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Compliance With the Clery Act
… Purpose To determine whether the State University of New York's … been an important issue for students and their families. To address this concern, in 1990, Congress enacted the Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities to disclose crime statistics and security policies to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actForensic Audit of Dual Employment Approvals and Conflicts
… Background The MTA provides transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. MTA's Code of Ethics (Code) allows employees to engage in external employment with certain provisions. For example, … the MTA; and the employee must not use any MTA resources in connection with his/her outside employment. Each MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/forensic-audit-dual-employment-approvals-and-conflictsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… assistant using town resources. The assistant was arrested in March 2023 and pleaded guilty to a Class A misdemeanor for petit larceny in February 2024. She paid $2,640 in restitution, which included additional amounts uncovered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsLetchworth Central School District - Reserves (2018M-176)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board properly established reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels. Key Findings The written reserve fund … Determine whether the Board properly established reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/letchworth-central-school-district-reserves-2018m-176Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-16-7)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year … reasonable. Background The Village of Endicott, located in Broome County, issued debt totaling $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general fund as of May 31, 2004. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/15/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-16-7Town of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… annual budgets. Town officials levied $37.6 million more in taxes than was necessary to fund budgeted expenditures, … failed to monitor the annual budget timely, resulting in the Board approving significant budget adjustments … the year end. Key Recommendations Present budget estimates in a realistic and transparent manner, and show fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169Village of Waverly – Parks and Recreation Department Financial Activities (2021M-12)
… over the Department’s financial activities, resulting in $16,525 in unaccounted for collections. Cash receipt processes and … the former Director was arrested and pleaded guilty in December 2022 to official misconduct. As part of his plea, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-waverly-parks-and-recreation-department-financial-activities-2021m-12Islip Fire District – Financial Condition (2020M-25)
… and expended funds from reserves without adequate public notice; for example, transfers to reserves totaling $593,941 and … budget and comply with permissive referendum and public notice requirements. District officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/islip-fire-district-financial-condition-2020m-25Town of Castile – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-23)
… were not provided to finance Town and County operations in a timely manner. The Clerk did not remit taxes totaling … approximately $2.8 million to the County Treasurer in April 2024 instead of paying three separate required payments totaling approximately $2.5 million in February, $132,877 in March and $107,896 in April. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/20/town-castile-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-23Town of Middlebury – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-25)
… were not provided to finance Town and County operations in a timely manner. The Tax Collector did not remit taxes … approximately $1.1 million to the County Treasurer in April 2024, instead of paying three separate required payments totaling $656,657 in February, $327,001 in March and $92,168 in April. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/10/town-middlebury-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-25Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not remit real property taxes totaling nearly $1.4 million in 2017 and 2018 to the town supervisor or county treasurer … the required timeframe or remit them to the supervisor in a timely manner. Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency … County) Agency officials did not have adequate controls in place to help ensure that all cash receipts were recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1299
… crediting of their military service towards service credit in NYSLRS. Background Pursuant to Federal Uniformed Services … Military Law, employees may be entitled to service credit in NYSLRS for periods of military service. Affected Employees … ordered by the Governor of the State of New York or, in certain circumstances, volunteered for active military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1299-new-procedure-receive-service-credit-members-new-york-state-and-localFuel and Services
… and other risk factors to select and review $320,579 in fuel purchases from eight vendor. Key Findings We found … to support it followed, State procurement requirements. In particular, DMNA lacked documentation to support the … eight vendors up to $66,081 more than necessary for fuel. In addition, we found DMNA lacked documentation to support: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/30/fuel-and-servicesCity of Lackawanna – Garbage Collection Fees (2021M-206)
… City officials did not always assess and bill garbage fees in accordance with the City Code (Code). Officials also did … were not assessed and/or billed the correct garbage fees in accordance with the Code. Twenty-five of these properties … support and/or did not comply with City requirements. In addition, although the DPW Commissioner prepared memos …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-garbage-collection-fees-2021m-206State Agencies Bulletin No. 1182
… are subject to Federal, State and Local taxes are loaded in PayServ and reflected in the employee paycheck under the TXE earnings code. The … OSC Actions OSC will process four months of files in two pay cycles as specified above. Agency Actions Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1182-processing-taxable-expense-files-payservCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… the right coverage for your employees. Offer Cash Payment In Lieu of Health Benefits For employees who have coverage … secondary source, offer them the option of a cash payment in lieu of health benefits. This provides a win-win: you save … how many employees would qualify and are interested in the plan. Have your employees weigh the benefits and risks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… reports with the State Comptroller’s Office or the Board in a timely manner. Department of public works (DPW) … 25 payments totaling $77,615 from the bank account. In addition, the Clerk of the Legislature did not audit 26 … exemptions for rented agricultural parcels with $40,028 in assessed value that did not meet the woodland eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passing of CSEA's Danny Donohue
… 26 years as president, but for all public employees in New York, from the village hall to the classroom to the … “He championed pension improvements, the strongest in generations, landmark COLA legislation for retirees on a … to Irene and his family, and may they take some comfort in knowing Danny made a profound difference in the lives of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-cseas-danny-donohueState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… The IT director did not disable unnecessary user accounts in a timely manner. As a result, the district had an … risk of unauthorized access to and use of the network. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses, auditors … revenue and a $109,000 expenditure for a storage building. In addition, budgetary transfers totaling $27,125 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… to pay UCSD $150,000 by May 17, representing a reduction in his pension earnings from the date of his crime until his … and the New York State Police for their assistance in ensuring justice was served.” District Attorney Carville … for their assistance and tireless pursuit of justice in this matter.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160k