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Town of Southampton - Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty – Trustee Oversight (2013M-39)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Trustees were … cash management to adequately safeguard assets. Background The Dongan Patent established the Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of … Town of Southampton Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty Trustee Oversight 2013M39 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-southampton-board-trustees-freeholders-and-commonalty-trustee-oversight-2013mTown of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)
… Town of Forestport Financial Management 2013M184 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184Village of Mastic Beach – Treasurer’s Office and Credit Cards (2014M-150)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the period June 1, 2012 through November 30, 2013. … amounts paid. Key Recommendations Provide detailed monthly financial reports that contain sufficient and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-mastic-beach-treasurers-office-and-credit-cards-2014m-150Comsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… under Law prior to audit by the Board if it intends to permit such disbursements. Sign all checks that are disbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316Newark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
… deposited in types of investments which are not allowed by law, putting Library resources at a greater risk for loss. … and IT. The Board allowed the payroll vendor contracted by the Library to disburse payroll by accessing the Library’s bank account and withdrawing enough funds to cover payroll, payroll taxes, health insurance premium, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54Amsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. Background The Amsterdam Housing Authority is located in the City of Amsterdam in … was established pursuant to Section 428 of the Public Housing Law to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals in accordance with relevant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsRoosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2025M-40)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Roosevelt Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) properly monitored the District’s length of service award program (LOSAP). Key Findings The Board did not effectively monitor all aspects of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40Willsboro Fire Department – Financial Operations (2014M-206)
… controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. … not address the Department’s financial activities, except for requiring the Department Treasurer to prepare and submit … did not specify which Department officials are responsible for overseeing the financial records and reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/10/willsboro-fire-department-financial-operations-2014m-206Opinion 89-64
… ARTICLE VIII, §1; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §247; VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(1): When purchasing real property, a village board of trustees has a fiduciary duty to acquire the … Concerning a village which embraces the entire territory of a town and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Opinion 95-3
… the county imposes a 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy, amusement admissions … the county imposes a 3% sales tax on utility services and restaurant meals and the two other cities within the county each impose a 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy and amusement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… intended for retirees, it harms all New Yorkers who count on their pension for a secure retirement,” said Attorney … General’s investigation was conducted by Investigator Mitchell Paurowski and Deputy Chief Antoine Karam. The … Justice is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pensionOpinion 92-53
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] SALES TAX -- … Distribution of (necessity of State Comptroller's approval in absence of sales tax agreement) TAX LAW, §1262(c): In the absence of a sales tax agreement between a county and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Opinion 99-1
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (requirement … assets be held in trust); (provision of death benefits to volunteer firefighters who have not earned a nonforfeitable … 219(f): (1) The assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. (2) A service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and unsealing of a one-count indictment charging Graycelia Cizik, 64, a … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest and unsealing of a onecount indictment charging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… Whether your municipality provides garbage collection services directly or by contract with a private company, citizens must receive the highest … with its legal counsel, as appropriate. Examine municipal garbage collection Local governments providing solid waste …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsUse of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… died in 1983. Payments were fraudulently collected by the daughter of the deceased and totaled $291,070 over time. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 572
… Purpose Describe data on the automated Correction Report. Affected Employees All … changed, deleted or added by a payroll auditor on the Time Entry page. Effective Date(s) Automated … any additions, deletions, or changes made to transactions on the Time Entry page by OSC staff. This new report will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/572-automated-correction-report-transaction-changes-time-entry-pageComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… a class D felony. "Mr. Alvarez allegedly dodged campaign finance laws to illegally obtain matching funds," said State … "As we allege, Mr. Alvarez took advantage of our campaign finance system, using straw donors and false filings to line … B. Frankel of the Attorney General's Public Integrity Bureau, under the supervision of Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateContact Us
… Comptroller’s office returns certain unclaimed property to owners – no claim required. For inquiries, see our … or contact us with the form below. How much is my claim? To protect your privacy and prevent fraud, we can’t tell you … including the amount, and your check will be mailed to the address provided on your claim form within 30 days. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usVillage of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… salaries and wages, overtime and payments to employees for unused leave accruals or other benefits upon separation from service, represent significant costs for the Village. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, the Village’s budgeted … or adequately supported Furthermore employees were paid for overtime that in some instances was not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37