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Town of Davenport – Financial Operations (2013M-62)
… 3, 2012. Background The Town of Davenport is located in the County of Delaware and has 2,965 residents. An elected … Key Findings We identified discrepancies totaling $4,800 in the Supervisor’s cash receipt records, and found that the … for audit and approval and that all such claims appear on an abstract. Ensure that the Supervisor provides complete, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-davenport-financial-operations-2013m-62DiNapoli: Former Norwood Treasurer Charged With Stealing Over $70,000 From the Village
… by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli St Lawrence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-norwood-treasurer-charged-stealing-over-70000-villageDelaware County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-2)
… controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through March 24, 2022. … by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, 3 funds from estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for … of internal controls to account for and safeguard these funds. Key Findings The Surrogate’s Court Clerk (Clerk) did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/22/delaware-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-2DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In 2023, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsCaledonia-Mumford Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-101)
… Objective Determine whether the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and … letter. … Determine whether the CaledoniaMumford Central School District District Board of Education Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/06/caledonia-mumford-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-101About Unclaimed Funds
… the information in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsCost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
… purchasing used mid-sized vehicles or new compact models for use by departmental staff. The used vehicles were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemNormal Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… You can choose normal retirement or early retirement, but must be separated from service on the first of the month following the month you … … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/normal-retirementOpinion 2003-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and … could not have authorized the purchase of such decorations in the first instance, the board may not ratify the purchase … order the payment thereof by the fire district treasurer in the amounts allowed". Generally, under section 176(4-a), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 969
… payment. Affected Employees Selected full time CSEA, PEF or M/C employees in Executive Branch agencies who elected … Financial Plan. The program was available to CSEA and PEF employees and employees in Management/Confidential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/969-executive-voluntary-severance-program-payments-second-installmentCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B17-7-9)
… budget review issued in May 2016. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to … by $503,749. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $36,693,869. Key Recommendations Authorize the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/11/city-long-beach-budget-review-b17-7-9State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Greenport , Town of Guilderland , Kenilworth Fire District No. 2 , Sodus Center Fire Department , Town of … fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … while the board annually contracts with a certified public accounting firm to perform an annual audit, the treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of Nurse Licensing
… and nurse practitioner – in New York State. To qualify for a nursing license, applicants must meet certain … under the Education Law. The Department is responsible for ensuring that applicants seeking a license meet these State standards. The Department also is responsible for investigating complaints and prosecuting professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/29/oversight-nurse-licensingOpinion 93-28
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements (CHIPs … repair and improvement of highways may be expended only in accordance with an agreement entered into between the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28State Agencies Bulletin No. 1426
… outlined in this bulletin. Agencies should always forward payroll checks to the appropriate entity as soon as possible. As part of OSC’s Uncashed Payroll Check Outreach, any paychecks issued in 2014 that are … for AC-230 processing, agencies are reminded that payroll checks should not be returned to OSC if either of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1426-schedule-submitting-2015-year-end-returned-checksMonterey Fire Company, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-17)
… audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2007, to July 31, 2012. Background … procedures to control and monitor Company operations. Seek reimbursement for the improper payments to the Treasurer, her … $26,386 in questionable purchases were legitimate and seek reimbursement for all inappropriate payments. … The purpose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/03/27/monterey-fire-company-inc-misappropriation-funds-2013m-17Becoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know
… that an employee may purchase, which would increase their pension benefits. The amount of the deficiency depends on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employerVillage of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… financial and information technology (IT) operations for the period June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2012. Background The … and six Trustees. The Village’s budgeted appropriations for 2012-13 are approximately $3.2 million. Key Findings The … adopted policies establishing responsibilities and duties for the Treasurer for handling cash and maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data. … transporting data offsite). The policy should also address how the organization will periodically verify that the data has been backed up and how it will test its ability to restore backup data. Back Up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fund balance declining from $58,241 on January 1, 2017 to $5,714 as of December 31, 2019.The highway fund’s … maintained by the director of finance were generally up-to-date and complete. Auditors found the director of finance … with the Office of the State Comptroller. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits