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DiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public funds and allegedly pocketing cash … was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing $36742 in public funds and allegedly pocketing cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesProcessing of Paper Tax Returns
… the State's approximately 10.9 million income tax returns. About 2 million (20 percent) of all personal income … 2015. According to State Finance Law, when a commodity or service desired by a State agency is available from a … rate, the State agency must purchase that commodity or service from the preferred source. NYSID partnered with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returnsXII.10.D Monitoring Moving Services – XII. Expenditures
… to the contractor’s best and final offer. Exceptions where additional charges would be allowed may include but are … occurrence. No charges are allowed for traffic delays that do not directly block access to the building. Taking the following steps will help your agency get the services expected at the right price. RECEIVING A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10d-monitoring-moving-servicesTown of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Justice Court’s financial activity for the … processes with minimal oversight, which allowed her to manipulate the financial records and apparently … records since July 2011. Key Recommendations Take action to recover any moneys due to the Town or the State and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… County to a 41.5 percent decline in Tioga County. Nearly every county in every region of the state saw a large drop in overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayTown of Reading – Financial Management (2013M-217)
… the Town’s financial condition and budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2010 through August 31, 2013. … to be maintained. Additionally, the Board has no policy for developing accurate budget estimates. Because the Board … in the general fund and 93 percent in the highway fund for the ensuing year’s appropriations. The Town comingled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-reading-financial-management-2013m-217State Agencies Bulletin No. 872
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new process for checking the … most employees filling these positions are eligible to participate in a retirement program and the Retirement … from a position for which the individual retired prior to 2008. These employees cannot contribute to a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/872-change-process-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2XII.8.F Changes to Vouchers After Submission to OSC – XII. Expenditures
… a change to a voucher after submittal to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for payment through the Statewide Financial System. The following is a list of voucher fields OSC will change on behalf of an agency if … a change to a voucher after submittal to the Office of the State Comptroller OSC for payment through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8f-changes-vouchers-after-submission-oscUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-166
… Purpose To notify the Unified Court System of OSC’s automatic processing of the salary … of 2008 and the 2007-2010 Agreements between the Unified Court System of the State of New York (UCS) and various … pending a salary increase for justices of the Supreme Court or until 3/31/11. As of 3/31/11, the basic annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-166-unified-court-system-ucs-salary-restorationsTown of Wawarsing - Financial Oversight of Select Activities (2018M-239)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective To examine the adequacy of internal controls over selected financial activities to properly account for and safeguard Town funds. Key … To examine the adequacy of internal controls over selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-wawarsing-financial-oversight-select-activities-2018m-239Town of Saranac – Payroll (2014M-289)
… authorizing these benefits. The blank payroll check stock was not safeguarded because it was kept in an unlocked … leave time for these employees. Ensure that blank check stock is accessible only to individuals authorized to sign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/12/05/town-saranac-payroll-2014m-289Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Bolton (S9-21-1)
… cities, towns and villages across the State. The Town of Bolton (Town) is one of the local governments included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-bolton-s9-21-1Performance of Duty Disability – Career Plan
… benefit if you are found permanently disabled as a result of the performance of your duties, regardless of the amount of service you may have. Notice of Occurrence … covered by Article 11 Sections 375h and 375i Performance of Duty Disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/performance-duty-disabilityOpinion 93-31
… your letter asking whether commissioners of the Rushford Lake Recreation District may be reimbursed for mileage from … to meetings of the board of commissioners. The Rushford Lake Recreation District was established pursuant to chapter … we conclude that the commissioners of the Rushford Lake Recreation District may not be reimbursed for mileage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31Town of Plainfield – Road and Equipment Maintenance (2016M-307)
… properly maintained Town roads and highway equipment for the period January 1, 2015 through July 7, 2016. … Supervisor and four Board members. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 total $594,605. Key Finding Officials have taken … properly maintained Town roads and highway equipment for the period January 1 2015 through Jul …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-plainfield-road-and-equipment-maintenance-2016m-307Copiague Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2019M-98)
… $70,458 did not have receipts or invoices attached to the claims. Nineteen credit card purchases exceeded the … by sufficient supporting documentation which is attached to each credit card claim. Ensure that District officials and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2019m-98State Agencies Bulletin No. 698
… revised Next of Kin Affidavit form, AC 934-P (Rev. 12/21), for payroll transactions. Affected Employees Beneficiaries of … NOTE: OSC will accept only this new revised form for all payroll transactions. Agency Actions Agencies must … of the new form. Agencies must specify the AC 934-P form for payroll transactions. Attachment AC 934-P Next of Kin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/698-amended-next-kin-affidavit-form-ac-934-p-oscs-bureau-state-payrollDiNapoli Announces $500 College Savings Sweepstakes
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today a $500 sweepstakes to help a lucky New Yorker plan ahead for college. Winnings … 529 College Savings Program, an investment tool designed to help families save for college, is overseen by DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-500-college-savings-sweepstakesOrange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… backups were not adequately maintained and a disaster recovery plan has not been established. The purchasing policy … Recommendations Review and update the existing Internet, email and personal computer use policy, establish and adopt … used to backup data; and adopt a formal written disaster recovery plan. Amend the purchasing policy and written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialService Retirement Benefit – State University Police Plan
… of SUNY police service, or you may qualify for a service retirement if you reach age 60 before having served 25 years … percent) of your FAS. Filing The Application for Service Retirement (RS6037) must be on file with the Office of the … but not more than 90 days, before the date on which your retirement will occur. The 15-day filing requirement is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/service-retirement-benefit