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Cortland County - Claims Audit and Check Printing (2018M-247)
… software to enter disbursements and apply the Treasurer’s signature to checks at the time of printing, without direct supervision. The Treasurer did not control his signature during check printing. Key Recommendations The … according to job duties. The Treasurer should: Control his signature when it is applied to prepared checks. Discontinue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/03/01/cortland-county-claims-audit-and-check-printing-2018m-247Herkimer County Community College - Procurement (2019M-186)
… procedures and is not communicated to all College staff involved in the purchasing process. The purchasing … purchasing policies and procedures are distributed to all staff involved in the purchasing process. Ensure that College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2019/12/06/herkimer-county-community-college-procurement-2019m-186Town of New Windsor – Information Technology (2020M-137)
… training. Have a disaster recovery plan. Ensure online banking agreements comply with New York State General … of IT assets and data against loss or destruction. Ensure online banking agreements comply with GML, and that those who perform online banking transactions are familiar with its content. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/23/town-new-windsor-information-technology-2020m-137York Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-112)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the recording and reporting of the Department’s … Livingston County. The Department contracts with the Town to provide fire protection and rescue operations. The … that the Treasurer provide an annual financial report to the members. The Board did not review or approve bills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/18/york-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1926
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the automatic processing of Retroactive … a transaction to make the LLS payment. Lateral Position Change from a Non-M/C Position Where the Employee’s Salary … Special Wage Payments for Individuals Who Filed for Retirement Social Security Benefits Per Internal Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1926-april-2021-managementconfidential-mc-retroactive-longevity-lump-sum-llsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1925
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the automatic processing of Retroactive … a transaction to make the LLS payment. Lateral Position Change from a Non-M/C Position Where the Employee’s Salary … Special Wage Payments for Individuals Who Filed for Retirement Social Security Benefits Per Internal Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1925-april-2020-managementconfidential-mc-retroactive-longevity-lump-sum-llsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2139
… the employee’s grade as of 03/31/2023; and Did not have a withholding recommendation approved by the Division of the … on Workers’ Compensation Leave or Unpaid Military Leave. Withholding Recommendation If the agency determines the full … not appear on the listing, such as: Employees who had a withholding recommendation submitted to DOB for the full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2139-april-2023-managementconfidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-lls-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 2233
… the employee’s grade as of 03/31/2024; and Did not have a withholding recommendation approved by the Division of the … on Workers’ Compensation Leave or Unpaid Military Leave. Withholding Recommendation If the agency determines the full … not appear on the listing, such as: Employees who had a withholding recommendation submitted to DOB for the full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2233-april-2024-managementconfidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-lls-paymentAuburn Industrial Development Authority – Project Approval and Monitoring (2025M-15)
… York State Authorities Budget Office, including one active bond and 15 active Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) … as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in … days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law. For more information on preparing and filing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2025/04/25/auburn-industrial-development-authority-project-approvalXII.6.E Making an Emergency Payment – XII. Expenditures
… Business Unit is seeking a waiver from advertising in the New York State Contract Reporter, OSC must approve the exemption. See Chapter XI, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6e-making-emergency-paymentNew York Youth Jobs Program
… under the Program. Our audit covers the period January 1, 2014 through July 2, 2018 for Labor and January 1, 2014 through July 3, 2018 for Tax and Finance. Background The … has been relatively low. For the three calendar years 2014 through 2016, $80 million was allocated to the Program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/new-york-youth-jobs-programTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… use the IT systems for Internet access, email, receiving online payments and to maintain various records, such as … for personal use, such as news and advertising, personal online banking and finances, entertainment and travel, … use the IT systems for Internet access email receiving online payments and to maintain various records such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Elmira City School District – Capital Projects (2025M-21)
… report includes two recommendations that, if implemented, can improve the District’s procurement practices. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/elmira-city-school-district-capital-projects-2025m-21Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… they become effective. OSC contract oversight extends to most State agency contracts, generally those in which the … and current, and that executives of contractors are reputable. Protect New York State resident and taxpayer data: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of 603 recipients who had other matching demographic data when Social Security numbers were not available, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… ("USPIS") announced that Gregory Bayard pled guilty to wire fraud today in White Plains federal court. The charge … said. "This is the second individual charged in trying to allegedly exploit this estate identified as part of our … "As a fiduciary of an estate, Gregory Bayard's duty was to protect the assets of the decedent and ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-jersey-man-pleads-guilty-embezzling-decedents-estate-which-he-was-court-appointedRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsIV.1 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… contain itemized appropriations which shall not be in the form of lump-sum appropriations. For the purposes of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv1-overviewTown of Elmira Fire District No. 1 – Long-Term Planning (2025M-51)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Elmira Fire District No. 1 (District) officials establish long-term … of a new capital plan. Understanding the Audit Area A fire district (district) should have written long-term … Did Town of Elmira Fire District No 1 District officials establish longterm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/town-elmira-fire-district-no-1-long-term-planning-2025m-51Pine City Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2017M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that … Pine City Fire District No. 1 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/01/pine-city-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2017m-166