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DiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… Baker and the New York State Police today announced that Michelle “Shelly” Stevens, the former executive director of … effort and work of the Comptroller’s office, the NY State Police, and the Steuben County DA’s Office,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthOpinion 95-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … fire department headquarters); (investment of tax moneys by loan to fire department) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: The … association to invest foreign fire insurance tax moneys by loaning the moneys to a fire department having essentially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-26DiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… auditors found SED has still not developed a risk assessment that incorporates known and suspected weaknesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actTown of Gorham – Budgeting (2023M-181)
… Use historical trends and/or other known factors to develop and adopt annual budgets that contain more … revenue and expenditure estimates. Develop a plan to reduce the amounts of excessive unrestricted fund balance … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-budgeting-2023m-181Churchill School and Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by the Churchill School and Center on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) … fiscal years ended June 30, 2011. Background The Churchill School and Center consists of the Churchill School (Churchill), the Churchill Center (Center), and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/27/churchill-school-and-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 844
… or investigation of crime involving injury to persons or property (including apprehension or detention of persons of … highway in connection with construction, manufacturing, processing, farming, mining, drilling, timbering, or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/844-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-andOpinion 89-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … A company in a multi-company fire department may also pay all or a portion of the tax to the department of which it is … 5 of that act provides that the Association shall have all of the powers of a not-for-profit corporation, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11Availability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State September 2021 PDF Version Message from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateOneida City School District – Information Technology (2020M-80)
… increasing the likelihood of the District’s network being exposed to malicious software. A written disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/16/oneida-city-school-district-information-technology-2020m-80State Agencies Bulletin No. 1763
… information regarding the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2018. Affected Employees Employees with one … In accordance with Abandoned Property Law §1422, an initial outreach letter has been sent to all employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1763-outreach-escheatment-2018-uncashed-payroll-checksSprings Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Leave Accruals (2014M-200)
… through November 30, 2013. Background The Springs Union Free School District is located in the Town of East Hampton … the maintenance of leave time records. … Springs Union Free School District Financial Condition and Leave Accruals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/springs-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-leave-accrualsMarch 2000: Handicapped Parking Education Program
… and the City of New York shall establish a handicapped parking education program for the purpose of providing … advocacy and increased public awareness of handicapped parking laws. In order to fund this program the statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/march-2000-handicapped-parking-education-programLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… to be eligible for certain federal grants, each state is required to establish an Office of the State Long-Term … in the State, housing more than 160,000 residents who have a need for ombudsman services. The Office’s … adequately advocating for the needs of the people it’s intended to serve. Our audit covered the period October …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followLansing Fire District – Financial Condition (2013M-80)
… 2012. Background The Lansing Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town … circumstances change. Establish a reasonable fund balance target based on the District’s needs, and adjust its plan as necessary to reach its target fund balance. … The purpose of our audit was to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/05/lansing-fire-district-financial-condition-2013m-80Andover Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-145)
… and took appropriate action to address the reasonableness of fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board annually … budgets that overestimated appropriations by a total of approximately $3 million (13 percent) from 2014-15 through … fund balance was within the statutory limit each year. When these funds are added back to the general fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/andover-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-145Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (2023M-71)
… charges totaling $22,276 included grocery, alcohol and restaurant purchases, and food purchases for “going away …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/01/persistence-preparatory-academy-charter-school-credit-cards-2023m-71Silver Creek Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-153)
… agreed with our findings and recommendations, except for certain issues. Appendix B includes our comment on issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/silver-creek-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-153Cohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … Library’s charter and bylaws and the City code pertaining to the Library. The Treasurer does not submit complete and adequate monthly financial reports to the Board. The Board does not audit and approve claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… procurement policy. Officials did not always obtain quotes in compliance with the procurement policy. The Town may … by reducing the thresholds for purchases requiring quotes in the procurement policy. Key Recommendations Review and … procurement policy and New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 Review the thresholds for the purchase of goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Challenging a Determination – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… process when we receive your written request. If you have questions regarding the hearing process, please review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/challenging-determination