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Village of Deposit – Claims Auditing (2023M-173)
… (18 claims) during the audit period, the Board did not ensure compliance with the Village’s credit card policy … approved the use of taxpayer funds without having support to show funds were being expended for legitimate Village … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-deposit-claims-auditing-2023m-173DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… $35,000 which she stole from property tax payments and dog license fees deposited with the town over four years, State … public duty and personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s work with the New York State Police and Fulton … 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/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… and their respective public authorities. All borrowings are scheduled at the request of the issuer and done pursuant … sales totaling up to $1.25 billion in tax-exempt and/or taxable fixed rate bonds for the month of October, and two bond sales totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterLegal Topics and Approvals
… 2010): A research paper discussing the legal requirements in connection with competitive bidding for procurements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
… and transferred nearly the entire operating surplus to the reserve funds, leaving the District with virtually no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsState Police Bulletin No. SP-207
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSCs automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-207-hold-april-1-2020-2-salary-increases-state-police-employees-represented2023 Annual Financial Report of the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund
The report includes: a description of the costs and damages paid by and recovered for the Fund; the monies spent pursuant to Section 186 (including amounts spent for oil spill prevention, training activities and equipment purchased), and the economic and environmental impacts on the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2023.pdfProperty Tax Cap Reporting for Local Governments
Please join us for a general overview of the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap legislation, highlight common reporting errors and review reporting requirements. They will also demonstrate how to complete the tax cap form using OSC's online reporting
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-government-tax-cap-09-08-22.pdf2024 Annual Financial Report of the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund
The report includes: a description of the costs and damages paid by and recovered for the Fund; the monies spent pursuant to Section 186 (including amounts spent for oil spill prevention, training activities and equipment purchased), and the economic and environmental impacts on the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2024.pdfProcurement of Electricity and Natural Gas Through Aggregators (2018-MS-5)
… purchases are ensuring they are procuring electricity and natural gas at the lowest prices. Key Findings Five of seven … ensure they received the lowest prices for electricity and natural gas. Five units (City of Albany; Counties of Broome, … spent approximately $391,000 (51 percent) more for natural gas than a potential benchmark we identified. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/02/01/procurement-electricity-and-natural-gas-through-aggregators-2018-ms-5Putnam County - Department of Consumer Affairs - Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2014M-310)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s cash receipts process for the period January 1, … nine-member County Legislature. The Department of Consumer Affairs is responsible for the registration and licensing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/05/06/putnam-county-department-consumer-affairs-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2014m-310DiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… Total receipts through the first three quarters of state fiscal year 2015-16 totaled approximately … according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Total spending of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportAbandoned Property
… To include unclaimed virtual currency within the scope of property covered under the abandoned property law, shorten the dormancy period for wages, and … To include unclaimed virtual currency within the scope of property covered under the abandoned property law shorten the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/abandoned-propertyRetirees
… Information for retirees of the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS and resources to help them review and update their benefit details …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retireesState Agencies Bulletin No. 523
… Employees Staff who use Control-D to view, print and download payroll reports. Effective Date(s) December 10, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/523-agency-control-d-report-list-and-retention-scheduleEthical Standards for State Agency Contractors Act
… Session 2021-2022: Ethical Standards for State Agency Contractors Act – A.7020/S.6616 (Zebrowski/Skoufis) – Establishes ethical standards for certain state agency contractors performing inherently governmental and … … Establishes ethical standards for certain state agency contractors performing inherently governmental and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ethical-standards-state-agency-contractors-act-1DiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… the arrest of Shannon Tiede, the clerk of the Town of Alexander, for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 from the town … “Ms. Tiede violated the public trust by disregarding the law and stealing from town funds. I applaud the Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsCherry Valley Fire District - Board Oversight (2019M-141)
… the Annual Financial Reports, were completed and submitted to our office. Annually audit the Treasurer’s records. Key … AUDs are filed with our office within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year. Annually audit the Treasurer’s … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/10/30/cherry-valley-fire-district-board-oversight-2019m-141Retirement at Age 62 With Less Than 20 Years of Service – Article 14 Benefits
… Your Application for Service Retirement (RS6037) must be on file with the Office of the State Comptroller at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/retirement-age-62-less-20-years-serviceMotor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program (2022-M-2)
To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has complied with Article 36-A of the State Executive Law for revenues received by and expenditures made from the Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Fund and from any other source for purposes of the Motor ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22m2.pdf