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Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-22
… Unit 67 in the Division of Housing and Community Renewal Background Pursuant to Chapter 111 of the Laws of 2006 which provides for a change to the rules governing Longevity Payments for employees represented by Bargaining … be eligible to receive their five (5) and ten (10) year Longevity Payments effective on the first day of the pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-22-change-longevity-payment-eligibility-employeesSaranac Central School District – Payroll (2015M-298)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s payroll procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $31.7 … were not adequately segregated because she was responsible for collecting employees’ time records; recording the hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/saranac-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-298East Hampton Union Free School District – Network and Financial Application Access and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-8)
… District (District) officials secured user account access to the network and financial application and developed an … Findings District officials secured user account access to the financial application but did not secure user account access to the network or develop an IT contingency plan. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/08/east-hampton-union-free-school-district-network-and-financial-applicationCity of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
… Council did not provide sufficient oversight of the BID and the Plan lacked sufficient detail to allow City officials … funds. As a result, the Council cannot evaluate the BID’s effectiveness in achieving program goals or ensure the … into a written agreement with the district management association (Association). Monitor the manner in which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-hornell-business-improvement-district-2018m-38VII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… the State Finance Law authorizes the establishment of cash advance accounts. The moneys are to be used in accordance … a complete system of internal controls governing advance accounts; Proper documentation for all advance account disbursements; Monthly reconciliation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewCity of Poughkeepsie – Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight (2013M-30)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition and Council oversight for the period … 33,000 residents. The City is governed by an elected Mayor and an eight member elected Common Council. The City’s … City of Poughkeepsie Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/22/city-poughkeepsie-fiscal-stress-and-council-oversight-2013m-30DiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… Darcy J. Conaway was charged this week with grand larceny in the third degree for allegedly syphoning more than $3,000 … District Attorney O’Geen for their continued partnership in fighting corruption.” “Today’s arrest was the result of a … Conaway was released on $1,000 bail and is due back in court on Nov. 5. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementVillage of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… The Village of Liberty is located in Sullivan County and has a population of 4,392. The Village is governed by an … five-member Village Board comprising the Village Mayor and four Trustees. The Village’s 2013-14 budgeted … to address the Village’s deteriorating financial position and capital assets. Key Recommendations Ensure that her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Town of Minetto – Financial Condition (2013M-284)
… $473,000 in the general fund, $434,000 in the highway fund, and $42,000 in the lighting district. Key … The Board has adopted budgets that relied too heavily on appropriated fund balance as a financing source. As a result, the financial condition of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-minetto-financial-condition-2013m-284Human Resource Practices (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Human Resource Practices (Report 2018-S-57 ). About the Program A … According to Upstate officials, each year, Upstate’s Human Resource Department (HR) receives over 30,000 employment … applied policies and procedures related to select human resource functions. Our audit covered the period from January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/human-resource-practices-followVillage of Belmont – Water and Sewer Operations (2014M-101)
… 20, 2014. Background The Village of Belmont is located in Allegany County and has approximately 970 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/22/village-belmont-water-and-sewer-operations-2014m-101Town of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… on the daily cashbook reports and monthly Justice Court Fund reports. The Justices did not perform monthly accountability analyses and did not maintain a list of bail pending and other types of unremitted payments … to monthly computerized cashbook reports and daily deposit slips. Ensure that bank reconciliations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269III.5 Agency Bulkload Interface to the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… the file format requirements by conducting an end-to-end test. The test ensures the SFS can successfully receive the file, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii5-agency-bulkload-interface-sfsTown of Philipstown – Financial Management (2024M-100)
… to pay for the Garrison Landing Water District’s (GLWD’s) operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. As a result, during … C includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-philipstown-financial-management-2024m-100Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… with law enforcement to bring offenders to justice and recoup stolen public money. My thanks to District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsRichmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… operations including: investments, cash receipts, capital planning and information technology. Key Recommendations … and procedures for investments, cash receipts, capital planning and information technology. Ensure that these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Background The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in Ontario County. The Department is governed by a seven-member Board and its 2014 budgeted appropriations … accounting records were audited on an annual basis by a CPA, as is required by the Department bylaws. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsSullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… Agency (SCIDA) Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Program for the period January 1, 2012, to April 10, 2013. Background … extended benefits totaling approximately $7.1 million for 58 projects during our audit period. Key Findings The … IDA (SCIDA) has established a Uniform Tax Exempt Policy for both general and specific-purpose projects. The policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programDiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… (class E felony) for allegedly stealing nearly $50,000 in public funds. “This individual blatantly abused his position … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… direct sales company in the world by Direct Selling News. For more information on the program, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fund