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DiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon announced Kristina Hand, 47, of Morris, New York, has pleaded guilty to stealing … education of children is shameful,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Hand abused her position to fund her lifestyle at the expense … continued collaboration in combatting public corruption.” Hand pleaded guilty to two counts of federal program theft, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… week, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released new data indicating consumer prices grew by 8.5 percent nationally and 6.1 percent in the New York City Metropolitan Area (NYC metro area) in March … Last week the US Bureau of Labor Statistics BLS released new data indicating consumer prices grew by 85 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaState Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials
… Officials that will provide an enhanced training program to help local administrators and employees become more effective in the day-to-day operations of their government. The Academy, operated … watchdog. We look over the shoulders of local officials to make sure the books are managed right, but we also offer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-launches-academy-local-government-officialsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Chenango Valley Central School District , … BOCES , Marion Central School District and the Valley Stream Central High School District . “In an era … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Chenango Valley Central School District ChurchvilleChili …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Refunding Local Debt
… refunding bonds. In addition, refunding bonds may only be sold at private (interpreted to include negotiated) sale if … with section 90.10(b)(2)(a). If the bonds are to be sold at private or negotiated sale, a letter signed by the … the refunding issue. In addition, if the bonds are to be sold at private or negotiated sale, the issuer's financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/refunding-local-debtXI.14 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… To promote the efficient and prudent use of state funds and to alert businesses of procurement opportunities, Article 4-C … To promote the efficient and prudent use of state funds and to alert businesses of procurement opportunities Article 4C …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14-overviewData Breach
… - Requires the Office of Information Technology Services to notify, within 24 hours following the discovery of a data … Requires the Office of Information Technology Services to notify within 24 hours following the discovery of a data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/data-breachDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low in Villages
… Andover (Allegany); New Square (Rockland); Elmira Heights (Chemung); Tannersville (Greene); Wurtsboro …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-villagesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys , Central Islip Union Free School District , Fort … and effectively." Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys – Payroll (Albany County) School officials … Aid (Seneca County) The board-adopted budgets for the 2014-15 through 2016-17 fiscal years overestimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 91-4
… -- Apparatus and Equipment (transfer of by village to joint fire district without consideration) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (transfer of firefighting equipment to joint fire district without consideration) CONSTITUTIONAL … and Loans (transfer by village of firefighting equipment to joint fire district without consideration) TOWN LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-4DiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… P. DiNapoli. Auditors found DOE was lax in requiring that safety plans were filed on time by schools and policies did … When auditors visited schools and examined safety plans, they found plans with incorrect or outdated … “The state Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act aims to keep school children and teachers as safe as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningXIII.4.C Travel Mileage Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… January 1, 2024 0.670 0.650 January 1, 2023 0.655 0.635 July 1, 2022 0.625 0.605 January 1, 2022 0.585 0.565 January … January 1, 2013 0.565 0.535 January 1, 2012 0.555 0.525 July 1, 2011 0.555 0.480 Supplemental Mileage Some employees … capture amounts for taxable and nontaxable mileage. This results in two expense lines for mileage: One for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4c-travel-mileage-ratesXIII.8 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… professional duties and the activities of the Business Unit, and the activity must provide a benefit to the Business Unit. Generally, the benefit should include the following: … newsletters and other publications related to the Business Unit functions or interests, Research services, Access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii8-overview2025 Employees' Retirement System Final Rates
Contribution rates for participating employers of the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) — fiscal year 2024, 2025 and expected long-term rates.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/resources/pdf/rates-ers-2025.pdfMedicaid Program: Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans
To determine whether Medicaid overpaid Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plan premiums on behalf of dual-eligible individuals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s37-response.pdfWestern Suffolk BOCES - Clerical Overtime (2023M-124)
Determine whether Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials appropriately monitored and approved overtime for clerical employees.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/western-suffolk-board-of-cooperative-educational-services-2023-124.pdfCrown Point Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-29)
Determine whether the Crown Point Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) adequately oversaw the District’s financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/crown-point-fire-district-2024-29.pdfNew York State School Aid: Two Perspectives
This report examines the recent history of school aid, highlighting the opportunities and challenges presented by this year’s budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/schoolaid2016.pdfYork Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-96)
Determine whether the York Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively managed fund balance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/yorks-central-school-district-2022-96.pdfSharon Springs Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-100)
Determine whether the Sharon Springs Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed fund balance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/sharon-springs-central-school-district-2022-100.pdf