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Davenport Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-147)
… and cash is safeguarded. There were no records to support the collection of hall rental receipts. As a result, the Board of Fire … and submit reports of the District’s financial activities for them to periodically review. The Board is required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/26/davenport-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-147Town of Tuxedo – Financial Operations (2014M-284)
… January 29, 2014. Background The Town of Tuxedo is located in Orange County and has a population of approximately 3,600. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/16/town-tuxedo-financial-operations-2014m-284Town of Saugerties – Justice Court Operations (2015M-47)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Court’s … governed by an elected five-member Town Board, maintains a Justice Court, with two elected Justices. The Court collected … $1 million in fines, fees and surcharges during our audit period. Key Findings The Justices did not perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/06/12/town-saugerties-justice-court-operations-2015m-47Town of Louisville – Water User Charges (2015M-44)
… billing, collecting and recording or provide for oversight when adequate segregation is not practical. Review user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-louisville-water-user-charges-2015m-44Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library – Claims Processing (2013M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if claims were audited in a timely manner and properly supported for the period July 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Library is located in the … The Library was founded in 1974 and provides services to several communities, including the hamlets of Mastic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/08/09/mastics-moriches-shirley-community-library-claims-processing-2013m-166Town of Broadalbin – Leave Accruals (2014M-88)
… to monitor leave accruals of highway department employees for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 for the general and highway funds totaled approximately $1.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-broadalbin-leave-accruals-2014m-88West Genesee Central School District – Segregation of Duties (2016M-303)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to determine if the District’s controls over certain cash … for someone independent from the recordkeeping function to verify that funds were deposited into a District bank account. Key Recommendations Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/west-genesee-central-school-district-segregation-duties-2016m-303Kings Park Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2015M-282)
… The Kings Park Central School District is located in the Town of Smithtown in Suffolk County. The District, which operates five schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/24/kings-park-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2015m-282Piseco Common School District – Authorized Investments (2023M-172)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Piseco Common School District (District) officials invested in accordance … corrective action. … Determine whether Piseco Common School District District officials invested in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/piseco-common-school-district-authorized-investments-2023m-172Town of Pendleton – Capital Projects (2024M-72)
… The Supervisor did not: Account for the projects in separate capital projects funds. Recommendations The … C includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pendleton-capital-projects-2024m-72SCAM ALERT
… to Retirement Online , aimed to trick users and capture login credentials. First and foremost, we assure you your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertTown of Greenville – Tax Collector (2020M-81)
… Law). The Tax Collector’s records included an unidentified bank balance of $4,637 as of January 1, 2018 and $17,068 as … with Town Law. Identify the unidentified outstanding bank balance, properly account for all money received, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/10/23/town-greenville-tax-collector-2020m-81Member Outreach and Presentations
… will provide an interactive 1-2 hour presentation for members who are within 5 years of retirement to learn … information and conduct business with NYSLRS; Applying for retirement and what to expect after submitting their … such as returning to work and when they will be eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment. We encourage your employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/member-outreach-presentationsOnline Services
… We offer a growing list of secure Online Services for customers, clients and business partners. … E-News about the New York State & Local Retirement System Report government fraud Request copy of a legal opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-servicesOpinion 90-57
… in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (need for referendum on contract to receive fire protection from … AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (cost of service award program for village fire department); (need for referendum on contract with village having service award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… including cash, drugs, firearms and vehicles, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … said DiNapoli. “Without proper oversight, it’s impossible to know if the missing items were destroyed, transferred to other agencies, returned to owners or stolen. Fortunately, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… over that time period. Eletz pleaded guilty today before Judge Peter Lynch in Albany County Court and paid $150,000 in … York State for an additional $124,987. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… arrested today after auditors and investigators discovered a shortage of more than $14,000 that was collected from … but not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, … audit of the town was issued today and details how Metz deposited portions of the missing funds back into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… be legitimate but are not and hijack a browser to transfer funds without the user’s knowledge. 17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingXIV.3.C Distribution of STIP Investment Earnings – XIV. Special Procedures
… governed by §98-a of the State Finance Law which provides in relevant part that all income received on any moneys … Interest Earnings Each year the Enacted Budget includes new authorization for temporary loans in specific funds … residual average daily balances may cause future STIP allocations to post to a fund/project/CF3 and may require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3c-distribution-stip-investment-earnings