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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… admitted to taking almost $40,000 in grant money to use for personal expenses, pay off credit card debt and make loan … County District Attorney’s Officer and resulted in the arrest of three other individuals. In December 2019, one … procurement policy does not provide a clear method for procuring professional services. Auditors found the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSchuyler County – Treasurer’s Office (2014M-186)
… our audit was to examine the operations of the Treasurer’s office for the period January 1, 2011 through September 11, 2013. Background Schuyler County has a population of 18,340 and is governed by eight part-time Legislators. The County’s budgeted appropriations for 2013 were $45.2 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/03/schuyler-county-treasurers-office-2014m-186City of Olean – Budget Review (B18-1-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year are … the City took appropriate action on our recommendations in the budget review letter issued in March 2017. Background The City of Olean, located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/19/city-olean-budget-review-b18-1-1Inflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… In the NYC metro area, it is food (13 percent); in the Los Angeles metro area, it is transportation (16 percent). … 9.1% Dallas 2.7% 1.0% 3.4% 9.0% Nation 1.9% 1.5% 2.6% 8.5% Los Angeles 2.7% 1.9% 2.2% 8.5% Minneapolis 2.3% 1.2% 3.0% … Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Police and Fire Plan
… service, regardless of age), you must retire by the first day of the month following your 70th birthday, even if you … receive a pension equal to: 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of service credit; and 1/60th (1.66 … the date on which your retirement will occur. The 15-day filing requirement is waived if you are over age 70 at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/eligibility-benefit-and-filingComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Administration: Reporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds - Kings County (Follow-Up) (2015-F-18) An initial … did not always properly report and account for foreclosure funds. Additionally, ten of the 77 referees sampled were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsTown of Barrington – Financial Management (2017M-103)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the oversight and management of the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, … Town of Barrington Financial Management 2017M103 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-barrington-financial-management-2017m-103Germantown Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-230)
… realistic budget estimates using actual financial results from prior years to project expenditures. Ensure unexpended … to the establishment and use of reserve funds. Review all reserves and determine if the amounts reserved are … with statutory requirements. Include the funding of all reserves in their adopted budget plan so that funding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/17/germantown-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-230Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… letter. The city’s proposed budget complies with the property tax levy limit. For access to state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1165
… OSC will submit a file to Employee Retirement System (ERS) to reduce 5 days worked for BU 21 employees identified as eligible for … crediting for members whose days are reduced by the 5 day DRL. Questions Any questions should be sent to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1165-2011-2012-days-worked-adjustment-bargaining-unit-21State Agencies Bulletin No. 231
… Purpose To explain the use of deduction code 431 Fingerprint Fees Affected Employees … To explain the use of deduction code 431 Fingerprint Fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/231-fingerprint-fee-processingXI.2.O Contracts with Not-for-Profit Organizations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… "shall not be qualified to make application for funds or grants or to receive such funds from any department or agency of the state without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2o-contracts-not-profit-organizationsXI.1 Procurement and Contract Management Overview and Policies – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of this chapter is to provide policies, procedures, and requirements applicable to the New York State procurement process, and guidance to State contracting entities in determining … (OSC) approval. Who this Chapter is for: State purchasing and procurement professionals vendors contractors Topics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi1-procurement-contract-management-overview-policiesSyracuse Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring and Administration of the Development Fund (2015M-240)
… whether the Board was effectively administering the Development Fund for the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. Background The Syracuse Industrial Development Agency is an independent public benefit … tax exemptions during 2014. The Agency also administers a Development Fund on behalf of the City for the purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/01/08/syracuse-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andComsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… for goods and services not required to be competitively bid. Therefore, all 35 claims totaling $163,960 were acquired … goods and services which are not legally required to be bid, including the procurement of professional services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316Wyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… oversight of the Treasurer, who did not deposit certain cash receipts and received payments that were not included in … Board did not provide for adequate controls over the petty cash system or travel expenditures. The Library does not have … to process payroll. Provide proper oversight of the petty cash system and travel expenditures. Develop a policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/20/wyandanch-public-library-oversight-library-resources-2013m-399Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Central School District , Greenburgh Eleven Union Free School District , Niagara Falls City School District and the Rocky Point Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources … hour is below the industry averages. Greenburgh Eleven Union Free School District – Financial Condition (Westchester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Town of Malone – Justice Court Operations and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-83)
… January 31, 2015. Background The Town of Malone is located in Franklin County and has a population of approximately … to Court Operations. The Justices remitted $327,797 in fines, fees and surcharges to the Supervisor in 2014. Key Findings Justices did not properly segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/21/town-malone-justice-court-operations-and-highway-department-payroll-2015mVillage of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County and has approximately 3,300 residents. The Village is … elected Board of Trustees comprising four elected Trustees and an elected Mayor. Operating expenditures for the 2010-11 … For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011, the Board reviewed and authorized only 12 abstracts with 573 claims out of 146 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationTown of Dannemora – Town Hall/Highway Garage Capital Project (2013M-230)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s management of the Town Hall/highway garage capital project for the … Town of Dannemora Town HallHighway Garage Capital Project 2013M230 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/13/town-dannemora-town-hallhighway-garage-capital-project-2013m-230