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Opinion 89-59
… to raising expenses of special districts. Subdivision 3 of section 202 provides that the expense of the establishment of … special district "shall" be assessed in the same manner as is the expense of the improvement. Although sections 202 and … has been held that the authorization in County Law, §266(1) to impose user fees provides for a separate method of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59Opinion 89-42
… program. This is in reply to your letter concerning the investment of village funds in short term United States … is issued, the security being evidenced only by an account master record and a description of the security in a … under this program. Initially, we note that the temporary investment of municipal funds is generally governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-42XIV.14.F Valuation of Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… determinable. It includes the purchase price or construction costs and also additional charges to place a … demolition of unwanted structures. In addition, costs of buildings and improvements other than the costs of … OGS Design and Construction, State University Construction Fund and the Dormitory Authority. These three entities are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14f-valuation-capital-assetsComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & DOI Commissioner Peters Announce The Sentence of Non-Profit Executive In Theft Scheme
… anyone who contemplates engaging in this conduct,” said Christina Scaringi, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-doi-commissioner-peters-announce-sentence-non-profit-executiveDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… Service and thank them for their continued partnership with my office and diligence in bringing Eckstein to … Brody provided victims with a username and password for www.conmacfunding.com to view their account statement and growing account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeNew Windsor Couple Charged With Stealing Over $2 Million From New York By Submitting False Medicaid Provider Claims
… are next scheduled to appear in the Town of New Windsor Justice Court on November 5, 2025. DiNapoli said , “These … held accountable. My office will continue to work with our law enforcement partners across the state to fight Medicaid … Chief Assistant District Attorney Christopher P. Borek. A criminal charge is merely an allegation that a defendant has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/new-windsor-couple-charged-stealing-over-2-million-new-york-submitting-false-medicaid-provider-claimsDisability Retirement – When Employees Retire
… reports from the member’s physicians, hospital records, accident reports and other pertinent documentation. We may … of duties performed; Workers’ compensation documents and accident reports for all on-duty incidents; and Time records … or records that pertain to a disability application, accident(s) alleged to have been sustained, and particularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/disability-retirementBusiness Services Center Shared Services
… Payable processing, missing target time frames by about 10 to 15 percent in recent years. Also, Purchase Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/16/business-services-center-shared-servicesImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… policies and practices comply with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA); and school districts report material … (excluding New York City) reported 19,410 incidents statewide under DASA. Also, the Department recently revamped … some DASA incidents or may not be reporting them at all. In addition, several schools were not able to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actState Agencies Bulletin No. 2093
… Effective in Administration paychecks dated February 1, 2023, and Institution paychecks dated February 9, 2023. Agency Actions Agencies must update the Savings Plans … Agencies must adhere to the 2022-2023 Agency Submission Schedule when updating the Savings Plan panel in PayServ to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2093-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcDiNapoli Calls on Aetna to Disclose Corporate Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged … 500 company’s annual meeting. DiNapoli is trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, which holds 1,249,849 … Marriott International Inc. Yum! Brands Inc. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-calls-aetna-disclose-corporate-political-spendingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2186
… > Enroll In Benefits > Savings Plans ) Enter the Empl ID into search box. Click Search. Select the correct Empl Rcd number for corresponding Job Record (if multiple records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2186-2024-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan-orp-andDiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to update its Migrant Education Program and better monitor … state’s program, my auditors made several recommendations to improve the educational outcomes for these children. To its credit, SED is acting on our suggestions to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment
… subject to SIST between April 1, 2012 and September 10, 2014. Key Findings We examined supervision records for 99 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances … the company did not file an annual report of foreign fire insurance because there was no board of directors and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: NYC Vehicle Fleet Meeting Goals on Fuel Efficiency but Aging Emergency and Sanitation Trucks Often Sidelined for Repairs
… use and emissions across its municipal vehicle fleet, but the average vehicle age is now the highest since 2012, and aging emergency and … use and emissions across its municipal vehicle fleet but the average vehicle age is now the highest since 2012 and aging emergency and service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-nyc-vehicle-fleet-meeting-goals-fuel-efficiency-aging-emergency-and-sanitation-trucks-oftenTown of Ogden – Financial Management and Justice Court (2014M-234)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s internal controls over the Town’s … developed adequate policies, procedures or financial plans to govern budgeting practices and the amount of unexpended surplus funds to maintain. The Supervisor did not provide the Board with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/10/31/town-ogden-financial-management-and-justice-court-2014m-234Town of Groveland – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-285)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the oversight and management of the Town's fiscal operations for the period … The Town of Groveland is located in Livingston County and has a population of approximately 3,250. The Town is … Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 for the general and highway funds total approximately $1.1 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/27/town-groveland-fiscal-oversight-2014m-285IT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… and network and system security: the CIA triad and defense-in-depth. These concepts highlight the importance of looking … collectively and will help you place the internal controls in context. CIA Triad The CIA triad refers to an information … information security. The CIA triad is a well-known model in information security development. It is applied in various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsEmblemHealth Plan, Inc.: Overpayments for Services Requiring Coordination of Benefits
… which plan pays the full benefits first (primary payer) and which plan pays remaining expenses second (secondary payer). This is necessary to prevent duplicate payment of … plans), making Emblem both the primary and secondary payer. For instance, in the case of a married couple where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/08/emblemhealth-plan-inc-overpayments-services-requiring-coordination-benefits