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Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-226)
… The Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District is located in the Towns of Frankfort and Schuyler in Herkimer County. The District, which operates two schools … an average of approximately $342,000 of unrestricted funds in the debt service fund, $1.1 million in the agency fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-226State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits has been issued. … controls over employee leave time. Auditors found the board did not establish comprehensive leave benefit … Town of Locke – Financial Condition (Cayuga County) The board did not effectively manage the town’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 91-43
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (procedure in towns); (delegation of pre-audit functions) LOCAL LAWS -- Transfer of Function (town clerk's function in connection with preparation and custody of claims) TOWN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-43Avoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… supported, authorized by management and accurately paid in accordance with board-approved collective bargaining … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board of Education (Board) has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14Tier 1 Death Benefits – Career Plan
… Benefit This benefit is equal to 1/12th (8.33 percent) of your last year’s earnings, multiplied by your years of service credit, up to 36 years. Alternative Death Benefit … payable. This benefit would be equal to the initial value of your pension under the provisions of the Non-Contributory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/tier-1-death-benefitsTier 1 Death Benefits – New Career Plan
… Benefit This benefit is equal to 1/12th (8.33 percent) of your last year’s earnings, multiplied by your years of service credit, up to 36 years. Alternative Death Benefit … payable. This benefit would be equal to the initial value of your pension under the provisions of the Non-Contributory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/tier-1-death-benefitsTier 1 Death Benefits – Police and Fire Plan
… up to 36 years. Alternative Death Benefit If you die while in service after age 55, an alternative death benefit may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/tier-1-death-benefitsTier 1 Death Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… up to 36 years. Alternative Death Benefit If you die while in service after age 55, an alternative death benefit may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/tier-1-death-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… a town would need a leasehold interest, or at least a license for town use, to spend funds to improve private property. Town of Eden – Real Property Tax Exemptions (Erie County) Auditors reviewed … and/or maintain exemption eligibility. Town of Elba – Real Property Tax Exemptions (Genesee County) Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion in calendar year … from 2021 due to strong sales statewide, especially in New York City, according to a report released today by … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $221 billion in calendar year 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that 10 villages and two cities were designated in fiscal stress under his … DiNapoli evaluated all non-calendar year local governments and designated one city and two villages in “moderate fiscal stress” and eight … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that 10 villages and two cities were designated in fiscal stress under his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today called for changes to the state’s fiscal practices, including … said. “The Governor and the Legislature deserve credit for putting the state on stronger financial footing, but it … justification or identifying how projects were selected for funding. DiNapoli’s proposal would prohibit lump sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… man was charged with grand larceny and identity theft for allegedly accepting, withdrawing and spending nearly … My thanks to Nassau County District Attorney Donnelly for her partnership with my investigative team. We will … an unnecessary burden on resources that provide security for hundreds of thousands of retirees and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Fill Out 2020 Census Forms
… State Comptroller DiNapoli said today. Only 57.6 percent of New York households have responded compared to the national average of 62 percent. He urged New Yorkers to be counted and respond to the Census. “New York is in danger of being undercounted. The stakes are high and New York could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-fill-out-2020-census-formsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Will Vote Against Board Members at Corporations With No Women Directors
… at companies that have no women on their boards. In situations where a company has just one woman on its … companies to formally include gender and racial diversity in their considerations of board candidates. "It is … those companies that have agreed to improve their policies in an effort to diversify their boards." The Fund holds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-will-vote-against-board-members-corporations-no-women-directorsCuba-Rushford Central School District – Cafeteria Purchases (2025M-28)
… Superintendent would supervise an appointed claims auditor from an administrative point of view, to keep the claims … knew that District policy prohibited District employees from using District-purchased assets for personal use, he … knew that District policy prohibited District employees from using Districtpurchased assets for personal use he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cuba-rushford-central-school-district-cafeteria-purchases-2025m-28Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… capital projects or certain repair costs. Planning today and saving incrementally can help reduce the financial impact … of such expenses on your annual budget. Establishing and funding allowable reserve funds for a specific intended … purpose can smooth out spikes in both expenditures and revenues. Saving for future capital needs can also reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December
… and current information about the number and types of contracts entered into by the state. This builds on the office’s daily accounting of state payments that were recently added to Open Book New … showed that his office’s independent review is one of the most efficient ways to deter fraud, waste and abuse. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-decemberDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… to aggressively pursue those who misappropriate education funds for their own purposes. America’s students and … City School District (SCSD) received federal grant funds administered by the U.S. Department of Education to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… totaling $1.3 million, as required by the school’s policy. In addition, school officials made 26 purchases totaling … County) The board appropriated approximately $929,100 in fund balance from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and did not use … statutory limit by approximately $535,000, or 5 percent. In addition, auditors determined that when unused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1