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Public Welfare – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Public Assistance Recipients Increase for the First Time in Five Years Family Assistance (FA) provides up to 60 months … the federal government. “Public assistance” as discussed in this report includes both programs; almost 72 percent of public assistance expenditures are in the SNA program. For SFY 2020-21, the average monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-welfareDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… DiNapoli said. “I commend the State Education Department for acting on my audit and strengthening its efforts to enforce the Dignity for All Students Act.” An audit released by DiNapoli in … not implemented some critical requirements of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Several schools lacked training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actXII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides agencies with guidance regarding a … as provided by ordering agency. When an invoice does not contain the above information, agencies must reject the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceSUNY Bulletin No. SU-305
… the chart of accounts strings mapped to the position pools in PayServ. Affected Employees All SUNY employee records will … with the exception of Agency Code 28990. Background In order to correctly calculate the charges for the split … year-end payroll allocation percentages are outlined in the Guide to Financial Operations, Section XV.6.A . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-305-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-suny-fiscal-year-endDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… $101,000 from the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark, New York. “William Storrs was elected fire chief … Office for their perseverance and dedicated work in exposing this fraud.” Investigators with DiNapoli’s office … Marbletown Fire Department with the New York State Police in 2024 to look into allegations of theft. They found Storrs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentReimbursement of Social Services Costs (2013MS-3)
… complete report - pdf] We also released 7 letter reports to the following Counties: Franklin [pdf] , Genesee [pdf] , … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if counties were maximizing the reimbursement of costs related to the administration of social services programs for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/12/13/reimbursement-social-services-costs-2013ms-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information regarding the outreach … year. Abandoned Property Law §1422 requires State agencies to perform certain payee notification requirements: An initial outreach letter has been sent to all employees with a 2020 uncashed payroll check greater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22Accidental Death Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit … The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a surviving spouse or dependent parent. The annual benefit is equal to one-half (50 percent) of your FAS (less any Workers’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/accidental-death-benefitTown of Schroon – Internal Controls Over Transfer Station Operations (2013M-24)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if internal controls over transfer station operations for the period January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012. Key Findings The Town does not reconcile … in 2012, the weight of the solid waste the Town paid to dispose of at the Franklin County landfill exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-schroon-internal-controls-over-transfer-station-operations-2013m-24Accidental Death Benefit – Career Plan
… not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a surviving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a surviving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a surviving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a surviving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/accidental-death-benefitEmergency Service Communication Surcharges (2017-MS-4)
… responsible for E911 expenditures. Under a new law enacted in December 2017, wireless surcharge payments will be made to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/20/emergency-service-communication-surcharges-2017-ms-4Village of Spencerport – Financial Management (2013M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial management practices for … Village officials have not adopted policies or procedures to govern budgeting practices or the level of unexpended surplus funds to maintain. Although the Board has been provided with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-spencerport-financial-management-2013m-134Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… would allow the Agency to recover financial incentives if business do not produce the intended benefits. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectVillage of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition … reduce future tax levies. Attend local government training on fiscal oversight and accounting. … Village of Spencer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Opinion 98-7
… over a period of more than one fiscal year (see Opns St Comp No. 96-24, p 52; Opns St Comp No. 96-4, p 7; see also … see also Local Finance Law, §38.00[a]). Expenditures from such a fund would not be subject to referendum … reserve fund for a "type" of equipment. Expenditures from such a fund, however, would be subject to permissive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-7Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
… did not adopt a written policy to administer and account for ticket distribution. Corporation officials used resources … vendors and charities. Had these resources been used for promotions such as retaining and rewarding loyal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-marketing-and