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Opinion 90-58
… to a village employee in the employee's private capacity is not a "contract" with the municipality for purposes of the … code of ethics. You ask whether a village trustee who is also an insurance salesman would have a conflict of … (General Municipal Law, §800[3]). An officer or employee is also deemed to have an interest in the contract of a firm, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-5814th Annual Emerging Manager & MWBE Conference
… connect with New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) investment staff and partners. In a new virtual environment, this year’s Conference continued to offer investment managers the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the Fund's investment process and manager selection. Small breakout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/14-annual-conferenceRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over … $89,040. Key Findings Monthly financial reports submitted to the Board are not accompanied by bank statements or bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Town of Attica – Town Clerk (2015M-210)
… and records, as required by statute. There was a cash shortage of $1,401 in the Clerk’s office. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/07/town-attica-town-clerk-2015m-210Village of Hamburg - Recreation Department Cash Receipts - Cash Shortage (2018M-104)
… public records from 2011 through 2017. She pleaded guilty to grand larceny, false filing and official misconduct in … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/10/village-hamburg-recreation-department-cash-receipts-cash-shortage-2018m-104Sherman Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-352)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims audit process for the period July 1, … and includes specific guidance and requirements to ensure the claims auditor adequately performs her duties. … quotes, bids and government contract information to ensure that the vendors’ prices are correct. … Sherman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/sherman-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-352Rockville Centre Housing Authority – Claims Auditing and Cash Receipts (2017M-57)
… depositing cash receipts. Ensure that the clerk’s duties are adequately segregated or implement compensating controls, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/06/30/rockville-centre-housing-authority-claims-auditing-and-cash-receiptsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a statement … District in Otsego County, following a joint investigation by his office, the United States Attorney for the Northern … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialNew York Mills Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-79)
… for the purchase of good and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings District officials did … always seek competition for purchases that are not subject to competitive bidding. Officials also did not comply with … policy. Periodically issue requests for proposals (RFPs) to solicit competition when seeking professional services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/new-york-mills-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-79Madison County - Claims Audit and Payment Process (2019M-142)
… are audited and approved prior to payment when required by law. Ensure all claims contain sufficient detail and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/01/17/madison-county-claims-audit-and-payment-process-2019m-142Town of DePeyster – Town Clerk Operation-Tax Collection (2015M-91)
… November 4, 2014. Background The Town of De Peyster is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately 1,000. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. General and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/10/26/town-depeyster-town-clerk-operation-tax-collection-2015m-91Village of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… reported an additional 392 . 54 days worked to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). Key Recommendations Deposit all cash receipts in a timely manner, within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11Town of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial … aspects of collecting and recording taxes and fees paid to her office. All of these duties were performed during 2011 … annual audit. Key Recommendations Audit all claims prior to their payment, unless otherwise allowed by law. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12Town of Ephratah – Supervisor’s Records, Reports and Deposits (2016M-311)
… Key Findings The bookkeeper, who maintains the accounting records for several other municipalities, told us that it is … to dedicate time to update the prior years’ accounting records. The Supervisor did not provide adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ephratah-supervisors-records-reports-and-deposits-2016m-311Town of Greenport – Town Clerk Operations (2017M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Clerk’s financial operations for the period … a monthly report of all moneys received and disbursed to the Supervisor and did not make disbursements to the Supervisor and State agencies in a timely manner. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-greenport-town-clerk-operations-2017m-3Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-043)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether the County Treasurer’s controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … 1, 2011 through January 1, 2014. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/14/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-043West Babylon Union Free School District – Claims Audit (2024M-62)
… totaling $3.1 million were not audited prior to payment in accordance with New York State (NYS) Education Law Section … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/20/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-62State Agencies Bulletin No. 1680
… with NYSPO access can opt out of receiving a paper Form W-2 statement Affected Employees Employees participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1680-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-form-w-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1958
… Form W-2 statement on NYSPO or contacting their Agency Payroll Officer for a paper copy of their Form W-2 statement. … to NYSPO, they or their estate must contact their agency payroll officer to request a paper copy of their Form W-2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1958-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-2021-form-w-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1772
… with NYSPO access can opt out of receiving a paper Form W-2 statement. Affected Employees Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1772-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-2019-form-w-2