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State Police Bulletin No. SP-219

… Division of State Police instructions for processing the 2021 Education Payment. Affected Employees Employees of the … college or university shall receive recognized degree pay. Pursuant to Chapter 337 of the Laws of 2019 which … to the degree as follows: Associate’s Degree $250 Bachelor’s Degree $500 Graduate Degree $750 The payment …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-219-2021-state-police-education-payment

DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores

… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has designated 40 municipalities across the state as fiscally stressed . This … by local governments as of Aug. 31, 2016 and includes only municipalities with fiscal years ending on Dec. 31, 2015. In … Hempstead, Jefferson, Middlefield and Colonie. Another 18 municipalities have been listed in the third category as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores

West Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)

… provide us with a resolution or any other documentation to show when or if this reserve fund was properly established. … such other reserve funds, consider requesting a special act of State Legislature to authorize release of the reserve …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160

Chateaugay Central School District – Leave Accruals (2016M-149)

… 2016. Background The Chateaugay Central School District is located in the Towns of Bellmont, Burke and Chateaugay in Franklin … four employees’ leave accrual balances were overstated by a total of almost 20 days, valued at $8,201, and two …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/chateaugay-central-school-district-leave-accruals-2016m-149

Copiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)

… Shop and equipment for personal business. We observed the senior mechanic fixing six privately-owned vehicles during … on some of these days. Over a 34-month period, the senior mechanic was paid $40,971 in overtime. The Board also provided the senior mechanic with a vehicle for personal use as a fringe …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93

Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-196)

… and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011, to June 11, 2013. Background The Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Town of Ridgeway, in Orleans County. The Company is … financial activities. Because revenues for 2012 exceeded $200,000, the Company was required to obtain an independent …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/28/ridgeway-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial

Delaware County – Assigned Counsel (2016M-384)

… of our audit was to review the County’s assigned counsel plan and the implementation of that plan, and how courts … a plan for providing counsel to individuals charged with a crime, or otherwise entitled by law to counsel, who … In consultation with legal counsel, continue efforts to work with the DCBA to review and update the County’s assigned …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/18/delaware-county-assigned-counsel-2016m-384

Hamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-32)

… to review the Agency’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2013 … corporation whose goals are to advance job opportunities and economic welfare in the Town of Hamburg by providing financing and tax incentives as authorized by New York State Law. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and

Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor

… on a five-year basis/term. Consider changing the audit firm to ensure independence and fresh prospective. (We … provide an affirmative statement that the individual or firm is independent of the district as defined by Generally … deputy claims auditor The district’s internal auditor Any firm or individual whose hiring would result in a conflict of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditor

City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)

… and expenditure projections in the City's proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4

Village of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)

… all claims to ensure they included evidence of receipt and price quotes. As a result, 20 claims totaling $32,326 were … of claims and that Village officials and employees obtain price quotes as required by the Village’s procurement policy. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240

Village of Shoreham – Board Oversight and Justice Court (2017M-152)

… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of financial operations and review the Court’s financial … The purpose of our audit was to review the Boards oversight of financial operations and review the Courts financial …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/09/village-shoreham-board-oversight-and-justice-court-2017m-152

State Police Bulletin No. SP-232

… Automatic processing of the 2022 State Police Expertise Pay. Affected Employees: Employees of the Division of State … payment. Effective Dates: The 2022 State Police Expertise Pay will be processed in Administration Pay Period 17L/18C, paychecks dates 12/07/2022. Eligibility …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-232-2022-state-police-expertise-pay

State Police Bulletin No. SP-222

State Police Bulletin No SP222

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-222-2021-state-police-expertise-pay

DiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report

… or 3 percent, from the same period last year to a total of $28.9 billion, according to the state cash report issued … DiNapoli. While tax collections for the first five months of the fiscal year were $102.6 million over the Executive’s … payments due in September will provide a better picture of the state’s revenue outlook for the remainder of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-report

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … board has not established written policies and procedures for cash disbursements or reviewed monthly bank … board did not establish written policies and procedures for debit card usage or review the bank statements and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… Post Fire Department , Sachem Public Library and Ulster County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … Inc. – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (Steuben County) After a referral from Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker, auditors found that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

State Police Bulletin No. SP-215

… the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing and provide instructions for payments not processed … Laws of 2019 implements the 2018-2023 Agreement between New York State and the Police Benevolent Association and … Nassau and Suffolk Earnings Code Effective Date Old Rate New Rate LPO 04/01/2021 $1,720 $1,754 Supplemental …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-215-april-2021-increases-location-pay-supplemental-location-pay-and