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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Local Government Audits
… Auditors reviewed 184 tax payments totaling $237,500 and found they were recorded properly and deposited intact but were not always remitted to the … of fund balance was not effective. As a result, general and highway fund balances increased significantly over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-local-government-auditsFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… treasurer, pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny and was ordered to repay $24,440, after an audit and … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli exposed her crimes. DiNapoli’s office partnered with Ontario County … checks to gamble at casinos in the Finger Lakes, Central New York and Las Vegas. "Ms. Wharton betrayed her neighbors …
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)
… March 26, 2014. Background The Margaretville Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the … Department is affiliated with the Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District (District) and provides fire protection …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Association’s … Schroeppel, Oswego County. The District, which contracts to provide fire protection services to the Town, is governed by a five-member Board. Budgeted …
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)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, in … within the Treasurer’s office were adequately segregated and did not implement compensating controls. Key … Ensure that purchases are made in accordance with statute and the District’s procurement policy. Establish and enforce …
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)
… under Town Law prior to an audit by the Board. Ensure that all claims, other than those exceptions allowed by Town Law, …
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
Hewlett Bay Fire District Professional Services and Information Technology 2014M245
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)
… the amounts are necessary and reasonable. Ensure that all payments, pay rates and stipends are paid at rates …
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
… is not correct, agencies must send an e-mail to the Tax and Compliance mailbox providing the correct address … return address is printed on employee Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for 2012. OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ … Questions regarding this bulletin may be e-mailed to the Tax and Compliance mailbox. … To request verification of the …
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
… Actions Agencies must verify the agency return address for all Department ID(s) associated with their agency as listed …
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)
… moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2016 through June 19, 2017. Background The Pine City … by its officers and a five-member Board of Directors. For 2016, Department revenues were $57,670 and expenses were … and ensure detailed approval is documented in the Board minutes. Adopt a code of ethics that sets forth guidance 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)
… the Department such oversight was not performed. As a result of these weaknesses, nearly $209,000 was not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/26/rensselaer-county-public-health-department-receipts-2013m-18Bridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… District’s adopted LOSAP point system does not comply with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 2016 LOSAP …
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)
… a $200,000 BAN to finance project costs for a town park comfort station and deposited the proceeds into the general … only when it is needed to fund project costs. Transfer comfort station BAN proceeds improperly deposited in the …
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
… not be less than: The full salary you would have earned in the highest grade-step; or If you were in the highest grade-step of a supervisory position, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/special-accidental-death-benefitApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditCredit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… if any, please send us a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214) . Service From … of this System, or another public retirement system in New York State, your service may be recredited and your date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-serviceBethpage Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2015M-100)
Bethpage Union Free School District Leave Accruals 2015M100
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)
… to examine the School’s payroll and timekeeping functions for the period July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. … a nine-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $5.5 million. Key Findings Payroll records for all employees for the 2013-14 school year did not include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/11/22/amani-public-charter-school-payroll-and-timekeeping-2015m-46Village of Stamford – Claims Audit (2022M-197)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Stamford (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) effectively audited claims prior to … the Board approved 890 claims totaling $8.2 million. Of the 200 claims totaling $1 million we examined: 78 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-claims-audit-2022m-197