Search
State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Local Government Audits
… local government audits have been completed. Town of Amity – Town Clerk (Allegany County) Auditors reviewed 184 … to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Town of Howard – Fund Balance Management (Steuben County) The board’s management of fund balance was not effective. As a result, general and …
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 … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the … Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Middletown in Delaware County. The Department is …
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)
… controls over the Association’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. … located in the Town of Schroeppel, Oswego County. The District, which contracts to provide fire protection services … in the bylaws. The Treasurer did not maintain adequate accounting records and did not file required reports with the …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over selected financial … for a purchase that may have created ambiguity as to whether the District intended to consider products that were reasonably equivalent. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/05/lake-ronkonkoma-fire-district-bidding-and-treasurers-office-2015m-9Midway 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, the Board increased the tax levy by a total of $4.4 million from 2014-15 to 2017-18. Three teachers were paid stipends at rates not established by a collective bargaining agreement … District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/orchard-park-central-school-district-financial-management-and-payrollState Agencies Bulletin No. 1192
… Agencies must verify the agency return address for all Department ID(s) associated with their agency as listed in … Address ” on the subject line and include your five-digit Department ID number(s) along with the correct agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1192-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 1095
… the agency address that will be used on employee Form W-2 for 2011. Effective Date(s) Immediately Agency Actions … associated with their agency as listed in the Control-D Report NPAY529 (Agency’s Address Listing). If the agency … the subject line and include your five-digit Department ID number(s) along with the correct agency name/return address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1095-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxPine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… fire protection services for the Town of Southport, in Chemung County. The Department is governed by its officers … to approval and ensure detailed approval is documented in the Board minutes. Adopt a code of ethics that sets forth …
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)
… Legislature and provides various services including public safety, public health, social services, and public works. For the …
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-161Special Accidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… reductions; and The Social Security benefit payable. For payments made before January 1, 2001, the salary used to … have been earned during the 12 months prior to death. For payments made on or after January 1, 2001, the salary …
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 … making the 3 percent contributions sooner. Your retirement benefit will be processed more quickly if your service credit … credit to establish eligibility for a vested retirement benefit, you must request this credit while you are on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditCredit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It is very important that you claim all … records documenting your previous service may be lost or destroyed with the passage of time. Prior Service Prior … Service You may be able to receive credit for some or all of your military service. To determine your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-serviceBethpage Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2015M-100)
… November 30, 2014. Background The Bethpage Union Free School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau … or processing these payouts. At the beginning of each school year, the clerk performed a manual process to carry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/15/bethpage-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2015m-100Amani Public Charter School – Payroll and Timekeeping (2015M-46)
… employees who were entitled to earn vacation time did not show beginning and ending balances of vacation time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/11/22/amani-public-charter-school-payroll-and-timekeeping-2015m-46