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DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… shareholder proposals filed by the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) that asked the companies to report on … rise to child labor, sweatshop conditions and the denial of labor rights. Greater corporate accountability for … policies against unauthorized subcontracting, we must do more to ensure their policies are being upheld throughout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyDiNapoli: Monster Beverage Needs To Diversify Board
… 2020 Women on Boards – a national campaign to increase the number of women on boards – urged shareholders to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-monster-beverage-needs-diversify-boardWhat's New
… Move to NAUPA this year! In 2025, New York’s Office of Unclaimed Funds will be converting to the Kelmar Abandoned Property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-newCUNY Bulletin No. CU-604
… Purpose To provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for … EarthShare until December 15, 2017. Employees wishing to donate to deduction code 897 are encouraged to initiate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-604-2018-cuny-charitable-campaignState Agencies Bulletin No. 1031
… relating to taxable travel reimbursements in order for the State to comply with IRS reporting requirements. This … on the 2010 taxable expense of $99.00. No Federal or State income taxes will be withheld. PCM Corrections All … Direct other questions to the Help Desk at Helpdesk@osc.ny.gov or (518) 408-4672 / (866) 370-4672. … To update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1031-year-end-procedure-taxable-travel-reimbursementWayne County – Financial Management (2012M-249)
… to August 31, 2012. Background Wayne County is located in Central New York, covers approximately 600 square miles, … $10 million as of December 31, 2011, with no plans in place for the use of these balances. Key Recommendations … use and reduce the unexpended surplus fund balance in the general fund. Adopt policies and establish procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/12/wayne-county-financial-management-2012m-249Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Village officials did not always use competitive methods for purchasing goods and consumable products. For example, the village paid $4,126 more for fuel than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Coldspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Coldspring, and … consists of five elected members. The District’s general fund budget totaled $49,050 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mCity and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… entered into an intermunicipal cooperative agreement in 1991 to form the Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236Village of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… established to plan and undertake urban renewal projects in the Village of Fairport. The Agency is governed by a … three entities. The Agency inappropriately gifted $250,000 in assets to the FLDC. The Agency made an annual contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Sherry Hamilton. … issued an appearance ticket and will be arraigned in town of Bradford court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton exploited her … bring offenders to justice and recoup stolen public money. My thanks to District Attorney Baker and the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsVirgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… meetings. However, because it is not reviewing monthly bank statements or bank reconciliations, the Board cannot verify if it is … determine whether there are any discrepancies between bank and book cash balances. The Treasurer has not filed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Snyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Amherst, located in Erie County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Richmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial … activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mState Agencies Bulletin No. 2192
… Employees: Employees represented by CSEA Local 1000 in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 35, 41, 42, 47, 78, 79, 87 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2192-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseTown of Wayne – Justice Court (2013M-52)
… of $2,510. Key Findings The Justice failed to account for all moneys received and the Board did not provide effective … or accountabilities, issue appropriate receipts for all money received, deposit money in a timely manner, file … monthly basis. Ensure that signed receipts are issued for all collections. Ensure that the Court deposits all moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-wayne-justice-court-2013m-52DiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… his father’s death to collect his pension and Social Security payments. “This case is a warning to anyone … which were electronically-deposited into the father’s checking account. Bunn, 49, was sentenced to time served and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsCity of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… within the Allegany Territory of the Seneca Nation, in Cattaraugus County. The City, which has approximately … flow analyses and did not submit casino revenue claims in a timely manner to the Seneca Nation. The Comptroller did … enforce the collection of overdue property tax payments in a timely manner and did not follow the tax enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… appropriations by an average of more than $2 million a year. Allowed surplus fund balance to exceed the statutory … $227,000 which can fund average unemployment expenditures for 78 years. Did not ensure $2.2 million was properly … officials generally disagreed with our findings. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-management