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State Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… allegedly stealing more than $1.1 million in village funds over the course of at least 19 years, New York State … and the New York State Police announced today. “For well over a decade, Ursula Stone took advantage of her position … and the trust of Addison residents to systematically steal over a million dollars from her community,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceEnroll in the VendRep System
… the OSC Helpdesk to request one. How to get started: Go to our Online Services Portal Select “Enroll Now” Select …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/enroll-vendrep-systemOpinion 2007-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authority to … FUNDS -- Budget Procedures (authority to supersede in village); (authority to establish fund for annual payments … the proceeds of the sale of unneeded village real property in a separate fund to be used over the course of several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-4Opinion 97-1
… in which it is located, unless excluded by the county's rules and regulations. To the extent costs are apportioned to … law providing for the experience rating, or the county's rules and regulations. You ask whether a village housing … in one of such counties; provided, however, that the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to section sixty-five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-1Applying for Benefits – State Police Plan
… application with the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. You can file for a service retirement benefit online. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account … are provided for each of the benefits described in this plan book. If you need help, you can call …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/applying-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … policy. BOCES generally procured goods and services in accordance with its purchasing policy. However, the policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsXVII.3 Lapsing Transaction Deadlines – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… transferred after the deadline may or may not be included in processing schedules. Payment dates on ‘lapsing’ vouchers … check must also be resolved by the published deadline in order to use a lapsing appropriation, or the voucher must … transferred after the deadline may or may not be included in processing schedules. Refunds of Appropriation Expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii3-lapsing-transaction-deadlinesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… accurate, complete or timely financial records and reports. The board did not perform an audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… plan for the funding of and spending from reserves. In addition, the board transferred unavailable funds to its … from reserves totaling $841,477 that were not included in the budgets. Sodus Center Fire District – Board Oversight … County) Significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. Although the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of New Windsor – Information Technology (2020M-137)
… are familiar with its content. As indicated in Appendix A, officials disagreed with several of the findings and recommendations in our report. Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/23/town-new-windsor-information-technology-2020m-137Life Changes: How Do I Prepare to Retire?
… sure to review your MAS, and contact us to update your address, beneficiaries or other similar information. If you … and your registration number or NYSLRS ID. For our mailing address, or to email us, visit our Contact Us page . … you’ll be able to use Retirement Online instead of mailing forms or calling NYSLRS. Members can view benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-how-do-i-prepare-retireTown of Carlisle – Fund Balance (2017M-106)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s fund balance management for the period January 1, 2016 through … $827,305. Key Findings The Board has not developed a fund balance policy or comprehensive long-term financial and … and goals for using the accumulated funds. General fund balance totaled $623,000 at the end of 2016, more than 950 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-carlisle-fund-balance-2017m-106DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $267.7 Billion at End of First Quarter
… bonds, and mortgages (22.07%), private equity (14.71%), real estate and real assets (13.14%) and credit, absolute return strategies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-267-point-7-billion-end-first-quarterDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $274.6 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… at the end of the second quarter of state fiscal year 2024-25. For the three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2024, Fund investments returned an estimated 4.15%. “While … Fund's estimated value was $267.7 billion as of March 31, 2024 , the end of the state’s fiscal year. As of Sept. 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-274-point-6-billion-end-second-quarterCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-16-17)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-16-17Fishers Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-128)
… and did not adopt realistic budgets from 2018 through 2021. The Board gave taxpayers the impression the District … and 2020 tax caps to close projected budget gaps. As a result, more real property taxes were levied than needed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/29/fishers-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-128Sweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-166)
… encumbered funds and improperly restricted surplus funds in a debt reserve. As a result, District officials were not … including $2.8 million which was improperly restricted in a debt reserve as of June 30, 2021. The Board … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/31/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-166Henrietta Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-27)
… increase real property taxes and use appropriated fund balance to close projected budget gaps. As a result, more … budgets from 2017 through 2021. As a result, fund balance increased to $4.4 million on December 31, 2020, which … $1.4 million, and the $1 million appropriated fund balance will likely not be used. The Board did not adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/henrietta-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-27Opinion 2006-10
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … 29 Opns St Comp, 1973, p 173; 1970 Opns St Comp No. 70-753, unreported; 22 Opns St Comp, 1966, p 579). As such, … Supervisor Town of Greenburgh 1 Although apparently not at issue here, note that General Municipal Law §72-h …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-10Circleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… The Board’s audit of claims was not effective. Almost half of the 60 claims we reviewed, totaling $15,109, had … records since 2008 and has never had its length of service award (LOSAP) program audited. Key Recommendations Audit all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343