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DiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending

… with clothing maker Hanesbrands Inc. in January . All are Fund portfolio companies. “America’s political system is … State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States with assets of … been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. … Five major US companies have agreed to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-political

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… officials did not apply for all transportation aid in a timely manner and were at risk of losing $20,513 for new bus acquisitions. The district also did not properly file for … applied for all state aid for new bus acquisitions. In addition, officials did not perform an annual …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits

DiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District

… District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police today announced that Bruce Karam, the former long-time … 2022. He was terminated by the school board shortly after his arrest in November 2023. His co-defendant, LaPolla, … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160k

DiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft

… offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree and official misconduct. She was ordered to pay restitution … of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax payments. If Metz fails to make restitution, she … prison sentence of 3 2/3 to 11 years. Initially, auditors and investigators discovered a $14,000 shortage for 2013 and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theft

Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-79)

… has a Chief, three Assistant Chiefs, a Secretary and a Treasurer. The Department is operated in accordance with its bylaws, and is governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees. The … than the Treasurer, to manage the golf outing bank account and the Department Chief’s bank account, without oversight, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/06/14/brentwood-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-over

State Agencies Bulletin No. 919

… taxes. Payroll Bulletin No. 914 (Change in Taxation of Military Stipend) explained the regulation and described … same paycheck, different tax treatment for these two types of earnings is required. This may occur when an employee is on a Paid Leave of Absence and receives a military stipend, and a retroactive …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/919-taxation-retroactive-raise-payments-employees-receiving-military-stipend

Essex County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-38)

… Essex County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 39,000. The County is … 2012 fiscal year were $73.9 million. Key Findings County and Department officials had not established an adequate … cash receipts were not properly accounted for, secured, and deposited in a timely manner. The Department’s failure to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operations

Security Over Critical Information Systems

… over its critical systems. Key Recommendations Develop strategies to enhance security controls over critical …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systems

Emergency Service Communication Surcharges (2017-MS-4)

… complete report - pdf] We also issued 6 letter reports to the following Counties: Niagara , Oneida , Ontario , … Suffolk . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the six counties audited received and … NG911 capabilities such as sending text, picture and video messages to 911. 1 Voice over Internet protocol … …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/20/emergency-service-communication-surcharges-2017-ms-4

NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results

… York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) overall return in the first quarter of the state fiscal year 2015-2016 was … (7.5 percent), real estate (6.4 percent), absolute return strategies (3.6 percent) and opportunistic alternatives and … holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-results

Saugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review District officials’ management of extra-classroom activities for the period July 1, 2015 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… today the following audits have been issued: Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Motor Vehicle Financial Security and … assessable expenses in all material respects. Department of Transportation (DOT): Collection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0

Police Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)

… room. Improve the inventory tracking and disposal process by clearly documenting property movement. Assign access to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4

Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Department has adequate … is located in eastern New York State and has a population of approximately 303,000. The County Legislature serves as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operations

XIV.14.D Criteria for Recording General Capital Assets Including Infrastructure – XIV. Special Procedures

… General capital assets, consisting of tangible and intangible assets, should be capitalized when all of the following criteria are met: Tangible Assets The asset … tangible in nature, complete and is not a component part of another item. The asset is used in the operation of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14d-criteria-recording-general-capital-assets-including-infrastructure

Lockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)

… established pursuant the New York State Public Housing Law and operates six properties in the City of Lockport, … are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Lockport and two Commissioners are tenant representatives elected by … Authority’s revenues totaled approximately $3.5 million and expenditures totaled approximately $3.8 million. Key …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329

Town of Champion – Information Technology (2014M-130)

… a population of approximately 4,500. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town’s budgeted …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-champion-information-technology-2014m-130

Town of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)

… The Town of Forestport is located in Oneida County and has approximately 1,500 residents. The Town Board is composed of four elected council members and an elected Town Supervisor. The Town’s 2012 operating … for the highway fund, $79,388 for the water fund and $44,158 for the sewer fund. Key Findings The Board needs …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184