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Sullivan County – Tourism Promotion Services (2014M-61)
… Sullivan County has a population of 77,800 and is located in the southeastern part of New York State. It is governed by … of occupancy taxes due could be improved, as it does not have formal procedures to ensure exemptions claimed … exemptions. Include clear goals, guidelines and benchmarks in the tourism promotional contract with the Corporation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/sullivan-county-tourism-promotion-services-2014m-61Circleville Fire Company – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-391)
… is located in Orange County. Company officers include the President, Vice President, Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/04/circleville-fire-company-selected-financial-activities-2013mElmsford Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2017M-147)
… The Elmsford Union Free School District is located in the Village of Elmsford in Westchester County. The District, which has approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/27/elmsford-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2017m-147New York State Department of Labor - Unemployment Insurance Payments to County Jail Inmates (2015M-278)
… benefit payments to county jail inmates in a timely manner for the period January 1, 2013 through May 19, 2014. … Individuals who are incarcerated in jails are not eligible for UI benefits. NYSDOL has the responsibility for monitoring jail inmates’ eligibility for UI benefits. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/12/02/new-york-state-department-labor-unemployment-insurance-payments-countyRye Neck Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-280)
… The Rye Neck Union Free School District is located in the Town of Mamaroneck in Westchester County. The District, which operates four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/rye-neck-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-280Ellicottville Central School District – Purchasing (2014M-177)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing … Central School District is located in the Towns of East Otto, Ellicottville, Great Valley, Franklinville, … The District is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education and operates one school with approximately 615 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/19/ellicottville-central-school-district-purchasing-2014m-177Town of West Seneca – Purchasing (2015M-11)
… 18, 2014. Background The Town of West Seneca is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 45,700. … does not reflect dollar thresholds that were increased in New York State General Municipal Law more than five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/17/town-west-seneca-purchasing-2015m-11Center Moriches Free Public Library – Budgeting and Cash Receipts (2013M-378)
… period July 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013. Background The Center Moriches Free Public Library is a school district … Center Moriches Free Public Library Budgeting and Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/18/center-moriches-free-public-library-budgeting-and-cash-receipts-2013m-378Mastic Beach Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-38)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board of Fire Commissioners ensured … disbursed 84 checks totaling $394,037 prior to the Board resolution authorizing payment. The Treasurer … Recommendations Compare all vouchers with a list of checks to be approved for audit and approval before payment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/24/mastic-beach-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-38Town of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
… policy does not provide a clear method for procuring professional services. The Town procured professional … methods. The Town did not obtain the required number of quotes for 34 purchases totaling $59,426, a proposal for … Town officials and employees obtain the required number of proposals or quotes for purchases or competitively bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-carmel-procurement-2019m-179Marcellus Central School District – Online Banking (2020M-66)
… in online banking received Internet security awareness training. Key Recommendations Update the online banking … in online banking receive Internet security awareness training. District officials agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/11/marcellus-central-school-district-online-banking-2020m-66Clifton Park Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-69)
… financial activity was properly recorded and Department money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2014 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/26/clifton-park-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.3
… Request Direct Deposit record are affected. Background Form AC 2772, Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees is … When responding to Direct Deposit requests received via email, OSC recommends agencies are cautious and send a … Direct Deposit submissions are most often received via email or fax. Home Address: The home address field has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19713-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryOpinion 90-44
… exclusive of the cost or value of fringe benefits. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the notice of … whether the "compensation" referred to in section 5-508(3) is limited to salary or must also include the cost or value of fringe benefits. Section 5-508 of the Village Law is a part of article 5 of the Village Law, relating to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44Opinion 88-67
… mayor hired as village attorney) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(3); VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(c): If a law partner of a … contract within the meaning of General Municipal Law, §800(3) if the mayor's partner is hired independently of the … Municipal Law. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§§800, et seq .) contains the provisions of law which relate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-67Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
To assess the implementation of the two recommendations included in our original audit report Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems Report 2017S56
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followXII.7.D Expedite Requests – XII. Expenditures
… days after agencies have entered the vouchers in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In certain limited cases, … voucher to the Office of the State Comptroller through the Statewide Financial System (SFS). The agency must allow … days after agencies have entered the vouchers in the Statewide Financial System SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7d-expedite-requestsState Agencies Bulletin No. 816
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Audit mailbox …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/816-new-query-identifying-employees-bargaining-units-61-and-91-eligible-preOpinion 96-9
… to salary increase pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m when collective bargaining agreement provides for … base salary for purposes of General Municipal Law, §207-m) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Base Salary" (for purposes of General Municipal Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-m: Whether a signing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-9Opinion 2008-4
… as other town charges ( i.e . on an ad valorem basis) (11 Ops St Comp No. 7841, at 744). 2 Further, Town Law § 202-b … expense payable out of the general fund ( see e.g . 1995 Ops St Comp No. 95-17, at 36; 1988 Ops St Comp No. 88-33, at 61; 1979 Ops St Comp No. 79-748, at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-4