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DiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… his wife as clerk-treasurer under his supervision, in violation of the village employee handbook, and approved her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageMarch 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: 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)
… timely records and submits monthly and annual financial reports to the Executive Committee. Consider using credit cards in place of debit cards. Ensure … direct cash payments to members from the foreign fire insurance account. …
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)
… was to examine the District’s calculation of separation payments for the period July 1, 2014 through March 23, 2016. … Develop and adopt written procedures to govern separation payments to ensure calculations are formally documented, … adequately supported, reviewed and approved and payments are consistent with Board-adopted terms and …
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)
… School District (District) officials limited online banking access and permissions to Board-authorized users. Key Findings District officials did not ensure online banking access was limited to Board-authorized users because no one reviewed online banking users’ access and permissions. Officials at the …
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 … Islands Central School District is located in the Towns of Brownville, Cape Vincent, Clayton, Lyme and Orleans in …
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)
… revenue and internal services funds as of May 31, 2005. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires municipalities …
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)
… fund balance to be maintained, resulting in the need to issue revenue and tax anticipation notes to meet cash flow …
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)
… with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
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 to override the calculated Schedule Due Date in special circumstances such as lapsing, fiscal …
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