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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: Office of Temporary and Disability … subsidies. In a follow-up, auditors found OTDA officials have made significant progress in addressing the problems … obligations for services provided. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… County District Attorney Andrew J. Wylie announced the arrest of Mary L. Bell, Clerk of the Town of Saranac. Bell, … own recognizance. She is due back in court on May 27. The arrest was a result of a joint investigation between the … County District Attorney Andrew J Wylie announced the arrest of Mary L Bell Clerk of the Town of Saranac Bell 54 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsIX.6.F Agency Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… In very limited circumstances, the cognizant state agency maintains the responsibility for requesting federal reimbursement for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6f-agency-draw-proceduresCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B17-7-9)
… 2012. Local Finance Law requires all municipalities that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating … 23 to May 17, 2017) to our Office in a timely manner. We have provided recommendations in accordance with legal … costs. Review our recommendations before the budget is adopted. … City of Long Beach Budget Review B1779 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/11/city-long-beach-budget-review-b17-7-9Opinion 2004-3
… financed with water rents) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §§10, 10-a, 11(b): Generally, a city may exclude from its constitutional … that the water fund is comprised exclusively of user fees. Article VIII, §§10, 10-a and 11 of the State Constitution, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-3Contributing Toward Your Retirement – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… You are required to contribute toward your retirement. Tier 1, 2 and 3 Members If your employer has adopted Section 370-a, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/contributing-toward-your-retirementDelaware County – Assigned Counsel (2016M-384)
… County officials began working with the Delaware County Bar Association (DCBA) to update the County’s assigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/18/delaware-county-assigned-counsel-2016m-384County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring (2014M-205)
… are transferred back in a timely manner to project owners when bonds are retired or straight-lease agreements … accordance with authorized agreements. Ensure that project owners submit required forms as per the Agency’s UTEP and … to ensure that properties are transferred back to project owners in a timely manner. … County of Clinton Industrial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/12/12/county-clinton-industrial-development-agency-projectCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-14-25)
… toward costs for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program. The City continues to budget minimal … to cover the City’s required contribution for the COPS program. Review the adequacy of contingency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-14-25Jericho Union Free School District – Acceptable Use Policy (2022M-194)
… and communicating an acceptable use policy (AUP) to business office staff. Key Findings District officials did … by developing and communicating a comprehensive AUP to business office staff. As a result, PPSI related to District … confidentially to officials, we found: All nine business office employees, including the Assistant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/jericho-union-free-school-district-acceptable-use-policy-2022m-194DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… to unscrupulous tax preparers filing false returns. Other popular scams include using questionable social security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsVillage of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-15-11)
… in the Village's tentative budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Village of Endicott, … to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/13/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-15-11DiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… to work to expose public corruption and partner with law enforcement to bring offenders to justice and recoup stolen … online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsVillage of Walton – Bio-Digester Capital Plan (2016M-378)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Village officials adequately … already incurred. … Village of Walton BioDigester Capital Plan 2016M378 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-walton-bio-digester-capital-plan-2016m-378Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-14-7)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … located in Broome County, issued debt totaling $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general … Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/11/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-14-7Village of Riverside – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-349)
… audit was to evaluate the Village’s financial operations for the period of August 1, 2008 through September 27, 2013. … budget appropriations totaled approximately $411,500 for all funds. Key Findings Due to the Board’s continuous … was attached to the claims prior to approving them for payment and that claims were for valid Village purposes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/08/village-riverside-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2013m-349North Syracuse Central School District – Payroll Access and Certification (2016M-178)
… Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $151 million. Key Findings Seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-payroll-access-and-certificationOrleans County Soil and Water Conservation District - Claims Audit (2018M-105)
Orleans County Soil and Water Conservation District Claims Audit 2018M105
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2018/08/03/orleans-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-claims-audit-2018m-105Accounts Payable Advisory No. 65
… Subject : Adjusting the Scheduled Due Date Guidance : Agencies should only override the system calculated Scheduled Due Date on an exception basis. It may be necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/65-accounts-payable-advisory-no-65State Contract and Payment Actions in May
… In May, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,717 … Services $17.2 million with Turnpike Redevelopment Group, LLC for lease space in the city of Rensselaer. $5.3 million with Early Care & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-may