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DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the … our state pension fund and its members are protected from shameless acts like the charges announced today.” … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … A Rochester woman Elona Roberts was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDebt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… Contacts: Pat Reale ( PReale@osc.ny.gov ) Chuck Trimbach ( CTrimbach@osc.ny.gov ) Christian … certain public authorities seeking to sell their notes and bonds at private or negotiated sale to first secure the New … Form”). The Guidelines summarize the process and criteria for the State Comptroller's review of the terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… fee-for-service payments to pharmacies on behalf of recipients who had third-party insurance and, if so, … 2016 through June 2021. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid … Medicare Part D). Medicaid is considered the payer of last resort and, as such, FFS pharmacy providers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-healthMenands Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-78)
… if the Menands Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials adequately … usage; we found questionable internet use on three of six users’ computers examined. Provide IT security … if the Menands Union Free School District District Board of Education Board and District officials adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/menands-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-78Boquet Valley Central School District – Procurement (2021M-132)
… procured goods and services in accordance with the Board of Education’s (Board) policies and applicable statutory … did not procure: One purchase contract totaling $26,859, of 10 purchase contracts totaling $697,282, that exceeded the … Seven contracts (47 percent) totaling $71,692, of 15 purchase or public works contracts totaling $127,746, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/boquet-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-132Delhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… and supported. Key Findings The Board ensured the $746,000 in cash receipts were deposited, recorded and reported and … Board did not properly audit claims and: A cash receipts log is not maintained and the Treasurer’s records are not … someone other than the Treasurer to maintain a receipt log to verify that money collected has been deposited. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142Opinion 88-32
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Duties (authority to publish names, office addresses and phone numbers of town officials) TOWN LAW, §§30, 116(13): A … the public of the name, office, address, office phone number, and office hours of the town clerk. You have asked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32Passenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… vehicle fleet, as directed in the Commission report. As a result, there has been relatively little progress in … or after the end of our audit fieldwork (and possibly as a result of the audit itself). Further, some of OGS’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… appropriations and the cash is transferred from the State Treasury to a local bank account for use by the agency. OCFS … with advance account funds prior to transfer to the State Treasury. In addition, the same person signs checks, … to more closely match usage. Return excess funds to State Treasury. … To determine whether the Office of Children and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsAre You Vested? And What It Means
… vested means that you have earned enough service credit to qualify for a pension benefit once you meet the minimum … is automatic; you do not have to fill out any paperwork to become vested. Tier 1, 2, 3 or 4 members who have at least … also did not change Tier 6 benefit rules such as how long you must contribute, your pension benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/are-you-vested-and-what-it-meansValley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen – Disbursements (2023M-178)
… Union Free School District Thirteen (District) Board of Education (Board) and Treasurer appropriately and securely … purposes, when the Treasurer does not maintain control of his electronic signature, the chances of unauthorized checks being signed increases. The audit also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-thirteen-disbursements-2023m-178Operational Advisory No. 35
… Financial System (SFS). Advance payment to an employee for personal services is not intended to supersede normal … refer to Payroll Bulletin No. 2205, Updated Guidance for Issuing Salary Advances . Reference: Payroll Bulletin: No. 2205, Updated Guidance for Issuing Salary Advances Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/35-personal-service-salary-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2175
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … are affected. Background: Article 49.1 and Article 49.2 of the 2021-2026 ISU Agreement between the State of New York and CSEA and the Office of Employee Relations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2175-2023-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-and-2023-uniform-maintenanceOpinion 88-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-h; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §11.00(a): A town may issue obligations to finance the construction … by the State so long as the town retains an ownership interest in the building during the term of the bonds. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26Comptroller DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney Hartunian & New York A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas on State and Federal Charges By Former Assemblymember William Scarborough
… Elections that failed to reflect these larcenies. “Public service means just that: serving the public. Mr. Scarborough …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-hartunian-new-york-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-state-andXIX.2.C.1 Statewide Standard Activities – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… that don't require a major renovation. CONST, CONEW OFFSET DOT Offset This activity is intended to be used by DOT only and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xix/xix2c1-statewide-standard-activitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2157
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Article 49 of the 2021-2026 ASU Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2157-2023-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2050
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies and employees that OSC … to update withholdings, access paystubs and W2s, opt out of paper pay stubs and W2s, and review personal information … OSC Actions OSC will, in concert with the NYS Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), provide and support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2050-multifactor-authentication-new-york-state-payroll-onlineState Agencies Bulletin No. 2073
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … are affected. Background Article 49.1 and Article 49.2 of the 2021-2026 ISU Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2073-2022-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-and-2021-uniform-maintenanceMount Pleasant Blythedale Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-86)
… procured goods and services in accordance with the Board of Education’s (Board) policies and applicable statutory … to include sufficient guidelines for the procurement of professional services. Periodically use competition to … competition at reasonable intervals for the procurement of professional services. Seek competition in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/28/mount-pleasant-blythedale-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-86