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DiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… should not be shortchanged by contractors cutting corners and reaping the benefits of lax state oversight,” DiNapoli … said. “The State Education Department needs to step up and do a better job of making sure that taxpayers are only … day services for the SED. SCO provides academic, arts and music activities during non-school hours to children who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… New York State Department of Health’s eMedNY computer system improperly paid $16.2 … it’s critical for so many New Yorkers and a big driver of state spending," DiNapoli said. “Errors can be costly. My office's latest audit found areas where the Department of Health can do better and avoid improper and wasteful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsTown of Shelter Island – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-22)
… the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, … Of the 37 deposits totaling $8.5 million made to the CPF bank account during the audit period, we reviewed … disbursements were adequately supported and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations There were no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-shelter-island-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-22Town of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
… examined were properly supported, recorded and deposited in full and that disbursements were proper and supported. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-east-hampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-23IX.9.A Transfer Authorizations – IX. Federal Grants
… may be contained in appropriation acts or within bills that are enacted with the budget to implement various provisions of the appropriation acts. These bills are commonly referred to as "Omnibus Article VII language bills" and provide the authorizations necessary to transfer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9a-transfer-authorizationsQuaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-96)
… were filed timely. Key Findings The Board did not ensure all disbursements complied with the procurement policy and claims were for a proper District purpose or adequately supported. … filed timely. The Board: Did not obtain quotes or bids for two purchases totaling $27,058, as required by their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/quaker-street-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-96Smithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
… However, the Board could have saved the District $1,855 by adopting federal per diem rates for travel expenses. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/smithtown-central-school-district-claims-processing-and-travel-relatedDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew in 2025
… to 2019 period of recovery following the Great Recession and before the pandemic. “Local sales tax growth ticked up … tourism, including record average nightly hotel rates and solid Broadway attendance. Aggregate county collections … growth at 11.8%, followed by Yates (11%), Hamilton (10.9%) and Delaware (10.7%). Sullivan experienced the steepest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-2025Oneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… approximately $392 million. The County Department of Social Services is responsible for providing temporary … assistance to eligible individuals and families with social service and financial needs. Key Findings District … Oneida County Department of Social Services Contract Monitoring and Payments 2015M244 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015mCost-of-Living Adjustment – New Career Plan
… Once you meet the eligibility requirements, including age and number of years retired, your retirement benefit will permanently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/cost-living-adjustmentCost-of-Living Adjustment – Career Plan
… Once you meet the eligibility requirements, including age and number of years retired, your retirement benefit will … each year. This adjustment, subject to pension caps and limitations, is 50 percent of the previous year’s annual … (COLAs) when you are: Age 62 or older and retired for five or more years; Age 55 or older and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/cost-living-adjustmentCost-of-Living Adjustment – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… Once you meet the eligibility requirements, including age and number of years retired, your retirement benefit will permanently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/cost-living-adjustmentCost-of-Living Adjustment – Police and Fire Plan
… Once you meet the eligibility requirements, including age and number of years retired, your retirement benefit will … each year. This adjustment, subject to pension caps and limitations, is 50 percent of the previous year’s annual … adjustments (COLAs) when you are: Age 62 or older and retired for five or more years; Age 55 or older and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/cost-living-adjustmentCost-of-Living Adjustment – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Once you meet the eligibility requirements, including age and number of years retired, your retirement benefit will … each year. This adjustment, subject to pension caps and limitations, is 50 percent of the previous year’s annual … adjustments (COLAs) when you are: Age 62 or older and retired for five or more years; Age 55 or older and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/cost-living-adjustmentCopiague Union Free School District – Check Signing (2015M-181)
… The Copiague Union Free School District is located in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County. The District, which … one of the Board President, District Clerk or Treasurer to sign checks, whereas New York State Education Law requires the Treasurer to sign all checks. The payroll clerk printed payroll checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/09/copiague-union-free-school-district-check-signing-2015m-181West Babylon Union Free School District – School Lunch Operations (2016M-243)
… school and five elementary schools, which offer breakfast, lunch and à la carte foods to approximately 4,000 students … employees. Budgeted appropriations for the for the school lunch fund for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately … than the revenue generated by the meal sales. School lunch productivity is lower than industry standards. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2016m-243Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-89)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial operations and use of … therefore, none of the appropriated fund balance was used to finance operations. Because of overestimated expenditures, … discontinue appropriating fund balance that is not needed to fund operations. Develop a plan to use excess unexpended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/31/plainview-old-bethpage-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015mVillage of Medina – Ambulance Service Billings (2014M-326)
Village of Medina Ambulance Service Billings 2014M326
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/01/village-medina-ambulance-service-billings-2014m-326DiNapoli Announces New Technology Investment Through Contour Venture Partners
… Bounce Exchange, a New York City-based technology company specializing in boosting sales through tracking … Contour Venture Partners, an investment partner of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), New York State … Bounce Exchange a New York Citybased technology company specializing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-new-technology-investment-through-contour-venture-partnersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1993
… are affected. Background The OFPC Uniform Allowance Side Letter contained in the 2019-2023 Agreement between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1993-2019-2020-and-2020-2021-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fire