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Town of Marbletown – Financial and Capital Planning (2017M-234)
… 26, 2017. Background The Town of Marbletown is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 5,600. … adopted an adequate fund balance policy, which resulted in the Town accumulating excessive fund balance in the general fund. Key Recommendations Develop multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-marbletown-financial-and-capital-planning-2017m-234State Agencies Bulletin No. 2098
… is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by DC37, Local 384 in Bargaining … of organization dues deduction per bi-weekly payroll for members of DC37, Local 384, shall be updated as provided … is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by DC37 Local 384 in Bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2098-district-council-37-dc37-local-384-dues-increaseTown of Arietta – Budgeting (2016M-308)
… included future capital improvements for the Town-owned airport. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-arietta-budgeting-2016m-308Oyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… 2015 through October 31, 2016. Background The Oyster Bay Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau … Oyster Bay Water District Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance 2017M43 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43City of Lackawanna – Network Management and Internal Controls (2021M-215)
… technology (IT) security controls to safeguard the network against unauthorized access or disruption. Key … did not establish adequate controls to safeguard the network against unauthorized access or disruption. City … did not regularly review, identify and disable unnecessary network user accounts. As a result, 14 unnecessary generic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-network-management-and-internal-controls-2021m-215Newfane Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-88)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Newfane Central School District’s (District) Board and … properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board and District officials can better manage fund balance and reserves. The practice of annually appropriating fund balance that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/newfane-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-88State Agencies Bulletin No. 1887
… has announced that the 2021 premium rate and the maximum weekly employee contribution for coverage will be 0.511% (0.00511) of an employee’s weekly wage. The maximum employee premium deduction for Paid … employees. Questions: Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Tax and Compliance Mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1887-2021-paid-family-leave-rate-increasePatchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… by business office staff were not included on the warrants or audited by the Board. Of the 76 claims we … all disbursements are audited by the Board, listed on the warrants and entered into the accounting records. Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Tioga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-190)
… (Administrator) properly approved and monitored tax abatement and revolving loan projects. Key Findings The … the Board and the Administrator did not properly monitor tax abatement and loan projects. The Board did not require … and retention figures with project goals. Track sales tax exemptions to ensure that the exemptions taken were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/12/20/tioga-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalState Agencies Bulletin No. 1804
… year. Effective Date(s) Effective for all 2020 paychecks, starting with the Institution check of January 2, 2020 and the … of January 8, 2020. Eligibility Criteria Employees with a regular work schedule of 20 or more hours per week are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1804-2020-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-rate-increasePearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… cost of $55,832 were not recorded on the inventory list. District officials were unable to locate 26 fixed … approval. Key Recommendations Ensure that: The inventory list is accurate and up-to-date. All fixed assets on the inventory list are immediately tagged and are in known locations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126Town of Colonie – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-41)
… Assess whether Town of Colonie (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town … Assess whether Town of Colonie Town officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-colonie-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-41State Agencies Bulletin No. 1751
… NYSTRS (7X), and NYSERS (7Y) Background In accordance with Senate Resolution No. 958 of Bill No. C00243, approved on April 1, 2019, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1751-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsCayuga County - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-274)
… Determine whether County officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and statutory requirements. Determine whether claims were adequately supported and properly audited before payment. Key Findings County … Determine whether County officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/04/12/cayuga-county-procurement-and-claims-audit-2018m-274DiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
State Comptroller DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today announced the guilty plea of retired Suffolk County Police Detective Sergeant Terrance Hoffman for taking $465647 in illegal pension payments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… Attorney General Schneiderman said. “Through our Operation Integrity partnership, Comptroller DiNapoli and I … This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity partnership between the Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "For the six years Ms. Cecero was general counsel to Monroe Community College, … with interest. We are committed to continued work with the Office of the Comptroller to safeguard the public fisc and … it agreed that it would dismiss the charge if, within 18 months, Cecero paid total restitution of $156,918.20: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsOpinion 98-15
… (need for referendum when selling) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (by town of historic building) REFERENDUM -- Permissive … requirements of General Municipal Law, §119-dd(4) and such sale is not subject to the permissive referendum requirements of Town Law, §64(2). You ask whether the sale by a town of an historic building pursuant to General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15DiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… instructor Anthony Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer. Sciacca allegedly stole over $163,000 from … instructor Anthony Sciacca a retired Westchester County Police Officer Sciacca allegedly stole over $163000 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… and continue to steadfastly guard the pension system from fraud.” “As not only a law enforcement agency, but as … that.” “I commend our State Police members and partners from the State Comptroller’s Office and the Albany County … hold accountable those who mistakenly think they can get away with these schemes.” The pensioner, Joseph Bertolino, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-payments