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Town of Covington – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-24)

… and penalties to the Supervisor, which were collected for late real property tax payments. Recommendations The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/03/town-covington-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-24-0

Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2021M-74)

… Development Agency (RCIDA) officials ensured payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were properly billed, collected and … an inconsistent payment calculation process that resulted in two projects being overbilled a total of $170,842 and two … Development Agency RCIDA officials ensured payments in lieu of taxes PILOTs were properly billed collected and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/24/rensselaer-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2021m-74

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… issued. Town of Crown Point – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Essex County) The clerk did not remit real property taxes …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

Conesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to ensure that District controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/conesus-no-1-fire-district-internal-controls-2014m-46

Romulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)

… was delayed. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets based on realistic estimates that include amounts intended to fund …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-state

IT Security: Key 12 Areas of Concern – Information Technology Governance

… Area #1 – IT Policy Area #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness Area #3 – Computer Hardware, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-key-12-areas-concern

Service Credit for Tiers 2 through 6

… credit. As a NYSLRS member, you earn service credit for your paid public employment with a participating … You may also be able to receive additional service credit for public employment before you became a NYSLRS member or for military service. This booklet describes the types of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/service-credit-tiers-2-through-6

Divorce – State Police Plan

… Divorce can affect your retirement benefits. The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits are considered marital property and can … be required to name your ex-spouse as beneficiary of any pre-retirement death benefit payable. You may be required to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/divorce

Divorce – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… Divorce can affect your retirement benefits. The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits are marital property and can be divided … be required to name your ex-spouse as beneficiary of any pre-retirement death benefit payable. You may be required to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/divorce

DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000

… service, and time served. Colucci served 209 days in jail, paid restitution in full and completed her community service. “Public … the theft of money because it corrodes the public’s trust in government,” DiNapoli said. “My office partners with law …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000

Town of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)

… policies and procedures related to acceptable use, online banking, breach notification, or disaster recovery. … Adopt computer-related policies regarding acceptable use, online banking, information breach notification and disaster …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177

DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that … between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the New York State Police and Dutchess County D.A. William Grady. “Ms. … I thank Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the State Police for their partnership in bringing this …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expenses

IX.6.E Education Department - G5 System – IX. Federal Grants

… peer review, award, payment, performance monitoring, and final closeout of the grant award. The UEI number for … through G5, each agency is required to register their UEI and the State’s Tax Identification Number (TIN) with the … amount being returned. The Federal Department of Education and state agencies can view relevant data online, such as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6e-education-department-g5-system

Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)

… MWBE subcontractors. Find Business Opportunities Become an Emerging Manager The Emerging Manager Program helps ensure that MWBEs in the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbes

DiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father

… A 38-year-old Queens woman today was sentenced to five years' probation and paid full restitution after … announced. The defendant, Deanna Hansen, pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny in June. “People who steal from the … Attorney David Soares for partnering with my office to protect the state retirement system.” Deanna Hansen’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pension

Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-234)

… access to review the Department Treasurer’s records, they do not do so. The Board does not review any of the bank … prepared by the Department Treasurer or annually audit or cause to be audited any of the Treasurers’ records. The Board …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/02/15/lakeville-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-over

Manual Reporting – Enhanced Reporting

… reporting, you enter data directly into Retirement Online to create a report, which updates each employee’s record for … and Employee earnings. This method is useful when you need to submit a small number of transactions, such as correcting … guides on Manual Reporting. Please note: if you need to report an employee who is eligible to join NYSLRS but is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/manual-reporting