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Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 billion in spending without a competitive process or the benefit of … an OSC review. These actions build on exclusions adopted in prior budgets that have significantly eroded the Comptroller’s vital role in independent review and approval of contracts. OSC’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions … September show significant if not severe lingering damage to job counts in every one of the State’s fifteen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-november-12-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Amityville Union Free School District , Chester Union … practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… cooperative developments with approximately 47,000 total apartments in NYC. Apartments in Mitchell-Lama developments tend to be desirable … consequently, the waiting lists for many of these apartments can be quite lengthy. To ensure efficient turnover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDeath of the Ex-Spouse – Divorce and Your Benefits
… a copy of the certified death certificate. The ex-spouse’s share of the pension will then be paid to the member, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-ex-spouseComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Accruals (Albany County) There is no procedure in place to verify that leave credits earned are in accordance with … leave request form or other formal procedure for employees to request leave time. The process for monitoring, requesting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Contributing Toward Your Retirement – State University Police Plan
… Tier 1, 2 and 3 Members If you are a Tier 1 or 2 member, or a Tier 3 member covered by Article 11 benefits, you are not required to contribute toward your retirement benefits, but may elect … this three-year period, your contribution rate is based on what you actually earned two years prior. For part-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/contributing-toward-your-retirementDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… criminal charges for allegedly stealing more than $123,000 in town funds. He allegedly used the funds to pay credit card … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Brown, 70, of South Plymouth in Chenango County, was charged with grand larceny in the second degree, scheme to defraud, defrauding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftWaverly Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-148)
… 1, 2011, to March 26, 2013. Background The Waverly Central School District is located in Tioga and Chemung Counties. The … Waverly Central School District Financial Condition 2013M148 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/waverly-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-148Franklin County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-252)
Franklin County Fiscal Stress 2013M252
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/franklin-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-252Parkland Alienation (2014-MS-5)
… report - pdf] We also released eleven letter reports to the following municipalities: Towns of Amherst [pdf] , … of Onondaga [pdf] and Nassau [pdf] ; the Villages of Port Jefferson [pdf] and Round Lake [pdf] ; and the City of … sell, lease or discontinue the use of municipal parkland. In order to convey parkland to a non-public entity, or to use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/parkland-alienation-2014-ms-5Hancock Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-187)
Hancock Central School District Financial Condition 2013M187
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/hancock-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-187Village of Dresden – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties and Multiyear Financial Planning (2013M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of the Village’s financial activities for the period June 1, 2010, to November 15, 2012. Background The Village of Dresden is … water fund’s year-end fund balance increased from $76,272 to $194,688 from fiscal years 2007-08 to 2011-12, and is now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-dresden-clerk-treasurers-duties-and-multiyear-financial-planning-2013m-3Town of Lincoln – Financial Management (2013M-245)
… 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Lincoln is located in Madison County and has a population of … Town of Lincoln Financial Management 2013M245 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-lincoln-financial-management-2013m-245Town of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management and the internal … The Clerk also does not provide monthly reports timely to the Supervisor, or perform a monthly accountability of cash to liabilities. The method of providing ambulance services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsWyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over the management of Library resources for the period July 1, 2011 through … Wyandanch Public Library Oversight of Library Resources 2013M399 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/20/wyandanch-public-library-oversight-library-resources-2013m-399Town of Dannemora – Town Hall/Highway Garage Capital Project (2013M-230)
… an estimated cost of $602,620. Construction began in the spring of 2010. Between 2009 and 2013, the Board expanded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/13/town-dannemora-town-hallhighway-garage-capital-project-2013m-23055b/c Opportunities for Wartime Veterans and Individuals With Disabilities
… Office of the State Comptroller is continuously recruiting for 55b/c eligible positions. Contact [email protected] for more information. How to Apply No written examination is required for appointment to either program. However, candidates are … Office of the State Comptroller is continuously recruiting for the following 55bc eligible positions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/55bcVested Retirement Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Eligibility You are eligible for a vested retirement benefit if you leave public employment before retirement age and you have five years of credited service. When you reach retirement age, you will be entitled to a retirement benefit … Article 11 5 and 6 under Sections 370a 371a and 375 Vested Retirement Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/vested-retirement-benefitDiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… the arrest of the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District #2 in Steuben County. Lisa Stone, 44 of … extra salary checks and made personal purchases using district funds. “Local officials that abuse their position to … staff as we continue our audit and investigation into the district's finances.” Stone was arraigned today in Bath …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-funds