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Overtime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Total overtime hours of 19 million increased 3.9 percent and total overtime … Three agencies performed most of the overtime in 2020: The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), … and Community Supervision (Corrections) and the Office of Mental Health (Mental Health) made up 25 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020State Agencies Bulletin No. 1203
… Purpose To inform agencies of changes to the data entry and processing of new Hire transactions in … To inform agencies of changes to the data entry and processing of new Hire transactions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1203-changes-online-hire-transaction-entry-payservDiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… New York’s health departments are not consistently enforcing the state health code for … and other establishments nor explaining why violators are not being punished, according to an audit released today … P. DiNapoli. “Auditors found that food safety inspectors are identifying hundreds of establishments with serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safetyDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… than $117,000 in public funds. The New York State Police yesterday arrested Margaret Bailey and charged her with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… a class D felony. "Mr. Alvarez allegedly dodged campaign finance laws to illegally obtain matching funds," said State … "As we allege, Mr. Alvarez took advantage of our campaign finance system, using straw donors and false filings to line … B. Frankel of the Attorney General's Public Integrity Bureau, under the supervision of Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… each district maintained a website, many did not post all mandatory financial information including final budgets, external audits and corrective action plans (CAPs). The 13 districts, whose 2019-20 budgeted expenditures … that was easy to locate. Three of the 13 districts (Grand Island Central School District, New Lebanon Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkRepaying Your NYSLRS Loan after Retirement
… loan that was due when you retired in a one-time, lump sum payment — you cannot make partial payments. How Much Will My … as taxable income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Repaying your loan will not change the taxable income reported to the IRS for that loan. However, the repaid loan amount increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/repaying-your-nyslrs-loan-after-retirementOther Bulletin No. 37
… Purpose To inform the State University Construction Fund of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2017 SCF M/C 2% Parity Salary Increase and provide … management or confidential in Bargaining Unit 96 who meet the eligibility criteria Background Chapter 55 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-37-april-2017-state-university-construction-fund-scfSexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… committed to providing fair and effective procedures for the prompt resolution of sexual harassment complaints. … OSC’s Policy applies to all employees, applicants for employment, interns, whether paid or unpaid, and … is either of a sexual nature, or which is directed at an individual because of that individual’s sex when: Such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyThe Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… In 2019, New York City’s retail sector comprised 32,600 businesses that provided 344,600 jobs, paid $16 … and Books 9.7 31,900 -1% -23% Gasoline Stations 3.6 30,700 -2% 17% Total Retail 344.6 46,600 21% -1% Sources: NYS … 9 Average asking rents in those corridors dropped under $700 per square foot, a level last seen in 2011. While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… year. About 6 percent receive a CTE endorsement on their diploma, showing they have met the academic and industry … outside the city that are approved by SED and merit the diploma endorsement. Other CTE programs not approved by SED … CTE programs is impeded by a prolonged certification application process, inadequate salaries, and stringent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortOpinion 91-51
… Systems v O'Rourke , 134 Misc 2d 45, 509 NYS2d 988, 994, mod on other grounds 131 AD2d 650, 516 NYS2d 903, mod on other grounds 129 AD2d 76, 516 NYS2d 940). You have … or comparable officer or body, shall keep a separate account of such moneys and they shall be used only for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-51State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… to ensure compliance with contract terms and deliverables. For 14 of the 20 contracts reviewed, ITS provided adequate … the contractor or consultant was meeting the deliverables. For the remaining six contracts, for which ITS paid out more than $156 million, there were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… Corning city clerk allegedly stole as much as $11,000 in cash from city coffers, including $5,000 from city parking … well as utility receipts. “This individual had keys to the cash register and helped herself. It’s unfortunate that we … the city of Corning can ensure taxpayer funds, especially cash collections, are protected.” DiNapoli also thanked the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … Under the federal Older Americans Act of 1965 (Act), to be eligible for certain federal grants, each state is … services. Although ombudsmen may be paid staff or volunteers, the Office relies heavily on a large corps of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Authority , Town of Sheldon , Walton Fire District and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … – Procurement and Town Clerk Operations (Clinton County) The town did not procure goods in accordance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Opinion 2004-7
… (enforcement of delinquent charges against outside users) VILLAGE LAW §§11-1118, 11-1120; STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE … Delinquent water charges owed by users of the village water system who are located outside the village, may not be collected by the inclusion of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-7State Contract and Payment Actions in May
… Remediation Program. $1.2 million with Anjac Enterprises, Inc. for roof work at Creedmore Psychiatric Center in Queens … with preparation and discovery related to a trial in U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York. State … refunds valued at more than $3.7 million. The Comptroller’s auditors also recovered nearly $44,000 from vendors owing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… Program. Read or download the Direct Plan disclosure booklet here or go to: … College Savings Program Direct Plan , obtain a Disclosure Booklet and Tuition Savings Agreement at nysaves.org or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… The division awarded SICG funding to qualified recipients in accordance with its requirements. The division assessed … auditors did identify certain process deficiencies in the areas of monitoring and documentation. Port Authority … property, but the AI is obsolete, having been last updated in October 1990. Auditors also found the AI does not reflect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits