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DiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… the agency responsible for making sure they get recycled has little knowledge of whether it’s actually … rechargeable batteries increases.” Rechargeable batteries can contain toxic metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, … there are no public costs or public collection sites. C2R also creates, and submits to the DEC, an annual report on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsEnrolling Members – Membership and Enrollment
… Using Retirement Online Enrolling a member through Retirement Online allows you to immediately view important … and contribution rate, so deductions can begin on time. Sign in to Retirement Online . From your Account Homepage, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/enrolling-membersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the audit process to ensure all claims are audited before payment, when required. The board approved the treasurer's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund), companies are taking action to address investment risks posed by climate change and impacts of environmental justice. “The climate … file a proposal asking Duke Energy for a report assessing how the expected reduction in use of fossil fuels will impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-295
… agencies with instructions for manual payment of the April 2021 UCS Security and Law Enforcement Differential Payment … UCS SLED payment provided the employee: Is in a Security Series title on 04/01/2021; and Has served 120 workdays in … an employee is ineligible for the 2021 SLED payment at the time the spreadsheet file is submitted to OSC but becomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-295-april-2021-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-lawState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … and 27 (20%) were unneeded or did not have a specific business purpose, including eight unauthorized software … inappropriately audited 17 of 41 claims that included Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 91-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … The members of the board of commissioners are appointed by the town supervisor, with the approval of the town board … the district, but any rules and regulations established by the commissioners for the government and protection of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10Pulteney Volunteer Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-175)
… Board did not conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. The Board did not adopt an annual budget. The Board … the Treasurer. Conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. Prepare and adopt an annual budget. Adopt a code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/19/pulteney-volunteer-fire-department-controls-over-financialSullivan County – Tourism Promotion Services (2014M-61)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review whether the County provided adequate oversite of … Key Findings The County’s enforcement of occupancy taxes due could be improved, as it does not have formal procedures to ensure exemptions claimed by establishments are proper. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/sullivan-county-tourism-promotion-services-2014m-61County of Otsego – Accountability Over Trust and Agency Funds (2014M-041)
… was to evaluate the County’s accountability over selected trust and agency funds for the period of January 1, 2012 … by an elected 14-member Board of Representatives. It uses trust and agency funds to account for assets held in a … determine the source or purpose of moneys held in several trust and agency funds. The Treasurer did not identify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/county-otsego-accountability-over-trust-and-agency-funds-2014m-041Broome County – Information Technology (2013M-351)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the County’s computerized data and assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/broome-county-information-technology-2013m-351Circleville Fire Company – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-391)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over selected … to pay bills and make cash withdrawals without evidence of Company approval; the Treasurer did not perform monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/04/circleville-fire-company-selected-financial-activities-2013mHughsonville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Cash Disbursements (2014M-159)
… policy. Key Recommendations Ensure that all disbursements are properly supported with appropriate documentation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/hughsonville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-cash-disbursements-2014mSchool District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4)
… providing adequate oversight over transportation functions to ensure the safe transportation of students. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/30/school-district-bus-safety-2018-ms-4Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B18-7-9)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget … general fund as of December 31, 2007, December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2009. New York State Local Finance Law … of our review, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/29/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b18-7-9Village of Tuxedo Park - Board Oversight (2018M-66)
… (Board) provided adequate oversight of Village operations to safeguard resources. Key Findings Incompatible duties are … the Clerk/Treasurer and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer with little to no oversight by the Board. Competition was not sought for … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Village officials. Key Recommendations Segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-tuxedo-park-board-oversight-2018m-66Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Clayton (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours worked at other … by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 384 hours on her Town time … Town’s response. … Town of Clayton Justice Court Time and Attendance 2017M286 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Brookfield Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2018M-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether claims were adequately documented, were … The Brookfield Central School District is located in the towns of Bridgewater, Brookfield, Columbus, Hamilton, … reviewed, totaling $1,517,352, were paid prior to audit. Not all individual claims are being reviewed during audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/brookfield-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-6Scotia-Glenville Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-288)
… or other known trends and use appropriated fund balance to fund operations. Use surplus funds as a financing source to fund one-time expenditures and needed reserves or to reduce District property taxes. Ensure that student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/scotia-glenville-central-school-district-financial-condition-managementTown of Erwin – Justice Court (2017M-266)
… were collected, deposited, recorded, reported and remitted in an accurate and timely manner for the period January 1, … October 12, 2017. Background The Town of Erwin is located in Steuben County. The Town maintains a Justice Court with … and traffic violations were adjudicated and reported in a timely manner. Key Recommendations The Justices should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/09/town-erwin-justice-court-2017m-266