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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Local Government Audits
… properly and deposited intact but were not always remitted to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Town of Howard … did not provide the board with the necessary information to assess the town’s financial position. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-local-government-auditsMidway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… separate from the Town of Colonie and the County of Albany in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … District claims; however, the audit of some claims was not in compliance with Town Law. Although the Board approves …
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
… 2014. Background The Hewlett Bay Fire District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, covers approximately 4.5 square miles and …
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)
… surpluses and excess fund balance, the Board increased the tax levy by a total of $4.4 million from 2014-15 to 2017-18. Three teachers were paid stipends at rates not established by a collective bargaining agreement … and one teacher reviewed and approved her own time sheets. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/orchard-park-central-school-district-financial-management-and-payrollTown of Cambria – Capital Projects Financing (2017M-161)
… BAN to finance project costs for a town park comfort station and deposited the proceeds into the general fund … when it is needed to fund project costs. Transfer comfort station BAN proceeds improperly deposited in the general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-cambria-capital-projects-financing-2017m-161Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… prior to payment approval. The Department does not have a code of ethics as required by statute. Key Recommendations Amend the bylaws to provide for … approval is documented in the Board minutes. Adopt a code of ethics that sets forth guidance for Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/10/13/pine-city-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… will be paid to your children who are under the age of 18, or if they are students, until the age of 23. The Benefit … was the regular compensation earned during the last 12 months of service prior to the date of death. If 12 months of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/special-accidental-death-benefitApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… as early in your career as possible ensures that: If there is a cost, it will be less expensive than if you wait to … will be processed more quickly if your service credit is in order. Records we need to verify your service will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditCredit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… You may be able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It … member. Military Service You may be able to receive credit for some or all of your military service. To determine your … please write to our Member & Employer Services Bureau. For reinstatement to Tier 1 or Tier 2, you must send us a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-serviceSouthern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… Tier East Regional Planning Development Board was created in 1975 by an inter-municipal agreement between eight … were followed. The former Director hired an employee in violation of Broome County Civil Service (BCCS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Rensselaer County – Public Health Department Receipts (2013M-18)
… were adequately accounted for and remitted to Finance in a timely manner. Although an Accounting Supervisor was … cash collection process to be sure sufficient controls are in place to ensure all receipts are properly accounted for …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials properly administered … 2016 LOSAP records for 15 active members were inadequate to support 917 of 1,176 points earned by members. District … audit period. Key Recommendations Amend the point system to ensure compliance with GML. Ensure that complete and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingAvailable Options – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… the same monthly amount you were receiving (without COLA) for life. If your beneficiary dies before you, all … to one-half of the amount you were receiving (without COLA) for life. If your beneficiary dies before you, all … the same monthly amount or one-half that amount (without COLA), depending on which option you elect, to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/available-optionsAvailable Options – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… the same monthly amount you were receiving (without COLA) for life. If your beneficiary dies before you, all … to one-half of the amount you were receiving (without COLA) for life. If your beneficiary dies before you, all … the same monthly amount or one-half that amount (without COLA), depending on which option you elect, to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/available-optionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to the business office) were late. Sag Harbor Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (Suffolk County) … Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking Transactions (Suffolk County) While the bank … district accounts and district officials did not conduct online banking transactions in the most secure manner. Lisbon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Conferences — 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 … A conference is defined as a convention conference or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the sale of three properties, which officials plan to sell in 2022. However, the board has not developed alternative … record, report and disburse village funds and was arrested in February 2021 and charged with grand larceny, falsifying … business records, forgery, and official misconduct. In December 2021, she pleaded guilty to petit larceny and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1