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Opinion 89-43
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from … an appointive office pursuant to the procedures set forth in Town Law, §176(2-a). This is in reply to your letter asking whether the elective office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43Former West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… in conjunction with the New York State Police, for their hard work to bring this fraud to light,” said Mills . “It is important to public trust to know that their hard earned money is not being squandered. We will work to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… reserves at the end of each fiscal year, resulting in real property taxes that were higher than necessary. Two reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Cooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… complete report - pdf] We also released 10 letter reports to the following: Schoharie County [pdf] and the Village of … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if local governments could reduce IT costs … cooperative services for the period January 1, 2010, to August 8, 2011. Background Local governments, regardless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1Village of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial oversight provided by the Board of … the Board did not have reliable information on which to base its decisions. The Village filed AFRs for years ended May 31, 2009 through 2012 were filed 10 to 22 months late. When the year-end report is untimely, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134Town of Bridgewater – Financial Operations (2013M-309)
Town of Bridgewater Financial Operations 2013M309
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-bridgewater-financial-operations-2013m-309CUNY Bulletin No. CU-696
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver … (MSC) Program. Employees receive an annual incentive payment in exchange for waiving their City health benefits … available. The employee must complete the Health Benefits Application and the MSC Enrollment/Change Form. An employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-696-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. Brown, 49, was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing nearly $24,000 in cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's November Budget Update
… by savings though the Program to Eliminate the Gap (PEG) initiative. PEG savings made use of both agency vacancies and … to provide about $2.5 billion in savings through FY 2024; however, this figure is lower than initially requested. … worsening of the economic outlook since its last update in April 2022, including on Wall Street , the city is not yet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-november-budget-updateVillage of Pulaski – Selected Village Operations (2013M-142)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the water system improvement … June 1, 2011, to January 31, 2013. Background The Village of Pulaski is located in Oswego County and has approximately … Village of Pulaski Selected Village Operations 2013M142 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-pulaski-selected-village-operations-2013m-142Town of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… Background The Town of Hanover is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 7,000. The Town … $4.3 million. Key Findings An account clerk and the Deputy Town Clerk (Deputy) performed virtually all of the … also routinely performs the fiscal duties of the Clerk’s office. The Town Clerk and Supervisor have functions that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40Village of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if leave time benefits were administered in accordance with … of segregation of duties over the administration of leave time benefits. The Clerk-Treasurer was the only individual … accruals, and the payments made to them for unused leave time at separation from service, totaling $19,605. We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Chazy Union Free School District , Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District , Haldane Central School District , Randolph Academy Union Free School District , Saranac Central School District … DiNapoli announced completed audits of the Chazy Union Free School District Dobbs Ferry Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2014 Through March 31, 2015
… with improper payments for duplicate billings and for clinic and durable medical equipment services. By the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/08/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2014-through-march-31-2015United HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… - Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Report 2012-S-10). Background Our … Plan (NYSHIP) made improper payments totaling $137,459 to Davis Ethical Pharmacy. Based on information obtained from … indicated on the claims), auditors determined that Davis Ethical likely fabricated nearly all of the improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyContract Advisory No. 7
… only special characters which should be used in a Contract ID on the Statewide Financial System (SFS) are the two … the Business Unit, Contract Number, and Department ID values. Stand alone purchase orders should not contain any special characters. Guidance: The Contract ID for all new contracts including but not limited to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/7-special-characters-should-not-be-used-contract-and-stand-alone-purchase-orderCUNY Bulletin No. CU-266
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases and adjustments for "miscellaneous earnings." Affected Employees CUNY … following requests regardless of the employee’s status: For all rate increases, request a Pay Change with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-266-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-cement-masonsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-268
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases and adjustments for "miscellaneous earnings." Affected Employees CUNY … following requests regardless of the employee’s status: For all rate increases, request a Pay Change with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-268-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-elevator-mechanicsFiremen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy – Oversight of the Association’s Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-026)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Association’s receipt and disbursement of the Foreign Fire Insurance tax for the period January 1, 2012 … Firemens Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy Oversight of the Associations Foreign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/firemens-benevolent-association-village-le-roy-oversight-associationsEast Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… an independent audit of the District’s financial records on an annual basis and ensure that the AUD is filed within 60 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations