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DiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… announced today his office stopped more than $24 million in questionable personal income tax refunds so far in 2014, after finding 7,482 improper filings –an 18 percent … requests totaling $352.5 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Those who break the rules will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… to May 31, 2012. Background The City of Beacon is located in Dutchess County, and has a population of approximately … for the collection and payment of delinquent taxes are not in compliance with the Law. City officials did not adopt a … City police and MTA officers to issue parking tickets in a sequential order and maintain copies of all tickets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-14-12)
… City officials plan to raise the additional revenue with a fee increase that has not yet been approved by the … by the City Council. The City’s proposed budget complies with the property tax levy limit set by statute. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/14/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-14-12Accidental Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… escalation. Learn more about escalation. Filing You, your employer, or someone authorized with your power of attorney … Active service is defined as: Service while on your employer’s payroll; or When you are on an authorized medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-disabilityStay Informed – New Career Plan
… your benefits and stay informed. Register for Retirement Online , a convenient and secure way to review your benefits … time. In many cases, you’ll be able to use Retirement Online instead of mailing forms or calling NYSLRS. Members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/stay-informedStay Informed – Article 14 Benefits
… your benefits and conduct transactions in real time. In many cases, you’ll be able to use Retirement Online instead … Review your Member Annual Statement carefully and notify us of any errors promptly. Visit our website frequently to … on your benefits. Contact us with any questions you have about your benefits. … Article 14 information for PFRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/stay-informedNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC Finances
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today after giving remarks at the New York City Financial Control Board: “Federal relief and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nyc-financesXIX.6.D Reporting – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… source even though the total project costs are contained in one SFS Project. SFS reports include the full project … funds related to the grant. The Featured Reports Listing in SFS Coach is updated to include information on the … with drill down to related project transactions in Project Costing. The report provides, by Reference Award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix6d-reportingHicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… question whether Board members are ensuring compliance with their own purchasing policy when approving the claims … manner. During the audit of claims, monitor compliance with the procurement policy and ensure that the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… City officials did not include cash flow projections with the proposed budget. Although not required, cash flow projections would provide officials with another gauge of the effectiveness of the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4Cleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-272)
… that benefits District taxpayers and is in compliance with statutory requirements. Review reserves and transfer excess balances in compliance with statutory requirements. … Cleveland Hill Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-272Village of Mount Morris – Justice Court (2013M-152)
… 2013. Background The Mount Morris Village Court is located in the Town of Mount Morris, Livingston County. The Village … reported 1,817 cases and collected a total of $280,254 in fines, fees and surcharges for 2012. Key Findings Justice … upon resignation. Ensure that any unidentified moneys in the Justice’s bank account are reported and remitted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2013/10/04/village-mount-morris-justice-court-2013m-152Town of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)
… to examine the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of … because it repeatedly under-estimated revenues. As a result, at the end of 2012, fund balance in the general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184Town of Mansfield – Financial Management and Claims Processing (2012M-241)
… adopted budgets using fund balance to reduce the tax levy with no systematic approach to ensure that appropriated … itemization and documentation to support that they comply with Town policies and that they represent actual and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-mansfield-financial-management-and-claims-processing-2012m-241DiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty last September to two counts of federal program theft, for stealing from a … that received federal funds. She was sentenced Thursday to two years of probation and ordered to serve 50 hours of … at least $10,000 more by using the school district’s Amazon account and credit cards to purchase personal items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsComsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… would not require prior Board approval. The Treasurer does not sign all checks to pay claims. Rather, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316Newark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
… The Newark Public Library is located in Wayne County. A Board of Trustees comprising seven elected members governs … which are not allowed by law, putting Library resources at a greater risk for loss. The Board has not adopted a … cards, claims processing, payroll processing and IT. Do not allow the privately-contracted payroll vendor to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54City of Middletown – Selected Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-56)
… 9, 2012. Background The City of Middletown City is located in Orange County and has a population of approximately … to provide written periodic financial reports for use in monitoring City financial operations. System users were … recovery plan to minimize disruption of operations in the event of a catastrophic event. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/31/city-middletown-selected-financial-operations-and-information-technology-2013m-562018 Annual Audit
… were appropriate and complied with (i) the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law and (ii) mandated fee schedules (where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/21/2018-annual-auditTown of East Fishkill –Financial Condition (2014M-139)
… and serves as the chief executive officer. For fiscal year 2014, total budgeted appropriations totaled $19.9 … did not effectively monitor the budgets throughout the year and did not require the Town Comptroller to present … tax base from the sewer fund. As of the end of fiscal year 2013, the sewer fund owed the general fund $406,579. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/08/town-east-fishkill-financial-condition-2014m-139