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DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… District Attorney William Fitzpatrick announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School District’s (SCSD) … to Twilight participants. As the program coordinator, Jason Cecile was in charge of the Twilight teaching schedule. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeSubmitting Payments for NYSLRS Members – Enhanced Reporting
… With each report, you must submit payment for the total amount of contributions, loans and service … more than what you’ve authorized. If you report and pay for more contributions than are owed, the contributions will … year of the overpayment occurring. You will be credited for the amount of the overpayment and responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/submitting-payments-nyslrs-membersTown of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… management and controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2010, through May 30, 2012. … and the Supervisor has not developed detailed procedures, for ensuring that financial duties are adequately segregated … or disaster recovery. There is no system in place for monitoring IT activity or changes in the system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177Village of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial management of the water fund and the adequacy of the Village’s controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-forestville-water-fund-2012m-207Town of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… approximately $3.8 million. Key Findings The Board did not provide the necessary guidance to the Supervisor and employees, and did not establish internal controls that ensured the Town’s … was accurately recorded and reported. The Board did not ensure that the Supervisor assigned accounting duties to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Village of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal … January 9, 2013. Background The Village of Montgomery is located in the Town of Montgomery in Orange County and has a population of about 3,800. The Village is governed by a five-member elected Board of Trustees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210Village of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… and internal controls over the Village’s IT operations for the period January 1, 2011, through January 18, 2013. … general, water, and sewer funds’ budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year totaled approximately $15.5 … treatment processes and costs. The Town bills the Village for its share of all wastewater processing costs. Retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… 2012. Background The Village of Hoosick Falls is located in the Town of Hoosick in Rensselaer County. The Village is governed by a Village … of 221 days past the due date for the fiscal years ending in 2008 through 2011. The Board has not implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… procedures. It should include the frequency and scope of backups, the location of stored backup data, the specific method for backing up and … to the process (e.g., file-naming conventions, method of transporting data offsite). The policy should also address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0DiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… that Becky Smith Shaver pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $2,000 in pension payments from the New … York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) intended for retiree Gary Banas. “Ms. Smith Shaver tried to take … friend after his death. Now, she is being held accountable for her actions. I am committed to safeguarding the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemEast Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B21-5-4)
… Central School District’s (District’s) proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Background Pursuant to Chapter … which led to our review of the District’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Key Findings Our review of the … Ramapo Central School Districts Districts proposed budget for the 202122 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/05/05/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b21-5-4Village of Greenwich – Justice Court Operations (2014M-023)
… and an appointed court clerk. Key Findings The Justice did not consistently perform bank reconciliations and did not compare the reconciled bank balance with her manual cash … has been printed and issued. Further, Court officials did not use manual press numbered duplicate receipts as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/05/30/village-greenwich-justice-court-operations-2014m-023Village of Delanson – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-232)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine disbursements and the real property tax and water rent billings and collections for the period June 1, 2010, to April 30, 2012. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-delanson-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-232City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s oversight of its volunteer fire companies and the City’s purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203DiNapoli: State's Financial Hole Deepens, Tax Revenues Trail $3.2 Billion in 2020
… lower than last year, as he released the State Cash Report for August. DiNapoli noted state tax receipts of $4.3 billion … Unless Washington acts to provide further fiscal relief for New York, painful budget decisions lie ahead.” Other key … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-states-financial-hole-deepens-tax-revenues-trail-32-billion-2020Service Credit Purchase Payments – Legacy Reporting
… contributions, plus interest (if applicable), by means of: A single lump sum payment; or Transferring funds through … or account (this method can only be used for the purchase of optional service credit); or Payroll deductions spread over a period of time equal to or less than the number of months they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/service-credit-purchase-paymentsMedicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for … program. Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare Part C, commonly referred to as Medicare Managed … overpayments occurred because adequate controls were not in place to detect the improper claims. We recommended the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/medicaid-overpayments-medicare-advantage-plan-services-followTown of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Bangor is located in Franklin County and has approximately 2,220 residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board (Board), … primarily with real property taxes. Key Findings The Board is not providing adequate oversight of the Dog Control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193Town of Alexandria – Non-payroll Cash Disbursements and Fuel Inventory (2013M-129)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review non-payroll cash disbursements and … January 1, 2011, through May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Alexandria is located in Jefferson County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-alexandria-non-payroll-cash-disbursements-and-fuel-inventory-2013m-129Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… department officials do not verify the information. As a result, the county may have overpaid providers by $562,864. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0