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DiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing … For a copy of the audit, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2014/almond.pdf DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsSafety at Stations
… for the operation of a rapid transit railroad system on Staten Island pursuant to a lease and operating agreement … and the actions taken to remediate conditions that might have contributed to such incidents. In certain instances, … system is not operational system-wide, and SIR did not have a formal timetable of when the system (in whole or in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/safety-stationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 974
… Date(s) Institution paychecks dated April 8, 2010 and Administrative paychecks dated April 14, 2010 Background … 6252 2(c), eliminating the mandatory employee contribution for members who have ten (10) or more years of membership in … (10) or more years of membership in the ORP are eligible for the reduction in contribution regardless of any break(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/974-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementAffordable Home Ownership Development Program
… Purpose To determine whether Affordable Home Ownership Development Program (Program) grant managers … October 2013, and focuses on grants awarded to eight metropolitan area-based development projects. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/affordable-home-ownership-development-programReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Members in certain circumstances (for example, members who have recently transferred a membership to NYSLRS) may not be … by the end of the month in which you retire. You have up to 30 days after your pension benefit becomes payable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action on our recommendations in the budget review letter issued in … Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating … deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, we found that the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2Administration of Concession Services at Riverbank State Park - Tri-State Snacks & Concessions
… facilities. Tri-State operates Riverbank’s 150-seat restaurant, under a five-year revenue contract with Parks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/20/administration-concession-services-riverbank-state-park-tri-state-snacks-concessionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … has not submitted the required annual financial reports to the Office of State Comptroller for the 2011 through 2013 … limit by $4,394 and the board did not pass a resolution to override the limit. Chenango County – Departmental Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Chatham Central School District , Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School District … the federally regulated limit by more than $45,000. For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsStatewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… tax performance reflects this year’s strengthening economy and positive jobs numbers,” DiNapoli said. “Overall … of New York City also saw year-over-year collections for July grow by double digits, ranging from 17.3% in Lewis … against what had been reported by sales tax vendors for the reporting quarter and adjusts payments to local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentVillage of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… if leave time benefits were administered in accordance with Board-adopted policy and if Village information … records of accrued leave balances, including her own, with no independent review. We reviewed two former … Recommendations Develop personnel policies that are clear with respect to the accrual and use of leave time and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259Town of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… December 31, 2011. Key Findings Town officials did not have written procedures for reconciling the water processed … offered by other electricity suppliers. The Town could have saved as much as $4,035 had it contracted with the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227Village of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition and selected financial operations for the period March 1, 2012 to March 18, 2013. Background … we found several material errors in the maintenance of the accounting records and related reports. As such, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Village of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… was to review the financial condition of the sewer fund and the internal controls over financial records and reports for the period June 1, 2011, through October 31, 2012. … The Clerk-Treasurer did not maintain the Village’s accounting records in a complete and accurate manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15City of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… the financial condition of the City’s general, water and sewer funds for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2011. … consisting of five members, has overall responsibility for the City’s operations. The City’s annual budget for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… should be taken in most cases. Obviously, this will depend on the specific deficiency and the dollar amount involved. … to request a more detailed claim and to educate the vendor on itemization requirements. If the claim is for travel or … claim. Claims generally may be rejected or reduced if they do not meet legal requirements, exceed available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsTown of Bridgewater – Financial Operations (2013M-309)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Bridgewater is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 1,500 … of real property and sales taxes among tax bases. In addition, separate general ledger cash accounts were not maintained for funds in which cash was commingled and the Board was not provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-bridgewater-financial-operations-2013m-309DiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial information for the effective … and issue audited statements. In addition, they did not have financial information available to develop multiyear … my hope that other city officials will work with the Mayor on implementing these recommendations. Taxpayers deserve to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesMedicaid Program – Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care
… 31, 2019. About the Program The Department administers New York’s Medicaid program, which covers prescription and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-cost-pharmacy-services-under-managed-careDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… and Sheriff Spike, Brown’s actions were exposed and she is now being held accountable for her abuse of taxpayer … dog licenses, hunting permits, and building permits. She was employed by the town from January 1, 2018, until May 21, 2019, when she resigned. Brown was charged with corrupting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000