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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1921
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the new … BU31 (see Payroll Bulletin No. 1920 ). Therefore, a change to the calculation of Pre-Shift Briefing is necessary. Per … 04/04/2019 (Administration). Additionally, changes to the Pre-Shift Briefing program were made to correctly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1921-changes-calculation-and-retroactive-adjustment-pre-shift-briefingOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans
… The audit covered the period January 2017 to January 2023 for the Department and April 2019 to November 2022 for DHSES. About the Program The Department is responsible for overseeing the delivery of drinking water to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/27/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plansOpinion 91-1
… the required security after advertisement for sealed bids in the manner provided by this section ... (emphasis … laws, the scope of a preemption is a matter of statutory construction requiring consideration of the plain meaning of … No. 10459/88; Walter v McClellan , 113 App Div 245, 99 NYS 78, affd 164 NY 605; 1976 Opns St Comp No. 76-34, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1Bath Central School District - Online Banking (2018M-79)
… adequate bank agreements for online banking transactions. The Board did not adopt an online banking policy and … be used strictly for online banking transactions. Address the IT recommendations communicated confidentially … Bath …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/bath-central-school-district-online-banking-2018m-79Town of Perinton - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-232)
… IT policies or provide IT security awareness training to employees. In addition, we communicated sensitive … technology (IT) control weaknesses confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic … comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans to substantiate reserves. Develop comprehensive IT policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/29/town-perinton-financial-management-and-information-technology-2017m-232Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-194
… code 551 Security Mutual Life that has been established for certain employees of the Unified Court System. Affected … the new Code 551. The vendor will submit all transactions for enrollments, cancellations, and/or changes in a bi-weekly file. Agency update access is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-194-new-deduction-code-551-security-mutual-lifeNewfield Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-181)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials ensured District information technology (IT) assets and computerized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/20/newfield-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-181Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-26
… Purpose To inform agencies of the availability of Control-D report … eligible employees for the Merit Step payment and to provide instructions on how to add eligible or to delete … of five (5) years cumulative State service is pre-PayServ due to a break in service. Employees in all bargaining units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-26-october-2007-merit-step-eligibility-informationState Agencies Bulletin No. 708
… the five year requirement: Thruway Authority Teacher’s Retirement System Dormitory Authority SUNY Grade 980 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/708-public-employees-federation-pef-and-rent-regulation-services-unit-rrsuDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid $22,000 in restitution toward the $60,288 she stole … in partnership with OSC investigators, continues to get to the heart of these crimes so we prosecute them to the … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… as well as forfeiture and a fine of up to $250,000. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Richard P. Donoghue, … $50,000 in value. “Mr. Gregg abused the public's trust by using taxpayer dollars to fund his personal home … officials will be held accountable for stealing taxpayer money.” The government’s case is being handled by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
Former Wallkill Fire District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240000 from the district State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… our partnerships with District Attorney Jason Carusone and Warren County Sheriff Nathan "Bud" York, we have exposed this scam." … meant for vendors. Decker was also indicted for associated tax fraud. Decker’s alleged ill-gotten gains include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Cortland County … of Pharsalia trusted Dennis Brown to safeguard taxpayer money, but instead he treated the town’s funds like a … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… 31, 2019. We also considered information that was provided by the Department through April 15, 2021. About the Program … is to efficiently collect tax revenues in support of State services and programs while acting with integrity and … of the five collection steps we tested: using applicable search tools to identify taxpayer resources that might be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxesAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Establishing a separate position with the responsibility for auditing … may increase the effectiveness of this key control because a claims auditing official would be performing this function … as enumerated in record retention schedules. 3 Depending on the size and complexity of your local government or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorMarie Pense Center, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Marie Pense … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/marie-pense-center-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… must take prior to completing or closing a collection case. Collection actions may include filing a warrant, … of the five collection steps we tested: using applicable search tools to identify taxpayer resources that might be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… the State, of which 10 operate repair shops responsible for the maintenance of Department vehicles. The Department … on behalf of the State by the Office of General Services, for fleet management and repair services, administered by the … purchases using the statewide refueling credit card (i.e., WEX card). The objective of our initial audit report, issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… (RETT), enacted in 1968 under Tax Law Article 31 as a tax on the transfer of real property, applies to sales or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-follow