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Buffalo Sewer Authority – Industrial Waste Section (2016M-434)
… July 1, 2015 through November 7, 2016. Background The Buffalo Sewer Authority is a public benefit corporation … Authority Board appointed by the Mayor of the City of Buffalo, provides sewer services for approximately 106,000 … Buffalo Sewer Authority Industrial Waste Section 2016M434 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/buffalo-sewer-authority-industrial-waste-section-2016m-434Village of Speculator – Financial Condition (2013M-381)
… of Speculator is located in the Town of Lake Pleasant in Hamilton County and has approximately 320 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-speculator-financial-condition-2013m-381Pittsfield Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-305)
… internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period July 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background … Fire Commissioners. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2016 total $105,000. Key Findings The Board does not have any policies or procedures for credit card usage. The Treasurer is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/12/09/pittsfield-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-305Health Sciences Charter School – Procurement (2013M-211)
… the period July 1, 2011, to May 3, 2013. Background The Health Sciences Charter School is located in the City of … Health Sciences Charter School Procurement 2013M211 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/health-sciences-charter-school-procurement-2013m-211March 2000: Handicapped Parking Education Program
… that every county and the City of New York shall establish a handicapped parking education program for the purpose of … increased public awareness of handicapped parking laws. In order to fund this program the statute provides for … parking spaces. This surcharge is in addition to any other sentence, fine or penalty. One-half of the amount will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/march-2000-handicapped-parking-education-programWatervliet City School District – Payroll and Claims Processing (2013M-4)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s payroll and claims processing operations for the period July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Watervliet City School … overpaid by $11,083 at retirement for 17.5 vacation days to which he was not entitled and a former employee was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/watervliet-city-school-district-payroll-and-claims-processing-2013m-4Newark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
… of Library operations for the period July 1, 2011 through August 26, 2013. Background The Newark Public Library … investments which are not allowed by law, putting Library resources at a greater risk for loss. The Board has not … enough funds to cover payroll, payroll taxes, health insurance premium, and fees for its services. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54City of Middletown – Selected Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-56)
… proposals for five of eight professional services providers who were paid $164,613. City officials also did not … a written agreement with one of eight professional service providers we tested. City officials did not solicit written … of competitive methods when obtaining professional service providers. Enter into written agreements with all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/31/city-middletown-selected-financial-operations-and-information-technology-2013m-56Village of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… revenue without which the fund balance deficit would have been even greater. The Board failed to audit all claims as … regarding standards for computer use, remote access, breach notification, data backup, and disaster recovery. Key … equipment and systems, user access rights, remote access, breach notification, data backup and disaster recovery. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationVillage of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… the sewer fund. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that all claims were audited, were audited prior to payment, and did not properly audit all claims to ensure they included evidence of receipt and … required by the Village’s procurement policy. Ensure that all claims are presented for audit by the Clerk. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-192
… Affected Employees Eligible Judges and Justices in Bargaining Unit 86 Effective Date(s) 03/28/13 for … has recommended that all NYS Judges receive phased-in salary increases over three fiscal years. This year’s … Eligibility Criteria Judges and Justices of the UCS in BU86 whose Pay Basis Code is LEG with a Payroll Status of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-192-april-2013-salary-increase-judges-and-justices-unified-courtUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-202
… Affected Employees Eligible Judges and Justices in Bargaining Unit 86 Background Chapter 567 of the Laws of … has recommended that all NYS Judges receive phased-in salary increases over three fiscal years. This year’s … Eligibility Criteria Judges and Justices of the UCS in BU86 whose Pay Basis Code is LEG with a Payroll Status of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-202-april-2014-salary-increase-judges-and-justices-unified-courtResponsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… Internal controls are essential to the effective operation of local governments and schools. … will occur and remain undetected. Internal controls over IT seek to help ensure that computer systems and the data … IT manager, department head(s) or an IT vendor. Asking the right questions is not only an effective way to exercise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1890
… to inform agencies of the content information for the 2020 Form W-2. Affected Employees All employees who receive a Form … from Boxes 1, 3, and 5 and do not appear on Form W-2: Nontaxable Health Insurance NYS-Ride Transportation Benefit … for Dependent Care, Health Care Flex Spending Account, and Nontaxable Health Insurance are reported in Box 14 as IRC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1890-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2020DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… Local law enforcement agencies did not properly safeguard seized … other agencies, returned to owners or stolen. Fortunately, law enforcement officials in the municipalities we audited … discovered 293 items (7 percent) were unaccounted for from law enforcement agency inventories. Of the ten agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… Acting District Attorney Keane said, “I am pleased to announce that this defendant has pleaded guilty to the highest sustainable charge. For more than four years, he … June 30, 2023. The investigation was subsequently expanded when McDougall began in his position of deputy clerk on Jan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… her daughter’s crimes. Hoffman was sentenced before Judge David Renzi in Jefferson County Court. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overCapital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services – State Aid (2025M-22)
… Services (BOCES) officials properly claim State aid (BOCES aid) on behalf of their component school districts (component … the Program While a BOCES cannot levy a tax or earn State aid, BOCES officials prepare BOCES aid claims on behalf of … Although BOCES officials properly claimed BOCES aid totaling $38 million for administrative expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2025/07/18/capital-region-board-cooperative-educational-services-state-aid-2025m-22DiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen and Kelly Tuomey hid his father’s death and forged his deceased father’s name …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1213
… Employee Payments Taxable Under the IRS One-Year Rule Excess PCM and Per Diem Amounts: IRS rules relating to … taxable income in box 1 on the employee’s 2012 Form W-2. Social Security/Medicare tax deficiency deductions will be initiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1213-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursements