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More About This Retirement Plan – State Police Plan
… the benefits available to Tier 2, 5 and 6 members of the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) covered by … 4 in PFRS.) These benefits are provided by Section 381-b of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law … and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller of the State of New York, administers this plan. Our main …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/more-about-retirement-planElectronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… The Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS) allows users to easily and securely … has implemented another phase of the Electronic Documents Submission System EDSS a new service that allows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssDiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… count,” said DiNapoli. “I commend district officials for their proactive approach and implementing cost-saving … have paid a total of $321,000 in health insurance premiums for these individuals. The district’s health insurance … year over the last three years. For a copy of the audit, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal: “Governor Hochul introduced her Executive Budget proposal amid … and mental health care, among other priorities. “The Governor and the Legislature have boosted the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budgetRed Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Claims with certain characteristics may have a higher risk of error or fraud. Officials should use common sense and reasonable skepticism when any claim appears to be out of the ordinary. Even when all required documentation is submitted, remain skeptical, especially of claims that are not routine. In today’s electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsFormer Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… the Office of the State Comptroller in bringing about this arrest. The highest standards must apply in public service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… a member’s disability retirement benefit is subject to equitable distribution is an issue for the Court. Many … by NYSLRS do not use service credit at retirement to determine a member’s pension benefit. Instead, the pension … equitable distribution percentage will be applied to the member’s actual disability retirement. If directed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive … and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-1Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits 2016 Annual Report
The objectives of our examination were to determine if payment requests and payments DOL approved were appropriate and if DOL recouped overpayments based on cu
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefits-2016-annual-reportInstitute of Technology at Utica/Rome – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/institute-technology-uticarome-selected-employee-travel-expensesRome City School District – Multiyear Planning (2021M-144)
… the plans, additional information and analysis is needed. For example, officials: Reviewed historical trends to project … purchases. In addition, the District’s preliminary plan for using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds includes using about $11.2 million to pay for recurring operational expenses, resulting in a projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/rome-city-school-district-multiyear-planning-2021m-144Town of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Highlands (Town) Board (Board) and Town officials effectively managed the financial condition of the water and sewer funds. Key Findings The Board did not … Determine whether the Town of Highlands Town Board Board and Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-water-and-sewer-funds-financial-condition-2021m-152Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District – Facilities Department Overtime (2023M-120)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District (District) officials … Determine whether Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District District officials properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/dobbs-ferry-union-free-school-district-facilities-department-overtimeVillage of Mexico – Financial Management (2023M-170)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Mexico (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) adopted realistic budgets and managed … a fund balance policy and maintained an excessive level of unassigned surplus fund balance in the general fund; … Determine whether the Village of Mexico Village Board of Trustees Board adopted realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/16/village-mexico-financial-management-2023m-170Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… Health Department forced the Board to submit a plan. In addition: $42,696 in unauthorized billing adjustments … capital water needs were not appropriately planned for. Key Recommendations Establish written policies and procedures to provide adequate guidance for billing, collecting and enforcing water charges. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145Dutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (2023M-45)
… were at the lowest possible cost and ensured that invoices for electricity usage were accurate. Key Findings BOCES … were at the lowest possible cost or ensure that invoices for electricity usage were accurate. Had officials monitored … 2022. Did not detect billing discrepancies in the invoices for electricity supplied and paid duplicate charges totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/09/08/dutchess-board-cooperative-educational-services-electricity-contract-monitoring-andTown of Lockport – Justice Court (2018M-36)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was … New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pending ticket report and the Court’s balance due report were … bail when a defendant fails to appear in Court. Ensure ticket dispositions are properly reported to the DMV in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/07/13/town-lockport-justice-court-2018m-36Rhinecliff Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-154)
… or procurement policy, as required by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) sections 806, 808 and 39, … were performed. Conduct an annual audit of the Secretary- Treasurer’s (Treasurer) records. Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/rhinecliff-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-154Randolph Academy Union Free School District – Capital Asset Inventory Records (2024M-98)
… District Superintendent (Superintendent) was responsible for maintaining capital asset inventory records but was … purchase cost of approximately $93,000 that we selected for review, four laptop computers with a purchase cost totaling approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/randolph-academy-union-free-school-district-capital-asset-inventoryTown of Bergen – Town Supervisor (2024M-30)
… provided accurate and timely financial information to the Town Board (Board), and filed the annual financial … complete and accurate accounting records but needs to provide more oversight over the individuals carrying out … did not annually submit sufficient accounting records to the Board for audit and while he filed the AFR in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-bergen-town-supervisor-2024m-30