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Travel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… employee has returned from his or her travel, an itemized claim or voucher 8 must be submitted for audit. The claim should be submitted in a timely manner and include … Cross-references to other claims if the total travel claim is spread among multiple vouchers. For example, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirementsDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… Kimberly Simchik was sentenced to serve 1-3 years in state prison and pay $92,000 in restitution after pleading guilty … Kimberly Simchik was sentenced to serve 13 years in state prison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kSouth Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… capital project. They both worked on the project as part of their private employment and the District paid $3.2 … $17,446. Due to deficiencies in the District’s conflict of interest disclosure forms and procedures for consulting … the Board members failed to acknowledge they had conflicts of interest, as required. Key Recommendations Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3Opinion 2001-11
… An assistant chief of a fire district fire department who owns more than 5% of the stock of a corporation would not … an assistant chief of a fire district fire department who owns more than 5% of the stock of a corporation would … Whether an assistant chief of a fire department who owns more than 5 of the stock of a corporation would have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11Opinion 90-58
… of which the official is a member. May 1, 1990 Gary J. Grayson, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Walton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-58About the Academy
… to deliver services more efficiently. Meet the Trainers Daniel K. Acquilano Daniel K. Acquilano is the Manager of the Local Official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/about-academyOpinion 96-6
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST-- Insurance Transactions (town supervisor placing insurance through same agency through which town's insurance placed) -- Interest in Contract (arising from … supervisor would have a prohibited interest in the towns insurance contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6Opinion 88-23
… the corporation and the village unless (a) his or her stock ownership amounts to less than 5% of the outstanding stock and (b) as employee and officer of the corporation, his … reason of stockholdings if less than 5% of the outstanding stock of the corporation is owned or controlled directly or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23Town of Greene – Justice Court Operations (2021M-95)
… with our recommendations and have indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/12/10/town-greene-justice-court-operations-2021m-95Amityville Union Free School District – Payroll (2016M-155)
Amityville Union Free School District Payroll 2016M155
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/amityville-union-free-school-district-payroll-2016m-155State Agencies Bulletin No. 1958
… conditions under which electronic Forms W-2 statement will no longer be furnished (for example, termination of … paper Form W-2 statement at any time during the year, but no later than the day prior to the OSC 2021 Form W-2 … statements until consent is withdrawn or the employee is no longer an active employee. If an employee provides Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1958-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-2021-form-w-2Eastport-South Manor Central School District – Financial Software User Access (2014M-379)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over user access to the financial software for the period July 1, 2013 through … The District did not have any written procedures outlining how user access rights should be established or modified. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/20/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-financial-software-userRockland County – Court and Trust Funds (2019M-45)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through August 15, 2018. Background The County Commissioner of Finance, County Clerk and Surrogate’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2019/05/24/rockland-county-court-and-trust-funds-2019m-45Opinion 91-25
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND … of paid firefighters to salary increments or steps based on longevity and to holiday pay); (employment restrictions) … to holiday pay and to salary increments or steps based on longevity. You also ask whether a disabled retired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-25Village of Cohocton – Cash Receipts (2015M-63)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial operations … 1, 2013 through March 12, 2015. Background The Village of Cohocton is located in the Town of Cohocton, Steuben … Village of Cohocton Cash Receipts 2015M63 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-cohocton-cash-receipts-2015m-63Town of Callicoon – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-16)
… additional oversight such as ensuring cancelled checks are for authorized purposes. Define the rate or percentage of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-callicoon-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-16DiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… office shared the findings with the New York State Police and St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary Rain’s … officials, District Attorney Rain and the New York State Police.” Auditors found from May 2009 through May 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsMount Morris Central School District – Claims Auditor (2022M-131)
… had adequate supporting documentation for her review prior to approval. We reviewed 89 claims totaling approximately … not contain adequate documentation for the claims auditor to perform a proper audit. The claims auditor inappropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/mount-morris-central-school-district-claims-auditor-2022m-131Bradford Central School District – Claims Auditor (2022M-157)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Bradford Central School District (District) claims auditor … Determine whether the Bradford Central School District District claims auditor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/bradford-central-school-district-claims-auditor-2022m-157Orange County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-225)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining up-to-date and complete records for court and trust funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/orange-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-225