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Town of Lindley – Financial Management (2012M-226)
… management for the period January 1, 2009, to August 15, 2012. Background The Town of Lindley is located in Steuben …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-lindley-financial-management-2012m-226Amsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… controls over selected Authority financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. … 428 of the Public Housing Law to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals in accordance with relevant … Director audits the claims, including payments made for the reimbursement of his own travel costs. Our review of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2048
… in calendar year 2021 are affected. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned … the funds will be remitted to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates Effective for payroll … in April 2023. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for money remitted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2048-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2239
… missing from the employee’s Suspense Page (PayServ>Main Menu>Benefits>Enroll in Benefits>Suspense Page) Verify the … date from their ORP/VDC Savings Plans page (PayServ>Main Menu>Benefits>Enroll in Benefits>Savings Plans). This is the … dates. The Employee History Inquiry (PayServ>Main Menu>Workforce Administration>Administer Job Change Requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2239-calculating-projected-366-day-completion-date-andor-projected-7-yearAccidental Death Benefit Extender
… (Abbate) / S.6313 (Gounardes) – Extends the period of time to 5 years within which to file an application for an Accidental Death Benefit after … Extends the period of time to 5 years within which to file an application for an Accidental Death Benefit after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/accidental-death-benefit-extenderTown of Addison - Supervisor's Fiscal Responsibilities (2019M-03)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/26/town-addison-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2019m-03Village of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
… and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes. Key Finding The Board engaged the services of … accounts as required. Village officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to … and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/01/18/village-new-hempstead-clerk-treasurers-duties-2018m-202DiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
… that are highly prone to abuse are limited to a five-day supply, while others that carry less risk are limited to a 30-day supply. DiNapoli’s auditors determined DOH’s eMedNY claims … pharmacies for controlled substances that exceeded the supply limits put in place by the Controlled Substances Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsMidway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … the Town of Colonie and the County of Albany in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of five … members, with one member being appointed as Chairman, and is responsible for the District’s overall financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/18/midway-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-210Village of North Syracuse – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-11)
… Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and … or l Report the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public, as required by GML Section 30 and Village Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/12/20/village-north-syracuse-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-11Town of Sardinia – Tax Relief Rebate Program (2014M-189)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s tax relief rebate program for the period … The Town receives landfill revenues that contributed to the accumulation of a significant amount of fund balance … by local law a tax relief rebate program in 2013 to provide property owners with a one-time property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/14/town-sardinia-tax-relief-rebate-program-2014m-189DiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York State Police announced … place in our community," Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said. “This case has brought to light, an … Thomas P DiNapoli Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York State Police announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… A South Carolina woman was arrested today for allegedly … Bonni-Lee Jones, 65, was charged with the felony crime of obtaining property valued at over $10,000 under … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in a timely fashion. If not, the money could … in 2021. “Misplacing your gift cards after the holiday season is easy to do,” DiNapoli said. “Don’t wait too long to … Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in a timely fashion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… The Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) is responsible for administering more than 40 State and local … and remit the tax to the State. New York's sales tax is imposed at a rate of 4%. Additional sales taxes are … Commuter Transportation District at 0.375%. The use tax is imposed on taxable items or services used in New York when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followEarnings Limits
… FAE calculation. Earnings Period Earnings Limit April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 $360,000 April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 $350,000 April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 $345,000 April … Earnings Period Earnings Limit April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 $250,000 April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 $250,000 April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/earnings-limitsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B22-5-7)
… and wage costs. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $28,015,018. Key Recommendations Closely monitor … 2023. Be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no more than the tax levy limit as permitted by law, unless it properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b22-5-7Opinion 93-30
… Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) COUNTY SHERIFF -- Powers and Duties (transportation of … Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) CORRECTION LAW, §500-c; COUNTY LAW, §657-a: If, after … sheriff, a village transports the individual to the county jail because the sheriff is unable to do so, the cost of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30Opinion 97-4
… For purposes of this opinion, we assume that the spouse is not a volunteer or exempt volunteer firefighter. Insurance … Therefore, when an exempt firemen's benevolent association is governed by a special act of the State Legislature and is … by the special act (see, e.g., 1995 Opns St Comp No. 95-26, p 53). The Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4DiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… Letitia James and the New York State Police announced. William Tarby pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth … pay full restitution and cannot seek public office again. “William Tarby exploited his position with the town to pay off … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-town