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Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-14-7)
… electric, library and parking funds are reasonable. The water and sewer funds’ tentative budgets are not balanced and … told us they recognized the deficits and planned to raise water and sewer rates to make up the difference. The … tax levy limit set by statute. Key Recommendations Address the deficits in the water and sewer funds to avoid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/11/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-14-7Town of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… and reports to manage the Town’s financial operations, account balances were inaccurate and certain revenues and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27Barker Central School District – Payroll (2023M-19)
… calculations totaling $3,131. One employee was paid $2,948 for overtime despite language in the individual’s employment … as required. In addition, 10 employees were paid $26,297 for overtime without being required to seek preapproval per … governing the use of overtime and establish procedures for reviewing payroll to detect unusual payments or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/barker-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-19Town of Chateaugay - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-200)
… lacked one or more pieces of supporting documentation to verify their eligibility and/or were incorrectly granted. … property owner did not meet the eligibility requirements to receive agricultural building exemptions. As a result, the … were not supported. As a result, the property owner may have incorrectly received $80,126 in tax reductions. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-chateaugay-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-200City of Long Beach - Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2019M-68)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether payments to certain City officers and employees for unused leave accruals were … authorized and accurately calculated. Key Findings The City approved $6 million in separation payments to 43 City officers and employees, of which $513,925 in payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-payments-unused-leave-accruals-2019m-68SUNY Bulletin No. SU-161
… Purpose To provide agencies with reporting instructions. Affected … Date(s) Employees in Bargaining Unit 08 may begin to be reported in Administration Pay Period 11L, paychecks dated 9/16/09 Background Pursuant to Chapter 213 and the 2007-2011 Agreement between UUP and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-161-participation-voluntary-reduction-work-schedule-vrwsDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud
… the guilty plea of Muhammad Adnan Saeed, owner of Sublime Medical Transportation, for stealing over $700,000 from the … ensure our vulnerable, low-income population receives the medical care it needs. Worse, the defendant’s fraud was … Saeed to justice." Saeed, 40, is the president of Sublime Medical Transportation, a Schenectady County company that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-pleads-guilty-medicaid-fraudOpinion 94-18
… for nominal consideration to private not-for-profit corporation) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (transfer … real property for nominal consideration to not-for-profit corporation) REAL PROPERTY -- Conveyances Generally … in incorporation of fire department) NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, §1402; VILLAGE LAW, §10-1008: By operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Opinion 2007-7
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (reporting “days worked” for elected officials) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Reporting to (by employers for “days worked” by elected officials) WORDS AND PHRASES -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-7DiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… $5,000 from their New York State taxable income. Married couples filing jointly can deduct up to $10,000 each year.* …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsOpinion 2001-3
… LAW §§94, 453; STATE CONSTITUTION, article IX, §1(f): A village may not fix its sewer rents at an amount that would … to the sewer system, in order to provide funds for general village purposes. You ask whether a village may fix its sewer rents at an amount that would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-3Medicaid Program – Managed Long Term Care Premium Rate Setting
… 31, 2014. Background The New York State Medicaid program is a federal, state, and locally funded program that provides a … is responsible for setting monthly MLTC premium rates. The rate-setting methodology is based largely on MCOs’ medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/medicaid-program-managed-long-term-care-premium-rate-settingResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… Noise Code (Noise Code) and adequately addressed noise complaints related to construction in New York City. Our … for noise. Inspection reports do not include noise meter readings, and at the time of the audit, inspectors were … procedures for conducting inspections. Include noise meter readings in inspection reports to provide an objective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… percent) are located in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties throughout the State utilize hotels and motels … are no formal shelters. Of the 57 counties outside of NYC, 24 (42 percent) do not have a dedicated shelter … of hotels and motels housing the homeless to local Social Services Districts (SSDs) and to the NYC Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residencyCase Management
… the New York City Department for the Aging provided and paid case management services appropriately for eligible seniors. The … About the Program An important goal for many older adults and their families is to be able to live independently, … the New York City Department for the Aging provided and paid case management services appropriately for eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/26/case-managementDebt – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… assets and grants. New York State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2022-23, the … 2018-19. $55.9 billion of State-Supported debt, as defined in State law, an increase of $2.7 billion or 5 percent since … voter approval. $63.9 billion of State debt reported in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/debtSUNY Bulletin No. SU-274
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the … 31, 2015 Agency Actions Each agency is required to update the Retirement Plans page to change the Benefit Plan … Education Department is required to run the query and update the Retirement Plans page accordingly. The charts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-274-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planTown of Gorham – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-106)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Gorham (Town) officials properly distribute foreign fire … they need. This helps maintain the safety and morale of firefighters, who play a crucial role in protecting the … operations, including the allocation and distribution of FFI tax proceeds. The Town disbursed FFI tax proceeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/03/06/town-gorham-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-106State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… once auditors informed officials of this risk, the school business manager promptly filed accurate aid applications … claimed for some students classified as homeless. Town of Summit – Town Clerk (Schoharie County) Although fees were … law which requires the clerk to deposit fees within three business days after total collections exceed $250. The clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… climate risks. Notably, the Fund voted for a slate of candidates put forward by activist investment firm Engine No. 1, who won seats on ExxonMobil’s Board of Directors with the goal of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-season