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Brighton Central School District – Separation Payments (2016M-119)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s calculation of separation payments … employees were paid $4,850 more than they were entitled to. District officials did not have written policies or procedures in place to provide guidance to employees and District officials to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/brighton-central-school-district-separation-payments-2016m-119Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… expert and independent review. Use this reference guide to familiarize yourself with the different roles and … functions are separate and distinct, and it’s important to understand the intended protection each is meant to provide. Select the name to learn about qualifications and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1976
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for … TDA plans and provide instructions for entering updates to these plans. Background Pursuant to IRS Regulations, Section 403(b): The regular annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1976-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaTown and County Special Districts and Town Improvements
… and Water Improvements Towns and counties proposing to issue debt to finance the establishment, extension of or increase in the maximum amount to be expended for a special district are required to apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/town-and-county-special-districts-and-town-improvementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1829.2
… No. 1829 .1 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … seasonal hourly employees who received an increase to minimum wage are eligible to receive the 2% salary increase provided the increase to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18292-april-2020-civil-service-employees-association-csea-retroactive-2March 2000: Handicapped Parking Education Program
… Issued To: County, City, Town and Village Chief Fiscal Officers … the Vehicle and Traffic Law effective onApril 1, 2000 to provide that every county and the City of New York shall … public awareness of handicapped parking laws. In order to fund this program the statute provides for imposition of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/march-2000-handicapped-parking-education-programDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… Metz, 55, pleaded guilty today in Wyoming County Court to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, … the first degree and official misconduct. She was ordered to pay restitution of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax payments. If Metz fails to make restitution, she faces a prison sentence of 3 2/3 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftContributing Toward Your Retirement – Regional State Park Police Plan
… covered by Article 11 benefits, you are not required to contribute toward your retirement benefits, but may elect to make voluntary annuity savings contributions to the Retirement System. These contributions, plus the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/contributing-toward-your-retirementDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… submitted fraudulent vouchers and falsified records to trick the village into paying his personal expenses. "Mr. Harrian allegedly abused his authority to deceive the residents he was supposed to serve," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said, "I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageState Agencies Bulletin No. 1080
… Purpose To notify agencies that OSC will process a final refund file … 1999 and 2005, and Did not accumulate sufficient funds to purchase a bond as determined by NBT , and Did not receive … outstanding refunds for inactive accounts while preparing to close in December 2010. They were submitted on a separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1080-final-refunds-deduction-code-101-bondsTown of Laurens – Budgeting Practices (2013M-204)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2012, to May 20, 2013. Background The Town of Laurens is located in … an extra $1.7 million in unbudgeted revenues from 2008 to 2012. Of this amount, $1.3 million is related to flood …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-laurens-budgeting-practices-2013m-204State Agencies Bulletin No. 1858.1
… No. 1858 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies information regarding the outreach and … year. Abandoned Property Law §1422 requires State agencies to perform certain payee notification requirements. Effective … Property Law §1422, an initial outreach letter was sent to all employees with a 2019 uncashed payroll check greater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18581-outreach-escheatment-2019-uncashed-payroll-checksHyde Park Central School District – Financial Management Practices (2012M-172)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management practices for … 1, 2010, through March 26, 2012. We extended our scope to 2007-08 to analyze budgeting practices, fund balance trends, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/25/hyde-park-central-school-district-financial-management-practices-2012mCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B23-1-7)
… report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed … 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the Act), authorized the City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/03/city-lockport-budget-review-b23-1-7Opinion 88-4
… COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (providing refreshments to trainees at foster parent training session) MUNICIPAL … (in recognition of municipal service - refreshments to foster parent trainees) SOCIAL SERVICES LAW, §371; STATE … county may determine that appropriate refreshments served to trainees at a foster parent training session are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December
… $358 million and 1,390 payments valued at $1.9 million due to fraud, waste and other improprieties. As the state’s chief … for their money. The Comptroller’s office averages 11 to 13 days for contract reviews. The Comptroller recently … accounting of state payments that were recently added to Open Book New York . Earlier this month, DiNapoli released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-decemberDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… an elderly victim. “Exploiting a vulnerable senior citizen to enrich yourself is a heinous offense,” DiNapoli said . … from the victim, but forced an elderly man and pensioner to live in squalid conditions. Thanks to my partnership with Rensselaer DA Donnelly, the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerComptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual Review of MTA Finances
… year, there are still questions regarding the MTA’s plan to balance its 2020 budget and narrow the out-year budget gaps, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual … riders,” DiNapoli said. “As everyone agrees, the MTA needs to transform itself into a more efficient organization, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-annual-review-mta-financesState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… Office of General Services $1.1 million with NEPV LLC to overhaul pumps and motors at the River Front Pumping … & Construction $9.5 million with Stalco Construction Inc. to rehabilitate the Nurses Station Building at the Pilgrim … million with Nurzia Construction Corp. for renovations to relocate the admissions building at SUNY Purchase in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberDiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… the funds. The New York City Department of Education plans to use a smaller share of the billions of dollars of its federal aid to help close pandemic learning gaps than other large school … during the COVID-19 pandemic and are still struggling to catch up,” DiNapoli said. “The federal government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-priorities