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DiNapoli Announces Guilty Plea in Town of Crawford Embezzlement Case
… that the Town was to receive from the rental of rooms for events at the Town of Crawford Senior Center. Roy is … Attorney Hoovler thanked the New York State Police for their investigation and the arrest of Roy, as well as the … the New York State Police, and the Town of Crawford Police for their partnership in helping ensure that abuse of public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-announces-guilty-plea-town-crawford-embezzlement-caseOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… (Corporation) is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to ensure funds are being … Its mission is to assist communities throughout the State to undertake critical water quality infrastructure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is complying with … in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) under EO 95, and … Program State government entities possess large amounts of valuable information on subjects such as health, business, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataState Agencies Bulletin No. 1901
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies instructions for processing the 2021 Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD). … Employees Employees of the Department of Transportation and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation … traffic within the highway Rights-of-Way are eligible for Special Assignment to Duty Pay. The pilot project will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1901-2021-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2020Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and bank reconciliations. City of Middletown – Water System Cybersecurity (Orange County) Officials did not have adequate policies and procedures to document employee IT security duties, provide guidance for using … portable devices or require monitoring of networked water system devices. Auditors also found that officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Oversight of Telemental Health Services
… the period from January 1, 2016 through February 11, 2021. About the Program Telemental health (TMH) is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… also did not require formal, written employment contracts to document terms of employment; job descriptions and … benefits. In addition, the village paid overtime payments to employees as if they were independent contractors. … Auditors also found the board approved reimbursements to employees for medical benefit claims without ensuring they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1775
… All employees including NYSLRS Reportable Employees and New York State employees who are enrolled in the New York … or false SSN/TIN . Agencies may incur penalties for failure to enter an employee’s correct government issued SSN/TIN or for entering a number that is not government issued into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1775-required-updates-regarding-employees-government-issued-social-securityOversight of Homeless Shelters
… oversees these larger-scale facilities, and is responsible for inspecting them and ensuring they meet certain standards, … In contrast, the Office has delegated authority for oversight of smaller, uncertified shelters to the Local Districts. However, the Office remains responsible for monitoring Local Districts’ oversight and inspection of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… Knapp previously pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing $390,178 by using the town’s American Express card for vacations and other family expenses. Knapp and two of his … town clerk and other offices could not be accounted for. In addition, cash receipts were not deposited into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialInmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… 70.30, which gives the Department the responsibility for calculating the terms of each inmate’s imprisonment. The … Record Coordinator office at each facility are responsible for determining the inmates’ release dates, as well as any … who were released multiple times while serving a sentence for the same original crime. Key Findings We found the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Purpose To assess Empire State Development Corporation's personal services contract with former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director Heather …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsOpinion 89-14
… officer may not solicit stamped envelopes for mailing tax receipts) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §986(1): A collecting officer may not request persons paying their taxes by mail who desire a tax receipt to include a self-addressed stamped envelope with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… upstate regions experiencing a year-over-year decline for the quarter. “Local sales tax collections in the first … or $79.4 million, increase in collections, accounting for nearly all statewide growth. The city’s first quarter … represented over 45% of total statewide collections for the first time since 2019, after having dipped to 41%, on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has committed $20 … capital for early stage companies that have gained market traction. In addition to this commitment, the Fund has … Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $209.1 billion as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… served in this case.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “Today’s guilty plea by former Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageRFQual0002 – Independent Examiner Services (Individual Physicians)
… by the Office of the State Comptroller Issued August 1, 2025 The New York State Comptroller (“Comptroller”) as Administrative Head of the New York State and Local Retirement System and the New York State and Local Police and … view the advertisement, visit the New York State Contract Reporter (CR #2125138). All information is available, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual0002Opinion 2000-4
… costs would only be felt in the future" ( NYPIRG v City of New York , 89 Misc 2d 262, 266, 390 NYS2d 784, 787, affd 48 NY2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-4Opinion 88-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … each installment since, if the judgment debtor leaves the State or otherwise becomes immune from execution, the sheriff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-16Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… the audit team if you have questions or concerns. Where Does the Audit Response Letter Get Sent? Generally, audit … What Happens if We Don't Receive Your Response? If OSC does not receive a response letter, we will release the final … yes to each of these questions before you send it to us: Does the CAP have governing board approval? Did the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plans