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Opinion 2000-15
… [12]) indicate that these definitions in VFBL §3(1) relate only to volunteer firefighters of fire departments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15DiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… to reopen them by April 1, 2023. As of April 17, 2023, only 222 out of 843 off-line beds had returned to operational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedXI.17 Protest Procedures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the Office of the State Comptroller's (OSC) Contract Award Protest Procedure ("Protest Procedure"), found at Part 24 of Title 2 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations , to be … that the State Comptroller should not approve a contract award by a public contracting entity 2 . The objective of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi17-protest-proceduresDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… on MTA’s 2020-2024 capital program, far behind schedule, only began to pick up pace in the spring of 2021. Further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceDiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… supposed to be installed by July 20, 2020. As of May 2020, only 1,869 (59%) were installed, with 50 never activated. … The consortium disagreed and countered that it owed only $3,500 and paid that much with DoITT’s approval. Kiosks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… and up-to-date safety plans in the event of a school shooting or major emergency. "The epidemic of deadly school … at a Santa Fe, Texas, high school. In February, a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, … and uptodate safety plans in the event of a school shooting or major emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetySUNY Bulletin No. SU-244
… after March 31, 2012. Effective with the first checks in April 2013 legislation required the employee contribution … all PayServ job records, as well as agencies that are not in PayServ. The employee contribution rates are: Wages … 2017 Eligibility Criteria Tier 6 TIAA members who enrolled in the ORP between April 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013 Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-244-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-tiaa-optional-retirementOversight of the STEM Incentive Program
… the Program rules and regulations, and whether HESC has only made payments on behalf of recipients who are in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Auditors found officials did not verify the accuracy of vendor charges leading to fuel overcharges totaling $1,498 … needs. Wantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (Nassau County) The board … adequate controls over user accounts for the financial application to help prevent inappropriate access and use. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… overestimated employee salaries ($824,000, or 5 percent), retirement contributions ($615,000, or 14 percent) and health insurance costs ($710,000, or 11 percent). BOCES officials … Orleans/Niagara BOCES http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/schools/2016/orleansniagaraboces.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsOpinion 93-12
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (travel expenses - where spouse accompanies school board … OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Reimbursement for Expenses (travel expenses - spouse of school board member attending … district may not authorize the incurrence and payment of travel and lodging expenses of the spouse of a member of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12County of Oneida – County Clerk (2025M-110)
… Oneida County (County) Clerk (Clerk) properly collect and deposit funds, and remit funds in an accurate and timely … Understanding the Audit Area A county clerk must collect, deposit, and remit funds accurately and in a timely manner to … the Oneida County County Clerk Clerk properly collect and deposit funds and remit funds in an accurate and timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/12/county-oneida-county-clerk-2025m-110Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in pension benefits from the New … York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to her deceased uncle, David Wynn. Wynn was a New York State … the defendant would face up to 5 to 15 years in state prison. Attorney General Schneiderman and State Comptroller …
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 Audits
… technology (IT) resources. Although the town paid an IT service provider more than $98,000 in 2019, officials did not define … establish a comprehensive IT policy or monitor employee Internet use. Officials also did not implement comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… control weaknesses which auditors from the Comptroller’s Office communicated confidentially to officials, auditors … to the vendor. Schuylerville Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (Washington County) The district did not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… Objectives To determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities … duplication, gaps, and/or fragmentation among these programs and services. The audit covers the period July 2018 … contracted providers, delivers workforce development (WFD) programs and services that seek to address current and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or properly prepare duplicate receipts, or retain receipts for all collections. In addition, the town board did not … audit and subsequent investigation, the former clerk was arrested in November of 2020 . The matter is still pending in … the district obtained the best available prices on purchases auditors reviewed. In addition, the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from … plan is the organization’s recovery strategy. It can include, among other items deemed necessary by the … There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesCincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… activity was properly recorded and reported and that District moneys were safeguarded for the period of January 1, … through December 16, 2013. Background The Cincinnatus Fire District, which is distinct and separate from the Town of … Cincinnatus Fire District Financial Controls 2014M49 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49Candor Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-268)
… The cash receipts process did not have an audit trail beginning with the initial point of cash collection to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/candor-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-268