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Business Services Center Shared Services
… as a centralized office for processing Human Resources (HR) and Finance transactions that are common across State … mission is to provide shared services to standardize HR and Finance transactions; its objectives include … in waves; as of March 2016, the Center was processing HR and Finance transactions for 62 agencies. Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/16/business-services-center-shared-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 962
… with procedures to populate retirement records in PayServ for employees who enroll in PFRS Affected Employees Employees who first … are not limited to: Employee contributions of 3% of pay for all years of creditable service Ten year credited service … with procedures to populate retirement records in PayServ for employees who enroll in PFRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/962-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-police-and-fire-retirementCanisteo-Greenwood Central School District – Claims Auditing (2025M-84)
… District (District) Board of Education’s (Board) appointed claims auditor properly audit claims prior to payment? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – June 5, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing … District District Board of Educations Board appointed claims auditor properly audit claims prior to payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/31/canisteo-greenwood-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2025m-84Audit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… the authority prioritizes capital improvements, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … that the authority prioritize its most pressing needs to ensure it will be able to meet the growing demand for public transportation across … the authority prioritizes capital improvements according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningOpinion 90-7
… of an act or omission which occurred while the officer or employee was acting within the scope of his or her … the adoption of local law or resolution (i) to confer the benefits of this section upon the employees of such public … or public benefit corporation, or (v) any other separate corporate instrumentality or unit of government...". The IDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7Oversight of Disability Services (Follow-Up)
… through October 2022. The audit found that the six campuses reviewed (Binghamton University, Maritime … with disabilities within HEDS. Additionally, while the six campuses were ADA-compliant, we identified 170 areas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-disability-services-followVertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… Understanding the Program Schools purchase a wide variety of IT equipment, such as desktop computers, as well as highly … displays. These assets can make up a significant portion of a school’s IT asset inventory, both in value and number. … While officials were unable to provide the total cost of IT assets in use, the cost of IT assets purchased from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Former Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… handling the case, stated that in 2022, the Avon Central School District and the Village of Avon entered into a School … to the district. In exchange, the School Resource Officer (SRO) would be paid an hourly wage by the district. Between … Thomas DiNapoli. Sentencing is scheduled for June 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. before Judge Wolford. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsOpinion 89-55
… in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (delegation of power to determine promotions) -- Police Department (delegation to chief of police of power over promotions) LOCAL LAWS -- Transfer of Functions (delegation to chief of police of power over promotions) TOWN LAW, §§150, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-55Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… such as ensuring that DAC contact information is widely accessible. Some schools also did not provide DASA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: ExxonMobil Agrees to Assess Impacts of Climate Change
… P. DiNapoli today announced that ExxonMobil has agreed to implement the shareholder request that the company analyze how worldwide efforts to adopt the Paris Agreement goals for reducing global … P DiNapoli today announced that ExxonMobil has agreed to implement the shareholder request that the company analyze …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-exxonmobil-agrees-assess-impacts-climate-changeOpinion 99-1
… 218(e), 219(f): (1) The assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. (2) A … You ask whether the assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. You also … right to a service award. Service award programs for volunteer firefighters are established pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and unsealing of a one-count … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest and unsealing of a onecount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Reporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up)
… mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on providing hope and recovery for adults with serious mental … disturbances. OMH operates psychiatric centers across the State and regulates, certifies, and oversees more than 4,600 … and enhancing community-based services (CBS) in the State. Under the Plan, OMH reinvests funds realized through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-plan-followMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… health, well-being, and human dignity. While instruction is the cornerstone for promoting students’ mental health, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followDiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… 306 vehicles, 50 of which are hybrid electric buses. CDTA is one of four upstate regional transportation authorities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… accountable.” “Theft from government benefits programs is a common crime that regrettably often follows the death of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… essential needs (e.g., food, shelter, clothing, medical care); need protection from abuse, neglect, financial … to as APS providers. Once a referral is received, the APS provider is responsible for assessing the adult's needs and … may require the APS provider to submit a written program improvement plan. The objective of our initial audit, issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Senator Jeremy A. Cooney, and Assemblymember Michaelle C. … the independent review of my office. I want to thank Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages for fighting hard … fair, prices are reasonable, and state laws are followed. Senator Cooney said “As Chair of the Senate Committee on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contract