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DiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments

… defendant allegedly took advantage of her father-in-law’s death to personally profit, buying clothing, making online … his wife was to continue receiving payments after his death. However, she predeceased him, so payments should have stopped upon his death in December 2020. No one from the family reported his …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-payments

DiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments

… A 55-year-old Buffalo woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54,715 in … Lorraine Stenclik, retired in 1985 from the City of Buffalo and was receiving a pension via direct deposit into … A 55yearold Buffalo woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54715 in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-payments

Sky Light Center Inc. – Supported Housing Program

… its Supported Housing Program contract with the Office of Mental Health (OMH). The audit covered the period from February 1, … (Program) provides rental assistance for people with mental illnesses. The Program is designed to enable these …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/05/sky-light-center-inc-supported-housing-program

XIII.2 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement

… guide, as well as all relevant rules and regulations. Only State employees may be paid through the Statewide Financial … module. Non-employees may also take advantage of the State’s eSettlements process. The SFS prevents an employee … Report Certification of this Chapter for more information on the use of proxies. Process and Transaction Preparation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2-overview

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1943

… First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) that created two new emergency paid leave requirements: the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Action (EFMLEA). …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1943-covid-19-vaccination-leave-under-2021-american-rescue-plan-act-arpa

DiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation

… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined … the last decade, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has … Unrestricted state aid for cities towns and villages has remained flat or declined …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflation

Kids & the Training Institute, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Kids & the Training Institute, Inc. (KTI) on the Consolidated … with another privately-owned special education company, Kids Quality Care, Inc. (KQC). The New York City Department … Determine whether costs reported by Kids the Training Institute Inc on CFR were properly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/07/kids-training-institute-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual

Kids Quality Care, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Kids Quality Care, Inc. (KQC) on the Consolidated Fiscal … with another privately-owned special education company, Kids & the Training Institute (KTI). The New York City … Determine whether costs reported by Kids Quality Care Inc on the CFR were properly calculated …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/07/kids-quality-care-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual

Public Authorities – 2022 Financial Condition Report

… provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay for public authorities … a variety of ways including service charges, tolls, fees, and in some cases, taxes. Public authorities are generally … however, in some cases, governmental financial assistance and support is provided for operating and other expenses. In …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-authorities

The VendRep System

… The VendRep System is a secure application that allows vendors to enter, maintain and certify their Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire. Once the questionnaire is certified, it is available for review by … The VendRep System is a secure application that allows …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendrep-system

Vendor Responsibility Review Process

… of the contract fully. Who determines responsibility It is the State contracting entity’s duty to evaluate the … information, see  How to Conduct a Responsibility Review. What must be filed For each contract, the State contracting … see  How to Make a Responsibility Determination. What happens after filing Our office will review the Vendor …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-review-process

Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines

… from a number of diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responsible for … of the VFC Program. The CDC purchases vaccines from drug manufacturers at a discount and distributes the vaccines … in Medicaid, the Medicaid program pays the vaccine administration fee. Key Findings Auditors identified $32.7 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/06/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccines

Chenango County – Departmental Cash Receipts (2015M-21)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was examine certain County cash receipts processes for the period January 1, 2013 through September 29, 2014. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/04/17/chenango-county-departmental-cash-receipts-2015m-21

Bridgehampton Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2017M-179)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period July 1, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/bridgehampton-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2017m-179

Lawrence Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-52)

… Nassau County. The District, which operates four schools with approximately 2,800 students, is governed by an elected …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/lawrence-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-52

Deer Park Union Free School District – Bank Reconciliations (2016M-166)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine bank reconciliations for the period July 1, 2014 through … about $101 million. Key Finding The Board ensured that bank reconciliations were properly prepared to safeguard … Deer Park Union Free School District Bank Reconciliations 2016M166 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/deer-park-union-free-school-district-bank-reconciliations-2016m-166

Beekmantown Central School District – Payroll (2017M-26)

… is located in the Towns of Altona, Beekmantown, Chazy and Plattsburgh in Clinton County. The District is governed by a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/14/beekmantown-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-26

Sidney Memorial Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2014M-252)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s financial operations for the period … Key Finding The payroll vendor has unrestricted access to one of the Library’s bank accounts. Key Recommendation Do not allow the privately contracted payroll vendor to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/28/sidney-memorial-public-library-cash-disbursements-2014m-252

Cortland Housing Authority – Financial Condition (2015M-205)

… 2015. Background The Cortland Housing Authority is located in the City of Cortland in Cortland County and was established to provide low-rent …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/10/23/cortland-housing-authority-financial-condition-2015m-205

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1576

… Employees’ Federation (PEF). Affected Employees Seasonal hourly employees of the Department of Environmental … Goal Balance: $500 (to prevent making another payment) Tax Information The Longevity Payment for Long-Term Seasonal … taxable gross and is subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1576-april-2017-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-payment-long-term