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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Baldwin Union Free School … the 120 total individuals tested (115 selected employees and all five board members), 17 employees and the five volunteer board members did not complete the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Central Square Central School District HastingsonHudson Union Free School District Livonia Central School District Panama Central School District and the Williamsville Central School District
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… to the indictment and statements made by the prosecutor at arraignment, Kanas’ father was a New York State pensioner who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingDeath of the Ex-Spouse – Divorce and Your Benefits
… If an ex-spouse dies prior to the member’s retirement, the DRO on file is vacated (nullified). NYSLRS must calculate the member’s … then be paid to the member, retroactive to the date NYSLRS is notified of the ex-spouse’s death. Rev. 2/23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-ex-spouseCUNY Bulletin No. CU-736
… is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY rate increases for Painters and Supervisor Painters. Affected … Fine 416 Deferred Comp 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 432 SED Tax Deferred Annuity 433 Total Unemployment Ins Owed 500 … Deficiency 502 NYS SS/Medicare Deficiency 678 CUNY Before Tax Arrears 679 CUNY After Tax Arrears 680 CUNY Suspense BTax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-736-cuny-painter-and-supervisor-painter-retroactive-rateState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… valued at $23.3 billion and approved over 4.6 million payments totaling more than $14.4 billion. The office … transactions valued at $1.7 billion and more than 5,800 payments valued at more than $25.3 million, primarily for … mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these contracts and payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,803 contracts for state … Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Department of Corrections and Community Supervision $35.2 million with … Services Inc. for registered nursing services. Department of Environmental Conservation $17 million with Tahawus Trails …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberAccounts Payable Advisory No. 60
… agencies that they may not reference an expired contract on a voucher if the goods or services were provided outside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/60-referencing-expired-contractContract Advisory No. 27
… Specific Contracts Guidance : Agencies are encouraged to add language to their contracts requiring their vendors to … payments. Vendors who agree to accept ACH increase the Prompt Payment benefit by ensuring that funds are paid … of ACH are: An efficient and secure method of payment; A more cost effective process than sending a check; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/27-electronic-payments-ach-agency-specific-contractsWilson Central School District – Reserves and Fuel Accountability (2016M-44)
… July 1, 2011 through December 22, 2015. Background The Wilson Central School District is located in the Towns of Wilson, Cambria, Lockport, Newfane and Porter in Niagara … Wilson Central School District Reserves and Fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/wilson-central-school-district-reserves-and-fuel-accountability-2016m-44Town of Vestal – Former Police Chief’s Separation Agreement (2023M-58)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Vestal (Town) former police chief’s (former … accurately paid severance payments totaling $229,251 to the former chief pursuant to a separation agreement the Town entered with the former chief. Town officials told …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/11/22/town-vestal-former-police-chiefs-separation-agreement-2023m-58St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation – Disbursements (2021M-174)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Local Development … disbursements were properly authorized, supported and for valid purposes. Key Findings Although the tested … our audit period ($200,000 annually) to the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) without a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/01/21/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-and-local-development-corporationStafford Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-274)
… provides fire protection services to the Town pursuant to a written agreement. The Department is governed by a Department President and a five-member Board of Trustees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/stafford-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialDiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District #2 in Steuben County. Lisa Stone, 44 of Hammondsport, was charged with … funds. Stone confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department that she wrote herself extra … individuals to justice. I want to commend the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department for working closely with my staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsTrumansburg Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-171)
… January 16, 2015. Background The Trumansburg Central School District is located in the Towns of Enfield and … operates three cafeterias, which are located in the high school, middle school and elementary school buildings. The District’s … Trumansburg Central School District School Lunch Operations 2015M171 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/21/trumansburg-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2015m-171Ithaca City School District – Transportation State Aid and Information Technology (2017M-63)
… 2015 through January 10, 2017. Background The Ithaca City School District is located in the City of Ithaca, eight towns … Ithaca City School District Transportation State Aid and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/ithaca-city-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-informationSaranac Central School District – Tuition Billing and Collections (2023M-90)
… and collected tuition for nonresident foster care students enrolled at the District. Key Findings District officials … and collect tuition for nonresident foster care students enrolled at the District. As of March 27, 2023, the District … a timely manner for all nonresident foster care students enrolled at the District. Maintain a receivable control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-tuition-billing-and-collections-2023m-90East Ramapo Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-141)
… the budget note. However, the sale was delayed due to a lawsuit filed with the State Education Department (SED). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/19/east-ramapo-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-141Irvington Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-266)
… purposes or the inappropriate use of IT equipment. The email policy allows for the use of personal email through external mail servers. District staff are able … Consider the risk of allowing users to access personal email through external mail servers and amend the email …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/irvington-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-266Monroe County – Golf Course Contract Management (2014M-111)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the County’s oversight of the golf course operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/11/monroe-county-golf-course-contract-management-2014m-111