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Town of Sodus – Financial Management and Professional Services (2013M-99)
… February 14, 2013. Background The Town of Sodus is located in Wayne County and has a population of approximately 8,400. … and for maintaining an appropriate level of fund balance in each fund. Develop realistic, structurally balanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-sodus-financial-management-and-professional-services-2013m-99DiNapoli Orders Divestment of Russia Holdings
… and continued his prohibition of any further investments in them. On March 1, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, … announced the Fund would freeze all new investments in Russian companies and review the Fund’s current holdings … investments there and restricting any further investments in Russian companies.” Securities covered by the restriction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-orders-divestment-russia-holdingsDiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… Statistics (BLS) indicates consumer prices grew by 6.1% in the New York City Metropolitan Area in March 2022 compared to the same month one year ago, driven by double-digit increases in the costs of energy and transportation. Despite lagging … Labor Statistics BLS indicates consumer prices grew by 61 in the New York City Metropolitan Area in March 2022 compared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… Russian companies and individuals,” DiNapoli said. “While American sanctions already prohibit investments in many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-reviewCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)
… Levels (Report 2019-S-6 ). About the Program The Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levels-followElmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board provided adequate oversight of the Library’s … The Treasurer does not have access to or custody of the funds maintained in the ACA. The Board inappropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-002
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of changes to the Reserve EMPLID process for online … are affected. Effective Dates The changes are effective as of the Payroll Upgrade 9.2 Go Live on March 15, 2021. … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of changes to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-002-changes-related-reserve-emplid-process-92-upgradeVillage of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… Background The Village of Village of the Branch is located in the Town of Smithtown, Suffolk County, and has a … of a Village officer, does not reside within the Village. In addition, the Village and this individual have entered … Building Inspector receives an Internal Revenue Service Form 1099, and does not receive any fringe benefits. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… functioning as intended and that data would be available in the event of an emergency. Store Backups in an Offsite Location – Backups should be secured in an offsite location that meets the organization’s data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0East Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B21-5-4)
… appointed monitors (one fiscal and one academic) expressed concerns that the 2020-21 fiscal year budget may be … by approximately $25 to $30 million. In response to those concerns, District officials, SED officials, and members of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/05/05/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b21-5-4Town of Dansville - Board Oversight (2014M-115)
… 28, 2014. Background The Town of Dansville is located in Steuben County and had a population of 1,842 as of the … and capital plan, and it did not have any other mechanism in place to adequately address the Town’s long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-dansville-board-oversight-2014m-115Town of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… and not be detected. The Clerk had no record of payment or enforcement of unpaid sewer bills totaling approximately … prevented. Key Recommendations Provide documentation to law enforcement officials concerning the misappropriation of Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Jr. announced the convictions of Annette Bigelow, 60, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to collect nearly $22,000 in her state pension payments from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester County residents each … covered up their mother’s death for two years to steal from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsTown of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… through October 11, 2013. Background The Town of Sheridan is located in Chautauqua County. The Town is governed by an … individuals, it lacked a policy or contract stating what amount should be reimbursed, when payments are due and what is to be done if someone does not reimburse the Town in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Town of Ballston – Water Fund Financial Operations (2012M-258)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the water fund’s fiscal health and operations for the period January 1, … and timely information necessary to evaluate the water fund’s fiscal health and take appropriate corrective action. … at the end of the fiscal year 2011, the Town reported a fund balance of $520,771 in its water fund. However, upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2012m-258DiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… quarter of 2022, the number of customers behind on their bills fell by about 50,000 to 1.2 million while the total … Yorkers who continue to have trouble paying their utility bills,” DiNapoli said. “Failure to pay these bills may result in service shutoffs, which increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Record High of $176.2 Billion
… for the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) now valued at an estimated $176.2 billion, the highest amount … return for the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund now valued at an estimated $1762 billion the highest amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-record-high-1762-billionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2236
… are required to become familiar with IRS regulations on employer provided lodging, specifically the conditions for … compliance. Please see IRS Publication 15-B (Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits) for additional information and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2236-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsTown of Alden – Town Supervisor (2024M-105)
Determine whether the Town of Alden Town Town Supervisor Supervisor prepared and maintained complete and accurate accounting records and provided sufficient financial reports to the Town Board Board
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-supervisor-2024m-105Livonia Central School District – Conflict of Interest (2024M-89)
… Central School District (District) officials had interests in District contracts that were not in compliance with the District’s code of ethics. Key Findings A Board of Education (Board) member, … Central School District District officials had interests in District contracts that were not in compliance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/livonia-central-school-district-conflict-interest-2024m-89