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Franklin Square and Munson Fire District – Non-Firefighting Vehicles (2017M-20)
… controls over use of its non-firefighting vehicles for the period January 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. … Fire Commissioners. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $2.5 million. Key Findings The … vehicles or ensure that they were used primarily for actual and necessary District purposes in an efficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/franklin-square-and-munson-fire-district-non-firefighting-vehicles-2017m-20Pittsfield Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-310)
… Department’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2015 through August 10, 2016. … Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection for the Town of Pittsfield in Otsego County. The Department … is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Directors. For 2015, the Department's reported revenues totaled $9,300 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/09/pittsfield-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-andeLearning Videos and Resources
… The videos here provide explanation and guidance on reporting procedures. Check back often for new videos and … useful to you, submit those ideas to [email protected] . Reporting Time Deposit Accounts Video Resources from this … Reporting Abandoned Property Videos and Resources explanation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/elearning-videos-and-resourcesDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… profits has carried into 2018 and the industry is on track for another good year absent a setback later in the year," … "The securities industry is a major source of revenue for New York City and New York State, and is an important … since 2008 and the third-highest on record after adjusting for inflation. The securities industry has the highest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017Opinion 2006-1
… Town Law §120, certification of the payroll or other claim for compensation of town officers and employees is a … such employee has not yet completed the final day of work for that period. You suggest that payment prior to the … shall be in lieu of all fees, charges or compensation for all services rendered to the town or any district or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-1Opinion 2001-12
… LIBRARIES -- Library Trustees (authority to provide for defense and indemnification of library employees) -- … of library board and governing board of sponsor to provide for defense and indemnification of library employees) PUBLIC … PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW §18: There are two alternatives for conferring the benefits of section 18 of the Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-12DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Edge Up in 2014
… of job growth in the securities industry bodes well for the New York's economy, but it remains to be seen whether … be sustained." The industry reported that pre-tax profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange … crisis (2007), the resumption of job growth is good news for the state and the city's economy. According to DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-edge-2014XI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
This section outlines the procedures to be followed by a State agency to execute the transfer of the rights obligations and liabilities under a contract to an individual or organization other than the original contracting party having such rights obligations and liabilities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsOversight of the Practice of Funeral Directing
… Law (Law), the Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for governing and regulating the business and practice of … by embalming or otherwise, the body of a deceased person for funeral services, transportation, and burial or … registered funeral director may make funeral arrangements for the care, moving, preparation, and burial or cremation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/26/oversight-practice-funeral-directingControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System
… in March 2020, created temporary programs that allowed for enhanced UI benefits for those affected by COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic and the … Collectively, these factors not only increased the demand for as well as the amount of UI benefits but also increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/15/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 1952.1
… Agreement between the State of New York and PEF provide for a one-time lump sum $500 Nurse Uniform Maintenance … Dates The PEF Nurse Uniform Maintenance Allowance for employees who have a Comp Rate Code of ANN or BIW may be … 11/24/2021 The PEF Nurse Uniform Maintenance Allowance for employees who have a Comp Rate Code of HRY or FEE may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19521-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-nursing-titles-representedWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Financial Management (2025M-121)
… minutes and verify whether there was Board approval for certain contracts. See Appendix D for additional information. Understanding the Audit Area An … controls such as adopting policies, monitoring for compliance and performing detailed reviews of financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2026/04/01/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-financial-managementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Specifically, officials did not use competition for 18 purchases totaling $543,474 out of a sample of 21 … purpose or both. Officials did not use a purchase order for 23 purchases totaling $92,220 out of 24 tested totaling … the purchase, approving the invoice and signing checks for payment. Sullivan West Central School District – Lead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… face some dire choices in 2021 if the federal government does not deliver direct aid to state and local governments … face some dire choices in 2021 if the federal government does not deliver direct aid to state and local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-reliefState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… manage user accounts or implement key IT controls. For example, unused accounts assigned to some former employees remained active for at least seven years. Officials did not adopt a breach … required by law, and did not adopt an IT contingency plan for unexpected disruptions or disasters. Officials also did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… (E Felony); and Official Misconduct (A Misdemeanor) for padding her timesheets to boost her pay. The alleged … Pierce more than $11,000 in pay she was not entitled to. "For seven years, Ms. Pierce allegedly falsified records to … and the State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation for working with my office to fight fraud and protect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payEarly Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background The Center, for-profit organization located in Highland, New York, … the ages of three and five years. The Center is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … Center reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/early-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… through June 5, 2020. About the Program SLA is responsible for promoting the health, welfare, and safety of the people … of New York State through issuing licenses and permits for the manufacturing, distribution, and selling of alcoholic … and information are properly managed and safeguarded. For two employees – one current and one former – SLA did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsCarthage-Wilna Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-191)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013. Background … comprises five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The Board … The District’s general-fund budget totaled $563,000 for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/carthage-wilna-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsWest Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-178)
… the use of unexpended surplus funds and reserve funds for the period July 1, 2009, through June 4, 2013. Background … seven elected members. The District’s expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $7.6 million. … District officials could not demonstrate a planned need for more than $1.7 million of the reserves. Officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/west-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-178