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DiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… to ensure animal shelters across New York are providing safe conditions and proper care for seized dogs, but officials could do more to make certain … making sure local animal shelters are providing dogs with safe conditions and the care they deserve," said DiNapoli. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… years ended June 30, 2013, auditors identified $493,172 in claimed costs that did not comply with state requirements … were still needed. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Traffic Ticket Surcharges (Follow-Up) (2016-F-12) An initial … basis, the DMV consistently accounted for and reported all traffic ticket surcharge revenue. However, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Opinion 89-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … as substitute for a previously named fiduciary, a fee is properly charged pursuant to SCPA, §2402(7), based on the … Whether a fee is properly imposed pursuant to subdivision 1 or 2 of section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49DiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… the New York State Police today announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, for allegedly stealing more … “Thorne allegedly abused her position to divert thousands of dollars meant to protect her community,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… the Federal Bureau of Investigation today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Timothy Gritman, a Pennsylvania … Social Security retirement benefits is criminal and this arrest exemplifies that we are committed to protecting Social … and the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest and guilty plea of Timothy Gritman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityLead Contamination of State Armories
… guidance, and equipment. In September 2015, the NGB’s Army National Guard (ARNG) issued guidance to all states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2096.1
… is to notify agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of title changes, reallocations, and increased hiring rates of … Affected Employees: Employees occupying an approved title on or after the effective date of the title change and reallocation are affected. Note : Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20961-reallocation-nursing-titlesAccidental Death Benefit Extender
… of time to 5 years within which to file an application for an Accidental Death Benefit after the death of a member … of time to 5 years within which to file an application for an Accidental Death Benefit after the death of a member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/accidental-death-benefit-extenderPrompt Payment
… law, allows the accrual of interest for a period of time a payment is delayed due to the fund or sub-fund from which the payment is to be made having insufficient cash. Memo Bill … law allows the accrual of interest for a period of time a payment is delayed due to the fund or subfund from whic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/prompt-paymentTown of Plymouth – Highway Department Disbursements and Asset and Inventory Management (2024M-121)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Plymouth (Town) Town Board (Board) authorized disbursements that were properly supported and for appropriate purposes and effectively managed the … disbursements totaling $23,817 for solvents. Some of the parts are only compatible with snowmobiles, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-highway-department-disbursements-and-asset-and-inventory-managementVillage of Clayton – Claims Auditing (2021M-81)
… prior to payment and ensured written quotes were obtained for purchases and public works contracts. Key Findings The … insurance claims totaling $495,104 were not approved for payment by the Board, and claims totaling $52,000 to the … of their solicitation efforts or justifications for not seeking competition, as required. The Village’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/09/03/village-clayton-claims-auditing-2021m-81XIV.14.H Disposition of General Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… and its associated depreciation or amortization. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 11/03/2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14h-disposition-general-capital-assetsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2096
… and Institution): Employees Currently Occupying a PR-50 Underfill Position (NYS Position Beginning with 62) in … Manually The following Action/Reason Code(s) must be used when submitting transactions through the Job Action Requests … Code RGO). Correcting an Automatic Retroactive Adjustment When certain conditions exist in an employee’s record, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2096-reallocation-nursing-titlesTown of Berkshire – Board Oversight (2023M-122)
… for 59 claims totaling $51,519 or establish procedures to detect and prevent duplicate payments. We identified … agreed with our findings and indicated that they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/30/town-berkshire-board-oversight-2023m-122SUNY Bulletin No. SU-337
… IIO), Intermittent Inconvenience with Shift (Earnings Code ISO) and/or Intermittent Weekend Shift (Earnings Code IWO) … receive overtime and payments using Earnings Codes IIO, ISO and/or IWO. Background When an employee works overtime and earns IIO, ISO and/or IWO within the same pay period, those monies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-337-change-overtime-processing-procedures-suny-employeesDiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… on openbooknewyork.com , an easy-to-use search tool for the public to see how their tax dollars are being spent. … to include five modules: State Spending includes data for major spending categories for state agencies and some authorities; Contracts includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomState Agencies Bulletin No. 2256
… to provide agencies instructions for submitting payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: All … 2023 and 2024 retroactive increases to eligible employees not processed automatically or who return from an authorized … earnings codes that are submitted with an amount will not be adjusted automatically. Therefore, beginning in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2256-april-2023-and-2024-retroactive-increases-location-pay-supplementalState Agencies Bulletin No. 2086.1
… on and after January 1, 2023, the Comptroller shall cause, in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated … a state employee’s net salary to be deposited directly in a bank for any purpose to an account in the name of such employee, and into which such employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20861-updated-direct-deposit-guidanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2086
… 2022, on and after January 1, 2023, the Comptroller shall cause, in accordance with the rules and regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2086-updated-direct-deposit-guidanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2257
… Goal Balance: Leave blank Premium Overtime (Earnings Code PRO) Earnings Code: PRO Effective Date 2023 Increase: 03/30/2023 2024 … adjustments for Additional Pay Earnings Codes AMP, COM and PRO and for Time Entry earnings that are calculated by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2257-april-2023-and-april-2024-retroactive-increases-premium-overtime