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Village of Head of the Harbor – Justice Court Operations (2020M-110)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Head of the Harbor (Village) Justices provided adequate oversight … Findings The Justices did not provide adequate oversight of cash receipts, deposits and accounting records during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/01/village-head-harbor-justice-court-operations-2020m-110Former Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. … Putnam Engine & Hose Co. No. 2 ("Putnam Engine and Hose"), a unit of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Department, for … Judge Paul E. Davison. This case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Román. New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… and other balances that could be invested longer term in investments allowable by law. Accelerate Collection and … other entities. Develop procedures for making deposits in a timely manner to ensure funds are protected and earning … these payments can be approved by the governing board in time to avoid late payment charges. Consider using online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… diseases. The guidelines are available on SED’s website and include updated immunization requirements, … vaccination information for schoolchildren via an online survey (Survey), which all schools complete annually. Survey data is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… this joint effort, one more person who believed they could game the system has been caught and will be prosecuted.” “For … at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… all claims were appropriate, audited and approved before payment, the claims auditor did not ensure all were … 11 students likely to be eligible for Medicaid during the 2021-22 school year, officials did not file for … last log-on dates ranging from Jan. 5, 2017 to Oct. 29, 2021 or ensure all employees completed IT security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsMedicaid Program – Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health
… information to the Medicaid claims payment system, and if it did not, determine the corresponding Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-healthDiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1526
… to safeguard employee information. Affected Employees All New York State Employees paid through the New York State Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1526-use-new-york-state-employee-id-new-york-state-payroll-systemFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kBloomingburg Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-42)
… Joint Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Mamakating and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/bloomingburg-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialVillage of Wappingers Falls – Board Oversight (2023M-70)
… As a result, the Board did not have sufficient information to oversee financial operations and capital projects. The … duties. Key Recommendations Adopt policies and procedures to establish mitigating controls for the lack of segregation … Ensure that the AFR is submitted timely and accurately to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/12/22/village-wappingers-falls-board-oversight-2023m-70New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… light and recover their ill-gotten gains.” Press Release DA Hoovler Announces Felony Guilty Pleas In Orange County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-pleaDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… larceny, a misdemeanor, and agreed to pay full restitution plus $500 to cover the village of Delhi’s insurance deductible in lieu of three years’ probation plus one year conditional discharge. “Ms. Barnes used public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfRetirement Estimates – Divorce and Your Benefits
… or accrued value of the benefits due to a member at retirement. Upon the member’s written request to NYSLRS’ … actuarial consultant, or use the Retirement Online benefit calculator or the Quick Calculator on our website for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/retirement-estimatesDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores With Analysis of 10 Years of Fiscal Monitoring System Data
… highlighted in a report . DiNapoli launched FSMS in 2013 to evaluate local governments’ financial indicators, … Act and sales tax revenue growth. Sales tax collections have leveled off in recent months and federal dollars are … last year, in my first year as Colonie town supervisor, I implemented the first ever fund balance policy which was a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores-analysis-10-years-fiscal-monitoring-system-dataDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… Waldron pleaded guilty Wednesday in Aurelius Town Court to official misconduct and attempted computer trespass, and … it prevented Waldron from receiving extra money she did not earn. "This case is a warning to any public employee who falsifies retirement records: You are risking arrest and tarnishing your reputation," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsAdditional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL). To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly from public … service or within a year of separating from service. For most members, the maximum number of sick leave days … to see if they offer this benefit. If you are eligible for this benefit, you will also see “Sick Leave Eligibility: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveDiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… served on behalf of Norwood residents.” Berger stole the funds between 2018 and 2022 by writing village checks to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageTown of Geneseo – Information Technology and Multiyear Planning (2017M-84)
… The Town accumulated excessive fund balance in multiple funds. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive IT policies … of fund balance to be maintained for each of the Town funds and develop a plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-geneseo-information-technology-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-84