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Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Niskayuna (S9-21-11)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-niskayuna-s9-21-11Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Elma (S9-21-8)
… and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials have decided to delay capital projects, which could result in future delays to other projects to maintain and improve … of Elma (Town) is one of the local governments included in our review. The Town is located in Erie County. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-elma-s9-21-8Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Bolton (S9-21-1)
… an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic … The pandemic has also created a difficult environment for officials to develop annual budgets given the unknowns of … future financial impacts. The pandemic increases the need for local officials to more closely monitor their budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-bolton-s9-21-1Village of Belle Terre – Audit of Claims (2013M-87)
… ensure that Village funds are being spent efficiently. Our examination revealed only minor deficiencies, which we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-belle-terre-audit-claims-2013m-87Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Jamestown (S9-21-6)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. … The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had various levels of impact on the financial operations of local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-jamestown-s9-21-6Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Village of Camillus (S9-21-5)
… and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials have decided to delay capital projects, which could result in future delays to other projects to maintain and improve … (Village) is one of the local governments included in our review. The Village is located in the Town of Camillus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/21/adequacy-2021-budgets-village-camillus-s9-21-5Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Norwich (S9-21-16)
… estimates accordingly, when warranted, during the course of their fiscal year. To assess whether local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-norwich-s9-21-16Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Village of Ossining (S9-21-17)
… an independent evaluation of the Village’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic … The pandemic has also created a difficult environment for officials to develop annual budgets given the unknowns of … future financial impacts. The pandemic increases the need for local officials to more closely monitor their budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-village-ossining-s9-21-17Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Herkimer (S9-21-4)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 … estimates for significant expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Key Recommendation In consideration of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-herkimer-s9-21-4Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… was to evaluate the Town’s methodology for allocating administrative costs for the period January 1, 2011, to … of the Supervisor and Town Clerk and included certain administrative charges – such as payroll, Justice Court, and … Town of Riverhead Allocation of Administrative Costs 2012M247 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Village of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)
… Purpose of Examination The purpose of our examination was to determine if the Village … was first incorporated in 1876 and had a population of approximately 400 residents. In July 2010, voters in the … Village of Altmar Apparent Misappropriation of Funds 2013M331 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/19/village-altmar-apparent-misappropriation-funds-2013m-331Village of Millport – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-256)
… of Trustees, provides water, street maintenance, lighting, snow removal, refuse collections, community and youth … and make questionable payments to herself totaling as much as $4,442. The Treasurer collected, recorded and … and checks without Board oversight. The Treasurer did not accurately record and report Village financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/19/village-millport-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2016m-256Town of Palermo – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-22)
… Comptroller (OSC) as required? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 We extended our observation of annual … for fiscal year 2024 in accordance with New York State (NYS) Town Law (Town Law). In addition, the Supervisor did not … Section 35 of GML. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/01/30/town-palermo-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-22Town of Richmondville – Administration of Grant Moneys (2013M-374)
… to properly administer some aspects of the grants and may have to pay for a required audit because the developer has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-richmondville-administration-grant-moneys-2013m-374Town of Beekman – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-41)
… governed by an elected five-member Town Board, is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately 15,000. In February 2015, the former Town Comptroller pleaded guilty … receipts were not deposited within 10 days, as required by law, with some deposited between 11 to 67 days after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/17/town-beekman-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-41Real Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… The State’s property tax cap limits the amount of property taxes that local … A) law [pdf]. Determines How Local Governments Report Tax Cap Information Local governments and school districts are … in a reserve fund if a local government: exceeds the tax cap due to clerical or technical errors; or exceeds the tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerTown of Southampton - Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty – Trustee Oversight (2013M-39)
… of cash management. The Trustees have not adopted an investment policy, which resulted in excess cash balances of $38,097 that were not covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance. The Trustees did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-southampton-board-trustees-freeholders-and-commonalty-trustee-oversight-2013mPerformance of Duty Disability – Forest Rangers Plan
… retirement benefit within one year following the alleged incident or occurrence. Otherwise, you must have filed a … in service or within two years of your discontinuance from service. When filing for this benefit, “in service” is … as long as you have not resigned or been terminated from employment while receiving those benefits. If you are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/performance-duty-disabilityCost-of-Living Adjustment – Forest Rangers Plan
… Once you meet the eligibility requirements, including age and number of years retired, your retirement benefit will permanently … a different option at retirement. You will begin receiving cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) when you are: Age 62 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/cost-living-adjustmentForfeiture of Benefits for Convicted Felons
… revoked if they are convicted of a felony related to their public service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/forfeiture-benefits-convicted-felons