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Contact the Division of Local Government and School Accountability
… Local Government and School Accountability 110 State Street, 12th Floor Albany, NY 12236 Email: … Office State Office Building, Room 1702, 44 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901-4417 Tel 607.721.8306 • Fax … Tioga, Tompkins Counties Buffalo Regional Office 295 Main Street, Suite 1032, Buffalo, New York 14203-2510 Tel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/contact-division-local-government-and-school-accountabilityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Frankfort and the Locust Valley Fire District . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … or employee attended the conference or training. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Receiving Your Benefit At retirement, you must decide how you want your retirement benefit paid. You can choose … amount payable during your lifetime, with nothing payable to a beneficiary upon your death. Or, you may elect to … beneficiary after your death. Filing Your Option Election You must file your Option Election form (unless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionCollection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee
… 2012. Background New York State collects the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee (Fee) on each automobile insured in the … for the State Police. The Division funds grants to assist law enforcement agencies such as police departments and district attorney's offices to combat motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/12/collection-and-use-motor-vehicle-law-enforcement-feeState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… Administration $1.4 million with Davis Vision Inc. for group vision benefits. $2.2 million with Schoharie County for … of General Services $26.6 million with Jersen Construction Group LLC for construction of a records storage addition at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberDiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… (SED) found many local school districts maintain waitlists for services because there are not enough providers, and … timeframes, and some are not getting the services at all. The State Education Department and school districts must … and if approved, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed. The services recommended under the child’s IEP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-critical-pre-school-special-education-services-not-reaching-all-students-who-need-themDavenport Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-147)
… activities are properly recorded and reported, and cash was safeguarded. Key Findings District officials have not … activities are properly recorded and reported and cash was safeguarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/26/davenport-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-147South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… policies. As a result: The Treasurer lacked guidance to adequately perform financial duties and thus: did not … and real property tax levies were higher than needed to fund operations. Key Recommendations Adopt adequate financial policies and procedures to define, segregate and oversee financial duties. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155State Contract and Payment Actions in March
… In March, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 2,618 contracts for state … nearly 4.2 million payments worth nearly $38.1 billion. The office rejected 159 contracts and related transactions … In March the Office of the State Comptroller approved 2618 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Career Plan
… beneficiary after your death. Filing Your Option Election You must file your Option Election form (unless notified otherwise, as in the case of … after your retirement date, whichever is later. If your election is not timely, by law, we must process your … and 375i Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionSchoharie County Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-3)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether … to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through April 20, 2022. Background Pursuant to a court order, … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/06/17/schoharie-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-3Tioga County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-1)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2020 through May … a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/07/14/tioga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-1Oneida County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-3)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through … a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Commissioner of Finance … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2023/12/29/oneida-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-3Public School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… of Education (DoE) officials accurately recorded and reported violent and disruptive incidents to the State Education Department (SED); and whether the DoE had sufficient controls to prevent and … Department of Education DoE officials accurately recorded and reported violent and disruptive incidents to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresEast Greenbush Central School District – Leave Accruals (2021M-177)
… we reviewed. There were no recommendations resulting from this audit. District officials agreed with our findings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/east-greenbush-central-school-district-leave-accruals-2021m-177Opinion 89-18
… Conferences and Training Schools (wages lost from regular job while attending required basic course of assessors' … -- Training (reimbursement for wages lost from regular job) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (authority to reimburse town assessor for wages lost from regular job while attending required basic course of assessors' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Single Life Allowance, which provides the maximum amount payable during your lifetime, with nothing payable to a beneficiary upon your death. Or, you may elect … You have up to 30 days after your pension benefit becomes payable to change your selection. If you are a disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of 50 assets totaling $7,360. Scuba gear worth $119,523 was not adequately monitored or safeguarded. Islip Fire … fees were incorrectly billed. Financial system access was also not properly administered. Town of Duanesburg – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Accounting for Registrar Fees By City Clerks, Town Clerks and Village Clerks Who Are Unsalaried Registrars of Vital Statistics and Accounting for Emergency Disaster Work
Accounting for Registrar Fees By City Clerks, Town Clerks and Village Clerks Who Are Unsalaried Registrars of Vital Statistics and Accounting for Emergency Disa
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/disaster.pdfDiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… providing resources and assistance to both visitors and community members, showcasing all the remarkable … the Southern Tier ($117,400). The city’s available general fund balance has ranged between 14.5% and 19.5% of … recreation, tax certiorari, employees’ retirement, and a capital reserve. The capital reserve fund, which has more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-picture