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Chestertown Fire District – Claims Processing (2016M-387)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether claims were adequately supported, properly authorized and approved prior to payment and for valid District purposes for the period … documentation. Resolutions that the Board passed to approve claims for payment did not include information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/24/chestertown-fire-district-claims-processing-2016m-387Bradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-91)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period … provides fire protection and emergency rescue services to residents in the Town of Bradford in Steuben County and … finances; as a result, it appears the Treasurer was able to misappropriate approximately $8,500 from January 1, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/bradford-volunteer-fire-company-inc-apparent-misappropriationConstitutional Tax Limits
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/constitutional-tax-limitsWhat is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… Find information on Real Property Tax Cap below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… found DOCCS has generally developed targets and plans to contribute toward the order and has complied with its guidelines. However, due to project delays, DOCCS will not accomplish its projected 23 … in the initial audit but $84 million still needed to be reviewed and recovered from the plans. New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-306
… provide agency instructions for processing the 2021 SUNY Summer Sessions Payments. Affected Employees SUNY employees working Summer Session in 2021 are affected. Effective Dates … in their regular position and will continue to be paid. Summer Session Payment Procedures Summer Session payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-306-2021-suny-summer-sessions-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… DME items are available on a monthly rental basis, subject to caps; when the cap is reached, the item is generally … trucks, and vans – used by 26 departments in their day-to-day operations. It also maintains 43 pieces of on-rail … (OMIG) contracts with Gainwell Technologies (Gainwell) to identify claims where Medicaid was incorrectly identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Career Plan
… you will be vested. This means you have earned the right to receive a retirement benefit, even if you leave public … an active member. Vesting is automatic — you do not have to fill out any paperwork or file an application to become vested. However, you will need to file an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/becoming-eligible-benefitBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – New Career Plan
… vested. This means you have earned the right to receive a retirement benefit, even if you leave public employment. 1 … automatic — you do not have to fill out any paperwork or file an application to become vested. However, you will need to file an application to begin receiving your vested benefit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/becoming-eligible-benefitBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… vested. This means you have earned the right to receive a retirement benefit, even if you leave public employment. 1 … automatic — you do not have to fill out any paperwork or file an application to become vested. However, you will need to file an application to begin receiving your vested benefit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/becoming-eligible-benefitBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… vested. This means you have earned the right to receive a retirement benefit, even if you leave public employment. 1 … automatic — you do not have to fill out any paperwork or file an application to become vested. However, you will need to file an application to begin receiving your vested benefit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/becoming-eligible-benefitNew York State Comptoller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Standard & Poor's Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… restraint. "Over the past few years, much has been done to put New York on a more solid financial footing, but some budgetary challenges remain. The state still needs to do more to curtail future budget gaps by aligning recurring revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptoller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-standard-poors-upgrade-nys-general-obligationDiNapoli Releases Rockland County Budget Review
… except for the possible revenue shortfall related to the expiration of the county mortgage recording tax law. … has appropriately included an appropriation of $10 million to be applied against the outstanding deficit. For access to … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-releases-rockland-county-budget-reviewLackawanna City School District - Contractual Services (2019M-23)
… or agreements were on file for service providers. Payments to two service providers totaling $477,000 (10 percent) were not supported by sufficient documentation to ascertain that services were rendered in accordance with … itemized and properly supported. Require service providers to submit appropriate documentation that includes the dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/lackawanna-city-school-district-contractual-services-2019m-23Town of Milo - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-210)
… Did not report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County as required. Key Recommendations The Assessor … authorized, supported, accurately calculated and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-milo-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-210Town of Bath - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-209)
… non-profit and not-for-profit, senior citizen, volunteer firefighter, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor: Granted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-bath-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-209Central Valley School District - Separation Payments (2018M-153)
… reviewed all 37 separation payments totaling $516,017 made to eligible employees during the audit period and found that, … totaling $113,064. Key Recommendation Establish procedures to provide an independent review of all employee separation payments to ensure they are calculated according to the terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/central-valley-school-district-separation-payments-2018m-153Berlin Central School District - Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2018M-02)
… not maintained. Vehicle mileage records are not compared to fuel consumption. Storage tanks are not adequately secured or inspected. Fuel purchases are not compared to fuel usage records. Key Recommendations The Supervisor of … maintained on a daily basis. Mileage records are compared to vehicle fuel consumption. The storage tanks are inspected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/berlin-central-school-district-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2018m-02West Buffalo Charter School - Payroll (2018M-72)
… employees. Key Findings We reviewed salaries paid to 24 employees totaling $1.4 million for the period July 1, … maintenance employees. Key Recommendations Adopt a policy to provide detailed guidance for School officials to ensure any changes in salary or pay rate are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/06/15/west-buffalo-charter-school-payroll-2018m-72Town of Clarkson - Justice Court Operations (2018M-57)
… Determine whether the Justices provided adequate oversight to ensure receipts were collected, deposited, recorded, … tickets. As a result, 283 (23 percent) were not submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) scofflaw program or not reported or incorrectly reported to the DMV. Key Recommendations Provide adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/09/28/town-clarkson-justice-court-operations-2018m-57