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Opinion 97-24
… FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (participation by members of the "auxiliary" of an incorporated fire company … of the fire company. You state that the constitution and by-laws of the fire company provide that the auxiliary is … as an active member of a fire department or fire company by the authorities in control of the department or company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-24State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … The March 2017 credit card bill included a $288 charge for the supervisor's personal cable bill. In May 2018, during our audit, the supervisor reimbursed the town for this personal credit card charge. Auditors also found 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … totaling $5,786 for refreshments that were in violation of New York State Public Officers Law. The board also approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSample Section 45 Document
An example of a notice for an employee to acknowledge right to NYSLRS membership pursuant to Section 45 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/emp-reporting-section-45-sample.pdfSecurity Over Critical Systems (Follow-Up) (2025-F-5)
To determine whether security over Hudson River–Black River Regulating District’s critical systems was sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized access to systems and data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-25f5.pdfDiNapoli: New York Jobs Top 9 Million, New Statewide High
… New York reached its highest employment level ever of more … of new growth in the western New York economy.” DiNapoli’s report examines employment, wages and labor force trends … Job Growth, 2009-2014 New York City 11.3% Western NY 1.5% Long Island 4.9% Central NY -0.1% Hudson Valley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-jobs-top-9-million-new-statewide-highState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP) Auditors reviewed 50 … families within required timeframes, they overpaid three childcare providers a total of $7,104. The overpayments … tax collections totaling approximately $500,000 within 24 hours of the date collected or deposit fees totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsFranklin Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-19)
… software inventory or develop an IT contingency plan. In addition to finding sensitive information technology … to follow to recover data and resume essential operations in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Develop written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/franklin-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-19Middleburgh Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-206)
… The Middleburgh Central School District is located in Schoharie and the Albany Counties. The District is … District officials had knowingly generated surpluses in the past to prepare for economic difficulties, they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/middleburgh-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-206City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-6)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-6City of Oswego – Community Development (2015M-108)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected City community development activities for the period January 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. Background The City of Oswego is located in Oswego County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/20/city-oswego-community-development-2015m-108Town of Springfield – Credit Card Purchases (2020M-138)
… the Town of Springfield’s (Town) Board ensured credit card purchases were adequately supported, for legitimate … Key Findings The Town Board (Board) did not ensure credit card purchases were adequately supported, for legitimate purposes or approved before payment. Credit card statements were mailed to the prior Supervisor and not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/07/town-springfield-credit-card-purchases-2020m-138East Quogue Union Free School District – Selected Payroll Practices and Information Technology (2014M-44)
… by an elected five-member Board of Education, is located in the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-selected-payroll-practices-andAuburn Enlarged City School District – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-153)
… The Auburn Enlarged City School District is located in the City of Auburn and Towns of Aurelius, Fleming, Owasco and Sennett in Cayuga County. The District, which operates seven schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/auburn-enlarged-city-school-district-employee-compensation-and-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… found that claims were not properly audited before payment. As a result, there was an increased risk that … approximately $141,000 should not have been approved for payment because they had one or more exceptions. Morris … supported or properly audited and approved before payment. Of the 300 claims reviewed totaling approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Police Bulletin No. SP-113
… 4/3/08 $1,434 4/2/09 $1,477 Location Pay for Monroe County remains at $200. Supplemental Location Pay (SPL) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-113-april-1-2007-april-1-2008-and-april-1-2009-retroactive-salary-and-otherTown of Carroll – Town Clerk (2022M-20)
… and reported collections accurately, and remitted them in a timely manner. Key Findings We could not determine … totaling $21,843 were properly accounted for or remitted in a timely manner because the Clerks did not maintain … $241,136 accurately, they did not always make remittances in a timely manner. The Clerks did not remit water rents and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/06/24/town-carroll-town-clerk-2022m-20Oxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… invoices had 22 charges, totaling $1,891, that did not have enough detail to verify that the parts ordered were used … Periodically review work performed by outside vendors on the District’s behalf. District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated corrective action. … audit oxford academy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-departmentVillage of Red Hook – Information Technology (2020M-89)
… were unaware that employees were accessing websites for nonbusiness purposes because they did not routinely … with IT security awareness training. Develop procedures for monitoring Internet usage and negotiate a formal contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/02/12/village-red-hook-information-technology-2020m-89Additional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – State Police Plan
… Under Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL), you may receive … service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave at retirement. To be eligible, you must retire directly from … maximum is 200 days. Credit for your unused sick leave at retirement cannot be used to: Qualify for vesting. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leave