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DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced the arrest … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Working with the Attorney General, our joint investigation into this … stole over $87,000 intended for children's health,” said Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. “This is an egregious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations … is charged with the general management and supervision of all public school districts and all the educational work of the State. It is also responsible … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followFayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-115)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District (District) officials sought … Determine whether FayettevilleManlius Central School District District officials sought competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/fayetteville-manlius-central-school-district-professional-services-2020mAccounts Payable Advisory No. 4
… Subject: Making Payments to Verizon for Landline Phone Services Guidance: Consistent with the Guide to … account number (containing the area code, then seven-digit phone number, then the first three-digit code) followed by … For example, to pay a regular Verizon bill for the phone number (518) 474-1212 associated with the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/4-complex-entity-verizon-landline-servicesLincoln Fire District – Financial Activities (2012M-228)
… an equipment capital reserve totaling $324,836 and a building capital reserve totaling $227,122. The … $71,873 for the equipment reserve and $118,429 for the building reserve. The District did not make any expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/lincoln-fire-district-financial-activities-2012m-228Circleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of selected financial activities for … award (LOSAP) program audited. Key Recommendations Audit all claims and ensure that each claim includes an itemized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343Westford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… adopted purchasing and investment policies, as required by statute. The Board also has not ensured that written … to the Board, the informal bank reconciliations prepared by the Treasurer were not a part of those reports. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mFranklin Square Water District – Life Insurance Policies (2013M-127)
… determine if the Board appropriately provided individual life insurance policies to the District’s Commissioners and … The District has inappropriately provided individual whole life insurance policies to its Commissioners and employees. … except temporary and seasonal, will be provided with a life insurance policy that, after 10 years, will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/07/19/franklin-square-water-district-life-insurance-policies-2013m-127Town of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… 1, 2011, through February 29, 2012. Background The Town of Northampton is located in Fulton County and has a population … Town of Northampton Financial Management and Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… period January 1, 2010, to July 31, 2012. Background The Niagara Falls Housing Authority is a municipal housing … the purpose of providing housing services in the City of Niagara Falls in accordance with the rules and regulations … Niagara Falls Housing Authority CompensationRelated Payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Police and Fire Plan
… between ages 55 and 62. 1 Regardless of tier, if you work for an employer that offers a special plan (that allows … a pension equal to: 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of service credit; and 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of prior service, including prior service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/eligibility-benefit-and-filingDivision of Diversity Management
… The Division of Diversity Management supports the Comptroller’s commitment … a fair, fully inclusive work environment for all Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) employees helps carry out the … providing services in the workplace, regardless of immigration status. Reports of sexual harassment may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/division-diversity-managementAccounts Payable Advisory No. 15
… Prior to SFS, agencies filed an AC852 with OSC containing the designated individuals authorized to sign vouchers and their original signatures. With the implementation of SFS, the AC852 should no longer be sent to OSC. Instead, … 4.B - Certification of Vouchers . For instructions on how to designate someone as a Voucher Authorizer in OSC’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/15-voucher-authorizersAccounts Payable Advisory No. 9
… Subject: Making Payments to National Grid Guidance: This advisory has been updated to … entering a unique invoice number on vouchers payable to National Grid, as discussed below. Consistent with the Guide … to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to National Grid may delay payment crediting and Business Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/9-complex-entity-national-gridCity of Dunkirk – Billing Enforcement (2020M-117)
… enforced and monitored delinquent water, sewer and tipping fee balances. Key Findings The City Treasurer (Treasurer) did … not properly monitor delinquent water, sewer and tipping fee balances. The Treasurer did not: Follow the enforcement … enforced and monitored delinquent water sewer and tipping fee balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/11/city-dunkirk-billing-enforcement-2020m-117Lancaster Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-37)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Lancaster Central School District (District) Board of … managed fund balance and reserve funds. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund … overfunded reserves. District officials did not agree with all of our findings. Appendix B includes our comment on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-37Town of Saratoga – Budgeting and Fund Balance Management (2022M-82)
… operating deficits totaling $1,041,991 in the three main operating funds, but operating surpluses totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/02/town-saratoga-budgeting-and-fund-balance-management-2022m-82Candor Central School District – Separation Payments and Leave Accruals (2022M-21)
… and former payroll clerk, were paid more than $95,300 in longevity retirement incentives that were not … and former payroll clerk, were overpaid by $20,595 in their final salary payouts. Employee leave accruals and usage were not always recorded properly or in accordance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/20/candor-central-school-district-separation-payments-and-leave-accrualsTown of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and not in the best … 166 claims totaling $601,662 should not have been approved for payment. For example, 131 claims totaling $597,410 were approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… officials made procurements related to the 2021- 22 capital improvement project (CIP) in accordance with District … vendors that were granted awards from group purchasing organization contracts. However, officials could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205