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… 31, 2012. Background UCS' mission is to promote the rule of law and to serve the public by providing just and timely … the administrative arm of UCS, under the direction of the Chief Administrative Judge. UCS employs about 17,936 … $40,000 in combined pay. Follow-up showed two of these staff had conflicting work schedules, resulting in payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/18/dual-employmentReimbursement of Social Services Costs (2013MS-3)
… 31, 2012. Background The Department of Social Services (DSS) incurs both direct and indirect program costs in the … by other county departments for the benefit of the DSS) that are directly billed to the DSS. In addition, counties are reimbursed for the indirect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/12/13/reimbursement-social-services-costs-2013ms-3Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Village of Quogue and the Shelby Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … have full access rights to record financial transactions in the accounting system with no oversight. Facility … Disbursements (Oneida County) The board did not audit each claim before payment or provide oversight of disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Selected Wage Investigation Procedures (Follow-Up)
… 2019-S-46 ). About the Program The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Division of Labor Standards (Division) seeks to … that arise during the course of an investigation. DOL can require employers found to be in violation of the … wages and can also assess penalties (which are retained by DOL), liquidated damages, which are additional amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/16/selected-wage-investigation-procedures-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… late payments. The receiver did not create some sewer and water accounts and did not bill 70 accounts. Town of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (Orange County) … County Industrial Development Agency – Local Development Corporation (LDC) Although the tested disbursements were for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… that he gassed up at the VFA pump and used his chief’s truck for his personal business as a process server. He was … that Royal was suspended for a month after selling the VFA truck for $3,000 without informing his colleagues. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… not related to state programs, $11,143 in gifts, $5,132 in food, $3,698 in fundraising, and $2,190 in other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… the first quarter of 2020. “Although collections remain down compared to last year, there are signs of improvement as … 2020 through March 2021, statewide local collections are down by 11.8 percent or $2.2 billion. Despite the … seen from April to June 2020, when many businesses were shut down during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021Collection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee
… all Fee revenue due to the State and whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (Division) and the Division of State Police (State Police) have ensured that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/12/collection-and-use-motor-vehicle-law-enforcement-feeDiNapoli Honors Caribbean Leaders
… and organizations at a celebration on Monday in honor of Caribbean Heritage Month. “We gathered in Brooklyn to … community and recognize extraordinary individuals of Caribbean descent. Each of these leaders has given back to New York state through … and organizations at a celebration on Monday in honor of Caribbean Heritage Month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-honors-caribbean-leadersTown of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… also the appointed Receiver of Taxes. In 2012, the total tax warrant was approximately $9.9 million. Key Findings The … weaknesses with how the Clerk handled the $17.1 million of tax and penalty payments. The Board has not established … duties related to her position as the Receiver of Taxes. Tax collections were not deposited in the bank or remitted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267Public Officers – Membership and Enrollment
… Public officers are eligible for membership in NYSLRS. This … of whether individuals are elected or appointed as public officers. You must give them the opportunity to join NYSLRS. A public officer is a person either elected or appointed to a … Public officers elected or appointed to government positions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officersComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Activities (Erie County) Auditors determined that 101 credit card purchases totaling $22,100 did not have original … in grant money to use for personal expenses, pay off credit card debt and make loan payments. He pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of the Town of Elmira , Village of Hunter , Village of Irvington , Long Island Workforce Housing … fund, both of which have fund balance deficits. Village of Hunter – Cash Receipts and Board Oversight (Greene County) … office completed audits of the Town of Elmira Village of Hunter Village of Irvington Long Island Workforce Housing Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 91-13*
… State Constitutional or statutory debt restrictions so long as the lease contains an executory clause; that is, a … Constitution or the Local Finance Law. Accordingly, we do not believe that the lease agreement, or the COPS … proposals or bids on construction contracts, no matter how well intended, cannot be looked on with favor by this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1314th Annual Emerging Manager & MWBE Conference
… expanded its Emerging Mangers Program from $2.6 billion to more than $7 billion in assets with more than … expanded its Emerging Mangers Program from $2.6 billion to more than $7 billion in assets with more than … defined benefit fund and a $5.0 billiondollar defined contribution plan on behalf of 156,000 beneficiaries. In this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/14-annual-conferenceChautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2016 through May 1, 2017.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/chautauqua-co-soil-water-2017-199.pdfState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… $2.7 million for 7,000 property tax credits. Department of Civil Service $25 million to Beacon Health Options, Inc. for … with preparation and discovery related to a trial in U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York. State University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… to the vehicle’s ignition system and prevents the car or truck from starting if the operator’s blood alcohol … other parties. For example, one offender was stopped for a traffic violation in March 2014 and subsequently arrested and … address. In another case, an offender was stopped for a traffic violation and caught driving without an IID on two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksOpinion 92-16
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Exceptions (contracts for rental of room owned by officer and used in official duties) … PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Powers and Duties (rental of home as office) REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (payment of rental to town officers); (by town from volunteer fire company) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (lease of office from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16