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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Kristina Hand, former treasurer of … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Kristina Hand former treasurer of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialTier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
… Tier 6 Benefit Information Some employees of NYSLRS employers may choose either the traditional defined benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-optionBradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-91)
Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Inc Apparent Misappropriation of Funds 2016M91
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/bradford-volunteer-fire-company-inc-apparent-misappropriationBayport Fire District – Credit Card Use (2016M-394)
… There is no record of the Board adopting the District’s credit card policy. The credit card account allows for cash advances of up to $1,000 … receipt of goods or services. Key Recommendations Adopt a credit card policy that identifies each authorized user and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/bayport-fire-district-credit-card-use-2016m-394Ballston Lake Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit (2016M-379)
… 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background The Ballston Lake Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … Ballston Lake Fire District Length of Service Awards Program Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/ballston-lake-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-service-creditState Agencies Bulletin No. 2128
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the new NYS-Ride pre-tax parking deduction code, 511. … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the new NYSRide pretax parking deduction code 511 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2128-new-deduction-code-511-new-york-state-nys-ride-pre-tax-parkingTrain On-Time Performance (Follow-up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report, Train On-Time Performance ( 2014-S-56 ). Background Our prior … 74.0 percent and weekend OTP averaged 81.2 percent. In late March 2015, Subways OTP goal was lowered to 75.0 … of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report Train OnTime Performance 2014S56 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/train-time-performance-followAccounts Payable Advisory No. 9
… for entering a unique invoice number on vouchers payable to National Grid, as discussed below. Consistent with … payments to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to National Grid may delay payment crediting and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/9-complex-entity-national-gridContract Advisory No. 22
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Once OSC has closed a contract the SFS header status will display “Closed”. No further transactions can be processed against a contract in the “Closed” status. Contracts meeting the criteria below are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemComptroller 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-0Town of Cochecton - Fund Balance Management and Multiyear Planning (2018M-208)
Determine whether the Board effectively managed general highway and sewer district fund balances and reserves and has multiyear financial and capital plans
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-cochecton-fund-balance-management-and-multiyear-planning-2018m-208Town of Seneca Falls - Town Hall Capital Project (2018M-220)
… $4.55 million. The Board did not appropriately approve 14 change orders totaling approximately $265,000. The Board … expenditures compared to the approved budgets. Approve all change orders prior to the commencement of work. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-seneca-falls-town-hall-capital-project-2018m-220Village of Hamburg - Recreation Department Cash Receipts - Cash Shortage (2018M-104)
… receipts were properly recorded, reconciled and remitted in a timely manner. Key Findings From August 1, 2011 through … $170,000 for deposit. OSC’s Division of Investigations in conjunction with the Erie County District Attorney’s Office jointly investigated this matter. In October 2018, the attendant admitted stealing more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/10/village-hamburg-recreation-department-cash-receipts-cash-shortage-2018m-104Town of Rensselaerville - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2019M-207)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Assessors are properly administering select real property tax … lacked supporting documentation necessary for the Assessors to determine that the building was essential to the … or horticultural production carried on for profit. The Assessors did not review the exemptions calculated by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-rensselaerville-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2019m-207Copiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
… one purchase totaling $2,076 was competitively procured. A Commissioner, employed by a company the District contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/copiague-fire-district-procurement-2020m-114Lynbrook Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-81)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Lynbrook Union Free School District (District) officials … Determine whether Lynbrook Union Free School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-81Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… required quotes were obtained for the purchase of security cameras. Adopt a procurement policy that included professional services. As a result, officials did not seek competition for six professional service providers receiving payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143Town of Lisle – Highway Department Long-Term Planning (2022M-183)
… capital and financial plans to address the Town’s Highway Department equipment and vehicle needs. Key Findings Town … audit town lisle highway department longterm planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/17/town-lisle-highway-department-long-term-planning-2022m-183Town of Chemung – Intermunicipal Consolidation Agreement (2022M-207)
… and Town of Ashland (Ashland) Intermunicipal Consolidation Agreement (Agreement) were monitored and equitable. Key Findings Chemung officials did not adequately monitor the Agreement’s highway service labor costs. Officials did not … audit town Chemung intermunicipal consolidation agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/04/21/town-chemung-intermunicipal-consolidation-agreement-2022m-207Village of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… for, recorded and reported financial transactions in a timely manner. Key Findings The former Clerk-Treasurer did not make cash deposits in a timely manner. The former Clerk-Treasurer did not … (NYSLRS). Key Recommendations Deposit all cash receipts in a timely manner, within the legal requirements. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11