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DiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… companies’ applications for mergers and acquisitions, rate cases, and other agreements. Often, approval of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsTown of Waterford - Town Clerk Collections (2018M-265)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if collections in the Town Clerk’s (Clerk) office are adequately accounted for, reported and deposited intact, in a timely manner. Key Findings The former Clerk did not: … form of payment. Make deposits of all collections intact, in a timely manner. Maintain payment stubs and postmarked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/03/town-waterford-town-clerk-collections-2018m-265State Agencies Bulletin No. 1219
… of P1. _P2 : Indicates the query is of Medium priority, meaning the query is important for use in post-payroll … : Indicates that the query is of relatively Low priority, meaning the query is submitted on a somewhat regular basis, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1219-preparing-queries-payserv-upgrade-peoplesoft-v89-v91Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Guilty Plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… campaign funds and lying about those funds on a disclosure to the State Board of Elections. Thomas was sentenced to pay a $13,000 fine in addition to a one-year conditional discharge during which time Thomas … campaign funds and lying about those funds on a disclosure to the State Board of Elections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-guilty-plea-mount-vernon-mayor-richardDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… a Business Record and Retirement Fraud. Ulster County Assistant District Attorney Felicia S. Raphael, chief of the Financial & Cyber Crimes Bureau, is prosecuting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleState Agencies Bulletin No. 1537
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2015-2016 Pilot Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment. Affected Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit – BU05 who meet the eligibility criteria Background Pursuant to a side letter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1537-2015-2016-public-employees-federation-pef-pilot-firearms-training-andDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… According to New York State law, pension benefits earned during a marriage are marital assets subject to equitable distribution in the event of a divorce. A member … does not require use of this formula. There are other ways to distribute pension benefits. Other equitable distribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… adopted investment policy or state law. Town of Chester – Property Tax Exemptions (Orange County) The town assessor did not properly grant and monitor exemptions for … properties. Auditors found exemptions that the assessor granted but were included in the real property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… charge, resulting in a loss of collectible town revenues. Pembroke Central School District – Investment Program … investments or formally solicit interest rate quotes. Pembroke Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity … requirements during the audit period totaling $314,619; 10 purchases totaling $57,898 which were subject to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsVillage of Weedsport – Financial Management (2025M-76)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village of Weedsport (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) effectively manage fund balance? Audit … and expenditures accumulated over time, is a key measure of a village’s financial condition. Fund balance should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/12/12/village-weedsport-financial-management-2025m-76Village of Victory – Records and Reports (2025M-94)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village of Victory (Village) Clerk-Treasurer maintain … Audit Period June 1, 2023 – February 28, 2025. We expanded the audit period back to May 31, 2019, and forward to September 10, 2025, to review the Annual Financial Report (AFR) filing status. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-victory-records-and-reports-2025m-94State Agencies Bulletin No. 1438
… instructions for processing the 2014-2015 Pilot Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment. Affected Employees … payment in return for participating in an agency-directed training program designed to promote firearms proficiency and … instructions for processing the 20142015 Pilot Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1438-2014-2015-pilot-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-program-paymentUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-212
… Background The 2011-2016 Agreements between the State of New York Unified Court System (UCS) and the above referenced … in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-212-2015-judicial-ratification-bonus-bargaining-units-sa-sg-sk-andDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Batavia , Caton No. 1 Fire District , Town of Henrietta , Village of Middleport , Slaterville Springs Fire District and the Village of Westbury . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … activity and adequately segregated financial duties. Village of Middleport – Water and Sewer Rents (Niagara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsExamination of Pitts Management Associates, Inc. Travel Expenses
… in the PMA Staff and Subcontract Associate Employees Handbook 2012 (PMA Handbook). When the contract was extended, the language limiting expenses as outlined in the PMA Handbook were eliminated. Instead, expenses were reimbursable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/08/examination-pitts-management-associates-inc-travel-expensesArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … The different types of malware can capture keystrokes for login information, monitor and capture other data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingEnforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). This audit focused on the income … is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its mission is to make strategic investments that will improve and strengthen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… government audits has been issued. Town of Decatur – Town Clerk (Otsego County) Auditors determined the town clerk did not issue duplicate receipts for any collections … In addition the annual financial reports and tax cap forms were not filed, as required. As a result, the board was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Citizens Hose Company – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (Ontario County) Auditors determined Citizens Hose Company did not have adequate controls in place to … officials. As a result of the audit, the former Citizens Hose Fire Company treasurer pleaded guilty to felony grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Guilderland – Information Technology (2025M-61)
… 228 enabled user accounts, 188 network computer accounts, 162 desktops and laptops and 31 servers. Audit Summary The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-information-technology-2025m-61