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DiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… have also set aside nearly $13 million in a trust to pay for “other post-employment benefits” despite lacking the … funds and had approximately $2.4 million in reserves for no specific purpose. A 2009 audit of Orleans/Niagara … the districts and the public by including appropriations for the amounts the board intends to transfer in the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… everyone, and we will hold people accountable when they rip off honest New Yorkers.” “Graycelia Cizik thought she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overSUNY Bulletin No. SU-244
… after March 31, 2012. Effective with the first checks in April 2013 legislation required the employee contribution … all PayServ job records, as well as agencies that are not in PayServ. The employee contribution rates are: Wages … 2017 Eligibility Criteria Tier 6 TIAA members who enrolled in the ORP between April 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013 Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-244-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-tiaa-optional-retirementOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… system (System). The Department is the lead State agency in the System. Workforce development is particularly critical … recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic downturn. As stated in the 2022 State of the State book, As of Fall 2021, New … the absence of a functioning SWIB, the Department and its partners may not be adequately considering the needs of job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… were more than necessary. Auditors found the Board of Education did not adopt written policies to ensure that … payable process. The treasurer controlled most aspects of these transactions rather than the accounts payable department. Therefore, there was no segregation of duties. Track state and local government spending at Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from an IT disruption. Assemble a Team – Assemble a team responsible … function, the plan should include an explanation of how payroll processing will continue in the event of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Town of Alfred – … fund balance policy; or reserve policies. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or properly prepare duplicate receipts, or retain receipts for all collections. In addition, the town board did not … Petty cash funds were not properly overseen or accounted for, and $65,658 was disbursed without any review or … found officials did not adequately manage user accounts for the network or financial application. In addition, town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… clear written guidance or provide adequate oversight of fuel management including verifying the quantity of fuel purchased, controlling fuel access, monitoring fuel … periodic inventory reconciliations and were not aware of fuel inventory valued at $3,500. Therefore, they could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTown of Haverstraw - Financial Condition (2019M-52)
… balance. Key Findings Town budgeting practices resulted in an increase in fund balance from $8.6 million in 2013 to $20.9 million 2017. Fund balance is projected to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-haverstraw-financial-condition-2019m-52Village of Atlantic Beach - Payroll (2018M-254)
… the budget did not reflect realistic appropriations for the building inspector’s permit fees each year, based on … fixed salaries or wages and review the payment arrangement for the building inspector position to ensure all salary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/03/village-atlantic-beach-payroll-2018m-254York Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-112)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the recording and reporting of the Department’s financial activity for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/18/york-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mCUNY Bulletin No. CU-383
… by International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 237, in the following bargaining units: SB, SE, SM, SP, ST, SU, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-383-international-brotherhood-teamsters-local-237-dues-andCity of Cohoes – Purchasing (2014M-192)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s purchasing process for … Background The City of Cohoes is located in Albany County and has approximately 16,200 residents. The City is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-cohoes-purchasing-2014m-192Shelby Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-372)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … of Shelby, Orleans County, and contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services. The Company is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/08/shelby-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialPultneyville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-80)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Williamson, Wayne County, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/pultneyville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsPlymouth Volunteer Fire Department – Missing Funds (2014M-50)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls of the … consisting of four officers, is located in Chenango County and provides fire protection services to Plymouth Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/plymouth-volunteer-fire-department-missing-funds-2014m-50Clifton Park Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-69)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department controls … to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and Department money was safeguarded for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/26/clifton-park-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overCandor Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-268)
… to examine the District’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. … in which it is located. The District’s general fund budget for 2014 totals approximately $420,000. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/candor-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-268Berkshire Fire District – Recording and Reporting Financial Activity (2014M-122)
… and reporting of the District’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $226,500 for the 2014 fiscal year. Key Findings The treasurer did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/berkshire-fire-district-recording-and-reporting-financial-activity-2014m