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Town of Hyde Park - Payroll and Time Records (2018M-225)
… were accurate. We tested the payroll and time records of 30 employees over 22 payroll periods, totaling $1.5 … should consider using electronic timesheet files instead of printing paper copies to file. Officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-hyde-park-payroll-and-time-records-2018m-225Town of Lysander - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-221)
… exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions granted. Ensure previously granted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-lysander-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-221Town of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
… that 15 totaling $7,159 were not audited and approved by the Board. The District used debit cards to make purchases … for an independent audit of its 2017 records as required by law. Certain Treasury duties were improperly assigned to a … claims before payment, except as otherwise provided by law. Discontinue the use of debit cards. Obtain an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207Town of Bath - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-209)
… Granted exemptions without required applications, renewal forms or other supporting documentation. Incorrectly … calculated granted exemptions. Did not report the transfer of all property with exemptions to the County as required. Key Recommendations The Assessor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-bath-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-209Town of Augusta - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-230)
… exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions granted. Ensure previously granted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/24/town-augusta-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-230Town of Milo - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-210)
… Assessor: Granted exemptions without applications, renewal forms or other supporting documentation. Incorrectly … calculated granted exemptions. Did not report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County as required. Key Recommendations The Assessor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-milo-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-210Spencer Volunteer Fire Company – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-114)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Treasurer properly … Spencer Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Village of Spencer, Tioga County, and is associated with the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/09/spencer-volunteer-fire-company-apparent-misappropriation-fundsSeaford Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2014M-319)
… and separate from the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … with GML. Ensure that the point system is applied in a manner consistent with GML and that points earned are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/21/seaford-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2014m-319Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-98
… Purpose To inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of OSC’s automatic processing … retirement contributions, garnishments and federal levies. Tax Information The LLS payment is supplemental taxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-98-april-2019-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sumTown of Moravia - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-215)
… we reviewed, contained the required applications, renewal forms or supporting documentation to verify eligibility for the exemption or accuracy of … Correctly calculate granted exemptions. Report the transfer of four properties with agricultural exemptions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/08/town-moravia-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-215Nesconset Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program (2014M-317)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if employees properly earned … The District’s operating budget for 2014 is approximately $2.6 million. Key Finding The District did not prevent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/nesconset-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-2014m-317Town of Seneca Falls - Town Hall Capital Project (2018M-220)
… the Board provided adequate oversight and management of the Town hall capital project. Key Findings The Board … amount to be used from its capital reserve for the project of nearly $2.6 million. However, it did not prepare an itemized project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-seneca-falls-town-hall-capital-project-2018m-220Town of Lenox - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-242)
Determine whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-lenox-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-242Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… New York has lost one of its greatest legislators. Assemblywoman Clark and I were … efforts to improve the lives and education for all of New York’s children. Barbara’s family has lost a beloved wife and mother. The people of Queens and New York state have lost a dedicated public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkLakeville No. 2 Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… totaling $22,010 for a storage building on Department property were not permissible by law. The Board entered into … Recover the cost of building the building on Department property or consider entering a lease for the use District’s property. Properly negotiate future contracts and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/17/lakeville-no-2-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25State Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to fix problems and delays with how it … problems with limited consequences. This audit is part of a series examining issues impacting New York’s senior … 2008, the maximum fine allowed for a violation was just $2,000 per incident even for those that result in serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violationsRockland County Department of Social Services – Service Contracts (2014M-368)
… period January 1, 2013 through August 12, 2014. Background Rockland County has a population of approximately 320,900 and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/06/12/rockland-county-department-social-services-service-contracts-2014m-368Town of Perinton - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-232)
… indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Town of Perinton Financial Management and Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/29/town-perinton-financial-management-and-information-technology-2017m-232Gardiner Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2013M-265)
… Officials granted points for completion of training courses without any record of completion. Only eight of 23 courses were properly supported with certificates of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/gardiner-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2013m-265Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department funds were used appropriately … provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s duties to safeguard Department assets for the period January 1, 2010 … were for legitimate Department purposes. The Board failed to adopt comprehensive written guidance on credit card usage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-funds