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DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman's … Tuesday to stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds, much of which he spent on gambling at upstate casinos, according … 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. For a copy of the final audit reports, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsTown of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Butternuts (Town) Board provided adequate oversight of the disbursement process. Key Findings The Board did not … our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town of Butternuts Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Town of Corning – Procurement (2020M-93)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Corning (Town) officials used a competitive process to … when purchasing goods or obtaining professional services. Of the purchases totaling $455,792 from 35 vendors and 10 … our comment on the issue raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town of Corning Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/12/04/town-corning-procurement-2020m-93Germantown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the … 2014 are $272,446. Key Findings The Board did not properly award a contract for cleaning services for $4,800 when it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/29/germantown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-166Village of Arkport – Water Fund Financial Operations (2020M-45)
… records were not maintained, the modified accrual basis of accounting was not used and interfund activity was not … revenues and expenditures using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Segregate the Treasurer's financial duties or … our comment on an issue raised in the Village's response letter. … Determine whether the Village Board effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/17/village-arkport-water-fund-financial-operations-2020m-45DiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… Act were being met by school districts. For instance, many of the school districts the auditors visited could not … school shootings across the country show the urgent need for schools to remain vigilant against threats to … Police. The law requires that school districts submit a copy of each building plan to local law enforcement. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningContract Advisory No. 23
… : Reminder to State agencies to maintain the accuracy of Authorized Signature Forms ( AC 1782-S ) Guidance : As … XI, Section 2.K. - Authorized Signatures , the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC) uses … An agency can remove an authorized signatory by sending a letter to OSC’s BOC, identifying the signatory name to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/23-authorized-signature-form-ac-1782-sOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of New York State Supplemental Program (SSP) Payments the … before checks are reported to the OUF. For a complete copy of Report 2016-BSE7-01, click here … The objective of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsDiNapoli: 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 … Unit, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. For a copy of DiNapoli’s report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000Village of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)
… carryover to 2017 by 4,510 hours with an estimated value of $213,058. In addition, sensitive information technology … Village officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have … our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. … Village of HastingsonHudson Board Oversight 2018M92 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/26/village-hastings-hudson-board-oversight-2018m-92Village of Islandia – Information Technology (2021M-100)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Islandia (Village) officials ensured information … computer use policy (AUP). As a result, we found five of the nine users we audited visited websites for nonbusiness … our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. … Determine whether Village of Islandia Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/12/village-islandia-information-technology-2021m-100Town of Homer – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-63)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Homer (Town) Board (Board) and Town Supervisor (Supervisor) provided adequate oversight of non-payroll disbursements. Key Findings The Board and … our comment on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. … audit town homer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/11/town-homer-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-63Town of Caneadea – Fund Balance Management (2020M-145)
… recurring expenditures, and include realistic estimates of appropriated fund balance amounts. Develop and adopt a … comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town Board Board effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/14/town-caneadea-fund-balance-management-2020m-145Town of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (2018M-122)
… the Town properly charged the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) for sewer … $1.4 million. The District had an excessive fund balance of $4.4 million as of December 31, 2017 or a balance in … our comments on the issues raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town properly charged the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122Pension Payment Option Descriptions
… benefit paid. You can choose from several options, all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. … the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this selection all payments cease upon … for your lifetime. At your death, the unpaid balance of your accumulated annuity savings contributions will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-option-descriptionsAdjustment Report for Pension Integrity Bureau (RS5527)
To make corrections to the salary, service and/or contributions listed on your employer report use form RS5527.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5527.pdfMontauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… whether the Montauk Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) monitored financial activities and … operations. Specifically: Mandated annual audits of the District’s financial or length of service award program (LOSAP) records have not been performed since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/montauk-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-117State Agencies Bulletin No. 2284
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … & Technical Services BU05 Background: Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2021-2026 Agreements between the … cash out up to 120 hours once per year. Employees do not need to be currently enrolled in the Over40 Comp Time II …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2284-2024-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outPerformance of Duty Disability – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… Eligibility You may be entitled to a performance of duty disability benefit if you are found permanently disabled as a result of the performance of your duties, regardless of the amount … Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/performance-duty-disabilityOpinion 92-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … any party resides should be checked to determine if a copy of a summons in an action to foreclose upon the lien or … by a cash deposit or an undertaking and surety bond need not be brought in the county wherein the real property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14