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DiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… cannot assure the critical cybersecurity support they are providing to state agencies, local governments, and … federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act underscores how critical strengthening cybersecurity is across New York. The legislation will provide much needed funding for local governments to modernize and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… and its members.” “Elona Roberts abused a system that is meant for dedicated public servants who spend long careers … Doorley said. “I am pleased that the defendant is taking responsibility for this major theft from the taxpayers of the State of New York and is returning the stolen funds. I would like to thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2015
… economy. Environmental protections go hand in hand with smart, sustainable business. Finding solutions to climate … As trustee of the $176.8 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund, DiNapoli has taken a leading investor role …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2015DiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Department of Motor Vehicles today announced Christmas Fish of Halfmoon, N.Y. has been charged with grand larceny … of her deceased mother’s pension benefits. “Christmas Fish allegedly hid her mother’s death to divert her pension … Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said. “Ms. Fish knowingly defrauded the pension system by using her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… Objective To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of … (Civil Service), provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, participating … UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (United) to administer the medical/surgical portion of the Empire Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesForest Ranger Disability Benefit (Section 363-e) – Forest Rangers Plan
… You would be entitled to this disability benefit if, at the time of filing, you are: Under age 60. Physically or mentally unable to perform your duties as the natural and proximate result of a disability sustained in … must have at least five years of total service credit with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/forest-ranger-disability-benefit-section-363-eComptroller DiNapoli Statement on January State Cash Report
… to make the prudent financial decision to substantially build up the state's reserves to help better prepare for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-january-state-cash-reportCity of Corning – Foreign Fire Insurance Funds (2017M-143)
… 2015 through June 23, 2017. Background The City of Corning is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 11,000. The City is governed by a Mayor and an eight-member City Council. … City received one FFI premium payment in the amount of $26,326 and expended $34,822 in FFI funds. Key Finding The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/22/city-corning-foreign-fire-insurance-funds-2017m-143Walden Fire District No. 2 – Purchasing (2017M-204)
… July 25, 2017. Background The Walden Fire District No. 2 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … from the Town of Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/22/walden-fire-district-no-2-purchasing-2017m-204Village of Spencer – Board Oversight (2017M-292)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Village’s financial operations for the period June 1, … Village of Spencer Board Oversight 2017M292 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-spencer-board-oversight-2017m-292Green Island Power Authority – Electric Billing and Collection (2015M-137)
… 28, 2015. Background The Green Island Power Authority is a public benefit corporation located in the Village of Green Island in Albany County. The Authority is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/09/04/green-island-power-authority-electric-billing-and-collection-2015m-137DiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… numerous ways in which the State Education Department is falling short. We need to do better for our students.” … teachers with industry experience to instruct CTE programs is impeded by a prolonged certification application process, … are not developed using a centralized approach. There is no single CTE curriculum for comparable programs at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortLife Changes: Why Should I Designate a Beneficiary?
… beneficiary designations and how you can change them. For more detailed information about the benefits available to … death benefit, and/or A New York State survivor’s benefit (for beneficiaries of New York State employees). You may … benefit is mandated by law. Please read your plan booklet for eligibility information on the accidental death benefit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-why-should-i-designate-beneficiaryTravel Advisory No. 11
… Updated to indicate the Due to State Offset functionality is available for employee use in the Travel and Expense … Updated to indicate the Due to State Offset functionality is available for employee use in the Travel and Expense … Updated to indicate the Due to State Offset functionality is available for employee use in the Travel and Expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/11-gfo-updates-employee-expense-reimbursementsTown of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… 12, 2017. Background The Town of Canandaigua is located in Ontario County and has a population of approximately 10,000 residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Appropriations for 2017 … source from 2014 through 2016, the more than $1 million in total appropriated fund balance went unused. The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Adult Education Program and Professional Services (2016M-206)
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services is a public organization created to provide shared … and services to 27 components school districts. BOCES is governed by a 13-member Board of Education elected by the … had a fund balance of more than $2.7 million, which is most likely attributable to activity in prior fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/10/erie-2-chautauqua-cattaraugus-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-adultElmwood Village Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-174)
… the period July 1, 2011, to May 31, 2013. Background The Elmwood Village Charter School, located in the City of … Elmwood Village Charter School Student Enrollment and Billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/23/elmwood-village-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-174Watertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Authority’s internal … authority created to provide low-rent housing in the City of Watertown. The Authority is governed by a seven member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221West Irondequoit Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-180)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to review the District’s financial management and examine the … have not developed written policies or procedures to formalize the separation payments process. District … reasonable and in compliance with statutory requirements. To the extent they are not, transfers should be made in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-financial-management-andPutnam Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-135)
Putnam Valley Central School District Financial Condition 2016M135
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/putnam-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-135