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Town of Shandaken – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-289)
… is located in Ulster County. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town has … health insurance buyout incentives to two employees by more than $4,900 and underpaid incentives to two employees by $1,680 during the audit period. Also, Town officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-shandaken-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2017m-289State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not allowed by statute and a circumvention of the 4% surplus fund … balance levels at more than three times the amount allowed by state law. Auditors also found five reserves totaling $2.3 … the plan lacked key pieces of information required by the board’s reserve policy and best practices. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsBuffalo Academy of Science Charter School - Procurement (2019M-250)
… cumulative payments totaling $1.3 million, as required by the School’s policy. School officials made 26 purchases … totaling $289,500 without using quotes, as recommended by the School’s procurement procedures. Key Recommendations … written procurement policy. Approve contracts as required by the School’s policy. Seek competition and obtain quotes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/03/13/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-procurement-2019m-250State Contract and Payment Actions in February
… valued at more than $5.5 million. More information on these contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Department of Environmental … million to Scenic Hudson Land Trust Inc. to purchase land on State Highway 9J in Stockport, Columbia County. $1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… Construction Corp. for structural steel repairs and light pole replacements in Erie and Niagara counties. $9.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… of Environmental Conservation $17 million with Tahawus Trails LLC for the maintenance and development of primitive recreational trails in the Adirondack Forest Preserve. $2.7 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… conceal her crime, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Erickson, 54, took fees from 2011 to 2017, … work of my office in partnership with District Attorney John Flynn, Ms. Erickson has been brought to justice.” “Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… public corruption.” Hand admitted she stole about $24,000 by depositing checks payable to the school district into bank … She also admitted stealing at least $10,000 more by using the school district’s Amazon account and credit … the FBI and the New York State Police and was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsWatervliet City School District – Payroll and Claims Processing (2013M-4)
… of Watervliet in Albany County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises five elected … that exceeded or were less than the amounts allowed by 578.96 days, valued at $94,480, and 26.7 days, valued at $2,148. The former Superintendant was overpaid by $11,083 at retirement for 17.5 vacation days to which he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/watervliet-city-school-district-payroll-and-claims-processing-2013m-4DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for March and April
… the Securities Coordinating Committee, which was created by Gubernatorial Executive Order primarily to coordinate the … to their borrowing programs. The schedule is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond … upon execution of all project approvals required by law. The collection and release of this information by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-march-and-aprilDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for June and July
… the Securities Coordinating Committee, which was created by Gubernatorial Executive Order primarily to coordinate the … to their borrowing programs. The schedule is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond … upon execution of all project approvals required by law. The collection and release of this information by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-june-and-julyDiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former city of Corning clerk Stephanie Burlew
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsMechanicville City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-93)
… the Board effectively managed the District’s finances by adopting realistic budgets and if it kept the unrestricted … which has approximately 1,330 students, is governed by a seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations … 2015-16, District officials overestimated appropriations by almost $4.6 million and appropriated a total of $2.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/mechanicville-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-93Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… Board provided proper oversight over the funding received by STE for the period January 1, 2016 through February 10, … Regional Planning Development Board was created in 1975 by an inter-municipal agreement between eight counties. STE is governed by a Regional Board appointed by the respective county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Economic and Demographic Trends – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… was still 3 percent lower than that in 2019. The State’s unemployment rate fell from 7 percent in 2021 to 4.3 … to their 2019 employment levels. New York Ranked 45th Nationwide for Personal Income Growth in 2022 Personal … percent. NYS GDP Nearly $1.6 Trillion in 2022 A state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the value of production …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsNorth Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the oversight of the Company’s financial … Warren County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services to the Town’s northern area and is governed by a seven member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overVillage of Stillwater – Capital Project and Settlement Award Accounting (2017M-163)
… the Town of Stillwater in Saratoga County and is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees. General fund budgeted … the Board, and although budget amendments were authorized by the Mayor, they were not authorized by the Board. The Clerk-Treasurer accounted for water fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/01/village-stillwater-capital-project-and-settlement-award-accounting-2017m-163Brentwood Union Free School District – Fund Balance and Hiring Practices (2016M-251)
… 17 schools with approximately 19,300 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted … reserve and overfunded the retirement contribution reserve by $4.3 million. The Board did not hire the most qualified … candidate for the Superintendent position as required by its own policy. Key Recommendations Discontinue the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/22/brentwood-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-and-hiring-practicesDiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… devices used to price, weigh or measure goods at grocery stores, gas stations and other retail locations to make sure … scales and gas pumps to packaged items at grocery stores. They are authorized to set up procedures for … 2023-24. Approximately $8.3 billion was spent in grocery stores in the counties audited during the audit period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailersManual Reporting – Enhanced Reporting
… check Enhanced Reporting Resources for quicks guides on Manual Reporting. Please note: if you need to report an … (not enroll) them for reporting purposes. For instructions on hiring employees during the enrollment process, refer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/manual-reporting