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Property Tax Freeze Credit
… objective of our examination was to determine whether the Property Tax Freeze Credit (PTF Credit) payments approved by the … the homeowner’s primary residence and the total household income must be $500,000 or less) and the taxing jurisdictions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/08/property-tax-freeze-creditDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… often a very popular purchase," DiNapoli said. "Last year, my office received nearly $15 million from unused gift cards. … office is currently holding more than $15 billion in unclaimed funds from uncashed checks, bank accounts, stocks and more. To find out if you are owed money, visit www.osc.state.ny.us . … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonTown of Cherry Valley – Financial Condition (2016M-212)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial condition and … Key Findings The Supervisor is not maintaining separate accounting records for the health center’s activity and some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-cherry-valley-financial-condition-2016m-212Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department officials ensured that financial activity was … through June 19, 2017. Background The Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. provides fire protection services for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/10/13/pine-city-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesRensselaer County – Public Health Department Receipts (2013M-18)
… includes two cities, 14 towns and six villages. The County is governed by an elected 19-member Legislature and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/26/rensselaer-county-public-health-department-receipts-2013m-18Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… Tier East Regional Planning Development Board was created in 1975 by an inter-municipal agreement between eight … were followed. The former Director hired an employee in violation of Broome County Civil Service (BCCS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Bridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… award program (LOSAP) and procured goods and services in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and … Towns of Southampton and East Hampton and Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingTown of Cambria – Capital Projects Financing (2017M-161)
… May 11, 2017. Background The Town of Cambria is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately … Transfer comfort station BAN proceeds improperly deposited in the general fund to the debt service fund and use it to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-cambria-capital-projects-financing-2017m-161Midway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… separate from the Town of Colonie and the County of Albany in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … District claims; however, the audit of some claims was not in compliance with Town Law. Although the Board approves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/18/midway-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-210Hewlett Bay Fire District
… 2014. Background The Hewlett Bay Fire District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, covers approximately 4.5 square miles and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/hewlett-bay-fire-districtOrchard Park Central School District - Financial Management and Payroll (2018M-89)
… fund balance that was not used. Also, the balances in three reserves were excessive. Despite budgetary surpluses … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the District’s response letter. … Orchard Park Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/orchard-park-central-school-district-financial-management-and-payrollSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… by: The accidental death benefit without reductions; and The Social Security benefit payable. For payments made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/special-accidental-death-benefitApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… To receive credit for previous or military service, send a written request (which must be received before your effective date of retirement) to our Member & Employer Services Bureau. Include … retirement benefit will be processed more quickly if your service credit is in order. Records we need to verify your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditCredit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… employer before that employer elected to participate in the Retirement System. To receive this credit, you must … member of this System, or another public retirement system in New York State, your service may be recredited and your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-serviceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Local Government Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following local government audits have been completed. Town of Amity – Town Clerk (Allegany County) Auditors reviewed 184 tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-local-government-auditsFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… Philip C. Povero and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts on the case. Wharton, 54, of Manchester, stole … working with Sheriff Philip Povero and District Attorney James Ritts, these funds will be repaid." Wharton must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kMargaretville Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-172)
… Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Middletown in Delaware County. The Department is affiliated with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/margaretville-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsPennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Inc. – Financial Operations (2015M-144)
… Findings The Board did not ensure that cash disbursements and receipts were properly accounted for and that assets were safeguarded and used for proper purposes because it did not include key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/11/16/pennellville-volunteer-firemans-association-inc-financial-operations-2015mLake Ronkonkoma Fire District – Bidding and Treasurer’s Office (2015M-9)
… and separate from the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … from multiple vendors. Ensure that purchases are made in accordance with statute and the District’s procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/05/lake-ronkonkoma-fire-district-bidding-and-treasurers-office-2015m-9CUNY Bulletin No. CU-352
… Affected Employees CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also … Benefits Office Effective Date(s) Payment will be included in the employee’s regular paycheck or direct deposit advice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-352-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycle