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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Camillus Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Lewis , Madison County Probation Department and the Orange County Department of Social Services . "In today’s fiscal climate, … his office completed audits of the Camillus Volunteer Fire Department Town of Lewis Madison County Probation Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Summit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether individuals who performed security guard and fire safety director services at three New York … Background Our office examined payments the Office of General Services (OGS) made to Summit Security Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitTown of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over … January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Bangor is located in Franklin County and has approximately … Town of Bangor Board Oversight 2012M193 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193Operational Advisory No. 2
… Business Units of the actions OSC will take if deadlines for transaction approval are not met. Guidance: SFS … 2014 March 28, 2014 Credit Memos Credit memos submitted for approval from April 1 to March 31, which are unapproved … to the following rules: ROA vouchers that are submitted for approval from April 1 to March 20, without a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/2-sfs-transaction-deadlinesDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… to safeguard dangerous substances were not always followed at SUNY campuses," DiNapoli said. "Weak oversight of … lock and key." A variety of hazardous materials are used at SUNY campuses for both classroom and non-classroom … and laws. DiNapoli’s auditors found the University at Buffalo’s controls over hazardous materials were lacking. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… through LeadWeb, a system used to carry out the required case management and follow-up activities for affected … by DOH prior to the audit scope for not maintaining proper case documentation and the same county department was … later said it coordinated a review of paper and electronic case files at the five local departments after the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… and supplies for sex offenders, whereas federal laws do not address ED procedures and supplies for sex offenders. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… is accurately reporting these results to the Department of Economic Development. The audit covers the period April 1, … a State Public Authority created under Sections 3300-3321 of the Public Authorities Law, with eight of its 15 directors appointed by the Governor. The primary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesOpinion 2002-7
… 87-49, p 76; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-54, p 86; see also Buffalo and Erie County Public Library v County of Erie , 171 … 1975 Opns St Comp No. 75-399, unreported; see also Buffalo and Erie County Public Library , supra ; compare Korn … or statutory authority (see, e.g., McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Citizens For An Orderly Energy Policy v County of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-7Opinion 89-20
… opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics (town's code not applicable to fire district officers and employees) … and employees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§806, 808: A town's code of ethics does not apply to officers and employees of a … We are in receipt of your letter concerning the town's code of ethics. You state that copies of this code were sent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20State Agencies Bulletin No. 598
… Entry instructions for overtime meal allowances. Affected Employees Employees who are eligible for overtime meal … Immediately Background Various agreements between the State and NYS bargaining units and agreements for employees … allowance. An overtime meal allowance is not payable on a holiday unless the employee's work on that holiday is in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/598-eligibility-and-processing-overtime-meal-allowances-executive-agenciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… (NRT) rates for special education students in accordance with regulations. The district’s NRT rates exceeded the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1What's New
… Move to NAUPA this year! In 2025, New York’s Office of Unclaimed Funds will be converting to the Kelmar Abandoned Property System (KAPS) for reporting unclaimed funds. With this change, only reports formatted in … concerning the date of death of a presumed owner of unclaimed funds: 2 NYCRR § 126.1 was adopted to establish the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-newConesus Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-42)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s financial controls for the period … No. 1 Fire District and provides fire protection services to the Town. Expenditures for 2012 totaled approximately … that includes segregation of duties, audit of claims prior to payment, audit of the Treasurer’s records annually and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/conesus-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014m-42King Center Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-61)
… and accessed for appropriate School purposes. Key Findings The Board has not adopted adequate IT security policies and … IT cybersecurity awareness training to personnel who use the School’s IT resources. In addition, we confidentially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/07/20/king-center-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-61Schenectady County Community College – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-11)
… was to examine whether internal controls over Culinary Arts cash receipts are appropriately designed and operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2014/06/27/schenectady-county-community-college-internal-controls-over-selectedHuntington Manor Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2014M-108)
… The Secretary signs checks with the Treasurer’s signature stamp without being supervised by the Treasurer. In the … The Treasurer should maintain control of her signature stamp. Segregate the Secretary’s claims payment duties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/06/13/huntington-manor-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2014m-108Challenging a Determination – State University Police Plan
… with the Hearing Administration Bureau within four months of the determination. As an alternative, you can email your … will send you an acknowledgment letter with an explanation of the hearing process when we receive your written request. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/challenging-determinationMore About This Retirement Plan – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… covered by the Non-Contributory Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retirement System.) These benefits are … of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in Albany, New York. This publication is a general summary of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/more-about-retirement-planHalf Hollow Hills Community Library - Fund Balance (2018M-127)
… Determine if the Board of Trustees (Board) effectively manages the Library’s fund balance. Key Findings The … Determine if the Board of Trustees Board effectively manages the Librarys fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/11/09/half-hollow-hills-community-library-fund-balance-2018m-127