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DiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Kristina Hand … for stealing from a school district that received federal funds. She was sentenced Thursday to two years of probation … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-funds2022 Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration
… incidents and their small businesses have suffered as a result of COVID-19. In December 2021, Comptroller DiNapoli released a report and held a press …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-lunar-new-year-celebrationHicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… payment voucher or purchase order in our sample. Further, when purchases were made from State or County contracts, they … are ensuring compliance with their own purchasing policy when approving the claims vouchers for payment. Key … Adhere to the procurement policy’s requirements when procuring goods and services to ensure that taxpayer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233Administration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… to the program via the proper authorities and that client case files contained required documentation. However, our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… in the City of Niagara Falls in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Authority’s 2012-13 fiscal … Executive Director received $6,400 in improper stipends and sold more unused vacation leave than her employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorWyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… and the Board President routinely changed the time records of the custodian, her nephew. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/20/wyandanch-public-library-oversight-library-resources-2013m-399Town of Bolivar – Community Development Block Grant (2013M-353)
… The Town of Bolivar is located in Allegany County and has a population of approximately 2,200. The Town Board … New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and contracted with Cuba Community Development Corporation (CCDC) to provide administration and program delivery services. Key Findings A significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/07/town-bolivar-community-development-block-grant-2013m-353Homer Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-306)
… Onondaga and Tompkins Counties. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises nine elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/homer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-306Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… District is located in the Towns of Hamburg, Boston, Eden and Orchard Park in Erie County. The District is governed by … The District operates six schools with 3,765 students and 548 full-time employees. The District’s budgeted … the taxpayer to know exactly what work was to be performed and what furnishings and equipment were going to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129State Agencies Bulletin No. 434
… Purpose To provide information regarding new Earnings Codes used by … Accounting System. A separate refund check is then mailed to the requesting agency. Seven new Earnings Codes will now … are: TF1 - Federal Tax Refund TF2 - NYS Tax Refund TF3 - NYC Tax Refund TF4 - Yonkers Local Tax Refund TF5 - Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/434-new-earnings-codes-tax-refunds-processed-through-payservState Audit Finds Rochester Transportation Authority Incorrectly Administered Compensation Program
Top executives at the RochesterGenesee Regional Transportation Authority collected 57 percent of the authoritys salary bonuses over a threeyear period because the authority rewarded collective achievements instead of individual efforts according to an audit State Comptroller DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-audit-finds-rochester-transportation-authority-incorrectly-administered-compensation-programOther Bulletin No. 5
… code of PAY/CSL (Pay Rate Change/Correct Salary) and the new salary. Any subsequent rows on the Job Data record will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-5-april-1-2007-salary-increase-suny-construction-fundDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows During First Half of 2019
… tax collections for the first two quarters of 2019 grew at a moderate pace compared to the stronger early quarters of … average of 3.3 percent. The weakness in 2019 growth is even more pronounced at the county level, with collections … will receive an equivalent amount of funding derived from what would have been county sales tax revenue. Additionally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slows-during-first-half-2019Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-268
… 111XX, 113XX, 114XX Manhattan 100XX, 101XX, 102XX Staten Island 103XX New York State Zip Codes Nassau County 110XX, 115XX, 116XX, 117XX, 118XX Suffolk County 06390 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-268-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… but we have to ensure public assets are not squandered and taxpayers are protected.” Public-private partnerships are contracts between a public agency and a private sector entity that result in greater private sector participation in the financing and delivery of public services and facilities than is normal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedOpinion 97-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Auxiliary (participation in service award program) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service … company located within a fire district) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§215, 217: The members of the "auxiliary" of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-24State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… purchases made from a New York state contract, resulting in $2,182 being overpaid to the vendor. Downsville Central … did not ensure that goods and services were procured in the most cost-efficient manner or provide adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-323
… Purpose To inform CUNY payroll staff of new PayServ codes to use when submitting salary and/or Additional Pay … December 20, 2007 Background Existing Action/Reason codes for the Action of PAY and Additional Pay earn codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-323-new-actionreason-codes-and-additional-pay-earn-codes-cunyDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… half over the past four fiscal years, dropping from 15 in 2012 to only six in 2015, according to a report issued today by State … tax levy increase has remained at or below 2 percent in each of the past four years. “Counties are holding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… with Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up) (2021-F-29) An audit report issued in September 2020 found the … rates established by SED. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2018, auditors identified $193,420 in costs that did … homeless shelter program. Of the $3,784,968 it expended in 2019, auditors identified $1,304,695 in reported costs for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0