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East Rochester Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-56)
… did not develop adequate written purchasing policies and regulations. The Board did not annually review the policies … bidding requirements and purchasing policies and regulations. Develop adequate written policies and clear and consistent regulations for procurements not subject to competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-56Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… 2007, Jonathan Carey, a 13-year-old non-verbal autistic and developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities … by OPWDD, the Office of Mental Health, or the Office of Addiction Services and Supports. Under Jonathan’s Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followConclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The lack of effective controls over travel and conference expenses … expenses to occur and not be detected. The managers of each organization should implement controls that will minimize the risk of abuse (or fraud) occurring in travel and conference … The managers of each organization should implement controls that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… While no municipalities were in the highest category of “significant fiscal stress,” 73 villages and cities have … for many local governments has improved with the infusion of federal aid and stronger economic activity,” DiNapoli … outlook for years down the road.” The latest round of fiscal scores evaluated local governments with fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesState Police Bulletin No. SP-230
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-230-new-york-state-police-investigators-association-nyspia-dues-increaseReporting Formats – Enhanced Reporting
… types include regular reports adjustments or updates to job data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-formatsTown of Morris – Justice Court Operations (2021M-66)
… deposited, disbursed, recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner. Key Findings The Justice … recorded and reported the fines and fees we reviewed in an accurate and timely manner. During the audit period, … deposited disbursed recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/06/11/town-morris-justice-court-operations-2021m-66Town of Ithaca – Justice Court Operations (2021M-13)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Ithaca (Town) Justices collected, deposited, disbursed, … 60 disbursements totaling $318,091. We reviewed a sample of 556 cash receipts totaling $78,948 and all 60 … $318,091. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/30/town-ithaca-justice-court-operations-2021m-13Whitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Assess whether separation payments to certain Whitesboro Central School District (District) … agreements. Key Findings Separation payments made to seven of 10 employees tested were generally supported and accurately calculated. However, we question payments to three employees totaling $108,963. District officials: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
… Union Free School District (District) officials procured goods and services in a cost-efficient manner and provided … Key Findings District officials did not ensure that goods and services were procured in the most cost-efficient … the District could have paid more than necessary for goods and services. District officials did not seek separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-andMarion Central School District – Procurement (2022M-3)
… officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures and applicable … always ensure that competition was sought in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures and competitive … and procedures. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/marion-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-3Town of Patterson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-63)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Patterson (Town) Justices collected, recorded, deposited, … $16,287 to the known payees or remit them to the Town. 55 of 100 tickets reviewed were not reported or incorrectly reported to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), or were not submitted to the DMV’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/11/06/town-patterson-justice-court-operations-2020m-63CVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenue-followAccrued Payments and Leave Credits – When Employees Retire
… The Accrued Payments and Leave Credits page provides an online form which allows you to electronically submit final … quickly and easily. After you have made final payments to the employee and submitted your monthly report with these … Use the Accrued Payments and Leave Credits page in Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/accrued-payments-and-leave-creditsDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with shortfalls, … million compared to last year. Although the first quarter of 2020 was relatively strong, March sales tax collections had already begun to show the impact of the COVID-19 shutdown–a decrease of 3.7 percent statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownAssessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… Form Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Background The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) provides taxable assessed … Department (SED) each year to assist in the calculation of school state aid. School districts can verify their … for verification are obtained from the NYS Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS) and represent values …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… the Program The New York City Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for assessing all real property throughout the City – … the CAMA system did not always include the user ID of the official requesting the change or the official executing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-followWest Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… services were accurately paid and purchased in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and statute. Determine … the improper charges. District officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated that they plan to initiate … services were accurately paid and purchased in accordance with the Districts procurement policy and statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-281
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C. … statutory salary or composite statutory salary, whichever is applicable, an adjustment of regular earnings must be paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-281-2019-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtState Agencies Bulletin No. 1796
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Background In … will increase to $285,000 for the 2020 plan year, which is the calendar year for ORP and VDC Tier 6 participants. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1796-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-defined