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City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-11)
… determined that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2017-18 and the related justification documents are in … by as much as $2.6 million based on the 2016-17 fiscal year overtime costs. The City plans to borrow up to $13 … establishing a contingency fund to provide flexibility to deal with unanticipated or insufficient appropriations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-11State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… of July 1). If a final agreement is not reached, lawmakers can pass a budget extender, which is a temporary solution to ensure that state workers on the Institutional Payroll get paid on April 6. State law also requires my office to … disruption to state employees, passage of the budget or an extender must occur no later than noon on Monday, April 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiationsSchool Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program … and makes up the difference by increasing State aid to school districts. The State’s costs for underwriting this … the program’s inception, from $582 million in 1998-99 to $3.2 billion in 2010-11. Key Findings Local assessors have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Village of Pulaski – Selected Village Operations (2013M-142)
… for other than its intended purpose, such as for the repair of the retaining wall, was an inappropriate use of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-pulaski-selected-village-operations-2013m-142State Police Bulletin No. SP-160
… A retroactive 2.00% Salary Increase rounded to the nearest dollar for employees in Bargaining Unit 07 for all unit … for the April 2015 increase for employees whose status is Active or Paid Leave of Absence. For employees who were … amount on the 11/1/14 HZS row already in effect from $1,200 to the new amount of $2,450. Automatic Retroactive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-160-april-2014-and-april-2015-retroactive-salary-and-other-increases-stateCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… Establishing an effective water accounting system is a necessary first step in controlling water losses and reducing water system costs. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has … A water accounting system helps to track water throughout the system and identify areas that may need attention, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… – Board Oversight (Wayne County) The board adopted a credit card policy authorizing the director to have custody, control and use of the library credit card but did not effectively monitor the usage of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Oversight of Industrial Hemp
… and State law define industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol … higher education and state departments of agriculture to grow or cultivate industrial hemp for research purposes. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempBackground Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)
… a safe environment for community youth participating in municipally sponsored youth programs for the period … regulation for individuals who have contact with children in camps, childcare programs, and therapeutic programs. … environment for community youth through background checks in the hiring and screening of all individuals associated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-324
… annual salary, but it is considered pensionable earnings. Tax Information The Judicial Longevity Payment is … will be included in 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/unified-court-system/ucs-324-april-2023-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentFrewsburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-327)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s internal controls over selected financial activities and to identify opportunities for revenue enhancement, for the … validating the amounts retained. District officials also do not have a comprehensive payroll policy supported by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/frewsburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedTown of Oyster Bay – Financial Condition and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-54)
… 31, 2011. Background The Town of Oyster Bay is located in Nassau County and serves approximately 293,000 residents. … and six Board members. The cost of Town activities in 2012 were approximately $313 million. Key Findings The … of 2011. The SWDD fund deficit increased to $11.9 million in 2012. The Garbage Collection Districts (GCD) fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-54Rochester City School District – Budget Review (B20-2-5)
… imbalanced because District officials are relying on City Council to approve a waiver to the City charter for … budget, submitted his resignation from the District on April 23, 2020 which the Board accepted and resolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/05/rochester-city-school-district-budget-review-b20-2-5Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire District , Town of Russia and Schuyler County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … center director did not record all receipts or remit funds in a timely manner. Finally, $552,449 in purchases of goods … credit card usage and disbursements. However, the board does not have any policies or procedures for cash receipts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 2005-4
… 1951: A BOCES is subject to the permissive referendum requirements of General Municipal Law §6-p for the transfer … reserve fund. To comply with the permissive referendum requirements, a BOCES should apply the petition procedures … section 1804 of the Education Law and the voter approval requirements provided by section 1951 of the Education Law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-4CUNY Bulletin No. CU-575
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the December 2016 minimum wage increases for hourly … from Carmelo Batista, Jr. authorizing implementation of an increase to minimum wage in December for years 2016, … This bulletin informs agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the December 2016 minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-575-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employees-classified-staffState Police Bulletin No. SP-100
… on the date of participation in the physical fitness test. For Troopers in Bargaining Unit 07, the minimum bonus … or other approved leave and pass the 2006-2007 fitness test may be entitled to Fitness Bonus Payments for 2000, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-100-fitness-bonus-payment-fiscal-year-2006-07Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-29
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining … dated 1/9/08 OSC Actions Dues (Code 224 ) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 230 ) deductions are based on an employee’s … responsibility to change the employee’s Dues or Agency Shop Fee when an employee changes the percentage of time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-29-district-council-37-local-1359-division-housing-andHannibal Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-23)
… Background The Hannibal Central School District is located in Cayuga and Oswego Counties. The District, which is … District officials overestimated operating expenditures in each of the last three fiscal years and appropriated … use of fund balance in the annual budget. Ensure that the amount of the District’s fund balance is in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/07/hannibal-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-23Maximus, Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine, on a test basis, whether Maximus, Inc. (Maximus) charged the Department of Health (DOH) for expenses that were adequately supported, … under contract C025147. We examined vouchers as part of our daily pre-audit function beginning with the service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/06/maximus-inc