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Opinion 2000-7
… the commissioner recuses himself from discussions relative to the contract and abstains from voting on matters relating to the contract. You ask whether a member of a fire district … compensation from the corporation is not directly related to the contract. The fire district has solicited competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-7DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… look at the financial and project data as reported by IDAs for their communities,” DiNapoli said. “IDAs can play an … DiNapoli’s report also found IDAs reported the following: For the 4,262 active IDA projects, it was estimated that a … of jobs gained in the last ten years. Total tax exemptions for IDA projects amounted to over $1.7 billion, up $273 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportTown 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-5Child Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School – Financial Management (2013M-98)
… under Education Law Article 56. The Child Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School (School) is governed by … as required by the Agreement. … Child Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School Financial Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/05/child-development-center-hamptons-charter-school-financial-managementVillage of Unadilla – Budgeting (2013M-143)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s budgeting practices for the period of … to March 13, 2013. Background The Village of Unadilla is located in Otsego County. The Village is governed by an … to use more than fund balance than available, and maintain it at a sustainable level. Monitor Village budgets and amend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-unadilla-budgeting-2013m-143Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … records. As a result, nine employees were paid $86,704 for unused sick and vacation days without proper … they were not entitled and overpaid one employee $4,928 for unused sick days upon retirement. Niagara Falls Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Germantown Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-230)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the … is located in Columbia County. The District is governed by a Board of Education which comprises seven elected members. … amounts of taxpayer dollars without full disclosure of how these funds will be used. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/17/germantown-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-230Credit for Military or Additional Service – State Police Plan
… You may be able to receive credit toward your retirement … service or other public employment. Military Service If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces, you may be eligible to … receive credit whether your military service was before or after you joined NYSLRS. For more information, visit our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/credit-military-or-additional-serviceCredit for Military or Additional Service – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214). (It must show that you were honorably discharged.) Additional Service … in to your Retirement Online account , scroll down to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click the “Manage my Service Credit Purchases” button. The Service Credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/credit-military-or-additional-serviceDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… 77 months in prison for wire fraud, subscription to false tax returns, obstruction of the grand jury, and false … KLEIN failed to report most of this income on his personal tax returns for the period from 2009 through 2014, thereby subscribing to false tax returns for each of those years. Following law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementLily Dale Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-336)
… for fundraising and soda sales was deposited on July 26, 2013, but not included in the July monthly report. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/lily-dale-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialNorth Greenbush Common School District – Budgeting (2016M-112)
… audit was to examine the District’s budgeting practices for the period July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015. … kindergarten through first grade and then pays tuition for its students to attend one of four other school … Board of Education. The District’s operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $2.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/north-greenbush-common-school-district-budgeting-2016m-112V.3.D Accounts – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… The Account ChartField identifies type of resources acquired or disbursed and defines the purpose of a transaction. Account is required on all transactions. Account is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3d-accountsLyncourt Union Free School District – Information Technology (2020M-121)
Determine whether Lyncourt Union Free School District District officials adequately managed network user accounts and developed a disaster recovery plan
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/05/lyncourt-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2020m-121Town of Marathon – Town Clerk (2022M-143)
… documentation, including a cash book or duplicate receipts for all transactions. Did not prepare monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-marathon-town-clerk-2022m-143Overtime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… decade and spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … New York State Agency Use of Overtime - 2020 Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020Other Bulletin No. 23
… addition, if the employee has any subsequent time off the payroll, the increment code must be evaluated and if an … list on 03/31/15 becomes eligible if they return to the payroll or are appointed to an eligible position between … requirement following the employee’s return to active payroll status. Demotions after 03/31/15: An employee who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-23-april-2015-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilVillage of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… adequate oversight of the Villages financial operations and to review the Court’s financial operations for the period … of Sag Harbor is located in the Towns of East Hampton and Southampton in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 2,100. The Village is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107NYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar
… Construction noise complaints called into New York City’s 311 … code, allowable construction hours are weekdays between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Construction activities outside those hours are in violation of the code, unless DOB issues a permit to allow such construction. These permits are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nyc-construction-noise-complaints-soarCortlandville Fire Department – Internal Controls (2014M-3)
… mitigating controls over the Treasurer’s and Lottery Account Clerk’s financial activities, such as reviewing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/cortlandville-fire-department-internal-controls-2014m-3