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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … policies and procedures to provide adequate guidance for water and sewer billing and collection. Village of … accrual of vacation time and could make the village liable for large payouts for unused vacation time. The board did not …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

Management's Responsibility for Internal Controls Presentation

Internal controls are essential to the effective operation of local governments and school districts. This webinar will explain the integrated internal control framework, and discuss how a properly designed internal control system can reduce the likelihood that significant errors or fraud will occur

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/Managements-Responsibility-Internal-Contols-08-10-22.pdf

Village of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)

… in the Village and the Towns of Northampton, Edinburg, Benson and Day. A Commission composed of two Village …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339

NY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the SEC's Adoption of Climate Change Disclosure Rule

… is a significant victory for investors who are committed to mitigating the real investment risks associated with … by companies, investors will have a clearer view of how climate change and the transition to a net-zero economy … and risks in the emerging low carbon economy. To learn more about how the Fund is addressing climate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-secs-adoption-climate-change-disclosure-rule

DiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing

… The Capital District Transportation Authority’s (CDTA) reported overtime payments accounted for 20 percent of the authority’s total employee compensation in the 2015 … and educational institutions,” DiNapoli said. “After a dip in 2010, the authority’s total ridership has been …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growing

Selected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations

… and live within NYC. DOF refers other cases to the NYC Law Department, which contracts with a law firm to collect amounts due with a net balance of at least …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violations

Forms and Resources – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials

… Board, and the Secretary Clerk, and provides additional details and deadlines. Reporting Guidelines (Regulation 315.2 … State Education Department. This page provides links and details. If you have questions about reporting elected and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/forms-and-resources

Fiscal Stress Monitoring: System Enhancements for School Districts

The following tables summarize enhancements to the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for School Districts.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/system-enhancements-schools.pdf

DiNapoli: Albany Woman Pleads Guilty: Second Defendant Indicted for Stealing More than $230,000 from Elderly Pensioner

… Albany woman, and the indictment of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an elderly victim. “Forcing an elderly man to live in … Dec. 23. Diacetis is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 9, 2025. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-albany-woman-pleads-guilty-second-defendant-indicted-stealing-more-230000-elderly-pensioner

Village of Horseheads – Collections (2023M-169)

… of Horseheads (Village) officials properly recorded and deposited collections timely and intact. Key Findings Village officials did not properly … Reconcile departmental records to the Village’s primary accounting records. Record and deposit all collections timely …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-collections-2023m-169

Accounts Payable Advisory No. 2

… for Business Units who select a location of MAINCHECK when the default payment location is MAINEPAY. Business Units should not change the default payment location unless there is a specific business reason to. In the Central Accounting System it was important when paying …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/2-processing-ach-payments-sfs

Livonia Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-22)

Determine whether the Livonia Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act)training requirement to staff.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/livonia-s9-21-22.pdf

Town of Lindley – Financial Management (2012M-226)

… 2013 budgeted appropriations for the general and highway funds totaled $860,661. Key Findings The Board did not … accumulated $309,369 and $399,024 of unrestricted surplus funds in the general and highway funds, respectively. These amounts are excessive in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-lindley-financial-management-2012m-226

Opinion 92-56

… of flat monthly allowance for use of private automobile on official business) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Terms and conditions … payment of monthly allowance for use of automobile on official business) LAWS OF 1972, CHAPTER 791; TOWN LAW, §§27, … fee as an allowance for use of his or her automobile on official business as part of the terms and conditions of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56

Applying for Benefits – State Police Plan

… manner. You can file for a service retirement benefit online. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the … Account Homepage and click “Apply for Retirement.” Paper forms are available on our Forms page , or from our Call Center or your employer. Specific filing instructions are provided for each of the benefits …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/applying-benefits

DiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt

… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Meanwhile, the combined debt of state and local authorities topped a … associated with the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement; and The Long Island Power Authority’s reduction of oversight for its …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debt

DiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents

… in Local Governments,” at a press conference in the City of Schenectady with Mayor Gary R. McCarthy, Assemblyman … number of New York’s municipalities allow homeowners to pay their property taxes and other municipal bills, such as … are meeting the demand for free public Wi-Fi on a large scale. Through partnerships with local private …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residents

Gates Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-10)

… Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials properly planned for long-term financial and capital needs. Key Findings The … and addressing future operating and capital needs. In addition, the Board’s ability to assess the effect of … written long-term financial and capital plans to be used in conjunction with the budget process. Maintain reasonable, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/06/07/gates-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-10