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Opinion 95-30
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments … POWERS AND TRUSTS LAW, §§11-2.2 and 11-2.3: Moneys held in the custody of the chief fiscal officer or other officer … or private sources, may be invested only as prescribed in General Municipal Law, §11, except that investments of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30Audits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 in March 2025. The Division received a pass rating, the highest level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-auditsMid-Hudson Library System – Procurement (2016M-261)
… not verify that a vendor's quote is in agreement with the State contract prior to ordering. The Library System's … the Library System's procurement procedure to verify State contract pricing when purchases are made using State contract on behalf of member public libraries. Modify the Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/10/07/mid-hudson-library-system-procurement-2016m-261Jordan-Elbridge Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-241)
… the Towns of Camillus, Elbridge, Lysander, Skaneateles and Van Buren in Onondaga County. The District, which has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/jordan-elbridge-central-school-district-financial-condition-managementNiagara Falls City School District – Fuel Accountability (2015M-178)
… The Niagara Falls City School District is located in Niagara County. The District, which operates 11 schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/13/niagara-falls-city-school-district-fuel-accountability-2015m-178Chautauqua Lake Central School District – Nonresident Tuition (2016M-7)
… in Chautauqua County. The District, which operates two schools with approximately 924 students, is governed by … under-billed Ripley Central School District by $41,125. One nonresident student was not billed for $14,438 in tuition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/chautauqua-lake-central-school-district-nonresident-tuition-2016m-7Randolph Academy Union Free School District – Financial Management (2015M-248)
… 2009 through September 25, 2015. Background The Randolph Academy Union Free School District is a special act school … Randolph Academy Union Free School District Financial Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/randolph-academy-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2015mCameron Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-363)
… Key Findings The Department’s bylaws do not specifically detail the Board’s responsibilities and the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/07/17/cameron-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overOther Bulletin No. 8
… for eligible employees whose Pay Basis Code is ANN or HRY as follows: OSC will automatically insert a row in the … on a Paid Leave of Absence (except Military Stipend) or on Workers’ Compensation Leave. The row will be inserted … Change/Change Rate) for hourly employees who are Inactive or on a Leave of Absence (except Workers’ Compensation Leave) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-8-april-1-2009-salary-increase-suny-construction-fundMagee Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-294)
… custodial/maintenance services as either an employee or a contractor. Key Recommendations Ensure that monthly financial … services is an employee or an independent contractor and properly report the payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/03/30/magee-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activities-2017mCity of Glen Cove – Financial Condition, Claims Processing and Payroll (2017M-210)
… condition, claims processing and payroll function for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016. … City Council. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $46.7 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/city-glen-cove-financial-condition-claims-processing-and-payroll-2017m-210Fishers Island Union Free School District – Five Point Plan (2015M-320)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s claims audit process and … did not ensure that the claims auditor reported directly to the Board. The Board has not established an audit committee because it was unaware of the requirement to do so. The District did not use a competitive request for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/fishers-island-union-free-school-district-five-point-plan-2015m-320Bayport Fire District – Credit Card Use (2016M-394)
… There is no record of the Board adopting the District’s credit card policy. The credit card account allows for cash advances of up to $1,000 … receipt of goods or services. Key Recommendations Adopt a credit card policy that identifies each authorized user and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/bayport-fire-district-credit-card-use-2016m-394West Corners Fire Company – Accounting for Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-215)
… ensured that the Treasurer was properly accounting for cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through May 16, 2014. … that is located in, and provides fire protection services for, the Town of Union in Broome County. The Company’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/05/west-corners-fire-company-accounting-cash-receipts-andRockland County Department of Social Services – Service Contracts (2014M-368)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over agreements … 12, 2014. Background Rockland County has a population of approximately 320,900 and is governed by a 17-member Board … Rockland County Department of Social Services Service Contracts 2014M368 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/06/12/rockland-county-department-social-services-service-contracts-2014m-368Town of Brookhaven Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-188)
… said it was not legally required, the Board should strive to ensure that Town residents realize increased prosperity … benefit from the projects that the Corporation approves. To do so, the Board must establish measurable goals for all approved projects and monitor the projects to ensure these goals are met. Establish written project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/15/town-brookhaven-local-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoring-2021mNYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… are bullied every year by their peers because of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or some other characteristic that can be … the leadership of Comptroller DiNapoli and other government leaders monitoring New York state schools’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentFiscal Stress Monitoring System – Schools: Fiscal Year 2022-23 Results
The second-lowest incidence of districts designated in a fiscal stress category since FSMS began, and a look at districts that have been chronically in stress.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2023-fsms-schools.pdfMedicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services (Follow-Up) (2020-F-2)
We have followed up on the status of the five recommendations contained in our audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-20f2.pdfThe Securities Industry in New York City - November 2008
Wall Street and the nation have been pounded by the fallout from the subprime credit crisis that reached a critical point in July 2007.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2009.pdf