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Coeymans Hollow Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-211)
… (Board) ensured it had an adequate service contract in place, annual financial reports were filed in a timely manner and disbursements were supported and … Hollow Volunteer Fire Corporation (Company) was adequate in addressing what periodic financial reports the Company had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/06/24/coeymans-hollow-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-211Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… contract. These expenses included $1,679,913 in personal service expenses, $779,458 in other than personal service expenses, and $49,311 in unallowable and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/oversight-contract-expenditures-palladia-inc-followFirst Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/2022-sales-taxes-first-quarter.pdfFirst Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g
Village of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)
… The Village, located in Oswego County, was first incorporated in 1876 and had a population of approximately … governed by a three-member governing board consisting of a Mayor and two trustees. For the fiscal year ended May 31, … occurred over a four-year period without detection by the Mayor or the Board. Key Recommendations Consult with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/19/village-altmar-apparent-misappropriation-funds-2013m-331Village of Red Creek – Board Oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer and Water Operations (2014M-173)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer and established internal controls over … Village of Red Creek Board Oversight of the ClerkTreasurer and Water Operations 2014M173 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-red-creek-board-oversight-clerk-treasurer-and-water-operations-2014m-173DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan, Warns of Federal Risks
… challenges, including lower revenue targets and possible federal budget and tax changes, according to a report on the state's Enacted … fiscal year. The state faces substantial reductions in federal aid for health care and other programs if proposed … challenges including lower revenue targets and possible federal budget and tax changes according to a report on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-plan-warns-federal-risksOpinion 2006-11
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (from store at which town board member is employed) -- Exceptions … has an interest in town purchases from an auto parts store solely because the board member is an employee of the store, the interest would not be prohibited if the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-11DiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… Bronxite I am more proud than ever to call the Bronx my home and look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to make sure the Bronx is known as the best … of all housing units in The Bronx in 2016, the highest share among the boroughs. There are nearly 44,300 public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Department of Health (DOH) – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… To determine whether LowIncome Housing Trust Fund Program Program funds are being awarded and disbursed in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programBroker Search for Internal Equity and Fixed Income
… approval of any broker as eligible to execute transactions for the Fund, the Fund will require background checks of key … and employees of the broker who are directly responsible for the Fund relationship. Upon request, the designated … background investigation process will also be required for any changes in primary or secondary coverage following a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/broker-search-internal-equity-and-fixed-incomeViolating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS pensions are considered marital property and may be divided when a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droInvestigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… Division of Human Rights reviewed and addressed housing discrimination complaints timely and in accordance with its … life of the State. Among other things, the Law prohibits discrimination in housing based on age, race, lawful source … and other protected classes. Under the Law, housing discrimination occurs when sellers, owners, landlords, real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsEqual Access to Justice Reporting
… the responsibility for creating an annual report pursuant to the New York State Equal Access to Justice Act from the State Comptroller’s Office to the Attorney General's Office. Memo Bill Text Status … the responsibility for creating an annual report pursuant to the New York State Equal Access to Justice Act from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/equal-access-justice-reportingTier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
… Employees newly hired on or after July 1, 2013 have the option to choose either the traditional defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan for their retirement benefits, … Information Some employees of NYSLRS employers may choose either the traditional defined benefit plan or a defined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-optionLife Changes: A Guide for Retirees
… direct deposit enrollment and more. If you cannot find what you need here, you can email us from this page as well. … limitations. For more information, read our booklet, What If I Work After Retirement? (VO1648) , available on our … employment. We encourage you to contact us to find out what restrictions may apply if you return to the workforce. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-guide-retireesTown of Clifton Park – Information Technology (2020M-162)
… the Town paid an IT service provider more than $98,000 in 2019, officials did not define the provider’s … Specifically, officials did not: Establish a comprehensive IT policy or monitor employee Internet use. … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-clifton-park-information-technology-2020m-162Chittenango Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-155)
Determine whether the Chittenango Central School District (District) officials adequately managed nonstudent network and local user account access and developed an Information Technology (IT) contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/chittenango-central-school-district-2023-155.pdfNanuet Union Free School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Plan (2022M-135)
Determine whether Nanuet Union Free School District (District) officials ensured network user accounts were needed and whether officials adopted an adequate Information Technology (IT) contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/nanuet-union-free-school-district-2022-135.pdf