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Town of Summerhill – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-27)
… the year. Generally, the Board’s estimates of surplus fund balance to be appropriated in the budgets exceeded the … amounts actually available. As a result, the general fund balance declined by $82,000 from 2008 to 2012. Consequently, … already occurred. The general fund ended 2012 with a cash balance of $15,630. Key Recommendations Establish a policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-summerhill-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-27City of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
… Council did not provide sufficient oversight of the BID and the Plan lacked sufficient detail to allow City officials … funds. As a result, the Council cannot evaluate the BID’s effectiveness in achieving program goals or ensure the … into a written agreement with the district management association (Association). Monitor the manner in which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-hornell-business-improvement-district-2018m-38DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced the sentencings of Annette Bigelow, 61, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their … conditional discharge and ordered to pay full restitution of $22,000. “Annette Bigelow and Mary Nash hid their mother’s … York taxpayers, and we are glad to work with the Office of the State Comptroller to help ensure that public funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionPember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… violated this stipulation by spending $138,458 of principal. While the Board reviewed bills prior to payment, … Comply with the Foundation Agreement and not use the principal of the Foundation investment account. Require a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285DiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… $3,000 of ambulance service funds, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The arrest was the … TV Service and her husband’s membership to the New York State Snowmobile Association. "Conaway allegedly helped … arrest was the result of a lengthy investigation by the State Comptroller’s office, officials from the town of Perry, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementTown of Charleston – Internal Controls Over Payroll Processing (2013M-326)
… The Town's budgeted expenditures for the 2013 fiscal year are approximately $1.3 million. Key Findings The Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/31/town-charleston-internal-controls-over-payroll-processing-2013m-326Village of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… The Clerk-Treasurer submitted an annual financial report with less cash reported than the actual balance available. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119State Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Rockland County … petit larceny for stealing nearly $4,000 from the New York State & Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). Cesar was sentenced … Cesar tried to fake a lost check in an effort to scam the state’s retirement system,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownVillage of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… prior to funds being disbursed. Monitor telephone and Internet services for necessity, which resulted in … review and determine the necessity of telephone and Internet services for usefulness. Village officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… Town Court to three years’ probation and ordered to pay full restitution after his February 1 guilty plea to official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2050
… employees to update withholdings, access paystubs and W2s, opt out of paper pay stubs and W2s, and review personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2050-multifactor-authentication-new-york-state-payroll-onlineTown of Owego – Shared Services Facility Capital Project (2022M-42)
… record all financial activities in the capital projects fund or prepare adequate monthly financial reports that … funding source and still owed the part-town general fund $1.2 million, which may result in an inequity to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/30/town-owego-shared-services-facility-capital-project-2022m-42Town of Perth – Conflict of Interest (2024M-142)
… member with the conflict of interest, he approved the claim because two Board members refused to approve the claim due to their concerns with his prohibited conflict of … Town had an obligation to pay. Although the Supervisor, who is a member of the Town’s Board of Ethics, had concerns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-conflict-interest-2024m-142Town of Philipstown – Financial Management (2024M-100)
… costs associated with GLWD operations or the associated funding sources to taxpayers. Develop, adopt and periodically … development process or establish funds to help finance future expenditures. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-philipstown-financial-management-2024m-100Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
Determine whether the Freeport Union Free School Districts District Board of Education Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… that my office continues to uncover instances such as this where local officials misuse their office for their personal benefit. I commend the village of LeRoy police department and District … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1591
… the taxable value of personal use of an employer-provided vehicle and chauffeur services in the New York State Payroll … Immediately Background Personal Use of Employer Provided Vehicle and Chauffeur Services are fringe benefits. Per the … report the value of personal use of an employer-provided vehicle and personal use of employer-provided chauffeur …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1591-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2159.1
… bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. 2159 . Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21591-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2159
… is superseded by Payroll Bulletin No. 2159.1 . Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2159-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedMilitary Service Credit
… to purchase credit toward your retirement benefit for your military service. Because service credit is a factor in … a NYSLRS retirement benefit, in most cases buying military service credit will increase your pension. You can receive credit whether your military service was before or after you joined NYSLRS. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/military-service-credit