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DiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… and poor documentation. DiNapoli urged the OTB to seek reimbursement for tickets and other expenses that were … recommended that the OTB: Develop and adopt a written policy and procedures for the distribution of tickets and who … track his personal use of his official vehicle and keep mileage logs, as all employees were required to do. He also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry increased by 3 percent in … industry declined by 5.6 percent to $398,700 in 2018 (the latest annual data available), yet it remained five times …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallState Agencies Bulletin No. 1506
… for updating employee health insurance eligibility records in the payroll system. Affected Employees All employees … Effective Date(s) September 14, 2016 Background As stated in Payroll Bulletin #1492 New Employer Federal Reporting … Health Insurance” field: All employees currently enrolled in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1506-updating-employee-health-insurance-eligibility-payservDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2016
… and 1,183 payments valued at more than $5.1 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through … eleven days for contract reviews in July and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases this monthly notice to provide current information about state contracts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2016What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… the Tax Cap. Local government boards must pass a local law or resolution by at least a 60 percent vote to override …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capProvisions for an Accidental Death Benefit – World Trade Center Presumption
… to the beneficiaries of certain retirees who participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup. Your … Disaster (RS6418-W) if: You, or your eligible beneficiary in the event of your death, filed an Application for World … about laws that may apply to those who participated in World Trade Center rescue recovery or cleanup efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/provisions-accidental-death-benefitWestchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)
… and expenditure projections in the County’s adopted budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … adopted a total budget of approximately $2.1 billion for fiscal year 2018. Key Findings Significant revenue and … While the County budgeted $544.5 million in revenue for sales tax collections, we estimate total collections to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2Quogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-196)
… through June 30, 2017. Background The Quogue Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton in … retained is necessary and reasonable. … Quogue Union Free School District Financial Condition Management 2017M196 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mConesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)
… Background The Conesus No. 1 Fire District is located in Livingston County and is governed by the Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/conesus-no-1-fire-district-internal-controls-2014m-46Retiring with an Outstanding Loan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… with an outstanding loan, the annuity portion of your retirement benefit will be permanently reduced . You cannot … loan balance at retirement and the type of retirement (service or disability). The loan application and Retirement … pay off your loan once you retire. The amount of your pension reduction will be based on your age, your loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/retiring-outstanding-loanRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… of our audit was to assess internal controls over the District’s financial activities for the period January 1, … through September 30, 2013. Background Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 is in Hamilton County and is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Livonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. – Financial Controls (2014M-001)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Company’s internal controls over financial operations for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 5, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/livonia-hook-and-ladder-company-no-1-inc-financial-controls-2014m-001Hamlin Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Department’s financial operations to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialCommack Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Fuel Inventory (2015M-90)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and controls over fuel … November 30, 2014. Background The Commack Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Huntington and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/31/commack-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-fuel-inventoryPlattsburgh Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2015M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Authority’s internal controls over tenant rents … internally reviewed the rent and additional charges posted to tenants’ accounts by the housing assistant supervisor and … Recommendations Establish written policies and procedures to provide adequate guidance and internal controls over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/01/29/plattsburgh-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2015m-260Rockville Centre Housing Authority – Claims Auditing and Cash Receipts (2017M-57)
… Authority’s claims auditing and cash receipts processes for the period October 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. … which was established to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals, is governed by a six-member Board of Commissioners. Operating expenditures for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled $755,829. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/06/30/rockville-centre-housing-authority-claims-auditing-and-cash-receiptsWading River Fire District – Gasoline Credit Cards (2017M-5)
… and separate from the Towns of Riverhead and Brookhaven, in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an elected … individuals authorized to use the cards, and 15 cards were in the District Manager’s custody. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/wading-river-fire-district-gasoline-credit-cards-2017m-5Otisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine whether the Board had adequate … The Otisco Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Otisco …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/17/otisco-fire-district-financial-operations-2016m-415Submitting a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… A Domestic Relations Order (DRO), whether prepared using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/submitting-droPleasantville Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-311)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … Union Free School District is located in the Village of Pleasantville in Westchester County. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/pleasantville-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-311