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DiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… The former bookkeeper in the town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to embezzle $23,500 in public funds, according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds $350 Million to Investment Funds Geared to New York Companies
… another $350 million to two investment funds through its In-State Private Equity Investment Program, State Comptroller … P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. “The In-State Program has helped hundreds of New York businesses … more than $2 billion through this program to invest in New York state companies and I’m proud to continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-350-million-investment-funds-geared-new-york-companiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… did not develop a breach notification policy, as required by New York State Technology Law. Sensitive information … in surplus fund balance exceeding the 4% statutory limit by approximately $1.4 million, or 15 percentage points. The … reviewed 41 timecards and found that while not required by the district, more than 70% of the timecards (30 of 41) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Management of Invasive Species
… signage at public boat launches) and is responsible for implementing and maintaining a statewide, coordinated … its ability to mitigate the spread of invasive species. For example: Boat stewards did not always engage boaters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… in treatment, and suspected abuse and neglect while at a privately run facility and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was … (whichever is later), as required. In a sample of 63 record requests, 32 percent (20) were either not provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… broke the law by stealing public funds and, in this case, filing false disclosure forms to conceal his financial … and more than $30,000 in restitution. In light of Wills' current prison sentence and his guilty plea to filing a false … G. Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. The Criminal Division is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsUnderstanding the Audit Process
… Shared Commitment The audit process can be a trying time for an organization. We strive to minimize the disruption. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/understanding-audit-processTown of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… reserve policy and multiyear financial and capital plans to address the Town’s operational and capital needs. Key … that establishes the level of fund balance and reserves to be maintained. Develop and adopt a comprehensive multiyear … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Town of Preston Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Town of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Board (Board) provided adequate oversight over … disbursements were supported and authorized. Key Findings The Board did not establish compensating controls to help oversee the former Supervisor’s work. Our tests of check disbursements totaling $1.4 million disclosed three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58State Police Bulletin No. SP-128
… the New York State Troopers, Inc., the calculation routine for Deduction Code 302 will change form 7.4 to 8.5 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-128-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceState Police Bulletin No. SP-178
… the New York State Troopers, Inc., the calculation routine for Deduction Code 302 will change from .73 to .848 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-178-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceState Police Bulletin No. SP-150
… Police Investigators Association, the calculation routine for Deduction Code 302 will change from .85 percent to .73 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-150-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceVillage of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)
… York State Village Law, Section 3-301. Seek competition for six professional services totaling approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/26/village-hastings-hudson-board-oversight-2018m-92School District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3)
… of PE to students in grades K-4, and seven did not do so for grade 5. None of the districts audited had developed a PE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/12/school-district-physical-education-compliance-2018-ms-3Town of Warwick - Water and Sewer Fund Financial Condition (2018M-259)
… also had deficit fund balances in 2017 ranging from $3,340 to $40,400. The two sewer districts experienced … Key Recommendations Develop reasonable revenue estimates for the water and sewer districts, and monitor and adjust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-warwick-water-and-sewer-fund-financial-condition-2018m-259Retiring 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. The approximate reductions are for calendar year 2024. The amount of the reduction changes annually. Age at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/retiring-outstanding-loanOperational Advisory No. 3
… reviewers and approvers are reminded that if any chart of account string value is changed in the review process, the … budget status prior to submittal to OSC. Changing chart of account values on vouchers will require waiting until the … role allowing him/her to enter or change any chart of account value are aware of this reminder. … Budget Check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/3-budget-check-reminderTown of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of District financial operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207CUNY Bulletin No. CU-439
… of Employee Benefits has requested OSC to adjust pre-tax and post-tax transit benefits so as not to exceed 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-439-2012-cuny-pre-tax-transit-rate-changesHamilton Fulton Montgomery Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Investment Program (2023M-116)
… a competitive yield. Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to monitor and estimate funds available for investment. Key … rate quotes and ensure available funds are invested to benefit BOCES operations. Consider all four objectives of … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Hamilton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/22/hamilton-fulton-montgomery-board-cooperative-educational-services-investment