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Smithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… recorded and reported and that moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015. … the Town of Fenner. The District’s general fund budget for 2015 totals $68,996. Key Findings The Treasurer has not submitted required annual financial reports to OSC for 2010 through 2014. The Treasurer does not provide the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures –Internal Controls Over Revenue Collection (2013M-400)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the … controls over the Department’s revenue collections for the period January 1, 2012 through October 9, 2013. … also serves as the Board Chair. The Chair is the County's chief executive officer. In 2012, the County's total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/02/columbia-county-department-weights-and-measures-internal-controls-over-revenueOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… Fire Safety Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background The State Education Department (Department) is responsible for … for the fire safety program for schools located outside New York City. Our initial audit report, which was issued on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followThe Age 60 Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… for a service retirement benefit when you reach age 60 and have five or more years of credited service. If you are a … five or more years of credited service, you may choose to retire with a full benefit at age 62 or between the ages … day of the month following your 70th birthday, even if you have not elected the special plan. The Benefit If you are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/age-60-planState Agencies Bulletin No. 887
… of the new changes to Federal tax withholding rates for 2009. Affected Employees Employees who claim single with … IRS, this provision may provide a tax credit of up to $400 for employees who claim single and up to $800 for employees who claim married. Nonresident alien employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/887-changes-federal-tax-withholding-tablesCompliance With the Clery Act (Follow-Up)
… among colleges. We made two recommendations to the State University of New York (SUNY) to develop strategies to enhance compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/compliance-clery-act-followSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program (Follow-Up)
… several of the strategies the Program plans to implement are scheduled to begin with the 2016-2017 school year. Of … were partially implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/selected-aspects-migrant-education-program-followRush Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-255)
… specifies the purchase date, amount, location, reason, item description, and the purchaser’s name. However, this … the provision of bonding insurance for any Board member, official or employee responsible for using credit cards. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/15/rush-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-255City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-15-24)
… their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations … on the 2016 invoice received, the appropriation for the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/12/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-15-24DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… only legitimate refunds are paid." DiNapoli's office audits New York state personal income tax refunds prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, The Mitchell-Lama Program: … units were assigned to eligible persons in compliance with properly established lists. We found that applicants who were next in line for units in a specific development were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-lists-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1094
… prior approval to submit an AC-230 for a situation that warrants making an exception to the above. Agency Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1094-schedule-submitting-2011-returned-paychecksPalmyra-Macedon Central School District – Reserves and Fund Balance (2015M-336)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s fund … over $7.1 million when there is currently no authority to reserve funds for this purpose and District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-reserves-and-fund-balance-2015mOrleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… to other reserves established and maintained in compliance with statutory directives. … Orleans Niagara Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016mKiryas Joel Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Selected Employee Reimbursements (2016M-331)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District's financial condition and selected … transportation, health and welfare services and textbooks to approximately 11,400 resident students attending nonpublic … in operating surpluses each year ranging from $216,000 to $2.6 million. The Board did not establish adequate reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/03/kiryas-joel-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-selectedCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-14-25)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … which provided the City with minimal flexibility to address revenue shortfalls or unforeseen expenditures. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-14-25Ordinary Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… payment (your beneficiaries would not receive a monthly pension benefit). The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/ordinary-death-benefitWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – State Police Plan
State Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 5 and 6 members under Sections 381b Withdrawing Your Contributions andor Your Membership
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… with a Procurement Card (PCard) and requirements for online agencies when a purchase order (PO) is used in … of this Guide. Process and Transaction Preparation: When online agencies use a PO with the PCard in the SFS, the … on a requisition, which will be carried forward to the PO. Online agencies are required to reconcile credit card charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useVillage of Westhampton Beach – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-173)
… disaster recovery plan. We found generic user accounts on the Village’s computer system and some users unnecessarily … application is provided to a specified person based on the needs associated with their job functions. Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-westhampton-beach-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-173