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St. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2013M-46)
… relied on short-term debt issuances in recent years for cash flow, which will cost the County $260,742 in interest … in order to meet the County’s needs, provide sufficient cash flow, and reduce or eliminate reliance on short-term …
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)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are … totaling $96,000,000 to liquidate the cumulative deficit in the County’s general fund for the fiscal year ending … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget are reasonable. The proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/25/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-22Hicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… in our sample included five purchases made under a State or County contract, and five vendors in which the District … of the written quotes be attached to the payment voucher or purchase order, no quotes were attached to the payment voucher or purchase order in our sample. Further, when purchases were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233VII.10.C Reducing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… be required by OSC. Any State agency that is expected to discontinue operations must return the full amount of the … Prepare a check in the amount of the reduction payable to the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance. Create an AP … Vouchers of this Chapter for the amount of the reduction to the advance. The Special Use Vendor ID, fund, program, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10c-reducing-cash-advanceAmsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal … Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Authority’s 2012 fiscal year operating expenditures totaled … not made additional payments and still owed an outstanding balance of $118,520. Key Recommendations Perform a deliberate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsComsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… pay claims. Rather, the Board authorized that supplemental warrant checks need only one signature. The Board also did …
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
… ordered to serve 50 hours of community service. Hand was also ordered to pay $34,000 in restitution. “Ms. Hand took … of her position as treasurer and thought she could get away with stealing from the school district to fund her … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
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)
… of the Village’s fiscal affairs and cannot adequately manage the Village’s finances. The Treasurer did not propose … cards may be issued, nor does it specify credit or cash advance limits. The Treasurer paid $837 more than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-mastic-beach-treasurers-office-and-credit-cards-2014m-150Use of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… Firefighters Two Percent Fund (Buffalo TPF) [pdf] ; the Syracuse Fire Department Association Inc. (Syracuse) [pdf] ; the Mutual Aid Association of the Paid Fire … costs related to active firemen and family members’ health benefits, social events and administrative costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5Vendor File Advisory No. 11
… Subject: Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS Guidance: It is important that agencies select the correct vendor Location for each transaction in SFS. This will ensure the State does business with the … of the Vendor Record contains business values defined by the vendor. Although a vendor must designate one Location …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationState Agencies Bulletin No. 818
… Affected Employees Employees who appear on the Control-D Report NPAY752 (Social Security Number Verification Report) Background Verifying and … OSC Actions OSC sent the 2007 employee W-2 file to SSA for comparison with SSA’s database using the SSA Enumeration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/818-verification-social-security-numbers-and-names-reported-w-2-statementsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District , Glen Cove City School District , Valley Stream Union Free School … Brian Butry at 518-474-4015 or email: [email protected].ny.us . Cold Spring Harbor Central School District – …
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)
… – town-wide and highway – outside village funds; the fire district; and the water and lighting districts that resulted …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Allegany County … to pay personal expenses, including numerous credit card bills. Kish abruptly quit as Treasurer after the department’s … 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/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentPension Payment Option Election – Divorce and Your Benefits
… At retirement, a member must elect a pension payment option, which determines how the retirement benefit will be paid. There are several options that a member can choose from. All options will pay … receive a reduced monthly amount to provide for a possible payment to a designated beneficiary after their death. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/pension-payment-option-electionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1957
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for … governing Educational Assistance Benefits and describing how the Educational Assistance amount will be displayed on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1957-educational-assistance-benefits-2021State Agencies Bulletin No. 1860
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable … Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational assistance provided to an employee under an educational assistance program is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1860-educational-assistance-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District … track on its property. He claimed it would help raise money for the company and replace bingo nights. The company … The Kartway was in operation from 2017 to 2022 and run by Chris Emmons, his family members and others. Proceeds from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Increased 10.2% in 2024, Up 1.8M Hours Over 2023
… agency overtime costs increased 10.2% in 2024 for a total of $1.3 billion, while the number of overtime hours increased by 7.8%, or 1.8 million hours higher than the previous year, according to the annual report issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-increased-10.2-percent-in-2024-up-1.8m-hours-over-2023Credit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… You may be able to obtain credit for your previous public … employment or military service. It is very important that you claim all the service credit you are entitled to receive … service. To determine your eligibility and the cost, if any, please send us a copy of your Certificate of Release …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-service