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Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints
… development of affordable lowand moderate-income housing in the State. Within DHCR, the Office of Rent Administration … related to nearly 1 million regulated apartments in the State. Between January 1, 2016 and September 30, 2018, … an Administrative Law Judge. If owners are found to be in violation, they could face fines of at least $1,000 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/11/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaintsVolunteer Firefighters – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Volunteer firefighters are also eligible for reimbursement of certain expenses incurred while … attending training schools and courses of instruction for firefighters. General Municipal Law 12 authorizes the … of a municipal corporation or fire district to provide for reimbursement for registration fees up to a maximum of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/volunteer-firefightersState Agencies Bulletin No. 971
… To provide procedures to process the lump sum payment for Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD) for CSEA and PEF employees. Affected Employees Employees working for either the Department of Transportation or the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/971-2010-50000-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sad-certainFiscal Stress Monitoring System - School Districts: Fiscal Year 2020-21 Results
This snapshot highlights the FSMS results for school districts that reported for school fiscal year (SY) 2020-21, which ended on June 30, 2021. Fewer school districts were scored in fiscal stress in this year, but the COViD-19 pandemic and the local, State and federal responses to it had a negative
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fsms-school-districts-fiscal-year-2020-21-results.pdfCheektowaga Central School District - Capital Project Management (2022M-90)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Cheektowaga Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/16/cheektowaga-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2022m-90Rapids Fire Company – Credit Cards (2023M-86)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Rapids Volunteer Fire … for the Company. Officials paid $969 in New York State (NYS) sales tax even though the Company is tax-exempt. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/09/22/rapids-fire-company-credit-cards-2023m-86Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B23-7-1)
… deficit, it must submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year during which the school district is authorized to issue … the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/04/07/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b23-7-1Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… action to ensure that the bridge is safe to use). In addition, NYSTA must provide DOT with the written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsVillage of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… also significantly underreported and several expenditure lines were reported inaccurately. The interim reports that … reduce future tax levies. Attend local government training on fiscal oversight and accounting. … Village of Spencer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Village of Hunter – Cash Receipts and Board Oversight (2015M-254)
… include a schedule of wages and salaries as required by New York State Village Law. Key Recommendations Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-hunter-cash-receipts-and-board-oversight-2015m-254City of Hudson – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-102)
City of Hudson Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts 2013M102
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/28/city-hudson-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-102City of Lackawanna – Garbage Collection Fees (2021M-206)
… Key Findings City officials did not always assess and bill garbage fees in accordance with the City Code (Code). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-garbage-collection-fees-2021m-206DiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… percent reduction in GHG emissions globally is needed by 2050 (relative to 2010 levels), entailing a United States …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. The Division of … the issues identified in the initial audit report. NYC Department of Transportation — Street … collect taxes and suggested recommendations for how the Department could improve oversight of distributors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionCarthage-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 … reports are provided to the Board, the annual financial report is filed with OSC in a timely manner, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/carthage-wilna-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… (A Misdemeanor) for padding her timesheets to boost her pay. The alleged thefts occurred from 2012 to 2019 and netted … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payWest 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. … using the reserve fund surplus balances identified in this report in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. … West …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/west-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-178Town of Solon - Financial Management (2018M-233)
… a fund balance and reserve policy and long-term plans to address the Town’s operational and capital needs in the … that establishes the level of fund balance and reserves to be maintained. Develop and adopt a comprehensive multiyear … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine if the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-solon-financial-management-2018m-233Hoosic Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-238)
… actually be used to fund operations. Use surplus funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers, such as funding … are necessary and reasonable and use excess amounts in accordance with applicable statutes and in a manner that benefits taxpayers. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/hoosic-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-238