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Town of Nichols – Financial Management (2017M-258)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board adequately managed the … as a financing source for either one time expenditures or to improve the town’s infrastructure. Develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-nichols-financial-management-2017m-258Brentwood Public Library – Leave Accruals (2018M-26)
… July 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017. Background The Brentwood Public Library is located in the Town of Islip in … Brentwood Public Library Leave Accruals 2018M26 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/04/20/brentwood-public-library-leave-accruals-2018m-26Bay Shore Fire District – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-264)
… respective supervisors and the District Manager before payroll processing. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/09/bay-shore-fire-district-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-264Elmsford Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2017M-147)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District properly … Union Free School District is located in the Village of Elmsford in Westchester County. The District, which has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/27/elmsford-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2017m-147Sullivan County Community College – Information Technology (2017M-123)
… 1, 2015 through February 27, 2017. Background Sullivan County Community College is part of the State University of … Sullivan County Community College Information Technology 2017M123 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/sullivan-county-community-college-information-technology-2017m-123DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2015
… ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-may-2015DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… periodically release research and policy reports probing how local authorities can operate more effectively and be more accountable to the public. “My goal is to shed light on these types of entities – share … governments, it’s difficult for taxpayers to know how effective they are. My audits have shown an increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyComparison of PFRS Benefits
… of Reduction 55 27 56 24 57 21 58 18 59 15 60 12 61 6 62 0 Final Average Earnings (FAE) Calculation The average of the … benefits including vesting contributions retirement age final average salary and benefit calculations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-pfrs-benefitsOrdinary Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit if you meet the eligibility requirements and your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The ordinary death benefit is a one-time, … not receive a monthly pension benefit). The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group-term life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/ordinary-death-benefitNorwich City School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-143)
… our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition and examine the internal controls over cafeteria operations … Fund balance has consistently been used for operations and officials have consistently overestimated budgeted appropriations and revenues. The school lunch fund has had recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/norwich-city-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteria-operationsCity of Salamanca – Employee Benefits (2023M-96)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Salamanca (City) separation payments were properly authorized, … included $3,400 paid to one employee that did not leave City employment. One payment totaling approximately $45,000 … Determine whether City of Salamanca City separation payments were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-employee-benefits-2023m-96Hannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… or review bank and investment statements and canceled check images. The Board also did not obtain an annual independent audit of Company records, as required. At the … monitor the Treasurer’s work. Obtain an annual audit by an independent public accountant, as required. Company officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59Conclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… may need assistance. The addresses and telephone numbers for each of our regional offices is located at the end of this publication. Please contact the regional office for your locality with any questions you may have. Legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionVillage of Skaneateles – Claims Auditing (2024M-68)
… appropriate and properly audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings While the claims we reviewed were … audited, paid without approval, or not properly supported to meet the competitive procurement requirements, it … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/06/village-skaneateles-claims-auditing-2024m-68Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency – Project and Sublease Approval and Monitoring (2014M-369)
… County Industrial Development Agency is an independent public corporation whose purpose is to promote, develop and assist industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research and recreation facilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schuyler-county-industrial-development-agency-project-andPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-018
… year-to-date maximum limit for the V Code, the system will no longer take contributions from those earnings. The V Codes … CompLmt ERSBT5 285,000.00 NYSERS Pensionable Earnings (No OT) Tier 5 Plan Year (4/1 - 3/31) IRS 401(a)(17) Limit V03 … CompLmt ERSBT6 225,000.00 NYSERS Pensionable Earnings (No OT) Tier 6 Plan Year (4/1 - 3/31) Governor's Salary V05 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-018-new-additional-pay-earns-codes-v-codes-payservLife Changes: What If I Leave Public Employment?
… steps for your NYSLRS membership depend on your years of service and whether you are vested. Being vested means that you have enough years of service credit to qualify for a retirement benefit, even if … all members are vested when they have earned five years of service credit (previously, Tier 5 and 6 members needed ten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-leave-public-employmentDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… to federal fraud charges earlier this year, as a result of a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas … to a year and one day in prison and ordered to pay a total of $721,112 in restitution and criminal forfeiture. “Joseph … for cancer and used the money to fund his lavish lifestyle of world traveling and gambling,” DiNapoli said. “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000Department of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… audit was to determine if counties effectively monitored service provider agreements for the period January 1 through … ensure that all services are provided in accordance with service provider agreements and that invoices for payment are … (Chemung, Fulton, Monroe and Tioga) were not monitoring service provider agreements in accordance with managements’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1Greene County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-95)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Greene County Industrial … of 10 PILOT agreements reviewed did not have a recapture clause. Key Recommendations Establish and implement controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/greene-county-industrial-development-agency-management