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Schuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have … the courts’ custody. Additionally, when the whereabouts of any person entitled to payment from the estate is unknown, … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1DiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… the arrest of former Lake Luzerne trustee Mark McLain for allegedly swindling $127,723.84 from the South Warren … and the New York State Police, McLain will have to answer for his misdeeds.” McLain, 72, served as the SWSC Treasurer … and the Town of Lake George. Money that was intended for operating and maintaining public snowmobile trails …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the former superintendent was arrested and charged with second degree obstructing governmental administration … of Funds (Ulster County) The board did not always comply with its procurement and investment policies, or with statutory requirements relating to investments. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Career and Technical Education
… Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the high school level with high-demand, high-growth occupations; … and requirements aim to, among other things, provide high school students with access to CTE programs relating to … Career and Technical Education CTE programs at the high school level with highdemand highgrowth occupations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationOversight of Construction Management Contracts
… Objective To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately … 2017 through July 17, 2020. About the Program The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is … ecological, historic, cultural, and recreational resources of New York State. This system includes 180 State parks with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-006
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the timeline for activities that will impact agencies … and affect agencies in various ways. The three major areas of agency participation and/or impact are Agency Testing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-006-payroll-improvement-project-agency-timelinePublic Officers – Membership and Enrollment
… Public officers are eligible for membership in NYSLRS. This applies regardless of whether … give them the opportunity to join NYSLRS. A public officer is a person either elected or appointed to a governmental … oath or affirmation prior to the discharge of any of their official duties. Public officers are authorized to act in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officersComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) Auditors found the treasurer did not prepare 26 of 43 months of bank reconciliations in a timely manner. The treasurer … six reserves with balances totaling $9.6 million as of June 30, 2018, that were potentially overfunded or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller Releases School District Audits
… (IT) Assets Inventory (Suffolk County) At the time of initial visits to nine district buildings, auditors were unable to locate 146 of 475 IT assets tested (31 percent). It took between 11 and … for officials to locate 80 additional IT assets. Because of inaccurate inventory records, district officials were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-releases-school-district-auditsSouth Fallsburg Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-181)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District established … South Fallsburg Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of … The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/13/south-fallsburg-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsJericho Fire District – Professional Services (2012M-236)
… controls over the procurement of professional services for the period January 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. Background … governs the District. The District’s total expenditures for the 2011 fiscal year were approximately $3.5 million. Key … period. District officials did not solicit competition for the services provided by any of the five professionals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/02/01/jericho-fire-district-professional-services-2012m-236Golden Glow Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-170)
… The Golden Glow Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Big Flats in Chemung County. The Company has approximately 40 members. … The Company currently has two existing fire stations and is building a new fire station that is near completion. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/golden-glow-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialEagle Matt Lee Fire Company Number One Inc. – Financial Operations (2012M-213)
… Matt Lee Fire Company is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Ballston Spa, in Saratoga County. The Board of Directors, which is responsible for the Company’s overall general and financial affairs, consists of the President, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/11/eagle-matt-lee-fire-company-number-one-inc-financial-operations-2012m-213Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… to assess Fire Company controls over financial activities for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background The Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company is located in Rensselaer County and provides fire protection … and does not indicate whether pre-approval by a Company official is required before someone uses the debit card. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Accidental Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… benefit if: You are unable to perform your duties because of a permanent physical or mental incapacity and It is … that the disability is the natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in the performance of duties not caused by your own willful negligence. or You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-disabilityDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-25
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2014 Shift Lump Sum Payment. Affected … receive a lump sum payment of $400. Employees eligible for the 2014 Shift Lump Sum Payment of $400 shall not receive Inconvenience Pay for the same period of the employee’s winter maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-25-2014-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-27
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2015 Shift Lump Sum Payment. Affected … receive a lump sum payment of $400. Employees eligible for the 2015 Shift Lump Sum Payment of $400 shall not receive Inconvenience Pay for the same period of the employee’s winter maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-27-2015-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-29
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2016 Shift Lump Sum Payment. Affected … receive a lump sum payment of $400. Employees eligible for the 2016 Shift Lump Sum Payment of $400 shall not receive Inconvenience Pay for the same period of the employee’s winter maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-29-2016-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonContributing Toward Your Retirement – Forest Rangers Plan
… a Tier 5 member, you are required to contribute 3 percent of your reportable earnings toward your retirement benefits until you retire or have 32 years of service credit, whichever occurs first. These mandatory … on January 9, 2010, and is still in effect on the date of membership, may not contribute. Tier 6 Members As a Tier 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/contributing-toward-your-retirementContributing Toward Your Retirement – Regional State Park Police Plan
… a Tier 5 member, you are required to contribute 3 percent of your reportable earnings toward your retirement benefits until you retire or have 32 years of service credit, whichever occurs first. These mandatory … on January 9, 2010, and is still in effect on the date of membership, may not contribute. Tier 6 Members As a Tier 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/contributing-toward-your-retirement