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Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Criminal Conviction and False Claims Act Settlement with Bottini Fuel for Diverting Customers' Credit Balances for Their Own Benefit
… Fuel, headquartered in Wappingers Falls, provides heating oil to customers throughout Hudson Valley. From 2004 to 2016, … customer overpayments and duplicative payments for heating oil. Bottini Fuel did not inform customers that they had … prosecution was handled by Assistant Attorney General Hugh L. McLean of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-criminal-conviction-and-false-claims-act2015 Year End Report
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether daily workers’ compensation payment … The objective of our examination was to determine whether daily workers compensation payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/09/2015-year-end-reportWayne Central School District – Transportation Department Operations (2021M-160)
… evaluate the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the transportation department’s operations. Key Findings … evaluate the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the transportation department’s operations. The Board of Education (Board) did not adopt comprehensive written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/wayne-central-school-district-transportation-department-operations-2021mDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) employees who are also … is to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, family, and communities. To achieve desired … partnerships; and funds and provides quality services. As of May 1, 2012, OCFS had 3,194 employees. OCFS requires its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Capital Region … claims to be audited in a timely manner and in accordance with BOCES policy and state law. Skaneateles Central School … transparent because they did not include estimated amounts for tax certiorari judgment or the district’s plan for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Delhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… whether the Delhi Joint Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured receipts were … deposited. $4,700 in fees were waived without evidence of Board approval. $300 was disbursed without the Board’s … money collected has been deposited. Document the waiving of facility use fees. Perform a thorough audit of all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142CUNY Bulletin No. CU-750
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY rate increases for Plumbers, … on the effective dates. Further eligibility criteria is available in the memorandum from Carmelo Batista Jr. dated … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-750-cuny-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-plumbers-supervisor“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… The COVID-19 pandemic hit New York earlier than most states and forced New York’s schools to take on the extraordinary challenge of quickly shifting to remote … The COVID19 pandemic hit New York earlier than most states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recoveryOpinion 2000-9
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (authority to make payment pursuant to performance evaluation program) WORDS AND … p 118; cf. BOCES v State , 236 AD2d 84, 664 NYS2d 149, app dsmd 91 NY2d 921, 669 NYS2d 262, 1v den 92 NYS2d 802, 677 … such payments are distinguishable from an outright bonus payment gratuitously made as additional compensation for past …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-9Gananda Central School District – Procurement (2021M-86)
… to procure goods and services to achieve the optimal use of District resources. Key Findings The Board did not ensure … to procure goods and services and ensure the optimal use of resources. The Board and officials did not develop … to procure goods and services to achieve the optimal use of District resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/gananda-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-86NY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… though being spent down, continued to boost New York’s balance of payments with Washington, according to a report … Rental Assistance and Public Housing ($271 per capita, 1 st ), and Transit ($154 per capita, 1 st ). Federal … ($415 per capita, 49 th ), Federal Employees Retirement ($201 per capita, 50 th ), and Highways ($94 per capita, 49 th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefDiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… 16 release of a report from the Decarbonization Advisory Panel , which he created with Gov. Cuomo. The Plan incorporates many of the Panel’s recommendations for managing the Fund’s exposure to … on the important work of the Decarbonization Advisory Panel.” DiNapoli will double, from $10 billion to $20 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-planOpinion 89-35
… by local law subject to a mandatory referendum. Whether it is proper to designate the town comptroller as chief fiscal … of town moneys to temporarily invest moneys not needed for immediate expenditure. This is in reply to your inquiry … transfers any of the powers of the supervisor to another official would be subject to a mandatory referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35State Agencies Bulletin No. 1276
… NYS Assembly Payroll Offices of OSC’s automatic processing for Pay Period 20C and to explain those areas for which the agency will be responsible. Affected Employees … Legislature are to be paid in 26 biweekly installments. For this reason, Members are paid using the LEG pay basis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1276-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2013-nys-legislative-membersAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… To determine whether access controls over selected Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) systems are sufficient … with promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations in … York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide range of social services programs, including: foster care and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1836.1
… health crisis. Affected Employees Employees working in Executive Agencies who work overtime due to events of the … and response activities. To facilitate tracking in PayServ, new Earns codes have been created. Please note, the tracking of these expenditures in PayServ is separate from tracking employee time and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18361-reporting-overtime-related-covid-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 1836
… superseded by Payroll Bulletin 1836.1 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to describe new Time Entry Earns codes to … in Executive Agencies who work overtime due to events of the COVID-19 health crisis are affected. Background Pursuant to Division of the Budget (DOB) Bulletin H-0501 (Revised) issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1836-reporting-overtime-related-covid-19Federal Spending by Major Funding Streams and Functions – Federal Funding and New York
… share of federal receipts – an estimated 87 percent in SFY 2026 – supports health and human services programs. Federal … Disbursements in New York State Budget by Function, SFY 2026 Note: Figures are as projected in January 2025 Source: … for State Welfare Programs for the TANF Block Grant. This table does not include funding received by local governments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-spending-major-funding-streams-and-functionsHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (2021-S-23) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s initial Needs Assessments and Individual Living Plans are completed timely and if clients are receiving services needed to transition to permanent housing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s23-response.pdfHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (2021-S-23)
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s initial Needs Assessments and Individual Living Plans are completed timely and if clients are receiving services needed to transition to permanent housing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s23.pdf