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Town of Mina – Financial Management and Vehicle Fuel Procurement (2014M-34)
… ethanol blended gasoline was purchased from State contract vendors in 2012 and 2013. Key Recommendations Adopt a policy and develop procedures to ensure that the amount of unexpended surplus funds is reasonable and that budgets are realistic. Review bid documents and State and county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/06/town-mina-financial-management-and-vehicle-fuel-procurement-2014m-34Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… employees of the Unified Court System beginning in April 2023 and to provide processing instructions to agencies. Affected Employees Employees who were in CSEA (Bargaining Unit 87), MC (Bargaining Unit 86) or … longevity and/or extra longevity) for BU 87 beginning in April 2016. Consistent with practice, when a CSEA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-stepsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… An audit of 10 counties found that some did not adequately test the … sure that consumers were paying the correct price, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said today. “When … Nassau, Niagara, Orange, Seneca, Tompkins, Washington, and Wyoming. They reviewed nearly 1,800 devices and 260 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailersHerricks Union Free School District – Overtime (2019M-127)
… to 10 custodial employees totaling $35,017 or 43 percent of total overtime paid to these employees, primarily for … non-emergencies. However, with appropriate scheduling some of these overtime payments could have been avoided or … absent on their scheduled workdays. More than 40 percent of these absences were preapproved and with appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/30/herricks-union-free-school-district-overtime-2019m-127Chenango County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-10-F)
… released in April 2022. Background CCIDA is an independent public benefit corporation established in 1975. CCIDA’s Board … (PILOTs) to affected tax jurisdictions − municipalities or school districts – to help offset the tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/12/13/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2022m-10-fDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… New York State has more than 7 million acres of farmland, and many of its crops are dependent on pollination by bees … Plan. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets should step up efforts to ensure honey bee … Interactive Map Journal (Supplement to Jan. 2023 audit of AG and Markets) New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programTaxes – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… percent of all property taxes in New York are collected by school districts. … In SFY 202122 reported New York State tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/taxesOneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… the internal controls over the Department’s contracts with agencies for the period January 1, 2014 through December … temporary assistance to eligible individuals and families with social service and financial needs. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015mIthaca City School District – Transportation State Aid and Information Technology (2017M-63)
… 2015 through January 10, 2017. Background The Ithaca City School District is located in the City of Ithaca, eight towns … and identifies alternate work locations. … Ithaca City School District Transportation State Aid and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/ithaca-city-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-informationDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… 343 cases with ordered restitution totaling $2.8 million in Chenango , Erie , Franklin , Jefferson , Orange , Putnam … payments that were ordered to be paid, including $171,028 in prior period arrears. DiNapoli’s auditors also found all … locate victims or could not identify the source of funds in their restitution account. In total, the departments had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsTown of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… with the water billed to its customers. The Town could not account for 8,376,160 gallons, or about 25 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227DiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… programs Erie County provides,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with Erie County District Attorney John Flynn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates for Employers Will Decrease for State Fiscal Year 2018-19
… contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) in State Fiscal Year 2018-19 will decrease …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-employers-will-decrease-state-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… retirement system,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my investigative team and the Erie County District Attorney’s … her crime was exposed, and she has been held accountable. My office will continue to vigorously root out attempts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporations to Disclose Political Spending
… Group, Penn Entertainment, SoFi Technologies, Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., Zillow Group, and Zoom Video Communications , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporations-disclose-political-spendingOpinion 89-1
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (authority to … The governing board of each county, city, town, village, school district, and of each fire district or other district … No. 79-214, supra ; Dow v Board of Trustees, Farmingdale Public Library , 75 AD2d 632, 427 NYS2d 298 [2nd Dept., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-1Additional Benefits after 20 Years (Sections 384-e and 384-e [b]) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… percent of your FAE for each year of service earned with a public employer before your work as a police officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-benefits-after-20-years-sections-384-e-and-384-e-bDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… to enrich herself at taxpayer expense,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Franklin County District Attorney Crawford and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyPoughkeepsie City School District – Internal Controls Over Purchasing and Claims Processing (2012M-179)
… 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background The Poughkeepsie City School District is located in the City of Poughkeepsie, in … spent more than $50,000 on a contract with a certified public accountant (CPA) to provide services as the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/11/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-purchasing-andXI.2.I Unilateral Termination Provisions – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… an unfair advantage over other bidders who based their bids on the full term of the agreement as set forth in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2i-unilateral-termination-provisions