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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Centerville – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Allegany County) … all tax collections, she did not always record dates of receipts or deposit or remit payments timely. Auditors … also found that the clerk did not properly record dates of collections for clerk fees on 21 of 29 daily collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Oversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followTown of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board and Supervisor provided adequate oversight over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Village of Delanson – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-232)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine disbursements and the real … June 1, 2010, to April 30, 2012. Background The Village of Delanson is located within the Town of Duanesburg in Schenectady County. The Village Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-delanson-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-232Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… service providers are not providing services in accordance with agreements; therefore, the department may be paying for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… William Fitzpatrick announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School District’s (SCSD) After-School … with submitting false timecards to SCSD. As part of the plea, Cecile also agreed to resign from his employment at SCSD. This investigation was the result of the coordinated efforts of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeTown of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… Otto is a rural community located in Cattaraugus County, with a population of 800 residents. The Town Board consists …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214Summit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… services at three New York City buildings during calendar year 2017 under OGS Contract PS65725 met the Contract … Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building during calendar year 2017 took a drug test. In addition, 27 of these … services at three New York City buildings during calendar year 2017 under OGS Contract PS65725 met the Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… in the $71.7 million adopted budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year are not reasonable. District officials were unable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Accounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… will process check payments normally with the exception of two check handling codes: “Special Handling” (“S” handling code) – For a cost to the agency of $21.00 per envelope, agencies may continue to select the … [email protected] . In the email identify the type of payment, Supplier ID, reason for “Return to Agency” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-eventElmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, and is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees (Board), each of whom is … contractor, who did not take an oath of office and is being paid through a claim voucher rather than through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… The Authority accepts credit cards as a method of payment for bus fares and parking. All organizations that accept … to improve the Authority’s information security program for cardholder data and to help ensure it meets PCI … that clearly defines information security responsibilities for all personnel. Also, it has not inventoried all devices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1007
… bank change will have no effect on the current process for replacement of a lost or damaged check. Agencies should … State policy regarding when paychecks may be presented for payment remains the same; that is, Wednesday for Administrative payrolls and Thursday for Institution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1007-change-bank-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksLocation Service Providers
… is that the rightful owners should claim their abandoned funds without charge, strongly encourages everyone to contact the Office of Unclaimed Funds directly to determine if we are holding funds … withhold the fee from the refund. Researching the List of Unclaimed Funds Go to the Search for Lost Money page to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/location-service-providersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1078
… to allow employees to make contributions to the plan on both a before and/or after tax basis up to their annual … employees who elect to make contributions exclusively on a before tax or after tax basis during the calendar year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1078-nys-deferred-compensation-plan-after-tax-roth-contributionsWhat to Expect from Us
… within 90 days from the date of the first letter we sent to you or when we receive your documents online. We'll send … recover your money is 15 percent. The Value of Your Claim To protect your privacy and prevent fraud, we can’t tell you … your plan with your mobile phone center. If you selected to receive text message updates, we’ll send you a text when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/what-expect-usOpinion 2005-9
… of training on the financial oversight, accountability and fiduciary responsibilities of a school board member … body charged with the general control, management and responsibility of the schools of, among other types of … districts (Education Law §2[14]). Education Law §§1901 and 1914 provide for members of the governing board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-9Opinion 88-68
… Municipal Law, §809. Section 809 provides, in pertinent part, that every application, petition or request submitted … a plat or official map, license or permit must state the name, residence and the nature and extent of the interest of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68DiNapoli Report Examines Troubling Child Poverty Trends
… high in some cities. “A staggering number of children live in poverty in New York,” DiNapoli said. “Research shows … report found: Nearly one in five New York children live in poverty. More than 2.7 million New Yorkers were … of The Children’s Agenda . “No child is born destined to live in poverty, and the fact that nearly one of every two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-report-examines-troubling-child-poverty-trendsTax Cap Compliance
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/tax-cap-compliance