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Town of Lysander - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-221)
… exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions granted. Ensure previously granted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-lysander-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-221Town of Augusta - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-230)
… Key Findings We reviewed 76 agricultural, senior citizen and veteran properties with exemptions and found 49 (64 percent) lacked supporting … to meet eligibility requirements. Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/24/town-augusta-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-230Town of Lenox - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-242)
… Determine whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Finding We reviewed … Determine whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-lenox-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-242Fort Plain Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-50)
… Determine whether claims were adequately documented, were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and … $122,475 and found that control procedures were followed for all claims selected ensuring they were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/09/fort-plain-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-50Town of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
… renewal forms, income support and military records) to verify eligibility. Key Recommendations The Assessor … before granting exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions granted. Ensure … previously granted exemptions are supported and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Town officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/16/town-skaneateles-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-173Mount Pleasant Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-82)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2013 through January 6, 2015. … operates four schools and the District’s operating budget for the 2015-16 year is approximately $59 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/17/mount-pleasant-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-82XI.2.M Acknowledgment of Contractor’s Signature – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… signature affixed thereto. Refer to attachment for examples of acknowledgments . The requirement for acknowledgment applies to the signature of the contractor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2m-acknowledgment-contractors-signatureRockland County Community College - Employee Benefits (2020M-5)
… Findings The College overpaid $4.6 million to the County for health insurance in fiscal years 2018 and 2019. Of the 20 … insurance buyouts totaling $81,189, 16 were inaccurate, for a net underpayment of $7,397. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2020/03/20/rockland-county-community-college-employee-benefits-2020m-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … competition, or retain evidence of soliciting competition, for 97 purchases totaling $171,013 that were subject to its … The board has not adopted comprehensive written procedures for managing system access. The college did not adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2029
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for … who work at DOCCS are affected. Background: The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) has elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2029-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-overtime-eligibleSUNY Bulletin No. SU-322
… of a pilot program establishing temporary overtime rates for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA … specific SUNY providers that opt into a pilot program for employees in certain titles to establish a temporary … using the earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-322-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-ratesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-323
… establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PBANYS working at a SUNY University Hospital. Affected Employees Employees in certain Agency Police Services Unit (APSU BU31) titles who … SUNY providers that opt into a pilot program for employees in certain titles to establish a temporary overtime rate up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-323-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-ratesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1889
… automatic processing of the December 2020 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide instructions for payments … including increases for employees whose annual salary is below the annualized equivalent of the minimum wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1889-december-2020-increase-minimum-wageState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… deposits to accounts; and ensuring all accounts are used for appropriate business purposes. These weaknesses increased … Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-42) For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2015, auditors … 2013, concluded that the division did not properly account for or track seized assets. In a follow-up, auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… limits exceeding $101,000. These large credit limits increase the risk of significant invalid purchases being made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… indictment of Roger Burlew, former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving … Burlew stole the money by submitting fraudulent vouchers for payment to the Town of Erin. “This indictment shows that … of Erin since 2007. Burlew allegedly submitted vouchers for parts for equipment the Town does not own. One such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicAbout Benefit Reductions
… Benefit Reduction for Early Retirement Members in regular retirement plans can … or choose to retire as early as age 55 with a reduction for early retirement.* *Tier 1 members can retire at age 55 … reduction. Retirement System and Tier Retirement Age for Full Benefit ERS Tiers 2, 3, 4 and 5 62 ERS Tier 6 63 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/about-benefit-reductionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… million in improper and questionable APG claim payments. For example, overpayments were made for the same medical procedure billed multiple times on the same date of service and for services that were billed beyond the allowed service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Elementary and Secondary Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… that over 90 percent of elementary and secondary education students were still learning remotely, either fully or in … Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act). Federal pandemic relief for K-12 education is expected to run through SFY 2024-25. … previous year and is 191 percent greater than the national average. Differences in educational spending among states may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… opportunities related to cash receipts and disbursements for the department management’s review and consideration. The audit included recommendations for the following findings: rental payments, disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits