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DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2015. DiNapoli's office … “Millions of honest New Yorkers are rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con … new or traditional, my auditors work diligently to expose tax cheats.” DiNapoli said. “As refund fraud and identity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsNorth Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… showing the total gallons dispensed to date, officials do not have sufficient information to ensure that the log is … inventory, and fuel purchased, delivered, dispensed and on hand. Ensure that the fuel supplies are periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… reserve funds. Key Recommendations Carefully consider the amount of available fund balance and reserves appropriated to fund future budgets and ensure that a reasonable amount of unrestricted fund balance is retained. Take the … financial plan to establish long-term objectives for funding long-term needs, provide a framework for future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… The District’s appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year total $11.5 million. Key Finding District officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andTown of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s payroll process for the period January 1, 2012, to January … year totaled $3,035,009, of which $1,574,274 were for payroll-related expenditures. Key Findings The Secretary paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… each department’s budget, which is not equitable because all the departments do not use the same type and degree of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Village of Washingtonville – Financial Condition (2013M-346)
… million for the general fund, $700,000 for the water fund and $1.1 million for the sewer fund. Key Findings Village … officials did not always adopt realistic budget estimates and monitor the budget, resulting in operating deficits in the Village’s three operating funds (general, water and sewer). During the period covered by our analysis, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-washingtonville-financial-condition-2013m-346Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… accounting records in an accurate manner. As a result, in two of the last five fiscal years, Village officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Town of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… deposited and remitted collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk generally recorded … accurately and deposited and remitted Clerk fees in a timely manner. However, the Clerk did not always deposit … and money on hand. Provide the Board with her records for audit, as required by Town Law Section 123. The issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15Hubbardsville Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-107)
… adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations and fuel inventories. Key Findings The Board did not: Annually audit the Treasurer’s books and records or request to review budget-to-actual reports and bank statements. Properly establish its capital reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/31/hubbardsville-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-107Special Accidental Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… death benefit, your surviving spouse will also receive a special accidental death benefit for life. If your surviving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/special-accidental-death-benefitSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… death benefit, your surviving spouse will also receive a special accidental death benefit for life. If your surviving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/special-accidental-death-benefitWorld Trade Center Presumption – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… employer of NYSLRS or another New York public retirement system at that time, you should be aware of the benefits provided by the World Trade Center Presumption law. You may be eligible for an accidental disability retirement benefit if you become permanently disabled and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/world-trade-center-presumptionEast Moriches Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2016M-273)
… through May 31, 2016. Background The East Moriches Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, … direct authorization or supervision. … East Moriches Union Free School District Claims Processing 2016M273 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-273Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2015M-351)
… Chenango County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 400 students, is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-cafeteria-operationsWest Hempstead Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-116)
… financial plans, including projecting funding levels and use of reserve funds and update these plans periodically. Explore and pursue opportunities to reduce expenditures or raise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/18/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-116State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases City of Newburgh Budget Review
… an allowance for uncollectible taxes and plans related to possible back pay expenditures due to expired union contracts. Also, the city continues to budget minimal amounts for contingencies and has not made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-city-newburgh-budget-reviewSalem Central School District - Purchasing (2019M-105)
… the statutory bidding thresholds. Key Findings Our review of 60 purchases made during our audit period totaling … and implement procedures to seek competition for purchases of goods and services that were not required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/salem-central-school-district-purchasing-2019m-105Sullivan West Central School District - Retiree Health Insurance (2019M-196)
… that sufficient documentation was maintained to verify the calculations of certain retirees’ contributions. Key … Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/sullivan-west-central-school-district-retiree-health-insurance-2019m-196Fort Edward Union Free School District - Financial Condition (2019M-245)
… challenge. As a result, unrestricted fund balance as of June 30, 2019 totaled less than 1 percent of the next year’s appropriations. Based on the District’s … officials did not adopt a multiyear financial plan to address future unexpected revenue shortfalls or unanticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/fort-edward-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-245