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Opinion 92-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Policies and Procedures (inclusion of purchases by town highway superintendent); (supersession … to that statute that all purchases or leases in excess of $50000 by the highway superintendent be approved by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… users’ financial software application permissions to only those functions that are necessary for their job duties, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Town of Decatur – Disbursement Oversight and Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-87)
… Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the disbursement process and the Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and … Town Supervisor Supervisor maintained complete accurate and timely accounting records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-disbursement-oversight-and-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-87Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions as Required by GASB 68 and Updated by GASB 82
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide updated information regarding pension accounting treatment and guidance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/bulletin-gasb-68-reporting-pensions.pdfAccounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions as Required by GASB 68 and Updated by GASB 82
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide updated information regarding pension accounting treatment and guidance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/gasb-68-reporting-for-pensions-0320.pdfSouth Fallsburg Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-181)
… recorded and reported and to safeguard District moneys for the period January 1, 2012, to May 13, 2013. Background … general fund budget totaled approximately $306,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings While the District … however, the last completed audit was performed in 2010 for the 2008 fiscal year. Key Recommendations Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/13/south-fallsburg-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… this period, Davis Ethical was owned and operated by William Davis, a licensed pharmacist. Pursuant to allegations … made to Davis Ethical during the time it was owned by William Davis. Key Findings From January 1, 2008 through … of the physicians. This includes four prescriptions for William Davis or a family member for which the physician of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… Precision Healthcare LLC for service and maintenance of GE medical equipment at Stony Brook University. $5.1 million … CNY Inc. for temporary employment services at Upstate Medical University. Department of Transportation $13.1 … services, call centers, temporary staffing services and medical supplies and materials. Office of Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberOpinion 89-38
… system generally would exist where benefits are payable only upon retirement after a designated minimum period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-38Available Options – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Regional State Park Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/available-optionsWilliamson Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-58)
Determine whether Williamson Central School District (District) officials ensured that non-payroll disbursements were appropriately procured, properly audited and approved, adequately supported and for valid District purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/williamson-2021-58.pdfAfton Central School District –Management of Fund Balance and Reserves (2016M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess District officials’ management of fund balance and … Certain reserves had excessive balances when compared to their respective liabilities. Key Recommendations Ensure … all reserve balances and transfer overfunded amounts to unrestricted fund balance, where allowed by law, or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/afton-central-school-district-management-fund-balance-and-reserves-2016mOpinion 2007-5
… capital reserve fund in county) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 6-c: With limited exceptions, a resolution of the governing … funds for the purpose of financing all or part of the cost of (1) the "construction, reconstruction or acquisition" of a specific or type of "capital improvement," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5Comptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… Employees in six upstate New York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and … academic and personal information must be protected by school districts,” said DiNapoli. “Each of the districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesState Comptroller DiNapoli Positions New York Pension Fund For Low Carbon Future
… This announcement helps achieve this shift, but it’s still only the tip of the iceberg of what all institutional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-positions-new-york-pension-fund-low-carbon-futureDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… as the chief law enforcement officer of the village, not only defrauded the state retirement system but also stole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingJamestown City School School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-97)
Determine whether the Jamestown City School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/jamestown-city-school-district-2022-97.pdfOpinion 89-34
… -- Powers and Duties (authority to investigate misuse of highway equipment and discipline highway department employees); (authority to direct rescission of highway superintendent's appointment of deputy highway … is authorized to make inquiry into the activities of town highway department laborers suspected of using town vehicles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Central Valley School District , Cornwall Central … High School , Trumansburg Central School District and the Wappingers Central School District . “In an era of … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsClaryville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-167)
… because the Treasurer had not reconciled the cash and bank balances. The Board does not perform, or contract for, … he did not reconcile those cash balances to the monthly bank statement balances. Because of these weaknesses, we selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/claryville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m