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DiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… problems and improve New York’s fiscal practices. Adoption of the reforms I am proposing would help put our state’s … a stronger path forward.” DiNapoli’s comprehensive package of reforms would significantly improve budget practices and … main areas, including spending accountability, adequacy of reserves, appropriate use of debt, and capital planning …
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
… to the charges, the defendant’s father, a Long Beach resident, was the sole account holder of a bank account in … on Nov. 22, 2024. The case is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Taylor Cain of the Major … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
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
… 2020: Your Participation Matters To Request or Fill Out an Online Form: Census Form Read January Report: New York’s …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … standing for re-election at companies that have no women on their boards. In situations where a company has just one woman on its …
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)
… to provide meals and refreshments for students, sell a la carte items in the District’s two cafeterias, and cater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cuba-rushford-central-school-district-cafeteria-purchases-2025m-28DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December
… $358 million and 1,390 payments valued at $1.9 million due to fraud, waste and other improprieties. As the state’s chief … Major Contract Approvals Office of General Services—State Capitol Escalator Replacements Approved a $1.8 million … daily activity accounts provide important details about how taxpayer dollars are spent, which is a fundamental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-decemberCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… When preparing your annual operating budget for a water or sewer district, consider setting aside money in a capital or repair … capital projects or certain repair costs. Planning today and saving incrementally can help reduce the financial impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1004
… of TRS. Tier 5 members are those who first joined TRS on or after January 1, 2010 Effective Date(s) Institution … As previously announced in Payroll Bulletin No. 960, on December 10, 2009, the Governor signed into law pension … the date of membership entered in the Election Date field on the Retirement Plans panel. This new special accumulator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1004-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-employees-enrolled-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 1005
… of ERS. Tier 5 members are those who first joined ERS on or after January 1, 2010 Effective Date(s) Institution … As previously announced in Payroll Bulletin No. 960, on December 10, 2009, the Governor signed into law pension … the date of membership entered in the Election Date field on the Retirement Plans panel. This new special accumulator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1005-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-employees-enrolled-new-yorkDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… to ensuring justice is served and that the stolen money is recouped,” said Thomas DiNapoli, New York State … hold Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray accountable for stealing money from a federally funded program intended to benefit … to claim hours on their timecard based on the amount of money that was available in the Twilight budget, not on the …
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-1Hauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess Board compliance with training … The Hauppauge Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the towns of Smithtown and Islip in Suffolk County, in which it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2015M-183)
… The Board did not review and approve claims prior to payment. Key Recommendations Adopt financial policies to … meeting minutes that specifies the claims approved for payment. … Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/halfmoon-hillcrest-volunteer-fire-department-financialCortland County – Public Water Supplies (2016M-318)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s oversight of public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/cortland-county-public-water-supplies-2016m-318One-Year FAS – Police and Fire Plan
… following types of payments: Regular salary; Overtime;* Holiday pay; Noncompensatory overtime;* and Longevity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/one-year-fasOne-Year FAS – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… following types of payments: Regular salary; Overtime;* Holiday pay; Noncompensatory overtime;* and Longevity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/one-year-fasOne-Year FAS – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… your retirement will be calculated based on a one-year FAS unless the three-year calculation provides a higher FAS. (Note: This benefit is generally not available to Tier 6 members.) The one-year FAS includes only the regular compensation earned during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/one-year-fasPine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department officials ensured that … accountability. Individual claims were not reviewed prior to payment approval. The Department does not have a code of … required by statute. Key Recommendations Amend the bylaws to provide for adequate segregation of duties and oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/10/13/pine-city-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesCamillus Volunteer Fire Department – Fiscal Operations (2014M-072)
… October 31, 2013. Background The Camillus Volunteer Fire Department is incorporated under the Not-For-Profit … and members were not required to return unspent money to the Department. Key Recommendations Ensure that the … direct cash payments to members from the foreign fire insurance account. … Camillus Volunteer Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/06/camillus-volunteer-fire-department-fiscal-operations-2014m-072Bloomingburg Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-42)
… duties or implement sufficient compensating controls. The Treasurer performs all aspects of the cash disbursements … the checks; and preparing the bank reconciliations. The Treasurer also is responsible for performing online bank transfers. The Treasurer performs all of these duties without sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/bloomingburg-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial