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County Inmates Receiving Inappropriate Benefits While Incarcerated (2013MS-1)
… complete report - pdf] We also released 5 letter reports to the following counties: Chemung [pdf] , Onondaga [pdf] , … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if counties have ensured that inmates do not … benefit payments for the period January 1, 2011, to March 1, 2013. Background An individual’s eligibility for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/county-inmates-receiving-inappropriate-benefits-while-incarcerated-2013ms-1Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… Jury after an investigation revealed Mr. Wills’ failure to truthfully disclose information as required by New York … Under New York City law, elected officials are required to file annual financial disclosure reports in order to provide accountability by public servants and to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-heComptroller DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… anticipated new issuances in the second quarter compare to past planned new issuances of approximately $2.44 billion … was created by Gubernatorial Executive Order primarily to coordinate the borrowing activities of the State, New York … scheduled at the request of the issuer and done pursuant to their borrowing programs. The second quarter new money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … with minimal oversight. As a result, the clerk was able to manipulate court records and admitted to embezzling funds. Geneva Housing Authority – Cash Receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… scheme. “Hoffman and Pais brazenly diverted funds meant to support seniors and individuals with disabilities to line their own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the partnership between my office, Jefferson County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… the rescue squad. “Thorne allegedly abused her position to divert thousands of dollars meant to protect her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my ongoing partnership with District Attorney Czajka and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… Hess Corp. and Chesapeake Energy Corp., that have failed to demonstrate they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … are part of DiNapoli’s comprehensive Climate Action Plan to address investment risks from climate change and his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced the arrest of former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall for allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyXI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… language for the state funds being advanced. Pursuant to Section 40-a of the State Finance Law, “no part of any … agreement is entered into…” and advances must be repaid to the State. Repayment agreements can also be established … of funds by the State and the terms of the repayment to the State. In these cases, although there is only one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreementsDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… fire company and her community by diverting funds meant to protect the residents of Shortsville and surrounding communities to fund her lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “Unfortunately, … has found by this company’s officials in six years. Thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Ritts and Sheriff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… million with Peters Grill & Bar Corp. for meal service to National Guard members deployed to the National Guard Asylum Mission in New York City. Office … implementation on I-495 in Queens County. $18 million to Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority for terminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilOpinion 90-19
… (residency requirements)-- Powers and Duties (consent to fire protection contract) FIRE DEPARTMENT -- Villages … -- Fire Protection Contracts (consent by fire company to contract) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (administration of … governance and membership. A fire company must consent to a contract for the provision of fire protection outside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-19State Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,703 contracts for state … Major Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture and Markets $188 million with Cornell … and Tully Construction Co. LLC for reconstruction of the I-81 and NY 17 Interchange in Broome County. Unified Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberSocial Adult Day Services
… Purpose To determine whether State agencies, particularly the New … overseeing Social Adult Day Services (SADS) programs to ensure that providers comply with regulations related to client eligibility, service plans, staffing, training, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… alleged, Joseph Grossmann methodically devised a scheme to steal a deceased New York State employee’s pension money. … lied, created fake documents, and deceived state officials to ensure he got his hands on money that didn’t belong to him. I want to thank New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannXII.6.O Paying Retainage – XII. Expenditures
… Unit and a vendor, and the Business Unit deems it prudent to retain a certain percentage of contractual payments until … Process and Document Preparation: COMPLETING A VOUCHER TO WITHHOLD RETAINAGE The purchase order (i.e., contract … processing the voucher, the Business Unit should refer to the appropriate purchase order in two lines: one to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6o-paying-retainageXVII.3 Lapsing Transaction Deadlines – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Due To Lapse Report of this Chapter for more information. Vouchers Online Entry of Vouchers by Business Units Online certification must be … by the published deadline. Payment dates on ‘lapsing’ vouchers must be the published lapse date or earlier. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii3-lapsing-transaction-deadlinesPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-010
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform users of changes to Retirement Plans in PayServ 9.2. Affected Employees … The Office of the State Comptroller is upgrading PayServ to PeopleSoft version 9.2. A variety of changes are planned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-010-changes-pension-plans-payserv-92CUNY Bulletin No. CU-707
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing retroactive Uniform Allowance Adjustments and to provide the new Uniform Allowance Payment amounts. … a Memorandum dated 03/04/2021, which serves as an addendum to the 2017-2022 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-707-2019-and-2020-retroactive-uniform-allowance-increasesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-703
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify CUNY agencies of the new arrears deduction codes for NYCTRS and provide instructions to enter employee arrears. Affected Employees CUNY employees … Background In October of 2020, NYCTRS submitted a request to both OSC and CUNY for the creation of retirement before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-703-new-retirement-arrears-deduction-codes-members-new-york