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Business Services Center Shared Services
… Purpose To determine whether implementation of the Business Services Center has improved the consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness of the administrative transactions that it processes for its … Background The State’s 2012-13 budget, at the suggestion of the Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/16/business-services-center-shared-servicesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges Over Alleged Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… charging Terence Fitzpatrick, 43, a resident of Monmouth County, New Jersey, with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Fitzpatrick is alleged to have stolen over … charging Terence Fitzpatrick 43 a resident of Monmouth County New Jersey with the crime of Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-over-alleged-theft-78000-new-yorkComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against New Jersey Woman in Alleged Theft of Over $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Attorney General Schneiderman, Ms. Miller now must answer for the money she diverted from New York State's retirees, … secure retirement." Josephine Miller was a New York State pensioner, who retired from the Port Authority of New York & … by the Comptroller's Division of Investigations, with assistance from Investigator Dennis Churns and Deputy Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-overCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… purchase, or for the total credit balance, and require prior higher authorization for any activity above these limits. Require … Category Codes, such as charges from dry cleaners or health spas. Contact your credit card company to discuss this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… provide guidance as to when items must be competitively bid and when written or verbal quotes should be obtained for purchases not required to be bid. Town officials review and update these policies annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) The district has overestimated appropriations for payroll, health insurance, retirement, debt and utilities … that funded recurring expenditures with recurring revenues for the general fund for 2012-13, 2013-14 or 2014-15 fiscal years. Furthermore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… announced. William Tarby pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree and Official Misconduct. As part of his … General James and the New York State Police for their work in partnering with us to bring him to justice.” “Elected … they’re violating the basic trust that New Yorkers put in them,” James said. “William Tarby stole from the people he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS): Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (2020-S-49) OASAS … eligibility for certification is contingent on the results of an OASAS inspection. Auditors found OASAS is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNYS Pension Fund Launches Review of Integrated Oil & Gas Companies
… complex economic, environmental and regulatory challenges in the years to come,” DiNapoli said. “These companies need … review these companies and may restrict investments in those that do not have viable plans to adapt.” Integrated … ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, BP and others – engage in all facets of the oil and gas business, from exploration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-pension-fund-launches-review-integrated-oil-gas-companiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Byron-Bergen … not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with district requirements. District officials made 40 … without always obtaining or documenting price quotes. For nine purchases totaling $37,000, officials said they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Central New York Regional Market Authority , Town of Coeymans , Village of Green Island , Town of Petersburgh , Village of Pomona and … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Central New York Regional Market Authority Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… have not adopted policies and procedures to ensure that cash receipt, cash disbursement and bank reconciliation duties are … reports or reviewing the administrative assistant's work. Eggertsville Fire District – Financial Activity (Erie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Elmsford Union Free School District , Florida Union Free School District and the Palmyra-Macedon … as district property for 26 items valued at $144,421. Florida Union Free School District – Information Technology … Free School District Elmsford Union Free School District Florida Union Free School District and the PalmyraMacedon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program
… a week. Transit’s Department of Subways (Subways) engages in several activities to maintain station cleanliness. It … Manhattan and Queens. Trash collected is bagged and stored in refuse storage rooms and platform housings. However, trash storage capacity is limited and may result in the overflow being left in “exposed bags” on platforms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDual 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-1Dual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Mental Health (OMH) employees who are dually employed at … mission is to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers, focusing on providing hope and recovery … about 15,300 individuals throughout the State, some of whom are also employed by other government agencies. OMH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0DiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Sixteen school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … year (SY) ending June 30, 2023, up from 14 districts in fiscal stress the prior year, but still well below the 33 designated in stress in 2019. Increased temporary federal aid and growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … budget are reasonable. The town’s proposed budget complies with the property tax levy limit. Town of Elmira – Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling … some of the money to family members. In addition to the prison term, Bayard, 59, of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, was … Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlement