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Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Adult Education Program and Professional Services (2016M-206)
… program and the procurement of professional services for the period July 1, 2014 through March 16, 2016. … agreements (IMAs) with its component districts for the operation of its adult education programs. BOCES … not provide evidence to indicate that the established fees for the adult education services were reasonable or related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/10/erie-2-chautauqua-cattaraugus-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-adultGeneseo Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-172)
… secure. Key Findings District officials did not: Follow the Board’s online banking policy or develop procedures to … to District officials. Key Recommendations Enforce the online banking policy and develop procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/geneseo-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-172DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… Despite projections for healthy gains in tax receipts and continued growth in the … by the Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT), creating uncertainty for Medicaid beneficiaries, providers, local governments and … Team seek broad input on the root causes and options for addressing rising Medicaid costs,” DiNapoli said. “There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetOpinion 93-1
… the opinion. COUNTY ATTORNEY -- Assistant (entitlement to salary fixed for county attorney in the event of a vacancy) COUNTY CLERK -- Deputy (entitlement to salary fixed for clerk in the event of a vacancy) COUNTY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-1Opinion 95-20
… a petition to commence a proceeding for probate (subd. 1) and upon the filing of a petition to commence a proceeding … AD2d 843, 484 NYS2d 242, 243 [3rd Dept., 1984]). In the case just cited, the court concluded that only one filing fee … Court would be required to hear the same evidence and pass on the same issues whether there was one objectant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20What is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… also known as a traditional pension plan. Defined benefit plans provide several advantages over the 401(k)-style plans … minimum age and service requirements established by your retirement plan, you will receive a monthly pension payment … generations to come. (Return to Top) Rev. 12/22 … NYSLRS retirement plans are defined benefit plans Your plan provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… faces challenges, including reaching labor agreements with the other municipal unions, obtaining anticipated health … announced that it had reached a nine-year labor agreement with the United Federation of Teachers, which represents 37 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… of former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez for allegedly accepting straw donations and stealing … matching funds during Alvarez's unsuccessful 2013 run for Council. The felony complaint filed today in New York … Court charges Alvarez with Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, a class E felony, and Grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and 30 denied SNAP cases and determined that Department of Social Services officials did not always have the … denied, department officials did not process five of those cases (17%) in a timely manner. These cases were … they overpaid three childcare providers a total of $7,104. The overpayments occurred because officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… salaries and wages, overtime and payments to employees for unused leave accruals or other benefits upon separation from service, represent significant costs for the Village. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, the Village’s budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … board did not perform an audit of the treasurer’s records for the 2011, 2012 and 2013 fiscal years until April 2014. … The treasurer did not obtain board and membership approval for all bills before paying them and did not retain adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Pension Payment Option Election – Divorce and Your Benefits
… from. All options will pay the member a monthly benefit for life. The Single Life Allowance is the maximum benefit … can choose to receive a reduced monthly amount to provide for a possible payment to a designated beneficiary after … The member cannot change their pension payment option or, for joint allowance options, their option beneficiary, once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/pension-payment-option-electionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1860
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable educational assistance benefits for 2020. Affected Employees Employees who receive employer paid and/or union (PEF and/or CSEA) paid qualified educational assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1860-educational-assistance-benefitsDiNapoli: State’s Financial Plan Reflects a Bleak Economic Outlook
… to Localities spending, while large reductions in funding for State Operations are also planned. School children and … fiscal crisis that could dramatically change our landscape for years to come. As reports by my office have repeatedly … avoid undesirable actions including spending cuts, revenue increases or deficit financing. Full Report Report on the SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-states-financial-plan-reflects-bleak-economic-outlookCUNY Bulletin No. CU-723
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the December 2021 Uniform Allowance Payment. … Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 237, provides for uniform allowance payment of eligible employees. Section … Agreement, as extended by the Memorandum of Agreement for Successor Agreements, between the City University of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-723-cuny-december-2021-uniform-allowance-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1957
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable Educational Assistance Benefits for 2021. Affected Employees Employees who receive Employer paid and/or Union (PEF and/or CSEA) paid qualified Educational Assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1957-educational-assistance-benefits-2021DiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… and his father Carl Emmons Sr., a volunteer firefighter, for allegedly stealing a total of nearly $14,500 from the … DiNapoli said. “They will now be held accountable for their actions. My thanks to District Attorney DiMartino and the State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice will be served.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Increased 10.2% in 2024, Up 1.8M Hours Over 2023
… York State agency overtime costs increased 10.2% in 2024 for a total of $1.3 billion, while the number of overtime … over 177,000. “Overtime continued to grow in 2024 despite increases to a workforce that remains below pre-pandemic … year. Of the major agencies with overtime costs, most had increases in overtime hours and earnings in 2024, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-increased-10.2-percent-in-2024-up-1.8m-hours-over-2023Comptroller 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
… thank the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for their cooperation in this case. Since taking office in …
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
… travel expenses, including a prohibition on reimbursement for alcohol. In addition, the then president charged his … Hamilton Princess hotel to his state-issued credit card for a six-day birthday bash for PMA’s chairman, prompting a referral by the Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabs