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City of Lockport - Budget Review (B1-16-16)
… review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City's proposed budget for 2017. Background Chapter 332 of … 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the "Act"), authorized the City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City's general, water and sewer funds as of December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-16-16Downsville Central School District – Fund Balance (2016M-79)
… 2016. Background The Downsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Andes, Colchester, Hamden, Hancock, Tompkins and Walton in Delaware County. The … one school with approximately 295 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/downsville-central-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-79Rockland County – Budget Review (B23-6-8)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … by Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties, was authorized to issue debt not to exceed $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/11/10/rockland-county-budget-review-b23-6-8Campbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-13-12)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review … Review the tentative budget and use unexpended surplus funds in excess of the 4 percent limit to benefit taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-13-12Town of Boylston – Procurement (2021M-56)
… Determine whether Town of Boylston (Town) officials used competitive methods when procuring applicable goods and … methods, or maintain supporting documentation to show they used competitive methods, to obtain purchases totaling … Determine whether Town of Boylston Town officials used competitive methods when procuring applicable goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-boylston-procurement-2021m-56Town of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if the Town of Hempstead (Town) Board (Board) adopted realistic budgets and effectively … Determine if the Town of Hempstead Town Board Board adopted realistic budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169Village of Islandia – Procurement (2021M-203)
… always seek competition as required by law or the Village’s procurement policy. Village officials purchased: $1 million … $161,278 from a Trustee’s incorporated gas station and auto repair business, which was a prohibited interest. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-islandia-procurement-2021m-203Village of Greene – Investment Program (2023M-112)
… officials considered other legally permissible investment options, the Village may have earned approximately $96,900, … rate quotes. Consider other legally permissible investment options. Develop investment procedures to convey management’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/12/01/village-greene-investment-program-2023m-112Town of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Berkshire (Town) officials sought competition for purchases while avoiding conflicts of interest. Key Findings The Town Board (Board) did not … Determine whether Town of Berkshire Town officials sought competition for purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84Town of Exeter – Records and Reports (2015M-23)
… tax levy limit calculation has never been filed since the inception of the tax cap law for the 2012 budget year. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-exeter-records-and-reports-2015m-23Town of Beekman – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-41)
… 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. Background The Town of Beekman, which is governed by an elected five-member Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/17/town-beekman-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-41Mount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-86)
… District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services and whether purchases were for … District officials did not use a competitive process to procure goods and services. The District: Paid a vendor … documentation justifying this was a valid exception to competitive bidding. Did not issue requests for proposals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/mount-pleasant-cottage-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-86Madison County - Claims Audit and Payment Process (2019M-142)
… The Treasurer did not control the check signing process for computer generated checks and allowed a credit card … Ensure the Treasurer controls her signature when it is applied to checks. Discontinue allowing the credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/01/17/madison-county-claims-audit-and-payment-process-2019m-142DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… the playing field and give qualified companies a chance to do business with the state,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA needs to do a better job living up to its obligations to give minority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesLocal Government – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Real Property Taxes and Sales Taxes Are Major Local Revenue Sources Real property taxes remain the single largest source of local government revenue in the State, accounting for $36.6 … or 43 percent, of the $85 billion in total revenue from local fiscal years ending in 2019 (not including New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/local-governmentCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… costs and mitigate the risk of fraud. Understand the Risks Your governing board should provide guidance for managing … travel reimbursement claims. Maintain a Travel Policy Your governing board should officially adopt a clear and … bargaining agreements. In these cases, you should follow your travel policy unless there are differences stated in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesContact Us
… and your check will be mailed to the address provided on your claim form within 30 days. What is the status of my … your last name and first name as they’re spelled exactly on the letter) Select the Claim button next to your name … For more details on Unclaimed Funds NYS Abandoned Property Law How do I prove an old address? See Required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usState Agencies Bulletin No. 960
To provide agencies with procedures to populate retirement records in PayServ for employees who enroll in ERS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/960-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-employees-retirement-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 682
… with information and procedures regarding the calculation of affected employees’ salaries and the processing of necessary salary corrections. Affected Employees Non-Statutory … with information and procedures regarding the calculation of affected employees salaries and the processing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/682-implementation-new-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movementDiNapoli Statement on Selection of Melissa Mark-Viverito as New York City Council Speaker
… City residents. I look forward to working with Mayor Bill de Blasio, Speaker Mark-Viverito and all of the newly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-selection-melissa-mark-viverito-new-york-city-council-speaker