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SUNY Maritime College Review of PCard Transactions and TCard Expenses
… Background Certain Maritime employees are responsible for making PCard transactions. The card is used to purchase … the supervisor must ensure that all transactions were for the official duties of the cardholder and were in … Program to provide their employees with a mechanism to pay for travel expenses. Traveler responsibilities include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/suny-maritime-college-review-pcard-transactions-and-tcard-expensesState Education Department Examination of Payments to Tough Man, Inc.
… our examination were to determine whether funds were used for the contracts’ purposes, and whether the expenses claimed … the terms of the contracts. Background Tough Man is a not-for-profit corporation formed to sponsor community sporting events such as walks and races in New York. SED made five payments totaling $150,000 under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/01/state-education-department-examination-payments-tough-man-incJamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
… Four members may not have earned the required 50 points to be credited for a year of service. Key Recommendations Revise the LOSAP policy to be consistent with GML. Award points based on proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… York’s mental health facilities are not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect, according to an audit released today by State … patients are at greater risk when their parents and family members are kept in the dark,” said DiNapoli. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilitiesDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans
… this year. After disappointing collections in December and January led to multibillion-dollar reductions in this year’s … that the state’s General Fund budget gap would total $3.9 billion in SFY 2020-21 and rise to $4.7 billion in SFY … and education. The total represents an increase of $327.9 million from the previous Capital Plan. State-supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plansVillage of Canisteo - Clerk Treasurers' Records and Reports (2018M-243)
… basis of accounting. Accounting records were not adequate to properly monitor the Village’s financial condition and … monthly financial reports of receipts and disbursements to the Board. Key Recommendations The Clerk-Treasurer should: … basis of accounting. Provide monthly financial reports to the Board. Village officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/05/village-canisteo-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2018m-243DiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27,000 which she allegedly stole … trust by stealing town fees and will be held accountable for her actions," DiNapoli said. "My staff, working with law … Police and Dutchess County District Attorney William Grady for their continuing partnership to combat public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-90
… the April 2018 RRSU LLS payment and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the Rent Regulation Services Unit – BU67 with an increment … Agreement between the State of New York and DC37, provides for payment of the 2018-2019 Longevity Payment in April 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-90-april-2018-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sumDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-40
… Listing) that lists potentially eligible employees for the Merit Step payment and to provide instructions for … the merit step becomes part of the employee’s base salary. An employee’s Geographic Pay Differential is not … the Merit Step payment through the Job Action Request page retroactive to the effective date of payment. Example : An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-40-october-2009-merit-step-listings-and-payments-certainDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-11
… OSC's automatic processing and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Employees represented by BU 67 whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position on the 04/01/02 Salary Schedule are eligible for a Performance Advance if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-11-april-1-2004-performance-advances-rent-regulationCity of Hudson – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-102)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s … 2011, to November 13, 2012. Background The City of Hudson is located in Columbia County and has a population of approximately 6,700 residents. The City is governed by the Common Council, the legislative body which …
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)
… governments and school districts that utilize aggregators for energy purchases are ensuring they are procuring … comparisons to ensure they received the lowest prices for electricity and natural gas. Five units (City of Albany; … spent approximately $2.4 million (67 percent) more for electricity than a potential benchmark we identified for …
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)
… We reviewed properties with 108 agricultural, non-profit and not-for-profit, senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor: Granted exemptions … supporting documentation. Granted an ineligible exemption and did not correctly calculate granted exemptions. Did not …
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)
… 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)
… claims before payment. The Board did not contract for an independent audit of its 2017 records as required by … vendors to access the bank accounts. Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
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 …
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)
… whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed properties … granted exemptions. Did not report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County as required. Key … to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new …
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)
… to determine if the Treasurer properly deposited receipts and if disbursements were for proper Company purposes for the … is located in the Village of Spencer, Tioga County, and is associated with the Village Fire Department. The … Company, which provides fire protection for the Village and the Town of Spencer, is governed by a three-member Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/09/spencer-volunteer-fire-company-apparent-misappropriation-funds