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DiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… improperly paid nearly $35,000 in personal expenses for members, including rent, cable television and college … $8,500. District officials have not sought reimbursement for the gifts or loans. During the 16-month audit period, … more than 11 hours a day, seven days a week, every week, for 16 months. The Comptroller’s audit also revealed: Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsCanisteo-Greenwood Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-362)
… and planned use of fund balance to avoid levying taxes at a level greater than necessary. Maintain unrestricted fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/canisteo-greenwood-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-362Newstead Fire Company –Internal Controls (2014M-92)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the adequacy of Company financial controls for the period January 1, 2012 through February 18, 2014. … As a result, Company officials have no accountability for how much cash was actually collected, or how many prizes were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/27/newstead-fire-company-internal-controls-2014m-92DiNapoli: Heroin, Opioid Overdose Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than in Most States
… heroin and prescription opioid abuse reached record highs in New York state in 2014, according to a report issued today by State … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The overdose death rates in New York increased faster over the preceding decade than … heroin and prescription opioid abuse reached record highs in New York state in 2014 according to a report issued today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-heroin-opioid-overdose-death-rates-rose-faster-new-york-most-statesOvertime Limits for Tier 6
… Overview For members of Tier 6, New York State Retirement and Social … from overtime pay above the limit. Overtime limits differ for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and the Police and … on the Consumer Price Index. Refer to the table below for your annual limit. Calendar Year Overtime Limit 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/overtime-limits-tier-6Newark Central School District – Financial Condition and Claims Processing (2016M-267)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … Newark Central School District is located in the Village of Newark and includes the Town of Arcadia and parts of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/newark-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-claims-processingHadley-Luzerne Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-188)
… The Board adopted budgets during our scope period that cut costs by abolishing positions, outsourcing services or … is prudent. However, the District’s budgets did not cut revenues at the same pace. The District has accumulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/25/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-188Quogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts (2013M-274)
… 31, 2013. Background The Quogue Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton, in Suffolk County. The … District taxpayers. Develop a formal plan indicating how reserves will be funded, how much will be reserved and when reserves will be used. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cash-receiptsDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Staten Island Highlighting Borough's Resilience and Progress
… Staten Island is setting population, business and employment … "Jobs and businesses have reached record levels on Staten Island, spurred by reconstruction, new development and … growing leisure and hospitality sector," DiNapoli said. "Staten Island's recovery from Superstorm Sandy demonstrates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-staten-island-highlighting-boroughs-resilience-and-progressDiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… on their personal income tax forms, but too much of this money remains unused when it should be fighting … Fund and the World Trade Center Memorial Fund) at the end of state fiscal year (SFY) 2012-13. No spending had occurred out of two funds – the prostate cancer check-off and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-fundsDiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… and conditions across the state. The report analyzes school district financial and demographic information from … said. "By examining regional comparisons and trends in school district revenues, expenditures and student … An interactive map, providing users with dashboards that compare each region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-regional-education-trendsDiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… and Wyoming counties failed to adequately monitor project approvals or results, according to audits issued … to be done.” The Comptroller’s audits, which focused on project approval and oversight, revealed: Niagara County IDA … the board failed to provide adequate oversight of the project approval process and could not verify that staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… revenue collection alternatives, using measures such as: How long does it take to process a tax or fee payment? How … By becoming more efficient, your local government can possibly increase collections, lower processing costs and … service fee to be charged for each transaction. Determine whether your local government will absorb the cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processReporting Through Retirement Online – Legacy Reporting
… Retirement Online allows you to securely report service and salary information and … loan and service credit purchase (arrears) payments for employees who are NYSLRS members. If you do not have a … more information about using Retirement Online , visit our How To Use Retirement Online page . You’ll find quick guides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/reporting-through-retirement-onlineState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … County) The district did not establish adequate policies for procuring professional services. The district selected … $466,960, but could not provide documented evidence for how or why those vendors were selected. Iroquois Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 4
… Subject: Making Payments to Verizon for Landline Phone Services Guidance: Consistent with the … Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Verizon for landline services may delay payment crediting and … Units must ensure there is a unique invoice number for each voucher. Due to Verizon’s billing cycle, Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/4-complex-entity-verizon-landline-servicesDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Hits Record $611 Million
… as the State Police, which spent an average of $74.35 per hour of overtime at a cost of $35 million. DOCCS paid the next highest average of $51.18 per hour of overtime for a total of $160 million. Meanwhile, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-hits-record-611-millionDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… percent from 2012, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The increase outpaced … For access to state and local government spending and more than 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The … 52 percent from 2012 according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013XII.6 Overview – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process certain payment situations where the type of … required by the Office of the State Comptroller. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/26/2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xii/xii6-overviewArea #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… A well-informed workforce is essential to securing electronic data and IT systems. Local governments … confidentiality of student, teacher or principal PII, and how employees can comply with those laws. There have been … training should explain the proper rules of behavior for using your IT systems and data and communicate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awareness