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Windsor Central School District – Fuel Controls (2022M-133)
… over fuel credit card purchases and fuel inventory to help ensure fuel was used for District purposes and … Officials did not confirm the District received the fuel it purchased when it was delivered. Officials did not … over fuel, the District’s risk of loss, theft and leaks is increased and could go undetected. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/windsor-central-school-district-fuel-controls-2022m-133Wallkill Hook, Ladder and Hose Company – Financial Activities (2016M-223)
… Board’s oversight of the Company’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2012 through February 28, 2014. … Ladder and Hose Company provides fire protection services for a portion of the Town of Shawangunk in Ulster County. The … by an elected five-member Board of Directors. Revenue for the 2013 fiscal year totaled approximately $89,750. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/23/wallkill-hook-ladder-and-hose-company-financial-activitiesViolating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… a member to elect a specific pension payment option and name the ex-spouse as beneficiary, the terms of that DRO will supersede any other designation. … in accordance with RSSL Section 803-a is case specific and involves a review of all relevant matrimonial action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droSouthern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology (2024M-38)
… and sensitive information (PPSI), along with physical IT assets, are properly safeguarded from inappropriate use and … and sensitive information or disable the network. 16 IT assets could not be traced to or from BOCES’ inventory system and 40 IT assets were not properly recorded in the system. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/08/09/southern-westchester-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technologyVillage of North Syracuse – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-11)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … year 2022-23, the Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/12/20/village-north-syracuse-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-11Town of Butler – Financial Management (2024M-119)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Butler (Town) Board (Board) effectively managed the Town’s … fund balance in the townwide and TOV funds. As of December 31, 2023, the funds had a combined total of $1.5 million, equaling 64 and 138 percent of each fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-butler-financial-management-2024m-119Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Capital Assets (2023M-126)
… we were unable to locate approximately $31,000 in capital assets, which included tablets, audio equipment, tools, data … In addition, we reviewed capital asset records for 130 assets with a historical recorded cost (also referred to as a … Examples of the discrepancies included: 130 capital assets totaling approximately $133,000 did not have their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/15/cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming-board-cooperative-educational-services-capitalEvergreen Charter School – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-143)
… purchases were properly approved, adequately supported and for School purposes. Key Findings Credit card purchases … approved and/or adequately supported to show they were for a proper School purpose. When credit card charges are not … not develop and adopt a credit card policy or procedures for monitoring and using the School’s 13 credit cards that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/07/11/evergreen-charter-school-credit-card-purchases-2024m-143Port Washington Union Free School District – Payroll (2025M-38)
… of the District’s total expenditures of $187.3 million for the same period. The District paid 239 clerical, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/27/port-washington-union-free-school-district-payroll-2025m-38Opinion 95-5
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Emergency … surplus surcharge revenue to pay principal and/or interest on serial bonds issued to finance purchase of emergency … to County Law, article 6 may be used to pay debt service on serial bonds to the extent that the proceeds of those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5Comparison of ERS Benefits
… of Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) benefits by tier. Tiers 3 & 4 Tier 5 Tier 6 Membership Dates Tier 3: … State Correction Officers whose contributions are limited to 30 years. Uniformed Court and Peace Officers (UCPOs) … Limit None Overtime pay that exceeds the limit cannot be used in the FAE calculation. The limit increases by 3% each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-ers-benefitsAvailable Options – Regional State Park Police Plan
… benefit. It provides the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this … one year, or sooner, after retiring), nothing will be paid to any beneficiary. Cash Refund — Contributions (Option ½) (Available only to members with annuity savings contributions on deposit) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/available-optionsAvailable Options – Police and Fire Plan
… benefit. It provides the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this … one year, or sooner, after retiring), nothing will be paid to any beneficiary. Cash Refund — Contributions (Option ½) (Available only to members with annuity savings contributions on deposit) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/available-optionsAvailable Options – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… benefit. It provides for the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this … one year, or sooner, after retiring), nothing will be paid to any beneficiary. Cash Refund — Contributions (Option ½) (Available only to members with annuity savings contributions on deposit) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/available-optionsAvailable Options – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… benefit. It provides the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this … one year, or sooner, after retiring), nothing will be paid to any beneficiary. Cash Refund — Contributions (Option ½) (Available only to members with annuity savings contributions on deposit)This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/available-optionsAvailable Options – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… benefit. It provides for the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this … one year, or sooner, after retiring), nothing will be paid to any beneficiary. Cash Refund — Contributions (Option ½) (Available only to members with annuity savings contributions on deposit) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/available-optionsAvailable Options – Career Plan
… benefit. It provides the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this … one year, or sooner, after retiring), nothing will be paid to any beneficiary. Cash Refund — Contributions (Option ½) (Available only to members with annuity savings contributions on deposit) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/available-optionsAvailable Options – New Career Plan
… or sooner, after retiring), nothing will be paid to any beneficiary. Cash Refund — Contributions (Option ½) … for the balance of the five- or ten-year period. You may change your beneficiary within the five- or ten-year period. … You can designate only one beneficiary and you cannot change your designation after your retirement. If your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/available-optionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Conferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… by officers and employees while attending conferences. A “conference” is defined as a convention, conference, or school conducted for the betterment of any local government or school district. A conference also includes any convention or conference of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expenses