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Hamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Erickson, 54, took … Office for their help in this investigation,” said Erie County District Attorney John Flynn. Since taking office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… and a fire commissioner pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to official misconduct following their March arrests for using … the former chief wife’s Woodstock Landscaping & Excavating business. Former chief David Gutierrez and Michael “Bucky” … DiNapoli said. Gutierrez pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to official misconduct and petit larceny, plus a two year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeWillsboro Fire Department – Financial Operations (2014M-206)
… in Essex County. The Department provides fire protection and other emergency services to Willsboro Fire District residents. The Department deposited $20,428 and disbursed $22,718 during 2013. Key Findings The … except for requiring the Department Treasurer to prepare and submit monthly reports to Department officials. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/10/willsboro-fire-department-financial-operations-2014m-206Town of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… the Board did not: Adopt an investment policy or a code of ethics, Issue a W-2 form for the Treasurer’s wages … for District officials, including an investment policy and code of ethics. Issue a W-2 form for the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1718
… is defined as parking provided to an employee on or near the business premises of the employer or on or near a location from which the employee commutes to work. It does not include parking at or near the employee’s home. Parking is provided by an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1718-qualified-parking-benefitsSeneca County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-207)
… taxes agreements. Key Findings The method of determining project benefits to be provided is not well-defined or … to be documented. Therefore, it is possible that not all project applications of the same type were evaluated using … Recommendations Establish specific criteria for evaluating project applications in a consistent manner; ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/12/24/seneca-county-industrial-development-agency-projectAlmond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… responsible for Department operations: President, Vice President, Chief, two Assistant Chiefs, Secretary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Olcott Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2013M-124)
… of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, … 2012, through March 12, 2013. Background The Olcott Fire Company, Inc. is an all volunteer organization which provides … payments are for appropriate Company expenditures. Consult legal counsel to determine if the Company should seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/olcott-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2013m-124Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… "timely" is not defined in the by-laws. The Treasurer does not issue any receipts for collections whether she … the guidance provided in the policy is very limited and does not indicate whether pre-approval by a Company official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Caton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2013M-237)
… independent audit of the Treasurer’s records. The Company does not have a code of ethics as required by statute, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/caton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialDiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… "This defendant not only stole from taxpayers, but stole money intended to support programs for children in the … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds ( 2014-S-59 ). … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds 2014S59 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followSt. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2013M-46)
… million for the general fund, $19 million for the County road fund, and $3.1 million for the road machinery fund. Key Findings Due to the consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/05/02/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2013m-46NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pew Charitable Trusts Ranking State Pension Fund One of Top in Nation
… public policy foundation ranked the New York State Common Retirement Fund as the fourth best-funded retirement system among states: "The financial health of our state … New York (91%), South Dakota (97%), Tennessee (94%) and Wisconsin (99%) were at least 90 percent funded (see Figure 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pew-charitable-trusts-ranking-state-pension-fund-one-topDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… ahead of them," DiNapoli said. "My office continues to stop fraudulent refunds from reaching the hands of dishonest … with the state's Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to ensure timely payment of … DiNapoli's auditors act as a second line of defense to stop inappropriate refunds on high risk returns. The majority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Congressional Testimony
… P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York Common Retirement Fund (the Fund), released the following statement today in regarding … Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Senate testimony. The Fund holds shares in Facebook valued at more than $1 … P DiNapoli trustee of the New York Common Retirement Fund the Fund released the following statement today in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerbergs-congressional-testimonyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1508
… be returned with a completed Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ), original Death Certificate and a Report of Check Exchange ( Form AC 1476-P ). If a Next of Kin Affidavit has been … payroll check, OSC will accept a photocopy of this form along with a new Report of Check Exchange. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1508-april-2016-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-payment-long-termPermanent COLA
… enact a law providing an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees. A COLA payment is a change, based on the cost of living index, … it occurs. Once you become eligible and receive your first COLA payment, subsequent COLA adjustments will continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/permanent-colaOpinion 93-30
… and Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) COUNTY SHERIFF -- Powers and Duties (transportation of … and Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) CORRECTION LAW, §500-c; COUNTY LAW, §657-a: If, … an individual from a village justice court to a county jail after the individual has been arraigned in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30Opinion 93-29
… the village, without regard to whether the newspaper is published within the village. You ask whether a village is required to designate as its official newspaper the only newspaper which is "published" in the village. The Village Law contains no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-29