DC37 Salary Increase and provide instructions for paymen
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-74-april-2015-district-council-37-dc37-salary-increaseOversight of Industrial Hemp
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing $36,000 in dog license and building permit fees after an audit and … public funds. Riley, 51, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, before Judge Peter … to jail time, probation and payment of restitution in full. “For six years, Ms. Riley treated the public’s money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… account funds prior to transfer to the State Treasury. In addition, the same person signs checks, maintains the … As a result of increased credit card usage, the activity in the Home Office Advance Account, with an authorized … $57,000 of reimbursements for 282 travel advances in 2011-12 to approximately $9,000 of reimbursements for 65 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus
… receive monthly premium payments for individuals enrolled in their plans. In return, managed care plans arrange for the provision of … of managed care. Most Medicaid recipients are enrolled in mainstream managed care, which provides comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/medicaid-program-inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstreamPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-015
… who completes an AC 2772 processed after February 9, 2021 is affected. Effective Dates Changes to the direct … deposit business process will be effective on March 15, 2021. The newest AC 2772 (rev 01/21) is required for all … be discarded when all jobs are converted to paper check payment method, beginning with payments dated March 25, 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-015-direct-deposit-updated-business-process-and-ac-2772Opinion 2003-4
… from towns' express authority to establish "publicity funds" for, among other purposes, "promot[ing] the general, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4