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DiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… the arrest of Debra Gabriel, the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel, for allegedly stealing unearned benefits from the state … a false Record of Activities (ROAs) with the town for filing with the State Comptroller. ROAs are documents in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudII.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… is required under Section 8 of the State Finance Law to issue monthly, quarterly, and annual budgetary (cash) basis reports to the Legislature. These reports contain prescribed … DOB is required under Section 22 of the State Finance Law to prepare and issue quarterly financial plan updates on both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationDiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… to the Westchester County District Attorney’s office for partnering with my office and continuing to pursue … allegedly diverted to the defendants could have been used for student achievement. My office will work diligently to … such as jewelry, luxury handbags, private school fees for relatives, and veterinary services. Mr. Levy, 55, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesChenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B18-4-3)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Background The Chenango Valley … or school district is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Finding We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/06/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b18-4-3Schalmont Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2018M-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials effectively managed … of operations and fund balance figures were inaccurate due to money being transferred to and accounted for in the general fund that should have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/13/schalmont-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2018m-15Accounts Payable Advisory No. 50
… Subject: Obtaining early payment discounts from vendors. Reference: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) … of the invoice amount) offered by a vendor to an agency for making a payment before it is due. Every agency should … In the SFS, discount terms can be established by vendors at the location level, or by agencies at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/50-early-payment-discountsReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Article 14 Benefits
… all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. You may elect the Single Life Allowance, which … may elect to receive a smaller monthly benefit to provide for a possible payment to a designated beneficiary after your … Single Life Allowance (Option 0). … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionFabius-Pompey Central School District – Budget Review (B3-13-5)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-budget-review-b3-13-5Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B20-7-10)
… and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/09/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b20-7-10Finger Lakes Community College - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2019M-184)
… maximum reimbursement rates, such as GSA per diem rates, for lodging, meals and mileage. Ensure all credit card claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2020/01/10/finger-lakes-community-college-credit-card-and-travel-expendituresFabius-Pompey Central School District – Budget Review (B3-14-5)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/08/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-budget-review-b3-14-5Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B17-4-5)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Background The Chenango Valley … or school district is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Finding We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/07/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b17-4-5Town of Johnsburg – North Creek Water District Charges (2023M-51)
… of water billing resulted in the Town not billing for $8,461 (6 percent of the average annual water revenue) in … Recommendations Establish procedures to accurately bill for water charges to maximize District revenues. Ensure new … water customers are added to the Town’s records and billed for services. Ensure all water rates are Board-adopted and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-johnsburg-north-creek-water-district-charges-2023m-51Opinion 98-12
… all funds raised or collected by the authorities in a city for school purposes or to be used by the board of education for any purpose authorized in this chapter, or any other … to a city and received from any source whatsoever for similar purposes, shall be paid into the treasury of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12Opinion 95-3
… SALES TAX -- Distribution (calculation of amount set aside for county or educational purposes when cities and county … levy the same tax); (allocation of amount not set aside for county or educational purposes when cities and county … Law, §1262(d). The amount of county sales tax set aside for county or educational purposes must be determined from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. (UCP Rochester) on its … organization located in Rochester, New York, is an SED-approved provider of preschool special education … provides these services to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five years. In 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-cerebral-palsy-association-rochester-area-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAllegany County Industrial Development Agency – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2012M-244)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the ACIDA’s internal controls over employee … process for certain projects from January 1, 2008, to August 31, 2012. Background The overall goal of IDAs is to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/05/31/allegany-county-industrial-development-agency-internalCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the … accumulation and use of fund balance. Include potential salary increases within department line items or restore the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2City of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2020 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New … expired and the City faces potential significant increased salary and wage costs in the event that the CBA is settled in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… the April 6 Institutional Payroll to be processed without delay. There are approximately 57,000 employees on the … April 12 Administrative Payroll to proceed without risk of delay. Track state and local government spending at Open Book …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiations