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DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 million state refunds totaling $4.7 billion. More than 368,000 … getting a fair deal.” DiNapoli’s office audits New York state bills prior to payment, including personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsAdirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… The Adirondack Central School District is located in the Towns of Ohio, Russia and Webb in Herkimer County; the Towns of Lewis, Leyden, Lyonsdale and West Turin in Lewis County; and the Towns of Annsville, Ava, Boonville, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… The Town of Riverhead is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 33,500. The Town is … fund budget was $42,383,100 for the 2011 fiscal year and $43,865,900 for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Finding The … operations funded by the general fund to other departments and districts accounted for in other funds. However, we found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Village of Washingtonville – Financial Condition (2013M-346)
… our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition for the period March 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012. … located in Orange County. The Village Board is responsible for managing Village operations. The Village’s budgeted expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year were approximately $3.9 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-washingtonville-financial-condition-2013m-346Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… May 31, 2013. Background The Village of Liberty is located in Sullivan County and has a population of 4,392. The Village … did not maintain the Village’s accounting records in an accurate manner. As a result, in two of the last five fiscal years, Village officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109V.3.B Departments and Agencies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… associated with its agency. Department is required on all operating statement transactions. It is considered a … to agencies/entities to keep the values unique across the State. Each agency/entity has been assigned three unique … and is organized in the following manner: Level 1: Total State Level 2: Branch of Government Level 3: Constitutional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3b-departments-and-agenciesReal Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… The State’s property tax cap limits the amount of property taxes that local governments and school districts can levy. The following are some of the State Comptroller’s responsibilities under the Chapter 97 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerHubbardsville Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-107)
… fund and obtain voter approval prior to issuing $150,000 in debt. Require perpetual diesel fuel inventory records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/31/hubbardsville-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-107World Trade Center Presumption – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… If you participated in the World Trade Center (WTC) rescue, recovery or cleanup efforts, and you were … an accidental death benefit if you die from a qualifying WTC condition. There are specific eligibility requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/world-trade-center-presumptionEast Moriches Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2016M-273)
… The East Moriches Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-273Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2015M-351)
… the District’s cafeteria operations were managed properly for the period July 1, 2014 through September 29, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $9 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-cafeteria-operationsWest Hempstead Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-116)
… Background The West Hempstead Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The … operates five schools with approximately 2,120 students, is governed by a seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/18/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-116State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases City of Newburgh Budget Review
… – Budget Review (Orange County) The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are … appropriations, an allowance for uncollectible taxes and plans related to possible back pay expenditures due to … city continues to budget minimal amounts for contingencies and has not made an allowance for uncollectible taxes in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-city-newburgh-budget-reviewSalem Central School District - Purchasing (2019M-105)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the District … lacked adequate evidence to show they sought competition for 32 purchases (53 percent) totaling about $115,000. The … not develop and implement procedures to seek competition for purchases of goods and services that were not required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/salem-central-school-district-purchasing-2019m-105Sullivan West Central School District - Retiree Health Insurance (2019M-196)
… Determine whether District officials and personnel ensured that health insurance contributions from eligible retirees … Determine whether District officials and personnel ensured that health insurance contributions from eligible retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/sullivan-west-central-school-district-retiree-health-insurance-2019m-196Green Tech High Charter School – Payroll (2023M-157)
… Did not maintain timesheets or payroll status change forms documenting approved pay rates to support $7,220 in … Recommendations Issue and maintain payroll status change forms and ensure timesheets are prepared and submitted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/03/22/green-tech-high-charter-school-payroll-2023m-157Accounts Payable Advisory No. 67
… ). State Finance Law Article 11-A ( … Order 202.48 suspended the provisions of State Finance Law Article 11-A, Interest Payments on Certain Amounts Owed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/67-prompt-payment-interestWesterlo Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2014M-179)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over cash disbursements for the … Albany County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services to its residents. Revenues for 2013 totaled approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/17/westerlo-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2014m-179Refunds – Divorce and Your Benefits
… of excess member contributions . If there is a DRO on file, NYSLRS’ Matrimonial Unit will determine whether the … to the ex-spouse. As a rule, if the DRO is silent on the issue of a refund of contributions, the refund will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/refundsSpecial 25-Year Plan for Nassau County Police Department Ambulance Medical Technicians (Sections 89-s and 603(o))
… Top) VO1868 (Rev. 6/12) © 2012, New York State and Local Retirement System (Return to Top) … members about 25 year special plan providing alternative retirement benefit for Nassau County ambulance medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-nassau-county-police-department-ambulance-medical-technicians-sections-89-s-and