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March 2000: Handicapped Parking Education Program
… The purpose of the disability awareness program is to train local law enforcement personnel to recognize and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/march-2000-handicapped-parking-education-programDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… to justice and for our continued partnership to fight public corruption." Harrian, 52, resigned his position and … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… degree, a class D felony, offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree and official misconduct. She was … of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax payments. If Metz fails to make restitution, she faces a … in cash, claiming she found it at her home and in a filing cabinet at work. Later investigation revealed that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-16-17)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling … City of Newburgh Budget Review B61617 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-16-17Camillus Volunteer Fire Department – Fiscal Operations (2014M-072)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s internal controls over financial … Onondaga County. The Department provides fire protection to the Village of Camillus and to the Town through a fire protection contract. From January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/06/camillus-volunteer-fire-department-fiscal-operations-2014m-072Additional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Career Plan
… to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. To be … your unused sick leave at retirement cannot be used to: Qualify for vesting. For example, if you have four years and … sick leave credit cannot be used to reach the five years. Qualify for a better retirement benefit calculation. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Article 14 Benefits
… Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) provides an optional sick leave benefit. … has chosen to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. … a year after separating from service. The additional credit is determined by dividing the total unused, unpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… 260. Contact your employer or refer to your Member Annual Statement to determine if this benefit is available to you. … credit requirement to retire under a special 20- or 25-year plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jBrighton 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-119Gorham-Middlesex Central School District – Online Banking Access (2022M-179)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (District) … a result, the risk that the District may become the victim of a cybercrime and experience financial losses is heightened. Of the District’s 10 online banking users, six users were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/17/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-online-banking-access-2022m-179Thousand Islands Central School District – Purchasing (2016M-283)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing … disclose relationships pertaining to vendors that already do business with the District. Key Recommendations Revise the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/thousand-islands-central-school-district-purchasing-2016m-283Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (B17-7-6)
… $4.2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village's general, special revenue and internal … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. Based on the 2017-18 … rely on real property taxes as an increased revenue source in the future is limited. Key Recommendations This budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-hempstead-budget-review-b17-7-6Watervliet City School District – Fiscal Stress (2014M-149)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through … policy to establish an adequate level of unrestricted fund balance to be maintained, resulting in the need to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/11/07/watervliet-city-school-district-fiscal-stress-2014m-149Village of Tannersville – Water Department Operations (2016M-417)
… is located in the Town of Hunter in Greene County and has a population of approximately 700. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees and a Mayor, who also comprise the Board of Water … budgeted appropriations for the general fund were $639,362 and water fund were $410,550. Key Findings Village officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/05/village-tannersville-water-department-operations-2016m-417State Agencies Bulletin No. 1972
… maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2022: … An additional deferment is available to employees age 50 and over remains unchanged at $6,500.00. Employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1972-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2022Orleans County Soil and Water Conservation District - Claims Audit (2018M-105)
… Determine whether claims were properly audited prior to payment. Key Findings The Board has not adopted a cash … sample, were not audited and approved by the Board prior to payment. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt a cash disbursement policy to ensure all claims are subjected to an independent, …
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 … Failure to follow this guidance prior to adjusting the Scheduled Due Date may cause the voucher to pay at an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/65-accounts-payable-advisory-no-65Opinion 2000-11
… as otherwise provided by law," all appointed officers for which a term of office is not fixed in that section serve … of the superintendent. Memoranda in the bill jacket for chapter 621 of the Laws of 1952 indicate that the intent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-11State Contract and Payment Actions in November
… In November, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,460 contracts for state … nearly 2.3 million payments worth more than $10.5 billion. The Office rejected 119 contracts and related transactions … In November the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1460 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Comptroller approved 1,484 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.6 billion and approved more than 2.1 million payments worth more than $13.6 billion. The office rejected 124 contracts and related transactions valued at $425.3 million and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-december