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Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs ( 2020-S-2 ). About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… and is believed to be dangerous. Municipalities that issue dog licenses are required to establish and maintain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists
… new applicants; when a list is “closed,” the development does not accept new applicants, generally because the list is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/17/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-listsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… services available to them, the audit found. From January 2019 to October 2023, there were 1,384 confirmed human … assessments. Providers said they often did not have clear guidance from OTDA on required documentation and experienced … 39% of funds allocated to 11 providers was used as of June 2024 – approximately three years into their five-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… many suffering from addiction. With his conviction before Judge Koweek, those funds were returned in full to the … to ensure that justice was served.” Columbia Court Judge Richard Koweek also sentenced Volkmann to two years of … PF Volkmann & Associates. He also pled to official misconduct, a misdemeanor, for stealing $18,607 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingBrighton Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-133)
… procured, properly approved, adequately supported and for District purposes. Key Findings District officials did … or provide documentation that competition was sought for 11 totaling $133,567. The District may have saved about $7,100 for meals and lodging if the United States General Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-133GASB Statement 87, Leases
… period; Periods covered by lessee’s or lessor’s option to terminate that you don’t expect them to exercise; … based on disincentives future usage. … Agency Guide GASB Statement 87 Lease Definitions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/gasb-statement-87-leasesOpinion 89-18
… from regular job) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (authority to reimburse town assessor for wages lost from regular job … basic course of assessors' training) -- (authority to recover unauthorized payments) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, … of training required of assessors. A town is entitled to recover unauthorized payments made to an assessor as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18Town of Moira – Fiscal Oversight and Selected Financial Operations (2016M-350)
… April 30, 2016. Background The Town of Moira is located in Franklin County, contains the Village of Brushton within … accounting records are complete, accurate and maintained in a timely manner. Prepare and provide the Board with … for each fund, and file annual financial reports with OSC in a timely manner. Perform a thorough and deliberate audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-moira-fiscal-oversight-and-selected-financial-operations-2016m-350How Contribution Rates Are Determined – What Every Employer Should Know
… determine the value of future benefits include: Benefits for every member, retiree and beneficiary Future salary and … withdrawal and retirement Life expectancies Inflation for cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) Once future benefits … on Fund investments. Therefore, the interest rate used for employer invoices is currently 5.9 percent, though this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/how-contribution-rates-are-determinedVillage of Dresden – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties and Multiyear Financial Planning (2013M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of the Village’s financial activities for the period June 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-dresden-clerk-treasurers-duties-and-multiyear-financial-planning-2013m-3Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced … rich or powerful, and that those who rip off the neediest New Yorkers will be prosecuted,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New York has the greatest nonprofit sector in the country, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilSUNY Bulletin No. SU-341
… steps required to accurately process NYSTRS refunds and arrears as part of the fiscal year 2021-2022 NYSTRS … Project. Affected Employees Employees enrolled in NYSTRS, Plan Type 86, who owe arrears or are entitled to … Member Contribution (NYSTRS billed amount) The OSC Paid amount (amount deducted from the employee’s paycheck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-341-agency-actions-required-fiscal-year-2021-22-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Allegany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksX.4.A Identifying Information – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The “Identifying Information” section of the Vendor Record contains useful information about the vendor. Information on this page can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4a-identifying-informationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.4
… meeting certain criteria who work at least 50% part-time are affected. Background: Governor Hochul announced that … regardless of Comp Rate Code, who work at least 50% part-time in one of the following bargaining units may be eligible … If an employee is on an unpaid leave of absence at the time of the qualifying event, the employee is only eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21264-paid-parental-leave-fullEast Bloomfield Central School District - Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-68)
… permissions, and the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations had excessive administrative … of financial transactions. Officials paid BOCES $539,644 for IT services in 2020-21 without defining roles and responsibilities for services. As a result, the roles and responsibilities of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-network-and-financial-softwareCase Management (Follow-Up)
… ended June 30, 2024. For City fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, DFTA contracted with 20 providers servicing 21 case … totaling over $48 million. As of City fiscal year 2025, case management providers are reimbursed based on a … According to DFTA officials, as of February 2025, there were 338 people on the case management and 475 on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/case-management-followTuition Assistance Program – College of Westchester
… eligibility. For the three academic years ended June 30, 2014, the school certified 4,090 awards totaling almost … Education Services Corporation should recover $11,340 plus applicable interest, from Westchester. The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/tuition-assistance-program-college-westchesterTown of Chester – Justice Court Operations and Credit Card and Employee Reimbursements (2017M-67)
… of our audit was to determine whether Justice Court funds were collected, recorded, deposited, disbursed and … were adequately designed and operating effectively for the period January 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. … cash exceeds known liabilities and remit any unidentified funds to the Office of the State Comptroller’s Justice Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-chester-justice-court-operations-and-credit-card-and-employee