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Otisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
… the District’s financial activity, review monthly reports and ensure District audit requirements were met for the … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Otisco in Onondaga County. The … The Treasurer did not present bank reconciliations and bank statements to the Board for review. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/17/otisco-fire-district-financial-operations-2016m-415Village of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (2020M-29)
… As a result, the general fund realized operating deficits in four of the five years and general fund balance declined … from $61,710 to $3,491. Did not properly authorize a local law to exceed the tax levy limit. The 2018-19 levy exceeded … action. Appendix B contains our comment on an issue raised in the Village’s response. … Determine whether the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/26/village-dering-harbor-board-oversight-2020m-29Town of Exeter – Records and Reports (2015M-23)
… 4, 2014. Background The Town of Exeter is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 990. … has never been filed since the inception of the tax cap law for the 2012 budget year. The Board has not audited the … reports and tax levy limit calculations to our Office in a timely manner. Conduct a comprehensive annual audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-exeter-records-and-reports-2015m-23Town of Boylston – Procurement (2021M-56)
… competitive methods when procuring applicable goods and services. Key Findings Town officials did not always seek competition when procuring goods and services. Town officials did not use competitive methods, or … to use competitive methods to procure professional services. Officials were unfamiliar with the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-boylston-procurement-2021m-56Delhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… and supported. Key Findings The Board ensured the $746,000 in cash receipts were deposited, recorded and reported and … Board did not properly audit claims and: A cash receipts log is not maintained and the Treasurer’s records are not … someone other than the Treasurer to maintain a receipt log to verify that money collected has been deposited. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142Town of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… reviewed. The Town may have saved $3,891 (6 percent) on diesel fuel purchases if Town officials had used the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) contract to purchase … our audit period. Key Recommendations Adhere to New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and the Town’s procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… record dates collections were received or deposit payments in a timely manner. Town of Riverhead officials did not: … totaling $5.3 million within 10 days, as required by Town Law Section 29. Key Recommendations Ensure Town of Riverhead … are received. Ensure CPF collections are deposited in a timely manner. … Determine whether officials from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1Marathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… (District) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings District officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not develop and adopt a comprehensive written investment policy as required by New York State General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76West Babylon Union Free School District – Claims Audit (2024M-62)
… totaling $3.1 million were not audited prior to payment in accordance with New York State (NYS) Education Law Section 1724. The claims auditor did not report directly … 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/school-district/2024/09/20/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-62State Agencies Bulletin No. 711
… 21, 81 and 91), and who has 100 work days of service in Fiscal Year 2006-07 in the employee's current grade is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/711-april-2007-performance-advances-and-pre-shift-briefing-updates-employeesDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… financial outlook. Important provisions of the Debt Reform Act of 2000 are proposed to be suspended again, and would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerState Agencies Bulletin No. 1135
… Services Unit (APSU). Excludes employees with an hourly rate less than $7.39. Background Pursuant to Section 7 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1135-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-agency-police-services-unitState Agencies Bulletin No. 1366
… not eligible for salary deferral under the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan (NYSDCP). To ensure compliance … to active status. PLA/WCF –Paid Leave of Absence/ Workers Comp Leave Full RFL/RCF – Return from Leave/ Workers Comp … Once an agency places an employee who is enrolled in the NYS Deferred Compensation Program (NYSDCP) on a paid or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1366-new-payserv-actionreason-codes-and-procedures-reporting-workersDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… after admitting she stole $459,050 in New York state pension and federal social security payments from her … mother-in-law’s death in an effort to defraud New York’s retirement system and the Social Security Administration,” … accountable.” “Theft from government benefits programs is a common crime that regrettably often follows the death of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysBreesport Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-117)
… Recommendations The Committee should establish controls for handling cash at fundraising events, and ensure members responsible for running fundraising activities create financial reports. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/08/16/breesport-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activitiesTown of Franklin – Financial Operations (2014M-32)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period of January 1, 2012 through October 11, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-franklin-financial-operations-2014m-32State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Belfast … against quotes, bids or government contracts, and there is no policy that requires that these documents be attached … to a practice of overestimating appropriations. This trend is projected to continue through 2015-16. Once the unused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Operational Advisory No. 13
… is available. OSC will be leaving one prior month open in the sub-modules and General Ledger.In August, the sub-modules and General Ledger will be open … on various types of transactions that are at risk of being deleted, updated or sent back to the originator if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/13-august-2017-monthly-advisory-open-accounting-periodsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-360.1
… Payroll Bulletin No. SU-360 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for … criteria are affected. Background: Per Chapter 189 of the Laws of 2023, which implemented the 2022-2026 Agreement between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3601-professional-services-negotiating-unit-psnu-employeesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-360
… bulletin is superseded by SU-360.1 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for … criteria are affected. Background: Per Chapter 189 of the Laws of 2023, which implemented the 2022-2026 Agreement between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-360-professional-services-negotiating-unit-psnu-employees