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State Agencies Bulletin No. 911
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing implemented as a result of the Governor’s request to withhold the April … in the Commission on Judicial Conduct (21080) Background As directed in an April 2, 2009 letter from the Director of … To inform agencies of the processing implemented as a result of the Governors request to withhold the April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/911-withholding-april-2009-performance-advance-longevity-payment-salaryDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… balances. Internal controls over municipal cash are the first line of defense against public corruption. My office … to grand larceny for stealing $390,178 by using the town’s American Express card for vacations and other family … its audit and reported that the town has overhauled its Finance Department, hired a new comptroller and bookkeeper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialOpinion 89-14
… or school district. We expressed the view in 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-120, p 149 that since section 986(1) entitles … envelopes with their tax payments (see also 28 Opns St Comp, 1972, p 167). There have been no amendments to … for services provided to taxpayers (see e.g., 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-220, p 300; 33 Opns St Comp, 1977, p 62; 1974 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14State Agencies Bulletin No. 1775
… agencies of the PayServ procedural changes required as a result of the NYSLRS Redesign Project. Affected Employees All … other than the employee’s government issued SSN/TIN may result in an inaccurate NYSLRS membership status being … agencies of the PayServ procedural changes required as a result of the NYSLRS Redesign Project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1775-required-updates-regarding-employees-government-issued-social-securityDiNapoli Announces Guilty Plea in Town of Crawford Embezzlement Case
… conceal the thefts. An investigation by the New York State Police, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office and the … District Attorney Hoovler thanked the New York State Police for their investigation and the arrest of Roy, as well … who aided in the investigation and prosecuted the case. "Ms. Roy was an elected official who was trusted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-announces-guilty-plea-town-crawford-embezzlement-caseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2166
… inform agencies of new functionality allowing employees to update their addresses and payroll options in NYSPO. Affected Employees: All active employees of … OSC will add new NYSPO functionality available via the ‘Update Personal Information’ hyperlink on the NYSPO home page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2166-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-employee-address-updateUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… to the position of Executive Director of the Council. Ms. Hitchens' appointment took effect August 1, 2007 at an … annual salary capped by law at $109,800. In the same month Ms. Hitchens began work at the Council, ESDC began a … cultural tourism services. Under this agreement, ESDC paid Ms. Hitchens $2,100 per month for these services, totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsOversight of Homeless Shelters
… responsible for monitoring Local Districts’ oversight and inspection of uncertified shelters, and for ensuring they … and dangerous risks to shelter residents’ health and safety. These included fire and safety violations, rodent and vermin infestations, and mold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersQuality of Internal Control Certification
… the Director and staff of the Internal Affairs unit, which is responsible for internal audits. Key Findings The Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationInmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… regulations regarding the sentencing and incarceration of inmates in New York State, including Penal Law Section 70.30, … at each facility are responsible for determining the inmates’ release dates, as well as any credits that reduce … from Department facilities. This total includes 13,628 inmates who were released multiple times while serving a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to ensure funds are being awarded, used, and … is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund CWSRF to ensure funds are being awarded used and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up)
… may use funds to hire farm-to-school coordinators whose responsibilities may include connecting local farms to their … In such cases, the performance measure would be whether a coordinator was hired and their responsibilities were clearly established. Each grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-farm-school-program-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… Conservation (DEC) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, … responsible for managing water, land, and air pollution in order to enhance the health, safety, and welfare of the … the requirements of EO 95; however, certain aspects of the order have not been fully addressed. DEC was not in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataOversight of Telemental Health Services
… Objective To determine if the Office of Mental Health is adequately monitoring the delivery and performance … To determine if the Office of Mental Health is adequately monitoring the delivery and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Report 2013-S-32 ). About the Program … on August 25, 2014, examined whether Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Program) funds were being awarded and … 45-a of the Private Housing Finance Law, the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (Corporation) administers the Program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/02/low-income-housing-trust-fund-program-followMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… administers State and federal grant programs aimed at crime prevention and control. Its responsibilities include … firearm-related homicides. Established in 2014, GIVE is a crime-fighting program designed to assist law enforcement … rape, and robbery – in the State, excluding New York City. GIVE contracts may include amounts for confidential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… collection actions staff must take prior to completing or closing a collection case. Collection actions may include … took adequate collection actions prior to completing or closing cases for one of the five collection steps we tested: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followEquine Health and Safety
… Downs, Vernon Downs, and Yonkers Raceway. The Commission’s Equine Medical Director (Director) is responsible for all … New York State Equine Drug Testing Program Laboratory at Morrisville State College. The Director oversees equine … investigates incidents, and monitors the Commission’s necropsy (autopsy) program. Key Findings The Director has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safetyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. … for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (Albany County) The board and officials did not provide adequate oversight to … for a school-related purpose. Without adequate oversight, the board and officials cannot ensure that all disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-3DiNapoli: Five Fortune 500 Companies Reach Agreements on Corporate Political Spending
… proposal pending at eight other portfolio companies: Aetna Inc.; Express Scripts Holding Co.; Johnson & Johnson; NextEra Energy Inc.; Nisource Inc.; The Travelers Companies Inc.; Western Union Co.; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-five-fortune-500-companies-reach-agreements-corporate-political-spending