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DiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… the arrests of Ronda (Brundage) Kish and Marion Brundage for allegedly stealing $11,276 from the Oramel Fire … in the 3rd Degree and Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1 st Degree. Marion Brundage was charged … Police. “These two officials allegedly used money meant for the protection of their community as their own personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 685
… Unit represented by Council 82, for purposes of the Taylor Law. A binding arbitration award was made in … Unit represented by Council 82, for purposes of the Taylor Law. Affected Employees Payroll Bargaining Unit Code … update of Position Data may be emailed to Position Management mailbox. Questions regarding deductions may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/685-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codes-non-arbitration-eligibleOversight and Monitoring of the Public Housing Modernization Program at the New York City Housing Authority
… Purpose The objective of this audit was to assess the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s … housing in New York State. HTFC provides loans and grants to finance the construction, development, revitalization, and … Public Housing Modernization Program provides grants to public housing authorities to be used for major repairs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/oversight-and-monitoring-public-housing-modernization-program-new-york-city-housingDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Unified Court System (UCS) employees who … at each job. The audit covered the period April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012. Background UCS' mission is to promote the rule of law and to serve the public by … To determine whether Unified Court System employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/18/dual-employmentQuality of Internal Control Certifications (Follow-Up)
… their 2011-2012 Internal Control Certifications submitted to the Division of the Budget (DOB). We examined whether … (OWIG) (2012-S-42) The objective of our follow-up was to determine the degree of implementation by each agency in … audit reports concluded that improvements were needed to the quality of Internal Control Certifications at 10 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/quality-internal-control-certifications-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2062
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for submitting new Time Entry overtime and Pre-shift Briefing earnings codes to be used for overtime and Pre-Shift Briefing payments, outline the new … adjustments systematically calculated by OSC to account for the retroactive change in the overtime factor. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2062-changes-calculation-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-eligible-employeesDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… faces potential budget gaps in future years, according to an analysis of the state’s Financial Plan released today … enacted this year, and the use of temporary resources to pay for recurring costs. “New York is facing the prospect … “New York’s rainy day reserves are at low levels compared to many states and the use of temporary resources to meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… Purpose To determine if the State University of New York’s (SUNY) … System Administration generally allows campuses to operate their procurement functions autonomously, but has … issued procurement guidelines that campuses are expected to follow to ensure goods and services are obtained at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … ). About the Program In New York, schools are required to develop and regularly review safety plans as part of the … Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. The SAVE Act aims to improve the learning environment in New York’s schools by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/13/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirements-followSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Force and the Division efforts to provide security and quick response. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesOpinion 91-37
… Parking Fines (received by city parking violations bureau for violations of Vehicle and Traffic Law, §§306 and 402) … of fines received by city parking violations bureau for violations of Vehicle and Traffic Law, §§306 and 402) … and penalties received by a city parking violations bureau for violations of section 306 (lack of inspection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-37Opinion 91-48
… board represented by board member's personal attorney) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards (board member … for and granting of building permits, licenses, zoning charges, variances, site plan or subdivision approvals … approval of a plat, exemption form a plat or official map, license or permit must state the name, residence and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-48State Police Bulletin No. SP-233
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic … of Absence/MTS, and Leave of Absence/MLL), and who returns to the payroll by 10/31/2023, may receive the payment upon … in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-233-2022-state-police-hazardous-duty-payClaims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… it should entail a thorough and deliberate examination to determine that the claim is a legal obligation and a … body or official is supplied with sufficient information to make that determination. When auditing claims, the … not for a legitimate purpose include: Gifts and donations to private entities in violation of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingOpinion 90-37
… the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Sales (authority of village to accept offer lower than highest offer) VILLAGES -- Real Property (authority to sell for less than highest offer) VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(1): … although lawful, is objectionable or less desirable to the community. It may, however, accept a lower offer if it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-37Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … and abuse. The audit covers the period June 14, 2009 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's agencies spend … agency fees. As part of a statewide audit initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the … Business Act (Act) was signed into law on May 12, 2014 to encourage and support eligible veteran-owned businesses to play a greater role in the State’s economy by increasing … To determine the extent of implementation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementation-followThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the … whether the Mitchell-Lama-financed units were assigned to eligible persons in compliance with properly established … observed inconsistencies in the methods used by HPD staff to place applicants on development waiting lists. Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-lists-followPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds (refunds) … tax relief (i.e., STAR) credits (collectively referred to as credits) approved by the Department were appropriate … examination period, the Department approved and submitted to our Office 7.7 million refunds for payment totaling over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/12/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… “New York is in a better position to evaluate Industrial Development Agencies and the projects … private businesses are being adequately scrutinized prior to receiving public support and that communities can recoup … benefits if job creation goals are not met. “My thanks to Assemblyman Magnarelli and Senator Marchione for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915