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Village of Monticello – Board Oversight (2016M-337)
… 6, 2016. Background The Village of Monticello is located in the Town of Thompson in Sullivan County. The Village, which has a population of … and bank reconciliations are not completed accurately and in a timely manner. The Board has not established any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/02/03/village-monticello-board-oversight-2016m-337High Falls Water District – Water Fees (2015M-153)
… 20, 2015. Background The High Falls Water District, which is located in the Ulster County Towns of Marbletown and … was determined to have polluted ground water. The District is jointly supervised by the Town Boards of Marbletown and Rosendale and is advised by a Water District Commission composed of five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/11/13/high-falls-water-district-water-fees-2015m-153Tonawanda Housing Authority – Housing Occupancy and Information Technology (2016M-381)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the … scanned for viruses and other malware with up-to-date antivirus software, and ensure that any detected malware … policy that defines appropriate and prohibited activities when using Authority computers and other IT assets. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/05/25/tonawanda-housing-authority-housing-occupancy-and-information-technologyBeacon City School District -- Budget Review (B6-15-4)
… Background Chapter 308 of the Laws of 2005 authorized the Beacon City School District to issue debt up to a maximum … Beacon City School District Budget Review B6154 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/08/beacon-city-school-district-budget-review-b6-15-4Town of Wales – Financial Management (2017M-32)
… rationale used to determine the appropriate funding level, how each reserve will be funded and when the balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-wales-financial-management-2017m-32Town of Geneseo – Information Technology and Multiyear Planning (2017M-84)
… and administrative rights, backups, adjustments, audit trail reports, restricting personal use and connecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-geneseo-information-technology-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-84Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B23-6-2)
… estimate the total 2023-24 collections for water and sewer rent revenues will be approximately $2.08 million and $2.47 … and approximately $448,000 less than budgeted for sewer rent revenues. The Village’s tentative budget includes a tax … Further review the reasonableness of the water and sewer rent revenue estimates before adopting the budget. Be mindful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/14/village-suffern-budget-review-b23-6-2Village of Owego – Clerk-Treasurer’s Office and Parking Tickets (2015M-30)
… 3, 2014. Background The Village of Owego is located in the Town of Owego, Tioga County, and has a population of … except payroll and did not perform bank reconciliations in a timely manner. The Village has not filed its annual … parking tickets were collected, recorded and deposited in an accurate manner, and unpaid tickets issued during out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/29/village-owego-clerk-treasurers-office-and-parking-tickets-2015m-30Village of East Hampton – Information Technology (2015M-187)
… adopted written computer-related policies to address user access, data backups, remote access or password security and management. Officials … procedures to address internal user access, data backups, remote access and password security and management. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/11/06/village-east-hampton-information-technology-2015m-187Chautauqua County – Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-1)
… The County Clerk should maintain a court and trust fund register as required by law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/04/24/chautauqua-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-1Town of New Albion – Justice Court Operations (2014M-161)
… April 2, 2014. Background The Town of New Albion (Town) is located in Cattaraugus County and has a population of 1,972 residents. It is governed by a five-member elected Town Board (Board) … the monthly accountability analysis. Ensure that all money is deposited in a timely manner and intact, and accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/29/town-new-albion-justice-court-operations-2014m-161DiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… statement today following the passage of A.7925-A in the Assembly which will statutorily restore the Office of … been removed. The legislation (S.6809-A) already passed in the Senate on May 18, 2022. “The Comptroller’s independent … to increase oversight, accountability and transparency in state procurement. “By reviewing contracts before they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityAccounts Payable Advisory No. 51
… Subject : New section to provide guidance to assist agencies in determining whether claims for payment … New section to provide guidance to assist agencies in determining whether claims for payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/51-supporting-informationOrdinary Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… year of service since last joining the Retirement System and your death occurs: While you are on the payroll; While … Workers’ Compensation or other employer-funded benefits, for up to two years (which may be extended for an additional two years) following the last date you were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/ordinary-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… year of service since last joining the Retirement System and your death occurs: While you are on the payroll; While … Workers’ Compensation or other employer-funded benefits, for up to two years (which may be extended for an additional two years) following the last date you were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/ordinary-death-benefitCOVID-19 Relief Program Tracker
… P. DiNapoli: "My office is committed to full transparency in government spending. New York is seeing an historic level … School Emergency Relief Program Highlight $14.0 billion in general aid for elementary and secondary education. Funds … loss related to the pandemic. Of the $14.0 billion in anticipated resources, $2 billion was spent in SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-relief-program-trackerDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… In most instances, the law also specifies the number of points that can be granted each time an activity is performed and the maximum number of points that can be earned for performing each activity over the course of a year. Activities for which points can be granted include: emergency responses, attending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… we exposed his theft and recovered nearly $275,000 for the retirement system,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “I thank Attorney … across New York count on their pension for a secure retirement, and I will continue to prosecute those who steal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… Local sales tax collections across New York grew 6 percent in the first six months of 2018, according to a … comparison, growth during the first half of 2017 was 3.3 percent and during the first six months of 2016 it was 1.7 percent. "Local sales tax growth is showing sustained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018Akron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… Bank of Akron, $18,000 of grant funds intended to be used for educational expenses for his children. The funds were … grant funds to his children, but also converted more than $1,000 of the remaining $3,000 to his personal use. The … The money was used for, among other things: payments on a Yard Card, Discover Card, and FIA Card, which were used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expenses