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DiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… A village recreation attendant admitted stealing more than $150,000 by skimming village fees and altering public records from 2011 to 2017, … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesThe ARC of Ulster-Greene – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended December 31, 2014. Background Ulster-Greene, a not-for-profit organization located in Kingston, New York, is an … Green and Delaware counties. Ulster-Greene is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/arc-ulster-greene-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEssex County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-38)
… to September 30, 2012. Background Essex County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of … were not properly accounted for, secured, and deposited in a timely manner. The Department’s failure to establish … while intoxicated (DWI) administrative fees has resulted in an inequitable assessment of fees to probationers and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSt. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2013M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s financial condition … 32 towns, one city, and 13 villages. The County is governed by the Board of Legislators comprising 15 elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/05/02/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2013m-46State Comptroller DiNapoli & U.S. Attorney Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing of Former Albany Resident for Defrauding NYS Retirement System of $130,624
… States Code, § 2113(b), and was sentenced to probation for three years, including one year of home confinement. … other schemes has ended in his guilty plea and an order for restitution to the pension fund of $130,624," State … now resides in Lugoff, S.C. collected retirement benefits for his sister, a former New York state employee, even though …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-former-albany-residentClinical Associates of the Finger Lakes – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the ages of three and five years. CAFL is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … that CAFL reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, CAFL reported $1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/clinical-associates-finger-lakes-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAspire of Western New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… determine whether the costs reported by Aspire of Western New York (Aspire) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/aspire-western-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCUNY Bulletin No. CU-442
… The Uniform Allowance Payment for the titles listed above is pursuant to Article III, Section 11 of the Blue Collar Agreement and the memorandum from Carmelo … criteria should be directed to the University Office of Labor Relations. Questions regarding payroll submission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-442-june-2012-city-university-new-york-uniform-allowanceCanajoharie Central School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-339)
… was overfunded by more than $445,000 (33 percent) as of June 30, 2015. The District’s unrestricted fund balance has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/canajoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraHamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… to assess the District’s use of capital project resources for the period July 1, 2010 through March 26, 2014. … employees. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 are $60.3 million. Key Findings We found that … items in the Summary were not sufficiently detailed for the taxpayer to know exactly what work was to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Accounts Payable Advisory No. 20
… Claims , Business Units may now use the Attachment Feature in SFS’ Accounts Payable module to facilitate OSC’s … from Business Units to support payments processed in the SFS. OSC may contact Business Unit personnel to either … documentation be sent to OSC or conduct an on-site review. In either case, supporting documentation must be readily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/20-document-attachments-sfsLiberty Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-4)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/25/liberty-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-4Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… provide low-cost capital and expert technical assistance for environmental projects in New York State. Its two major … costs that are appropriate and dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should include the … documentation. The absence of such internal controls increases the risk that unnecessary discretionary spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … records. As a result, nine employees were paid $86,704 for unused sick and vacation days without proper … they were not entitled and overpaid one employee $4,928 for unused sick days upon retirement. Niagara Falls Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1080
… by NBT , and Did not receive a refund previously in paychecks dated March 10, 2011 (Institution) or March 16, … refunds for inactive accounts while preparing to close in December 2010. They were submitted on a separate file by … NBT and were excluded from the initial refunds processed in March in order to allow time for OSC to conduct a review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1080-final-refunds-deduction-code-101-bondsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $254.1 Billion at End of First Quarter
… the end of the first quarter of state fiscal year 2023-24. For the three-month period ending June 30, 2023, Fund … in recent months helped the Fund post positive results for the quarter,” DiNapoli said. “Recent economic indicators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2541-billion-end-first-quarterCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the Empire Plan … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million members. Individuals … Drug Plan with expanded coverage designed especially for NYSHIP. Since 2014, Civil Service has contracted with CVS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilEstablishing the Standard Work Day – Enhanced Reporting
… credit, which is the basis for benefit eligibility and, in most cases, used in the calculation of benefits. Each job title at your … work day (SWD) established by board resolution or contract in order for you to calculate the days worked for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayTown of Southampton - Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty – Trustee Oversight (2013M-39)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Trustees were effectively … of, the Town Board. The Trustees’ primary function is to protect, preserve and regulate the land and water ways …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-southampton-board-trustees-freeholders-and-commonalty-trustee-oversight-2013mHicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… 2013. Background The Hicksville Water District is located in the Towns of Oyster Bay and Hempstead, in Nassau County. The District provides water to about 48,000 … and heating system. The remaining 10 vendors in our sample included five purchases made under a State or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233