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Monitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts (Follow-Up) (2018-F-30)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construct
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f30.pdfCity of Hudson – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-102)
… of approximately 6,700 residents. The City is governed by the Common Council, the legislative body which comprises … monitor the procurement of duplicate cash receipts used by all Departments. Ensure that each Department issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/28/city-hudson-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-102Procurement of Electricity and Natural Gas Through Aggregators (2018-MS-5)
… and natural gas at the lowest prices. Key Findings Five of seven units reviewed (City of Albany; Counties of Broome, Cortland and Oneida; and North … Syracuse Central School District) spent approximately $2.4 million (67 percent) more for electricity than a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/02/01/procurement-electricity-and-natural-gas-through-aggregators-2018-ms-5Town of Lyons - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-216)
… to the County as required. The Board: Did not establish, by local law or resolution, one granted exemption. Key … The Board should: Ensure all exemptions are established by local law or resolution. Town officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-lyons-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-216Town of Hyde Park - Payroll and Time Records (2018M-225)
… Findings Town officials established adequate procedures to ensure that payroll and time records were accurate. We … timesheet files instead of printing paper copies to file. Officials agreed with our recommendation and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Towns …
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)
… renewal forms, income support and military records) to verify taxpayer eligibility. Key Recommendations The … before granting exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions granted. Ensure … previously granted exemptions are supported and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Town officials agreed with …
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)
… of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town …
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)
… renewal forms, income support and military records) to verify taxpayer eligibility. Key Recommendations Ensure … before granting exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions granted. Ensure … previously granted exemptions are supported and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Town officials agreed with …
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)
… of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town …
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)
… March 1, 2006 through January 31, 2015. Background The 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)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over its Length of Service Award Program … 2013 through March 31, 2014. Background The Seaford Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
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
… retirement contributions, garnishments and federal levies. Tax Information The LLS payment is supplemental taxable … will be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages for tax withholding purposes, and is subject to employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate …
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)
… and other exemptions. The Assessor did not: Ensure that 68 of 85 (80 percent) granted exemptions we reviewed, contained … to verify eligibility for the exemption or accuracy of exemption calculations. Correctly calculate granted exemptions. Report the transfer of four properties with agricultural exemptions to the County …
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)
… County in which it is located. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. The …
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)
… Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Finding We reviewed 101 properties with … 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-242Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-103
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of OSCs automatic processing of the October 2019 Rent Regulation Servic
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-103-october-2019-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-102
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of OSCs automatic processing of the October 2019 Rent Regulation Servic
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-102-october-2019-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings
… NY, the State’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in State government buildings while advancing economic … State government’s utility expenses, fostering investment in smart buildings, protecting the environment and public … EO 88 mandated a 20 percent collective improvement in the energy performance of all covered agencies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings