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City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of December 31, 2013. The Act … $305.828, or 1 percent of total anticipated general and water fund expenditures. The proposed budget does not include … the first nine months of the current year. The estimated water rent revenue could be overstated by approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20Hammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
… financial and capital plans, and their budgeting practice of consistently appropriating $1.4 million in fund balance … needed to finance operations is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided for by statute and a circumvention of the 4 percent statutory limit imposed on the level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54Town of Lebanon – Justice Court (2013M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Justice was properly … January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Lebanon is located in Madison County and has a population … Town of Lebanon Justice Court 2013M247 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/17/town-lebanon-justice-court-2013m-247Village of North Haven – Collections (2024M-99)
… were properly collected, recorded and deposited in a timely manner. As a result, the Village has an increased … could not determine whether the deposits were deposited in the same form and amount as collected (intact). 358 … the collections were deposited in accordance with Village Law Section 4-408. 48 collections totaling $53,722 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-north-haven-collections-2024m-99Roxbury Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-207)
… or other reserves established and maintained in compliance with statutory directives. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/01/roxbury-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-207Additional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – State Police Plan
… Under Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL), you may … leave days by 260. For most members, the maximum number of sick leave days allowable is 165. However, for some … For example, if you have four years and ten months of service credit and you need five years to be vested, your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveSubmitting a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… must be signed by a Supreme Court judge and entered as an official court document. NYSLRS requires a certified copy of … Bureau will review it to determine whether it complies with the RSSL and applicable policies and procedures. NYSLRS … DRO has been rejected, the letter will explain the reasons for rejection. A proposed DRO may be mailed, emailed or faxed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/submitting-droVertus Charter School – Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2016M-344)
… educational corporation that operates as a charter school in the City of Rochester in Monroe County. The School, which … Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $4.8 million. Key Findings Certain … threats to the School's IT system, distribute the plan to all responsible parties and ensure that the plan is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/vertus-charter-school-conflict-interest-and-information-technology-2016mService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
… (SDVOBs) by providing them increased opportunities for procurements with our office. New York State's SDVOB … (OGS) administers the SDVOB program and is responsible for certifying eligible SDVOBs and assisting and promoting … activities. To learn more about certification, or for questions on eligibility, visit the OGS website . Do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/sdvobTown of New Baltimore – Procurement Practices (2013M-203)
… 1, 2013. Background The Town of New Baltimore is located in Greene County and has a population of approximately 3,370. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board comprised of a Town Supervisor and … procurement policy. We identified approximately $301,000 in purchases that were not properly bid as required by law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-new-baltimore-procurement-practices-2013m-203Watertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… commissioners are appointed by the Watertown City Manager and two are elected by the tenant population. The Board, … $5.6 million. Key Finding The Authority has established and designed an adequate system of internal controls over … characterized as a gift for their years of service and dedication to the Authority. We are aware of no authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… the North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Governors (Board) ensured that cash disbursements were for … were for appropriate Company purposes or supported. Of the $3.6 million in disbursements made during the two-year … for inappropriate purchases and/or not supported. Examples of inappropriate purchases and unsupported disbursements: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Town of Wayne – Justice Court (2013M-52)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the financial activity of the Justice for the period January 1, 2010, to August 31, … Town of Wayne Justice Court 2013M52 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-wayne-justice-court-2013m-52Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Sherry Hamilton. … issued an appearance ticket and will be arraigned in town of Bradford court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton exploited her position to take advantage of the fire company and her community for her personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsEast Moriches Union Free School District - Budget Review (B7-15-5)
… fiscal year. Background The East Moriches Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County. Pursuant to … except for appropriations for tuition fees for high school students, charter school tuition fees and social security and Medicare taxes. … East Moriches Union Free School District Budget Review B7155 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/09/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-15-5Montauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… whether the Montauk Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) monitored financial activities and … operations. Specifically: Mandated annual audits of the District’s financial or length of service award program (LOSAP) records have not been … Determine whether the Montauk Fire District District Board of Commissioners Board monitored financial activities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/montauk-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-117North Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s internal controls … Central School District (District) is located in the Town of Colonie, Albany County. The District is governed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9Early Childhood Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. Pursuant to the State Education Law, … to ECEC’s reimbursement rates. Remind ECEC officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the … with SED’s requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: The Norman Howard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/early-childhood-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualPutnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-2)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2022, through … a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the Commissioner of Finance … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/03/29/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-2Town of West Union – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-307)
… Town’s various cash receipts and disbursements processes for the period January 1, 2013 through June 26, 2014. … Town Board. The Town’s 2014 budgeted appropriations for all funds total $540,615. Key Findings The Board did not … The Board did not adopt detailed policies and procedures for its budget process to ensure the development of the most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-west-union-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-307