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DiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… Morris Central School District in Otsego County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty last September to two counts of federal program theft, for stealing from a school district … federal funds. She was sentenced Thursday to two years of probation and ordered to serve 50 hours of community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsUnitedHealthcare – Reasonable and Customary Reimbursement Rates for Delayed Claims
… benefits portion of the Empire Plan. United contracts with in-network providers to deliver services to Empire Plan … that were paid using an R&C rate period that was not in effect on the date of the service. Key Recommendations … based on their date of service (thereby using the R&C rate in effect on the date of the service). Review the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/unitedhealthcare-reasonable-and-customary-reimbursement-rates-delayed-claimsState Agencies Bulletin No. 805
… automatically. Affected Employees Eligible employees in the following bargaining units: Administrative Services … if the employee: has completed one (1) year of service in such grade by April 1, 2008; and did not receive a Performance Advance in October 2007; and was rated “Satisfactory” or its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/805-april-2008-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-grade-employeesSag Harbor Union Free School District – Child Care Program (2016M-211)
… The Sag Harbor Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Southampton and East Hampton in Suffolk County. The District, which operates two school … should be charged and whether registration fees were paid in full. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/sag-harbor-union-free-school-district-child-care-program-2016m-211Palmyra-Macedon Central School District – Reserves and Fund Balance (2015M-336)
… The Palmyra-Macedon Central School District is located in the Towns of Palmyra, Macedon and Walworth in Wayne County and Farmington and Manchester in Ontario County. The District, which operates four schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-reserves-and-fund-balance-2015mBuffalo City School District – Special Education and Grant Administration (2017M-73)
… through December 20, 2016. Background The Buffalo City School District is located in the City of Buffalo in Erie … greater than NYSED rates. The District was not rebilling school districts of residence when NYSED released updated NRT … costs to claim Excess Cost Aid. Key Recommendations Bill school districts of residence for nonresident students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/30/buffalo-city-school-district-special-education-and-grant-administrationEast Rochester Union Free School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-97)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial … November 24, 2015 and examine the District’s calculation of separation payments for the period July 1, 2013 through … Union Free School District is located in the Towns of East Rochester, Perinton and Pittsford in Monroe County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-andTrumansburg Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-171)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials are … Central School District is located in the Towns of Enfield and Ulysses in Tompkins County; the Town of Covert …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/21/trumansburg-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2015m-171Gorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… as Marcus Whitman) Central School District is located in the Towns of Gorham, Hopewell and Seneca in Ontario County and the Towns of Benton, Italy, Jerusalem, Middlesex and Potter in Yates County. The District, which operates four schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2016m-177DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… “With overall growth having moderated over the course of 2023, local officials should remain cautious in their … York City’s collections totaled $873 million, an increase of 3.5%, or $29 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $910 million, a decrease of -2.8%. Fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearConesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to ensure that District controls were … located in Livingston County and is governed by the Board of Fire Commissioners comprising five elected. The District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/conesus-no-1-fire-district-internal-controls-2014m-46Quogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District … Quogue Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County. The District, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mProvisions for an Accidental Death Benefit – World Trade Center Presumption
… beneficiaries of certain retirees who participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup. Your … to Accidental Death Benefit for Victims of the 2001 World Trade Center Disaster (RS6418-W) if: You, or your … in the event of your death, filed an Application for World Trade Center Notice (RS6047-N) by September 11, 2026; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/provisions-accidental-death-benefitWestchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)
… While the County budgeted $544.5 million in revenue for sales tax collections, we estimate total collections to be … limits established by the law. Key Recommendations Monitor sales tax and State aid revenues throughout the fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2Hamlin 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-financialWhat is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… districts can increase the tax levy (the total amount of property taxes billed) to the lower of two percent or the rate of inflation. (Individual property tax bills are based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capLivonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. – Financial Controls (2014M-001)
… The Livonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. is located in the Town of Livonia in Livingston County and provides fire protection services to … not provide written disclosure of his ownership interest in a business used by the Company. The Board has not adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/livonia-hook-and-ladder-company-no-1-inc-financial-controls-2014m-001Amherst Central School District –Financial Condition (2016M-167)
… Background The Amherst Central School District is located in the Towns of Amherst and Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District, which operates four schools … maintained at reasonable levels; take appropriate action, in accordance with statute, to reduce reserves with excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/amherst-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-167Commack Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Fuel Inventory (2015M-90)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … Commack Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Huntington and Smithtown, Suffolk County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/31/commack-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-fuel-inventorySewanhaka Central High School District – Student Fees (2016M-296)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the collection of student fees for test preparation classes, advanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-student-fees-2016m-296