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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2161
… identify employees who require a new Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate. Affected Employees: Employees who … Background: The IRS released the new Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate , and Publication 15-T, Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2161-locked-query-identify-employees-who-require-new-form-w-4-employeesTown of Ticonderoga – Financial Records and Reports (2015M-301)
… was to review the Town’s financial records and reports for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015. … Town Board. The operating funds’ budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $8.4 million. Key Findings The … of the clerk’s accounting duties or appropriate training for the clerk. The Town’s accounting records did not agree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/02/26/town-ticonderoga-financial-records-and-reports-2015m-301Town of Covington – Town Supervisor (2013M-371)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s … members The Town’s 2013 budgeted appropriations for all funds totaled $755,985. Key Findings Due to the poor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/07/town-covington-town-supervisor-2013m-371Comptroller’s Fiscal Update: Revenue Trends through the First Quarter, State Fiscal Year 2014-15, July 2014
All Governmental Funds tax collections through the first quarter were $1.3 billion higher than projected in this year’s Enacted Budget Financial Plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-update-1st-quarter-2014-15.pdfComptroller's Fiscal Update: Revenue Trends through the First Quarter, State Fiscal Year 2013-14, July 2013
All Governmental Funds tax collections through the first quarter were $321 million higher than projected in this year’s Enacted Budget Financial Plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-update-1st-quarter-2013-14.pdfCity of North Tonawanda - Financial Condition (2020M-90)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Mayor and City Council adopted realistic budgets that … operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the City’s fiscal stability. Key Findings The Mayor and … the City’s fiscal stability. The general and sewer funds experienced operating deficits from 2017 through 2019. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/08/07/city-north-tonawanda-financial-condition-2020m-90DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… Casella, and Yates County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. Brown, … community by allegedly diverting nearly $24,000 in town funds to subsidize her personal lifestyle,” said State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Jean Noel, the former Director of the Putnam County … to hold people accountable and recoup the public’s money. I thank the New York State Police and Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamSeminars for Local Officials
… 2-3 different topics. See below for more information on how to request training near you. … OSCs Local Official Training Unit is offering a series of virtual seminars for municipal and school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/seminars-local-officialsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Bethany – Town Clerk Fees (Genesee County) The clerk did not issue duplicate receipts for certain fees collected or … by an annual average of $203,000. Town officials have not developed multiyear financial or capital plans or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Maryland - Financial Management (2018M-121)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Board established a fund balance and reserve policy and … the total combined fund balance in the general and highway funds increased by $450,000 and, as of December 31, 2017, was 83 percent of 2017 expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/07/town-maryland-financial-management-2018m-121State Agencies Bulletin No. 165
… To clarify Payroll Office responsibilities for changes to the AC-230 process and to address the problem of unrecovered deductions and unrecovered direct deposit funds. Affected Employees Employees who have salary checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/165-changes-salary-refund-process-ac-230sTown of Hempstead – Compensatory Time (2021M-64)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Hempstead (Town) officials accurately accrued and … accrued and accounted for. As a result, officials do not have adequate assurance that all comp time is … for unused comp time were supported. Key Recommendations The Board and officials should: Adopt a policy or written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/10/town-hempstead-compensatory-time-2021m-64DiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… a fiscal condition score. Indicators include fund balance, cash-on-hand and patterns of operating deficits. The system … and budgeting activities. For a copy of DiNapoli’s report Three Years of the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesTown of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if the Town of Hempstead (Town) Board (Board) adopted realistic budgets … over the four-year audit period for the six major funds reviewed. Town officials failed to monitor the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169Comptroller DiNapoli, Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYU Director of Finance for Major Fraud
… District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the guilty plea of CINDY TAPPE, 57, for orchestrating an approximately $3.5 … with special needs and young English Language learners. I thank District Attorney Bragg for his partnership in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyu-director-finance-major-fraudTown of Dannemora – Town Hall/Highway Garage Capital Project (2013M-230)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s … comprehensive plan at the onset of the project, detailing how the construction would be completed with available Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/13/town-dannemora-town-hallhighway-garage-capital-project-2013m-230Gingerbread Learning Center Executive Director and Wife Convicted in Nearly $800,000 Theft of Public Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my staff in partnership with District Attorney Michael E. … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B25-6-4)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2025-26 … Laws of 2015 authorizes the Village of Suffern (Village) to issue debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/11/village-suffern-budget-review-b25-6-4Stay Informed – Police and Fire Plan
… Your retirement benefits are an important part of a solid financial plan. They can help you and your … achieve financial security in retirement or in the event of disability or death. Use these tips to help you … 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 375b and 375c How to Stay Informed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/stay-informed