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Member & Retiree E-News Archive — 2024
… for Tier 6 Tier 6 Final Average Earnings Based on Highest 3 Years Excluding OT Pay from Tier 6 Contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2024Willsboro Fire Department – Financial Operations (2014M-206)
Willsboro Fire Department Financial Operations 2014M206
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/10/willsboro-fire-department-financial-operations-2014m-206Town of Pittstown – Records and Reports (2013M-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 17, 2012. Background The Town of Pittstown is … of the 17 months we reviewed, with differences ranging up to $300,000 during 2011. The Supervisor’s AUDs did not agree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/08/town-pittstown-records-and-reports-2013m-5Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… ensure that the Treasurer reconciles all bank statements with Department records and reports bank account activity to … ensure that the Treasurer reconciles all bank statements with Department records and reports bank account activity to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardTown of Rutland – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-19)
… report all collections accurately and in a timely manner. For example: Due to deficiencies in the records, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-rutland-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-19IX.2.B Terminology – IX. Federal Grants
… at its discretion. This system fully integrates grants management with payment management so that state draws can never exceed the award … variety of activities within a broad functional area. Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) refers to federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix2b-terminologyWest Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-242)
… to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and that Company money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. … The West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Town of Fort …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/west-fort-ann-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-overSir William Johnson Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2015M-004)
… ensure that the Company’s financial activity was recorded and reported accurately for the period January 1, 2013 … former nor acting Treasurer maintained accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records. Neither Treasurer … the Board. Key Recommendations Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records that include cash balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/01/sir-william-johnson-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internalKeeseville Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-100)
… Key Findings Department officials did not review the bank statements and canceled check images for the bank accounts managed by the Treasurer and Fire Police … before payment was made. Key Recommendations Review bank statements and canceled check images. Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/09/15/keeseville-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operationsTown of Marathon – Town Clerk (2022M-143)
… and accurate manner . As a result, the Board’s ability to effectively monitor financial operations was diminished . … documentation and deposit, remit and report collections to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Prepare … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-marathon-town-clerk-2022m-143Town of Taylor – Financial Management (2016M-391)
… records. The bookkeeper maintains custody of the bank statements, prepares the checks and abstracts, records all transactions and performs the bank reconciliations without oversight. Key Recommendations … recorded accurately and completely accounted for, monthly bank reconciliations are performed and any discrepancies are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-taylor-financial-management-2016m-391Town of Saugerties – Justice Court Operations (2015M-47)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the … 1, 2013 through November 3, 2014. Background The Town of Saugerties is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 19,500. The Town, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/06/12/town-saugerties-justice-court-operations-2015m-47SCAM ALERT
… to Retirement Online , aimed to trick users and capture login credentials. First and foremost, we assure you your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1639
… Once the stop payment has been successfully processed by the Treasury, OSC’s Bureau of State Payroll Services will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1639-reissuance-state-payroll-checksFishers Island Ferry District – Financial Operations (2016M-156)
… compensating controls such as increased management reviews and ensure that duplicate prenumbered receipts are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/08/12/fishers-island-ferry-district-financial-operations-2016m-156Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… announced that Renee Kanas, 64, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court today … During this time period, Kanas lived off of the stolen money and, among other things, took multiple cruises, … of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sherriff’s in Florida. After being brought to Albany County, New York to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… compliance with the acceptable Internet use policy (AUP) on the district’s network. Six of 40 employees used district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D felony, for stealing over … before Honorable Thomas A. Breslin in Albany Supreme Court. As part of her plea, the defendant signed a confession …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… Payments Services and Standards (CPSS) unit has controls in place to ensure that payments received by and processed on … customer satisfaction. Payments can be made online, in-person, or by mail to a bank lockbox. CPSS administers the … issues, which is one of the Dashboard’s stated uses. In May 2022, CPSS reports showed $20.6 million in real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-payments