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Town of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… Otto is a rural community located in Cattaraugus County, with a population of 800 residents. The Town Board consists … have not been refunded to the appropriate taxpayers or banks. The Board failed to provide oversight including … penalties on taxpayers making payment after the penalty free period. Ensure all duplicate payments are refunded to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… quarter with an estimated value of $268.3 billion. “The financial markets remain strong, as industry sectors and … and transparency. Quarterly rates of return provide a snapshot of performance over three months and reflect a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsMessage from the Comptroller – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… It highlights major issues in programmatic areas ranging from public health to public safety, energy and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/message-comptrollerDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… and the New York State Police announced that Bridget Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … young children and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently … appointed Special Prosecutor by the Essex County Court. “Brown was entrusted to ensure that funds collected from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the clerk did not remit real property tax collections to the town supervisor or the county treasurer in a timely … which resulted in the unrestricted general fund balance to increase to an excessive level. The board did not always seek competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Village of Middleport – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-313)
… uses a combination of manual records, spreadsheets with control and subsidiary accounts and a billing software …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-middleport-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-313State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… City School District , Fulton City School District , Perry Central School District and the Sachem Central School District . "In today's fiscal … have also adequately segregated wire transfer duties. Perry Central School District – Financial Management (Wyoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-13-20)
… and long-term liabilities related to the Combined Sewer Overflows Long Term Control Plan. The City should develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/18/city-troy-budget-review-b5-13-20DiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon announced Kristina Hand, 47, of Morris, New York, has pleaded guilty to stealing at least … School District. “Stealing money meant for the education of children is shameful,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Hand abused her position to fund her lifestyle at the expense of her community. Thanks to our partnership with Acting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Record High of $176.2 Billion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today an estimated 13.02 percent rate of return for the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) now valued at an … nation’s best-managed and best-funded pension plans. The New York State and Local Retirement System provides benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-record-high-1762-billionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Village of Attica , Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures , Village … to the state Justice Court Fund in a timely manner. Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures – Internal … his office completed audits of the Village of Attica Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Wethersfield – Town Clerk and Highway Operations (2013M-21)
… elected Town Board, which consists of the Town Supervisor and four council members. The 2012 budgeted appropriations were $315,802 for the general fund and $743,523 for the highway fund. Key Findings The Clerk’s … records were unreliable. The Clerk did not make deposits and remit moneys to appropriate agencies in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-wethersfield-town-clerk-and-highway-operations-2013m-21Town of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… basis which individuals are provided a Town cell phone, according to the Town Clerk. The Town does not have … with Town cell phones. While the Town provided cell phone service to Town officials and employees for job-related … these individuals generally paid only for the cost of an additional line (approximately $10), rather than the full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334DiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… System (NYSLRS) that she never received a $4,055 loan check to get a replacement check in the same amount. … Retirement System by lying that she had never received a loan check,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli. “Thanks to my … October 14, 2021, she submitted a request to NYSLRS for a loan against her pension in the amount of $4,055. After she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkXIII.4.E Overnight Per Diem Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… only be updated yearly. Process and Document Preparation: Domestic Rates: New York State has accepted the GSA rates set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4e-overnight-diem-ratesXIII.4.D Meals and Incidental Expenses Breakdown – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) based on per diem rates established by the United States General Services … travel within the continental United States. The per diem rates vary by location and year. In some cases, a traveler … for guidance on when this applies. The maximum per diem rates are updated annually in the Statewide Financial System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4d-meals-and-incidental-expenses-breakdownDiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… growth nationally and in other large metro areas, NYC metro area price increases appear poised to outstrip … and public health environment.” Consumer costs in the NYC metro area have grown most steeply for energy, … of transportation, food and housing; Comparisons of the NYC metro area CPI changes to select metro areas across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsXII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… must be reported to OSC as soon as they are identified. It is not appropriate to wait until an investigation has been … assets. If an incident does occur, the agency must send a detailed explanation of the incident to: … to assist with recovery efforts under the provisions of a blanket fidelity bond. Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsContact the Division of Local Government and School Accountability
… technical assistance. Email: [email protected] Regional Offices Technical Assistance is available at any of our Regional Offices [pdf] Binghamton Regional Office State Office … Counties Rochester Regional Office The Powers Building, 16 West Main Street, Suite 522, Rochester, NY 14614-1608 Tel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/contact-division-local-government-and-school-accountabilityTown of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town's financial management and fuel inventory records for the period January 1, 2011, to … Town of Deerfield Financial Management and Fuel Inventory 2012M253 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253