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Local Government Ethics
Strengthens the current conflict of interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a number of ways including but not limited to prohibiting municipal
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethicsTown of Ticonderoga – Financial Records and Reports (2015M-301)
… 30, 2015. Background The Town of Ticonderoga is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 5,000. … accurate, supported by the accounting records and filed in a timely manner. Provide the Board with monthly financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/02/26/town-ticonderoga-financial-records-and-reports-2015m-301State Agencies Bulletin No. 1713
… who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2019 Affected Employees Employees who … Local tax withholdings in 2018 and employees who submit withholding allowance certificates claiming exempt in 2019 … Effective Date(s) According to IRS Publication 505 (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1713-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2019Town of Plymouth – Board Oversight (2016M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s … and did not come to any agreement with the Bookkeeper on how to protect the Town’s data, including PPSI, against loss, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-plymouth-board-oversight-2016m-190Town of Solon - Financial Management (2018M-233)
… fund balance and reserve policy that establishes the level of fund balance and reserves to be maintained. Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-solon-financial-management-2018m-233Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… “classmates,” who were elected to the Assembly together in 1986. She stood out from the start, for her devotion to her constituents in Queens County and for her tireless efforts to improve the … were classmates who were elected to the Assembly together in 1986 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkWest Seneca Fire District #6 – Financial Management (2013M-14)
… Key Recommendations Limit the expenditure of District funds to firefighting purposes and other costs that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/west-seneca-fire-district-6-financial-management-2013m-14Wantagh Fire District – Payroll (2013M-176)
… and separate from the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County in which it is located. An elected five-member Board of Fire … use, or get paid for more leave than the amounts allowed in the District’s policy. Key Recommendation Take immediate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/20/wantagh-fire-district-payroll-2013m-176Holocaust Survivors
… New York State Department of Financial Services Holocaust Claims Processing Office (HCPO) as follows: By Mail: … completing a claim form. The NYS Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds works in conjunction with the HCPO to ensure … a thorough search of our records. Write to: Office of Unclaimed Funds Re: Holocaust Era Accounts 110 State Street …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/holocaust-survivorsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment insurance (UI) overpayments that resulted … benefits. Background UI benefits are temporary income for eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault … Key Recommendations Assess the proper penalty amount for the 1,679 in non-assessed and 71 under-assessed penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsMaximus, Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) followed the proper procurement procedures … in contract amendments for services outside the scope of the original contract. The services were related to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/21/maximus-incSchool District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3)
… We also issued 10 letter reports in the School Districts of: Baldwinsville Central , Binghamton City , Brockport … , Corning City , East Ramapo Central , Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free , Plattsburgh City , South Colonie … education (PE) classes consistently with the regulations of the Commissioner of the New York State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/12/school-district-physical-education-compliance-2018-ms-3Story Place Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including … and requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: Upstate Cerebral Palsy - … Cost Manual (2014-S-71) State Education Department: Unity House of Troy - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/story-place-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualPrivacy and Links Policy
… addresses or other personal information collected at our site. Pursuant to the Internet Security and Privacy Act, New … on types of users, to the different sections of our site. This helps us make our website more accessible and useful to visitors. Browsing If you browse through our site reading, printing, or downloading information, no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policyHelping Hands School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Helping Hands … covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background To determine whether the costs reported by Helping Hands …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/helping-hands-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 871
… (full and part-time), hourly, and per diem employees in CSEA, PEF, DC-37, Council 82, NYSCOPBA, UUP, GSEU, PBA and … employees These recalculations will be entered by OSC in Pay Period 21L (Administration) and 22L (Institution) … extended Military Leave Benefits through December 31, 2009 in response to the continuing need for New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/871-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Central Office (Central) officials adequately … $563,605 were either improper (did not comply with CUNY, State, and/or City policies and procedures) and/or were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/10/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accountsEarly Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. The Center is reimbursed for … with SED’s requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: The Arc of Orange County – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/early-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEmployee Incentive and Bonus Payments
… and the Productivity Incentive Program — and paid 16 of its physicians a total of $1,655,359 in these incentives. Also during this period, … Authority: Performance Incentive Program (2014-S-2) … To determine if incentive and bonus payments made by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/13/employee-incentive-and-bonus-paymentsThe Child Development Council, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Background TCDC, a not-for-profit organization located in Johnson City, New York, provides preschool special … reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, TCDC reported about $1.8 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for the rate-based preschool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/child-development-council-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual