Search
Niagara Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-294)
… 6, 2013. Background The Niagara Charter School, located in the Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, is governed by a … and enrollment was not always adequately supported. In some instances, for students with less than full-time … the full-time equivalents (FTEs), which resulted in over-billing school districts by more than $10,200. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/niagara-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-294Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Niskayuna , Town of Theresa and the City of Yonkers . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … and did not deposit more than $740,000 of water fees in a timely manner. In addition, the receiver’s monthly reports to the supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 231
… using code 431. Enter the beginning date of the pay period in the Effective Date field. Choose the calculation routine Flat Amount. Enter the last day of the period in the Deduction End Date field. Enter the total finger print fee amount in the Flat/Addl Amount field. By entering the last day of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/231-fingerprint-fee-processingDiNapoli: Former Norwood Treasurer Charged With Stealing Over $70,000 From the Village
… of Norwood that my office will work to restore confidence in its public servants,” said District Attorney Pasqua. … Village and she resigned from her position shortly after in June 2022. Berger was appointed Clerk/Treasurer in January 2017. This case was reported by the Village to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-norwood-treasurer-charged-stealing-over-70000-villageTown of Cheektowaga – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-293)
… 28, 2013. Background The Town of Cheektowaga is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 88,000 … projects and sidewalk replacement services − that resulted in payments totaling more than $10.6 million to two … project activity to ensure that projects are completed in a cost effective manner. Determine whether to pursue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-cheektowaga-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-293Delaware County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-2)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. 2 These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, 3 funds from estates are entrusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/22/delaware-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-2Caledonia-Mumford Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-101)
… taxes were levied than necessary to fund operations. In the 2020-21 through 2022-23 fiscal years included in our audit period: The Board-adopted budgets made it … not necessary or reasonably funded and the debt reserve in the debt service fund had $337,777 in unidentified money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/06/caledonia-mumford-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-101State Agencies Bulletin No. 1718
… not make any payment, the value of the benefit provided in excess must be included in the employee’s wages for income and employment tax … issues the annual Summary of Tax Changes payroll bulletin in late January/early February which communicates the IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1718-qualified-parking-benefitsIX.12.P Annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and Non-Cash Awards – IX. Federal Grants
… that do not have cash receipts and disbursements posted in the SFS. Non-cash benefits represent services and products … Government. These non-cash programs are not included in the annual TSA (Treasury State Agreement) because they do … However, the value of non-cash benefit programs are used in the determination of major program thresholds to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12p-annual-schedule-expenditures-federal-and-non-cash-awardsOpinion 99-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of municipalities and "quasi-municipal corporations" (NY Const., art III, §1, art XVI, §1; see, e.g., Greater … taxation (see, e.g., 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-106, p 107; 1980 Opns St Comp, No. 80-334, p 98). The proposed reduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15Opinion 89-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular … by a special act, the members of the fire department or, in the case of a multi-company fire department, the members … fire insurance tax moneys except as otherwise provided in any special law. Typically, such special laws are acts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16State Agencies Bulletin No. 806
… automatically. Affected Employees Eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 05 Effective Date(s) 3/27/08 Institution - … if the employee: has completed one (1) year of service in such grade by April 1, 2008 ; and did not receive a Performance Advance in October 2007; and was rated “Satisfactory” or its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/806-april-2008-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-grade-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1995
… establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at a DOH facility. Affected Employees Employees in certain Operational Services Unit (BU03), Institutional … 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate applies to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1995-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainMalta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-178)
… Inc. is a not-for-profit organization which is located in the Town of Malta, in Saratoga County, and provides fire protection to residents … of the Treasurer. Provide for two signatures on all checks in accordance with the Company’s by-laws. … Malta Ridge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/12/malta-ridge-volunteer-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialMaximus, Inc.
… our examination was to determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) followed the proper procurement procedures when … contract. The services were related to the New York Health Benefit Exchange, and were not subject to competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/21/maximus-incChenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B18-4-3)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Background The Chenango Valley … or school district is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Finding We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/06/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b18-4-3Town of Aurora - Real Property Acquisition and Sale (2018M-64)
… the Southside Municipal Center (SMC). After an adjustment for the stated value of rent, we estimate the sale price was … former fire hall, senior center and a residential building for $586,000. The Town estimates it will take $3 million to $4 million to renovate the building for use as a new Town hall. Key Recommendations Use a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-aurora-real-property-acquisition-and-sale-2018m-64Poughkeepsie Housing Authority – Procurement and Information Technology Controls (2017M-222)
… whether Authority officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and applicable … Background The Poughkeepsie Housing Authority is located in the City of Poughkeepsie, in Dutchess County. The Authority, which provides low-rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/02/16/poughkeepsie-housing-authority-procurement-and-information-technologyVillage of Millbrook - Financial Operations and Procurement (2018M-135)
… safeguarded. Village officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and applicable … subject to the competitive bidding thresholds are made in accordance with General Municipal Law. Village officials … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-millbrook-financial-operations-and-procurement-2018m-135Fulton County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2014M-291)
… Fulton County Industrial Development Agency was created in 1970 to further economic development in the County. The Agency is governed by a Board of seven … active projects. Key Findings Seven of the eight payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements that were active during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/05/01/fulton-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-program