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Contact Update and Online Help for Local Officials
… Contact Update The Division of Local Government and School Accountability, in the Office of the New York State … log in with your username and password. Online Services School Districts and BOCES will continue to update their … . Contact Update Online Help NAVIGATING THE SITE Once you've logged into the system, a list of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/contact-update-and-online-helpState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… $22,099, were recorded with either an incorrect or missing location; and nine, purchased for $59,571, were recorded without a model or serial number. In addition, a wheel balancer and a portable video …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1257
… PayServ users with changes in PayServ resulting from the planned upgrade to PayServ v 9.1. Effective Date(s) … July 22, 2013 Background One objective of the upgrade from PayServ 8.9 to PayServ 9.1 was to remove costly … in agencies receiving an increased number of questions from employees. A separate bulletin will be issued with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1257-payroll-system-upgrade-changes-payserv-91DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… The former treasurer of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was … began working at the fire department in 2014 and served as treasurer from January through September 2016, when she … The former treasurer of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsTown of Fort Edward – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-119)
… Fort Edward (Town) officials ensured that payroll payments and leave accruals were authorized, accurate and supported. Key Findings Payroll payments were not always accurate and supported, and leave accrual benefits were not clearly … Fort Edward Town officials ensured that payroll payments and leave accruals were authorized accurate and supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/11/23/town-fort-edward-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2022m-119Wynantskill Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-85)
… Union Free School District (District) sought competition when purchasing goods and services that fell below the … officials could not always support competition was sought when purchasing goods and services that fell below the … Union Free School District District sought competition when purchasing goods and services that fell below the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/wynantskill-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-85East Rochester Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-56)
… officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory requirements. … did not always procure goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory requirements. Of … purchases totaling $12,002 requiring quotes in compliance with purchasing policies. From six professional service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-56Monroe County Airport Authority – Board Oversight of County Chargebacks and Professional Services (2019M-226)
… and recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Authority’s response (Appendix A). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/24/monroe-county-airport-authority-board-oversight-county-chargebacks-andContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
This report outlines long-term trends and recent developments in the battle to save lives from being lost prematurely to substance use disorder. The data are clear: the battle against drug overdose deaths is more daunting than ever, and will require an ongoing commitment of public resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/drug-overdose-deaths.pdfDiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business
… Federal aid stabilized state finances, enabling New York to contend with the Covid-19 pandemic's impacts and preserve … reporting on plans to address inequities, including how projects will benefit communities disproportionately … how goals would be achieved. Other states are doing a better job, enacting stand-alone allocation bills, fostering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-businessDiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… more than one million students attending New York City’s public schools. That opportunity cannot be squandered. The … new risks, while failing to address existing risks, in the New York City Department of Education’s (DOE) budget, … students and families have been resilient and resourceful in the face of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapJefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… services without public written disclosure of his interest in the contract with the District. Key Recommendations Seek … Ensure District officers or employees publicly disclose, in writing, any interests they have in contracts or agreements with the District. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… highway bridges and addressed related deficiencies in a timely manner as required by State and federal laws. Our … as "Red Flag," "Yellow Flag," and "Safety Flag." A Red Flag designation pertains to the failure or potentially … pertains to a clear and present danger to vehicle or pedestrian traffic, but with no danger of structural failure. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/08/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsSouth Byron Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-155)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are adequate to ensure that financial … activity is properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, … March 31, 2013. Background The South Byron Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Byron, in Genesee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/south-byron-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialCaton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2013M-237)
… independent audit of the Treasurer’s records. The Company does not have a code of ethics as required by statute, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/caton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialOpinion 96-1
… -- State Comptroller Approval (necessity for in Adirondack Park fire district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties … - need for State Comptroller approval in Adirondack Park) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (necessity for … (need for State Comptroller approval in Adirondack Park fire district) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1Review of Collecto, Inc
… was appropriate and properly supported. The $14,355 in overpayments represented services previously billed on prior invoices. The $2,664 in potential overpayments represented charges where the … staff do not approve vouchers with duplicate billings. In addition, SUNY Downstate is working with their Counsel’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/review-collecto-incDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… district over $30,000 in funds since 2012, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County … matter to my attention. I would like to also thank the State Comptroller and Ulster County DA Carnright's office for … at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeXII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
… IRS Form W-2; taxable but not subject to tax withholding (except in unusual situations where the payee is subject to … However, such payments are not subject to withholding except in unusual cases (such as where the claimant is … and must be reported to the IRS on Form 1099-MISC, except to the extent that the payments are to reimburse the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreementsTrue North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – Contract Management (2014M-073)
… the Board of Trustees’ oversight of management contracts for the period July 1, 2011 through August 13, 2013. … contracts with a charter management organization (CMO) for overall financial management and bookkeeping services. … 670 students. The School’s total expenditures for the year ended June 30, 2013 were approximately $8.86 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/07/11/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-contract-management-2014m