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Selected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program
… goals. Background The Migrant Education Program (Program) is a federal grant program authorized by the Federal … – is a migratory agricultural worker or fisher, and who has moved between school districts within the past three … an agricultural or fishing activity as a principal means of livelihood. The Program’s goals are to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/15/selected-aspects-migrant-education-programOpinion 89-31
… ELECTIONS -- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) REFERENDUM-- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) CHARTERS -- City Charters (right to hold recall … ... Certainly the effect on the official involved, i.e., the loss of the position, is the same regardless of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31Response to Human Trafficking
… the New York State Social Services Law created a framework for serving survivors of human trafficking in New York, and OTDA’s Bureau of Refugee Services is responsible for overseeing the Response to Human Trafficking Program … letter as documentation during the application process for social services and legal assistance, and documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingCapital Planning
… NFTA is a multi-modal transportation authority responsible for air and public transportation in Erie and Niagara … and the light rail’s catenary system, which provides power for the trains through overhead wires. Further, NFTA could … the vast majority of these assets were given consideration for replacement or reconditioning or otherwise addressed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/01/capital-planningVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B18-6-4)
… $359,000 less than budgeted. The Village faces potential increases in salary and wages for collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) that have expired and the possibility of retroactive increases when these agreements are settled. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-suffern-budget-review-b18-6-4West Glens Falls Fire Company No. 1 – Financial Operations (2013M-383)
… properly recorded and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … County. The Board of Directors, which is responsible for the Company’s overall general and financial affairs, … Falls Association (Association), which is a separate not-for-profit corporation operated in accordance with its own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/11/west-glens-falls-fire-company-no-1-financial-operations-2013mTown of Clare – Fiscal Stress (2013M-317)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013. Background … five-member Town Board is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s general fund budgeted appropriations for 2013 were approximately $136,000 and $173,000 for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/04/town-clare-fiscal-stress-2013m-317CVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million members. Civil … to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018. In … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates and remit the rebate revenue to Civil Service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/17/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenueState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Valley Stream Union Free School District #30 and Westhill Central School District . State Comptroller … has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
… extensions. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New York State Homes and Community Renewal: Low-Income Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grantsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… also determined that the board did not properly plan for the funding of and spending from reserves. In addition, … funds from reserves without adequate public notice; for example, transfers to reserves totaling $593,941 and … city appears to have budgeted sufficiently for termination salary payments for the 2020-21 fiscal year, auditors caution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… County District Attorney Crawford and Superintendent James for their partnership in fighting public corruption and … through the investigation, indictment, and in preparation for trial,” Crawford said. “As public officials ourselves, we … result to this case — holding Bridget Brown accountable for her betrayal of the public trust when she used her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1404
… compensation benefit and any supplemental payments for on-the-job injuries that were negotiated by the State. … workers’ compensation-related benefits are not eligible for salary deferral under the New York State Deferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1404-refund-taxes-withheld-while-employees-were-paid-workers-compensationState Police Bulletin No. SP-142
… Unit 62 Background Chapter 70 of the Laws of 2009 provides for an annual Expertise Payment to employees in Bargaining … Date(s) Payments will be processed in Pay Period 17L for paychecks dated 12/05/12 Payment Information and … Pay in the amount of $1,200 annually. To be eligible for the payment, employees must be in Active, Paid Leave of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-142-2012-state-police-expertise-payDiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… outreach reports. The MTA is not getting what it paid for and riders and the homeless are suffering for it.’ Since 2010, the MTA has contracted with the … Road (LIRR) and Metro-North stations. The contract calls for BRC to conduct homeless counts, outreach and placement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreachState Agencies Bulletin No. 1938
… regarding the following: Contract Pay and Additional Pay for Contract Pay teachers Submitting Salary Withholding for 21P employees Reporting Time Entry … to an appropriate position. Questions Reporting Retroactive Changes in Comp Rate Code Retroactive Changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1938-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-21p-institution-teachersEldred Central School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-204)
… internal controls over the cafeteria’s cash operations for the period July 1, 2012 through March 6, 2014. Background … with approximately 650 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $16.3 … including significant decreases in expenditures or increases in property taxes and monitoring the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/17/eldred-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteriaNorth Salem Central School District – Time and Attendance (2016M-209)
… provided sufficient oversight of time and attendance for the period July 1, 2014 through December 18, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $40.8 … employees’ leave and work time was accurately accounted for. District officials did not segregate duties in the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/north-salem-central-school-district-time-and-attendance-2016m-209Opinion 96-1
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- State Comptroller Approval (necessity for in Adirondack Park fire district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (purchase of real property - need for State … 2000 Daniel T. Smith, Esq., Attorney for the Fire District Indian Lake Fire District No. 2 … Whether approval of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1949
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at specific OCFS facilities. Affected … paid using earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1949-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certain