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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… official in New York surrendered her pension as a penalty for corruption while in office. Summary of three audits … village funds and misappropriated more than $1.1 million for personal gain. The former clerk-treasurer was able to … enabled the former clerk-treasurer to abuse her position for personal gain. Payroll The board did not ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… did not always properly audit claims before approving them for payment. For example, town officials did not seek competition or maintain supporting documentation for 28 purchases totaling $745,372. In addition, 48 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Administrative Hearings
… Administration Bureau must receive your written request for a hearing within four months of the date of this letter. … (if an in-person hearing will be held) or instructions for participating in your hearing using Webex, and a brief … of the hearing request acknowledgement letter. You may ask for an extension by sending Hearing Administration a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/administrative-hearingsSmithtown Fire District – Capital Project (2014M-231)
… District’s internal controls over capital asset spending for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. … has almost 200 members. The adopted general fund budget for 2014 totals approximately $4.23 million. Key Findings The … have a capital asset policy and procedures to be followed for constructing and reconstructing capital assets. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/14/smithtown-fire-district-capital-project-2014m-231Seaford Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2014M-319)
… controls over its Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The operating budget for 2014 was approximately $1.8 million, and the District’s contribution for the 2013 LOSAP program year was $113,300. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/21/seaford-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2014m-319Sidney Fire Department and Related Fire Companies – Financial Activities (2014M-213)
… financial activities of the Department and Companies for the period January 1, 2013 through April 23, 2014. … cash disbursements and receipts were properly accounted for. The Companies’ Trustees did not use bank statements … the bylaws are clear and address proper internal controls for cash disbursements and receipts and that documentation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/31/sidney-fire-department-and-related-fire-companies-financialSchuyler Heights Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-124)
… the District’s internal controls over claims processing for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … acts as the chief fiscal officer. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014 fiscal year total $553,000. Key Findings Board … not pass a resolution allowing the Treasurer to pay claims for allowable exceptions under Town Law prior to Board audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/schuyler-heights-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-124Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-178)
… provided adequate oversight of financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014. … The Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Inc. is a not-for-profit organization which is located in the Town of … of Trustees and an Executive Committee is responsible for running the Company’s overall fiscal affairs. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/12/malta-ridge-volunteer-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialWarren County – Occupancy Tax and Weights and Measures (2016M-346)
… tax and compliance with weights and measures laws for the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. … County’s Department of Weights and Measures is responsible for protecting consumers by inspecting certain weighing and … and verifying pricing and scanning accuracy. Expenditures for all funds in 2015 totaled approximately $144 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/03/31/warren-county-occupancy-tax-and-weights-and-measures-2016m-346Riverhead Charter School – Debit Cards (2017M-254)
… was to examine the School’s controls over debit card use for the period July 1, 2015 through February 28. 2017. Key … The Board did not establish a comprehensive policy for debit cards to help ensure all charges were adequately supported and for business-related purposes. None of the debit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/07/27/riverhead-charter-school-debit-cards-2017m-254Washington County – Procurement (2017M-224)
… with its procurement policy and statutory requirements for the period January 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. … each of the County's 17 towns. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $113.4 million. Key Findings … required number of quotes or perform competitive bidding for 16 purchases totaling $154,083 and did not seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/washington-county-procurement-2017m-224Sherrill City School District – Reserve Funds (2017M-247)
… reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels for the period July 1, 2015 through July 31, 2017. Background … Board of Education. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $36.6 … million. Key Findings The Board has not adopted policies for any of its reserve funds other than its health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/02/sherrill-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2017m-247Cost-of-Living Adjustment – Police and Fire Plan
… retirement benefit will permanently increase each year. This adjustment, subject to pension caps and limitations, is … (COLAs) when you are: Age 62 or older and retired for five or more years; Age 55 or older and retired for ten or more years (generally applies to members in special plans that allow for retirement, regardless of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/cost-living-adjustmentCost-of-Living Adjustment – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… retirement benefit will permanently increase each year. This adjustment, subject to pension caps and limitations, is … (COLAs) when you are: Age 62 or older and retired for five or more years; Age 55 or older and retired for ten or more years (generally applies to members in special plans that allow for retirement, regardless of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/cost-living-adjustmentCost-of-Living Adjustment – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… retirement benefit will permanently increase each year. This adjustment, subject to pension caps and limitations, is … (COLAs) when you are: Age 62 or older and retired for five or more years; Age 55 or older and retired for ten or more years (generally applies to members in special plans that allow for retirement, regardless of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/cost-living-adjustmentInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… Department of Transportation (Department) requirements for classifying, reporting and repairing bridge defects. … did not always comply with the Department’s requirement for an annual interim inspection if the repairs are not … 10 of the 17 Safety Conditions sampled were not repaired for more than two years, including three which were open for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followFulton City School District – Non-Payroll Cash Disbursements (2017M-144)
… cash disbursements for the period July 1, 2015 through March 31, 2017. Background The Fulton City School District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/13/fulton-city-school-district-non-payroll-cash-disbursements-2017m-144Village of Ravena – Departmental Collections and Leave Accruals (2017M-56)
… used leave accruals in accordance with Village policies for the period June 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $3.3 … Collections at the pool were not adequately accounted for or remitted timely to the Clerk-Treasurer. Collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/09/29/village-ravena-departmental-collections-and-leave-accruals-2017m-56Overview – World Trade Center Presumption
… are permanently disabled, this law will help you qualify for a World Trade Center accidental disability presumption or help your beneficiaries become eligible for an accidental death benefit. The deadline for members to file a notice with NYSLRS of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/overviewCost-of-Living Adjustment – State Police Plan
… an annual COLA when you are: Age 62 or older and retired for five or more years; Age 55 or older and retired for ten or more years; or Any age and have received a disability pension for five or more years. When you die, if you selected a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/cost-living-adjustment