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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or the town’s procurement policy. If they had, they may have saved money by using a state fuel contract and may have paid less for other goods and services. The board and … by $81,929. In addition, annual financial reports have not been filed since 2016, as required and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1952
… No. 1952.1 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information and processing … Unit 05 who meet the following requirements are eligible to receive the PEF Nurse Uniform Maintenance Allowance: Works … on the payment effective date and subsequently returns to the payroll. Note: An employee who otherwise meets the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1952-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-nursing-titles-representedDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… money. The anticipated sales in the fourth quarter compare to past planned sales of $8.58 billion during the third … was created by Gubernatorial Executive Order primarily to coordinate the borrowing activities of the state, New York … scheduled at the request of the issuer and done pursuant to their borrowing programs. A new schedule is released every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterPartial Lump Sum Payment – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Eligible PFRS members can elect to receive a partial lump sum (PLS) payment at retirement. If … of the month following your retirement month. Eligibility To be eligible for the PLS payment, you must: Retire under a special 20- or 25-year plan; Have been eligible to retire with a service retirement benefit for at least one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/partial-lump-sum-paymentPartial Lump Sum Payment – State Police Plan
… you must: Retire under a special 20- or 25-year plan; Have been eligible to retire with a service retirement … available percentages are based on the number of years you have been eligible to retire. The chart below outlines when … will be reduced by the percentage of the PLS option you have chosen. If you choose a different payment option, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/partial-lump-sum-paymentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … (Wayne County) The board has not adopted IT policies to sufficiently protect its assets and did not ensure the … not dedicate a separate computer for online transactions to limit access to online bank accounts. Town of Preston – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… with hiding her mother’s death from the retirement system to steal over $50,000. She was wrong and now will be held accountable,” DiNapoli said. “I am grateful to Orange County District Attorney Hoovler and the New York … partnership and sending the message that those who attempt to steal pension benefits will be caught and will face …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… School District – Financial Condition (Clinton County and Franklin County) Auditors found expenditures have … exceeded appropriations by a total $626,000 in 2017-18 and 2018-19. Additionally, the budgets are not structurally … did not receive 1,057 (39 percent) required physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and counseling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsAn Analysis of Reasonable and Customary Out-of-Network Reimbursement Rates for Medical/Surgical Services in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… Civil Service contracts with UnitedHealthcare (United) to administer the medical/ surgical portion of the Empire … cover a range of services including, but not limited to: office visits, diagnostic testing, outpatient surgery, … providers who deliver medical/surgical services to Empire Plan members at rates established by United. Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/01/analysis-reasonable-and-customary-out-network-reimbursement-rates-medicalsurgical-servicesNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… greatest risks facing investors, but the worldwide effort to address it has spurred innovation and change,” DiNapoli … of the opportunities created by the global transition to a lower carbon, sustainable economy to strengthen the Fund.” As part of his Climate Action Plan , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … or establish sound policies and procedures related to credit card usage and did not provide sufficient oversight … expenditures. The treasurer paid credit card claims prior to board approval. City of Salamanca – Selected Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163)
… account for all non-payroll disbursements. Her failure to provide financial information or perform her duties … additional, potentially unnecessary, disbursements related to litigation. The former Comptroller and certain department … Adequate policies and procedures were developed or adopted to ensure claims were always properly authorized, for valid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/01/31/city-mount-vernon-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-163Higher Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… a 5.2 percent decrease from the previous year compared to a 3.5 percent decline nationwide. In spring 2020, such … totaling $130 million. The increase from 2015-16 to 2020-21 in average in-state tuition and fees at public … colleges has been more modest in New York compared to the nation. These amounts grew from $7,640 to $8,500 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/higher-educationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Had these services been claimed, the district would have realized revenues totaling $9,011, from 50% … Had these services been claimed, the district would have realized revenues totaling $11,530 or 50% of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… school district audits have been issued. Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Network User … user accounts. As a result, BOCES has an increased risk of unauthorized access to and use of the BOCES network and potential loss of important data. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Sidney Fire Department and Related Fire Companies – Financial Activities (2014M-213)
… Sidney Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Sidney, Delaware County, which comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/31/sidney-fire-department-and-related-fire-companies-financialNiskayuna No. 2 Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-73)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District awarded Length of Service Award … officials did not award the appropriate number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses and … Review and amend the District’s point system as necessary to ensure conformity with GML and then award points in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/31/niskayuna-no-2-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2015m-73Hancock Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-236)
… business and the Department. Periodically perform reviews to determine whether delinquent rental payments are owed to the Department, and, if appropriate, consult with legal counsel as to whether any actions should be taken to collect on possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/03/hancock-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-236Riverhead Charter School – Debit Cards (2017M-254)
… was to examine the School’s controls over debit card use for the period July 1, 2015 through February 28. 2017. Key … The Board did not establish a comprehensive policy for debit cards to help ensure all charges were adequately supported and for business-related purposes. None of the debit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/07/27/riverhead-charter-school-debit-cards-2017m-254Hortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine controls over the recording and reporting of … payouts and grant activities were not included on reports to the members. Fundraising controls are generally lacking. Not all claims were approved by the members prior to payment. Key Recommendations Compare financial activity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210