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Wallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)
… for valid purposes and properly reported to the Board of Education (Board). Key Findings The claims auditor did not … a claim that is not valid and legal. 11 warrants (lists of claims) totaling $464,801 were not included in the claims … reports to the Board. As a result, the Board was not aware of all claims paid. The claims auditor’s deficiencies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… the third degree and corrupting the government. In March 2024, the Assistant Clerk pleaded guilty to attempted petit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Regulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… hold a hearing to review and redetermine an application for retirement allowance or other benefit provided by the … any such hearing to establish a fair and adequate record for the proper disposition of the application; and Whereas, … has been a significant increase in the number of demands for such hearings, and as a result many hearings are held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsOpinion 92-18
… generation fee) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(9-a); TOWN LAW, §§81[1][h], 220[5], 221: A town which … the fee may be billed separately for the period beginning January 1, 1992 or, if the fee may not be billed … facilities (see Municipal Home Rule, §10[1][ii][a][9-a]; Opn No. 86-88, supra ). In order for the proposed solid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-17
… least six (6) months (i.e. 13 pay periods) within Fiscal Year 2003-04 are eligible for a prorated Bonus Payment as … Payment, if they returned to the payroll within Fiscal Year 2004-05. Calculation of Bonus Payment for Part-Time … be accumulated by and including Pay Period 1 of Fiscal Year 2003-04, the employee is not eligible for the Bonus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-17-lump-sum-bonus-payments-rent-regulation-services-unitComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the electronic devices inventory resulting in items not being recorded. Pine Valley Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges Over Alleged Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the unsealing of a one count indictment before the Honorable Peter Lynch … General's Office, Fitzpatrick, who had been acting as power of attorney before Sullivan's death, failed to notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-over-alleged-theft-78000-new-yorkComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against New Jersey Woman in Alleged Theft of Over $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of a one count indictment charging Linda Miller, 57, a … grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Miller is alleged to have stolen over … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-overBusiness Services Center Shared Services
… save the State approximately $63 million annually as a result of more efficient processing of back-office functions. … agencies have migrated to its services in waves; as of March 2016, the Center was processing HR and Finance … Level Agreement (SLA) targets for its HR function. As a result, it is unclear whether its service targets are being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/16/business-services-center-shared-servicesOmnibus Procurement Amendments
… responsibility information; authorizing the commissioner of the office of general services and state agencies to develop alternative … concluding with a best and final offer; clarifying the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendments-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 2179
… blank when entering the initial adjustment record or a new adjustment record. When adjusting the Earnings amount or … to employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2179-expanded-eligibility-criteria-regarding-combined-service-civil-serviceCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… also saves time and energy for procurement staff. The cost of this convenience is the heightened risk of inappropriate spending, such as wasteful or personal … must have both a credit card policy and a system of internal controls in place. Review our best practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Willsboro and the York Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … written or verbal quotes should be obtained for purchases not required to be bid. Town officials review and update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0NYS Pension Fund Launches Review of Integrated Oil & Gas Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is evaluating 28 publicly traded integrated oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for the … these companies and may restrict investments in those that do not have viable plans to adapt.” Integrated oil and gas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-pension-fund-launches-review-integrated-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… home improvements,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office, his crimes were uncovered, and he is being held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audit report. State Education Department (SED) (Preschool Special Education Audit Initiative): Life Skills Home … organization authorized by SED to provide full-day Special Class, half-day Special Class, and Integrated Preschool Special Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) The district has overestimated appropriations for payroll, health insurance, retirement, debt and utilities by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1866
… W-2, W-2c/Corrected W-2, SS/Med Refund Request (Year), NYC/Yonkers Income Tax Refund Request, etc. All emails must … involve New York City or Yonkers tax refund requests. NYC taxes are based on the employee’s physical home address. … employment location. If an employee moves into or out of NYC or Yonkers during the current year, refunds are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1866-general-tax-tipsState Agencies Bulletin No. 764
… the employee returns to the payroll within one (1) year of the eligibility date. The payment is based on the … on the eligibility date and return to work within one (1) year of the eligibility date. The amounts below must be … payment is loaded into the Time Entry page (November 16, 2007 for Administration agencies and November 23, 2007 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/764-2007-uniform-allowance-and-uniform-clothing-allowance-security-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Revenue Projection to Reflect Coronavirus Impact
… revenue outlook for the remainder of the current fiscal year and for the next fiscal year. Based on information as of March 13, 2020, the most … scenario is that All Funds tax revenues in State Fiscal Year 2020-21 will be at least $4 billion below projections of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-revenue-projection-reflect-coronavirus-impact