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Restrictions – State Police Plan

Restrictions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

Online and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management

… library of webinars available for local officials. The Academy for New York State’s Local Officials   …

Monticello Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2020M-2)

… Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will …

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… Commission: Select Financial Management Practices (2015-S-55) Auditors found the commission’s capital planning and … not related to state programs, $11,143 in gifts, $5,132 in food, $3,698 in fundraising, and $2,190 in other …

DiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay

… (A Misdemeanor) for padding her timesheets to boost her pay. The alleged thefts occurred from 2012 to 2019 and netted … for days that she was never entitled to. She was employed as village clerk from 2005 to 2019. Pierce was arraigned … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] or by mailing a complaint …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… District , Southwestern Central School District and the Warsaw Central School District . “In an era of limited … receipts and that each claim had been properly authorized. Warsaw Central School District – Financial Management …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

… procurement policy or ensure that employees followed state law when procuring goods and services. As a result, goods and … Union Free School District – Information Technology (IT) (Putnam County) District officials did not adequately secure …

Montezuma Fire District No. 1 - Board Oversight (2018M-54)

Montezuma Fire District No 1 Board Oversight 2018M54

Cortland County - Claims Audit and Check Printing (2018M-247)

… The Treasurer did not control his signature during check printing. Key Recommendations The Legislature should: …

Hoosic Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-238)

… through 2017-18. The District’s recalculated unrestricted fund balance ranged between 8.7 and 11.1 percent of ensuing … exceeding the 4 percent statutory limit. Four reserves were overfunded. Key Recommendations Develop … such as funding one-time expenditures and/or necessary reserves and reducing property taxes. Review all reserves to …

Tuckahoe Common School District - Purchasing (2018M-228)

… $48,965 and found that the District procured goods and services from 12 vendors totaling $23,678 without obtaining … Use competitive methods to procure professional services and purchases under the bidding threshold. Obtain Board authorization if necessary professional services exceed the Board-approved compensation in written …

Shenendehowa Central School District – Longevity Payments (2023M-165)

… did not accurately calculate longevity payments for 26 of the 32 (81 percent) employees that we reviewed. As a result, 26 employees were underpaid a total of $9,214 in longevity for separations payments during our … District service are calculated according to the terms of the CBAs.  Ensure CBAs include language for longevity …

Heuvelton Central School District – Procurement (2023M-55)

… procured goods and services in accordance with the Board of Education’s (Board) policies and applicable statutory … policy by seeking competition for the purchases of goods and services. As a result, they are unable to assure … They also did not have written agreements with four of these vendors. Key Recommendations Document compliance …

Bradford Central School District – Claims Auditor (2022M-157)

… claims totaling approximately $3 million and found that: 70 claims totaling $2.96 million did not contain …

Islip Fire District – Capital Assets (2020M-3)

… asset inventory is maintained and District assets have a tag affixed identifying them as District properties. District …

Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration

… Voltaire Marcelin Artist Roxanne Persaud New York State Senator, 19th District Michèle Voltaire Marcelin Artist Roxanne Persaud New York State Senator, 19th District Angela Yee Radio Presenter Supporting …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… the following local government audits have been issued. City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (Montgomery County) Auditors found that certain significant …

Changing Employers – Membership and Enrollment

… A special plan allows for retirement after 20 or 25 years of service, regardless of age. If an employee is considering a promotion to a … is generally not creditable in PFRS special plans. Members of PFRS should be made aware that a civilian or …

Richfield Springs Central School District - Fixed Assets (2019M-140)

… Determine whether fixed assets were recorded and accounted for properly. Key Findings Fixed asset and disposal policies … Board approval. Key Recommendations Establish a threshold for inventorying and recording fixed assets and update … Determine whether fixed assets were recorded and accounted for properly …