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Reimbursement of Social Services Costs (2013MS-3)
… (DSS) incurs both direct and indirect program costs in the administration of social services programs and a … benefit of the DSS) that are directly billed to the DSS. In addition, counties are reimbursed for the indirect costs … failed to seek reimbursement for more than $1.4 million in eligible costs, potentially losing almost $1 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/12/13/reimbursement-social-services-costs-2013ms-3County Inmates Receiving Inappropriate Benefits While Incarcerated (2013MS-1)
… willing, and able to work and have earned sufficient wages in covered employment. Individuals who are incarcerated are … these procedures were not always effective or timely in identifying and discontinuing inappropriate payments. … inappropriate social welfare benefit payments. 351 inmates in these five counties received almost $325,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/county-inmates-receiving-inappropriate-benefits-while-incarcerated-2013ms-1Schuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2018 through September 30 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1West Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-104)
… the Treasurer did not: Deposit revenues totaling $2,219 in a Department bank account within 10 days of receipt, as … $123,898 with correct dates, descriptions or amounts in the accounting software. Record 125 disbursements totaling … correct vendor names, check numbers or payment methods in the accounting software. Obtain any Board approval for 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/west-henrietta-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-104State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Local Street and Highway Improvement Program that resulted in the town receiving $86,000 more than it was entitled to. … governmental administration for destroying town records. In December 2020, the superintendent pled guilty to attempted … service providers receiving payments totaling $24,009. In addition, the board did not adhere to its investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI). In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … also found, the president received approximately $142,000 in monetary benefits over six years that were not clearly … did not prepare 26 of 43 months of bank reconciliations in a timely manner. The treasurer also did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller Releases School District Audits
… appropriations from 2016-17 through 2018-19, resulting in over $5 million in appropriated fund balance not being used to finance … have taken to improve the accuracy of budget projections in the 2020-21 budget and restore the district’s overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… 2012, AIM funding was held flat for most municipalities. In SFY 2020, funding was eliminated for most towns and … was funded using county sales tax revenue. Other findings in the report: Cities: New York’s cities are the biggest … total AIM funding from SFY 2012 to SFY 2019 and 99% of it in SFY 2021. Many cities are disadvantaged relative to their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-731
… Employees Eligible CUNY employees electing to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program are affected. … Program. Employees receive an annual incentive payment in exchange for waiving their City health benefits when other … Actions A listing of employees electing to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program is sent to CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-731-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-006
… 9.1 to version 9.2. This will include and affect agencies in various ways. The three major areas of agency … Project Go Live. Effective Dates All timelines contained in this bulletin are effective immediately; dates related to … and Testing Agencies must dedicate time to participate in training and testing December 7 - December 18, 2020. Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-006-payroll-improvement-project-agency-timelineDiNapoli: Former Esperance Fire Chief Charged With Stealing $10,000
… of the Esperance Volunteer Fire Department was arrested for allegedly stealing approximately $10,000 from the … his neighbors and honor those who sacrificed themselves for their community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our … I commend our members and the Comptroller’s Office for their partnership to ensure that justice will be fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-former-esperance-fire-chief-charged-stealing-10000State Agencies Bulletin No. 2430
… Education Differential. Affected Employees: Employees in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services … practicable using the following effective dates beginning in the check dates below: Pay Period Effective Date End Date … employees on how to submit such proof. Employees must be in a BU05 position with an Employee Status of Active, Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2430-public-employees-federation-pef-fy-2026-2027-higher-educationCharlotte Valley Central School District - Budget Review (B4-15-6)
… The Charlotte Valley Central School District, located in Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie Counties, has a tentative … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the preliminary budget are reasonable. The District’s … limit. Key Recommendations There are no recommendations in this report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/09/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-6Harrison Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-260)
… reasonably estimate certain general fund appropriations in the annual budget in each of the past five years (2013-14 through 2017-18). Key … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/harrison-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-260Contributing Toward Your Retirement – Forest Rangers Plan
… the interest they earn, will provide you with an annuity, in addition to your regular service retirement benefits, when … the employer to offer a non-contributory plan that was in effect on January 9, 2010, and is still in effect on the date of membership, may not contribute. Tier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/contributing-toward-your-retirementContributing Toward Your Retirement – Regional State Park Police Plan
… the interest they earn, will provide you with an annuity, in addition to your regular service retirement benefits, when … the employer to offer a non-contributory plan that was in effect on January 9, 2010, and is still in effect on the date of membership, may not contribute. Tier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/contributing-toward-your-retirementThe Ex-spouse’s Payments – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS receives all required documents before the member’s retirement, payments to the ex-spouse will begin as of the … payments have begun. There is no minimum retirement age when members in active State service must retire. If the … active State service at age 70 ½, they will be subject to mandatory retirement. Ex-spouses cannot obtain a cash payout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/ex-spouses-paymentsIII.6 SFS Reporting – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… to obtain system information. Reports provide information in an optimized format to meet the business management and … users the ability to filter data and to output the results in a format that best meets their individual needs. The … of core financial data and to pull out desired information in a format that best meets their individual needs. Real-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii6-sfs-reportingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Greenburgh Eleven Union Free School District , Niagara Falls City School District and the Rocky Point Union Free … the district’s financial reports were inaccurate. Niagara Falls City School District – Fuel Accountability (Niagara … Greenburgh Eleven Union Free School District Niagara Falls City School District and the Rocky Point Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0XIII.10.C Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee – Using an Employee Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… agencies with information related to refunds owed to the state by an employee when the employee submits a check for repayment to the state. … Preparation: Refunds Owed to the State as a Result of a Due to State Employee Expense Report Balance An employee … issued a check from a Business Units sole custody account the advance must be reconciled outside of SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10c-refunds-owed-state-employee