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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Projects (2018-S-70) LIRR’s capital management process is guided by a series of Department of Program Management … With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-25) Mary Cariola is a not-for-profit organization located in Monroe County … claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided; $740,920 was paid for newborn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1725
… Works full-time in a Fire Protection Specialist title and is required to wear a uniform; and Does not receive a regular … employee who otherwise meets the eligibility criteria but is on an authorized leave of absence with a Payroll Status of … The 2018-2019 PEF OFPC Uniform Maintenance Allowance is not pensionable and is not included in the calculation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1725-2018-2019-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fire-protectionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Town of Chazy … Accruals (Tompkins County) The current employee handbook is deficient regarding the accrual of vacation time and could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Cost-of-Living Adjustment
… Adjustment (COLA) is a permanent annual increase to your pension, based on the cost-of-living index and a … more than 3 percent. The percentage is applied up to the first $18,000 of your annual pension benefit as if you had … Net Change Letter When You’ll Be Eligible To begin receiving COLA payments, you must be: Age 62 or older and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/cost-living-adjustmentVirgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys … September 23, 2013. Background The Virgil Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … the claims at biweekly Board meetings. However, because it is not reviewing monthly bank statements or bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… on a spending spree with public money,” said DiNapoli. “It is alarming that my office continues to uncover instances … working closely with my staff to make sure this individual is held accountable for his actions.” DiNapoli’s office found … signatures in order to complete his theft. The audit is expected to be finalized in the next month. Snow is due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-427
… Background The Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program is authorized under IRC Section 125 and administered under … Buy Out Waiver Listing. Note: The maximum payment amount is $500.00. Payment for any period less than 6 months must be … Tax Information CUNY Health Benefits Buy Out Payment is taxable income and will be included in the employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-427-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleCUNY Bulletin No. CU-419
… To explain procedures for entering payments into the Time Entry page. Affected Employees Eligible CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also designated on the Buy Out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-419-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleCUNY Bulletin No. CU-407
… Background The Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program is authorized under IRC Section 125 and administered under … Buy Out Waiver Listing. Note: The maximum payment amount is $500.00. Payment for any period less than 6 months must be … Tax Information CUNY Health Benefits Buy Out Payment is taxable income and will be included in the employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-407-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… Institute, assisting prosecutors statewide. Sheingold is a 1994 graduate of Yale Law School. He will succeed current Counsel Nancy Groenwegen, who is retiring. His salary is $188,000. A photo of Sheingold is available here …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerDayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys are … 2013. Background The Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town Dayton in Cattaraugus County. The … minutes include motions to "pay all bills," it is unclear what bills are being approved for payment. The majority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialVillage of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the propriety of the Agency’s financial and operational activities for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Orleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… 1, 2011, to September 7, 2012. Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of 42,883. The County is governed by a seven-member Legislature. The County’s … obtaining SNAP application/recertification documentation is consistent and that the appropriate documentation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222Rockland Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Administrator Compensation, Financial Management and Purchasing (2017M-60)
… Rockland Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is a public entity serving eight component school districts … approximately 41,000 students in Rockland County. BOCES is governed by a nine-member Board of Education elected by … position of Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Superintendent is economical and beneficial for component district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2017/12/15/rockland-board-cooperative-educational-services-administrator-compensationPittsford Central School District – Security of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information (PPSI) on Mobile Computing Devices and Extracurricular Cash Records and Collections (2016M-92)
… 21, 2016. Background The Pittsford Central School District is located in the Towns of Pittsford, Brighton, Mendon, … operates nine schools with approximately 5,700 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. … features such as passwords or data encryption, if PPSI is allowed on these devices, and did not have an inventory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/pittsford-central-school-district-security-personal-private-and-sensitiveTown of Shelby – Financial Management (2012M-206)
… through September 7, 2012. Background The Town of Shelby is located in Orleans County and has a population of … five-member Town Board, presided by the Town Supervisor, is the legislative body responsible for overseeing the Town’s operations and finances. It is responsible for the general management and control of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-shelby-financial-management-2012m-206Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Riverhead is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 33,500. The Town is governed by a Town Board which comprises five elected … other funds. However, we found that the allocation method is not based on the cost of actual services provided. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247XIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… are identified in this section of law. The Comptroller is responsible for the investment of State funds until they … payments. The Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) is comprised of all the operating cash of the State Treasury, … OSC Pension, Investments and Cash Management Division and is comprised of high-quality, short-term investments. It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewVillage of Washingtonville – Financial Condition (2013M-346)
… year were approximately $3.9 million for the general fund, $700,000 for the water fund and $1.1 million for the sewer fund. Key Findings Village officials did not always adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-washingtonville-financial-condition-2013m-346Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… The Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency is an independent public benefit corporation which offers … Agency, which was created by State legislation in 1976, is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, appointed by … Key Findings The Board manages the Agency as if it is a department of the Village of Fairport Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-board