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Town of Throop – Highway Department (2021M-115)
… activities. The Board and Superintendent did not: Prior to 2021, agree, in writing, to expenditures for highway repair and improvement as required. As a result, the Board’s ability to sufficiently plan and budget for long-term road …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-highway-department-2021m-115Tuxedo Union Free School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-15)
… approved and supported. We attribute the audit findings to inadequate Board oversight, policies and procedures and … leave accrual payments, including $47,673 in overpayments to the Interim Superintendent. The Interim Superintendent was … Board resolution. As a result, payroll staff were unable to interpret what benefits employees are entitled to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/tuxedo-union-free-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2022m-15Industrial Development Agencies in New York State
… exemptions. Below is an interactive map developed by the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) that displays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/industrial-development-agencies-new-york-stateOpinion 89-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … or employee, shall have an interest in a bank or trust company designated as a depository, paying agent, … we note that section 8-313 of the Uniform Commercial Code was recently amended with respect to the definition of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 1992
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit – … to receive the April 2020 and April 2021 LLS payment. In addition, the Agreement also provides for an increase to … Check Dates The retroactive LLS payments will be processed in Pay Period 22L in a separate check dated 02/10/2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1992-public-employees-federation-pef-retroactive-longevity-lump-sum-llsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1828.1
… Affected Employees Arbitration eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 01 and Non-Arbitration eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 21 represented by NYSCOPBA are affected. … Budget (DOB), this payment was deferred and not processed in April 2020 or April 2021. DOB has now authorized this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18281-retroactive-salary-increases-arbitration-eligible-bu01-and-nonOpinion 92-10
… in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Money (unclaimed redemption payments on bearer serial bonds) BONDS AND NOTES -- Redemption (disposition of unclaimed moneys representing amounts paid on matured bearer … You inquire about the period of time for which these funds must be held and the disposition of the funds upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-10Opinion 88-77
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801(1), 802(1)(f): A member of a school district board of education who is also an … has contracted with the local council to provide State funds up to fifty percent of the cost of the … of the board of education. Any such decisions might impact upon the board member in her position as salaried …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-77CUNY Bulletin No. CU-704
… York (CUNY) agencies of the implementation of the New York State Paid Family Leave. Affected Employees As of March 11, … has announced that the 2021 premium rate and the maximum weekly employee contribution for coverage will be 0.511% … section of this bulletin are required to be covered by the NY Paid Family Leave program. OSC Actions OSC has created a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-704-city-university-new-york-cuny-paid-family-leaveComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and today announced the … Linda Miller pleaded guilty to 3rd degree Grand Larceny, a class D felony, in Albany County Court before the Honorable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000DiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… of the contract, including pricey rooms at the Carlyle Hotel and a “team dinner” that included cocktails, according … report and Downstate’s full response: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/bseaudits/bse20160808.pdf … Pitts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review Determine whether the significant revenue … 2020-21 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 … deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, 2014. Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2014 requires the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/21/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-4II.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… is required under Section 8 of the State Finance Law to issue monthly, quarterly, and annual budgetary (cash) basis reports to the Legislature. These reports contain prescribed … DOB is required under Section 22 of the State Finance Law to prepare and issue quarterly financial plan updates on both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… from the state pension fund. Gabriel, who resigned her public office and retired in Aug. 2020, is alleged to have … to investigating those who prey on the unsuspecting public for their own gain.” DiNapoli said that an … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudDiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… supposed to serve is reprehensible,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to the Westchester County District Attorney’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesOpinion 88-36
… they occur without his fault (see, Bird v McGoldrick , 277 NY 492, 14 NE2d 805; Tillinghast v Merrill , 151 NY 135, 45 … for the acts of the sheriff (see Barr v County of Albany , 50 NY2d 247, 428 NYS2d 665, 406 NE2d 481; Commisso v … for damages sustained in a court action ( Barr v County of Albany , supra ). A separate question is presented, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton exploited her position to take advantage of the fire company and her community for her personal benefit,” said DiNapoli. “It’s unfortunate … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsBinghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)
… Key Findings The quality of the discharged treated flow does not meet the New York State Department of Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015mTaxable Travel
… Purpose We examined travel expenses a New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) rent inspector … Background The employee’s official station was New York City, and all of his assignments (alternate work locations) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/06/taxable-travelErie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Adult Education Program and Professional Services (2016M-206)
… million, which is most likely attributable to activity in prior fiscal years. District officials did not seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/10/erie-2-chautauqua-cattaraugus-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-adult