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State Agencies Bulletin No. 558
… to the employee with the correct Social Security number or name. Agencies must follow existing OSC procedures for the … must be available in the event of an OSC review and/or IRS audit. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/558-verification-social-security-numbers-and-names-reported-w-2-statementsThe Big Picture – What Every Employer Should Know
… The Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) establishes benefits for members and the benefit options employers can choose for their employees. NYSLRS administers those benefits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/big-pictureDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… charges for allegedly stealing more than $123,000 in town funds. He allegedly used the funds to pay credit card bills and pad his salary an … vacations in Myrtle Beach and New York City, fees for PayPal, Amazon and iTunes, and designer handbags, liquor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft of $156,374, which she has now repaid. Joanne … Erickson, 54, took fees from 2011 to 2017, including money for children’s programs, according to an investigation and … defendant embezzled money intended to support programs for children in her community. My office will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… $10,000 fine and to leave the fire department for at least five years. VanValkenburgh had the same agreement, … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1595.1
… with information regarding the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks issued in calendar year 2017 … in 2017 and that the funds will be sent to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) on April 22, 2019 . Employees can … with a 2017 uncashed payroll check greater than $999.99 as of October 2018. Signed outreach letters that are returned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/15951-outreach-escheatment-2017-uncashed-payroll-checksPlattekill #1 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-282)
… does not enter into contracts in which an officer or employee has a prohibited interest. … Plattekill 1 Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/plattekill-1-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsWestford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure … not conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records nor do they contract with an independent auditor to perform such … records annually or contract with an independent firm to do so. … The purpose of our audit was to determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mOlcott Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2013M-124)
… which provides fire protection to the Town of Newfane in Niagara County. The Company is governed by a 13-member … Executive Board, which includes a Board President. In the 2012 fiscal year, the Company’s revenue totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/olcott-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2013m-124Lincoln Fire District – Financial Activities (2012M-228)
… 31, 2012. Background The Lincoln Fire District is located in Madison County. The District’s general fund budget totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/lincoln-fire-district-financial-activities-2012m-228Golden Glow Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-170)
… Treasurer, and three Directors all who are elected by the membership. Key Findings The Company did not … and there is a lack of ongoing, regular oversight by the Officers and Directors as a compensating control. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/golden-glow-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialCaton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2013M-237)
… $6,100 and $9,500, respectively. Key Findings The Company by-laws did not clearly establish the responsibilities of the … The Company does not have a code of ethics as required by statute, and the Board is not certain of the Company’s … activity is properly recorded and reported and that Com …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/caton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialHoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… were two signatures on checks. The Board established a "best practices" policy for use of debit cards. However, the term "best practices" is vague, and the guidance provided in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… Chemung County District Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us … investigation was conducted in partnership with the New York State Police. The case is being prosecuted by the … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftExamination of Official Station Designation
… official station will normally be the employee’s main place of business (i.e., the place where the employee … of the State. Instead of designating the employee’s main place of business, where the employee spent 61 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Oil Spill Fund or Fund) to pay for the cleanup and removal of petroleum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followDiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… the theft and brought the matter to Flynn's office as part of their ongoing partnership. Erickson was terminated from … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 915
… of PS Query will be available in the Training Sandbox for a limited period of time. PayServ production, currently … renamed queries. OSC Actions OSC will add the PS Query application to the Sandbox on August 10, 2009. It will remain … be available on August 7-9, 2009 to allow for the PS Query application to be loaded into the Sandbox. The Upgraded PS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/915-ps-query-preparation-payroll-system-upgradeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1165
… 5 day DRL. Questions Any questions should be sent to the payroll deduction mailbox at [email protected] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1165-2011-2012-days-worked-adjustment-bargaining-unit-21Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
… examined the oversight of persons convicted of DWI by the New York City Department of Probation (Probation). In New York City, persons convicted of DWI are monitored by … in this review. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New York City Department of Probation: Oversight of Persons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-follow