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Comsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… to examine the Library’s controls over cash disbursements and procurement for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, … The Board also did not provide guidance for goods and services not required to be competitively bid. Therefore, … payments totaling $33,750. Key Recommendations Audit and approve all claims, other than those exceptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316DiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Kristina Hand was sentenced in federal court for stealing $34,000 from the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty last … of community service. Hand was also ordered to pay $34,000 in restitution. “Ms. Hand took advantage of her position as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsVillage of Mastic Beach – Treasurer’s Office and Credit Cards (2014M-150)
… 2013. Background The Village of Mastic Beach is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County and has approximately 14,900 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-mastic-beach-treasurers-office-and-credit-cards-2014m-150Willsboro Fire Department – Financial Operations (2014M-206)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Department’s financial … provides fire protection and other emergency services to Willsboro Fire District residents. The Department … activities, except for requiring the Department Treasurer to prepare and submit monthly reports to Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/10/willsboro-fire-department-financial-operations-2014m-206St. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2013M-46)
… million for the general fund, $19 million for the County road fund, and $3.1 million for the road machinery fund. Key Findings Due to the consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/05/02/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2013m-46Rockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-22)
… year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland is authorized to issue debt totaling $96,000,000 to liquidate … deficit. The residential energy tax revenue estimate is overly optimistic given the amount collected in 2013. The … could experience potential revenue shortfall if the budget is not adjusted. Issuing serial bonds to cover the costs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/25/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-22Vendor File Advisory No. 11
Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationUse of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… of the Paid Fire Department of the City of Yonkers, New York, Inc. (Yonkers) [pdf] ; and the City of Rochester … fire companies providing the service. Key Findings While all six entities had a process for administering FFI tax … it is operating as intended. Officials should ensure that all FFI money is disbursed in accordance with State law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… A total of 23 local governments in New York state were designated in fiscal stress for local fiscal years ending (FYE) in 2024, up from 14 a year ago, with increases in each … Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Finds Increase in Entities Designated in Stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and abuse. New York’s school districts annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Town of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the selected Town financial operations for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Sullivan is … policies and procedures, and provided the proper oversight to ensure that Clerk properly performs all required duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267DiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… own personal bank account,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Allegany County District Attorney Slep and the State Police for partnering with my office to make sure that those who engage in public corruption are … including numerous credit card bills. Kish abruptly quit as Treasurer after the department’s board began to ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentCredit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… your previous public employment or military service. It is very important that you claim all the service credit you … with the passage of time. Prior Service Prior service is any period of time you received salary from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-serviceFishers Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-128)
… action. Appendix B includes our comment on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/29/fishers-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-128Town of Throop – Highway Department (2021M-115)
… ability to sufficiently plan and budget for long-term road maintenance was diminished. Enter into written shared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-highway-department-2021m-115Tuxedo Union Free School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-15)
… Board oversight, policies and procedures and segregation of duties. As a result: District officials overpaid (or potentially overpaid) 30 employees a total of $113,564 in payroll and leave accrual payments, including … were not covered under a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), employment contract or Board resolution. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/tuxedo-union-free-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2022m-15Industrial Development Agencies in New York State
… support economic development in New York. An IDA is a type of public benefit corporation that offers financial … to encourage local economic development. The goals of IDAs include increasing job opportunities and improving … Information System within 90 days following the closing of each fiscal year. Failure to comply with reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/industrial-development-agencies-new-york-stateState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Preliminary Budget
… following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Preliminary Budget: New York City’s Fiscal Year (FY) … allocated but not spent on asylum seekers through June 30, 2026 will be used to fund additional spending in FY 2025 and balance the budget in FY 2026. More resources will also be used to fund relatively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-preliminary-budgetAccounts Payable Advisory No. 73
… Subject: Updated Guidance for Paying Sales Tax and Freight Amounts Reference: Guide to Financial Operations XII.5.E Paying Sales Tax and Freight Amounts Guidance: Guide to Financial Operations XII.5.E Paying Sales Tax and Freight Amounts informs State agencies about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/73-paying-sales-tax-and-freight-amountsPension Payment Option Election – Divorce and Your Benefits
… At retirement, a member must elect a pension payment option, which determines how the retirement benefit … after their death. Some DROs require the member to elect a pension payment option that provides a continuing benefit to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/pension-payment-option-election