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Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… Section 10 [future employment], and Section 17 [gifts]). What is an example of a function that does not require the … not prohibit the municipality from hiring the relative. I am an elected highway superintendent. Can I ask my employees to attend a fundraising dinner for my reelection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsOpinion 91-10
… Grishaber v Town of Callicoon , 263 App Div 471, 33 NYS2d 508; see also Opn No. 86-43, supra ; 1980 Opns St Comp No. … of the City of Buffalo , 127 AD2d 1007, 512 NYS2d 954, lv den 70 NY2d 612, 523 NYS2d 496, in which the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10Operational Advisory No. 14
… Subject: Federal Billing Changes Due to Implementation of P2P Guidance: With the implementation of the Procure to Pay (P2P) Initiative, measures have been … Federal Billing Changes Due to Implementation of P2P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/14-federal-billing-changes-due-implementation-p2pComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Starpoint Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Town of Porter – Sewer Billings to Fort Niagara State Park (2017M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s billing for sewer services provided to the Fort for the period January 1, 2014 through April 17, … in the 1970 contract and consult with the Town attorney to identify the appropriate manner to address any previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-porter-sewer-billings-fort-niagara-state-park-2017m-162Bridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… $3.3 million. Key Findings The District’s adopted LOSAP point system does not comply with New York State General … did not obtain the required number of written quotes for 12 purchases totaling $108,883 made during the audit period. Key Recommendations Amend the point system to ensure compliance with GML. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingDiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… receipts; water and sewer fees; and parking summons fees. “I‘m dismayed that we continue to uncover local officials who … steal taxpayer money,” said DiNapoli. “Local governments need to make sure proper controls are in place to protect … be finalized this month. DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsChautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… The Director of Finance did not always invest funds in accordance with the County’s adopted investment policy or … investment program to ensure that all investments are made in the County’s best interests and are in compliance with adopted policies and GML. Consult with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147Seneca County – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-4)
… to assess the County’s water and sewer operations for the period January 1, 2015 through November 1, 2016. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/06/02/seneca-county-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-4Village of Owego - Board Oversight and Financial Operations (2018M-101)
… implemented adequate internal controls to safeguard money in the custody of the Clerk-Treasurer’s office. Key Findings … duties or provide sufficient oversight of their work. As a result, many of their duties were performed without Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-owego-board-oversight-and-financial-operations-2018m-101Ballston Area Recreation Commission – Board Oversight (2015M-269)
… or make regular bank deposits for money collected from the soccer concession stand. The Commission has not filed annual … and recover from the Director all funds received from the soccer concession stand that were not deposited. File the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/ballston-area-recreation-commission-board-oversight-2015m-269Willsboro Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-156)
Willsboro Fire District Financial Controls 2014M156
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/willsboro-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-156Utica City School District - Payroll (2018M-175)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials ensure that compensation payments for employees are accurate, properly approved and supported. … with contracts or Board resolutions. For example, the Board did not authorize salaries paid to six individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/utica-city-school-district-payroll-2018m-175Spencer Volunteer Fire Company – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-114)
… larceny in the fourth degree, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and five years of probation and was ordered to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/09/spencer-volunteer-fire-company-apparent-misappropriation-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1192
… Purpose To request verification of the agency addressthat will be displayed on employee Form … To request verification of the agency addressthat will be displayed on employee Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1192-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… prescription drug program from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2013. In accordance with the contract, United … for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 percent of the value of the agreements on to the … the recommendation made in our initial audit report. On December 1, 2016, United remitted $1,498,719 in rebate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1095
… Purpose To request verification of the agency address that will be used on employee Form W-2 for 2011. Effective Date(s) … Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for 2011. OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ with the agency name and address … To request verification of the agency addressthat will be used on employee Form W2 for 2011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1095-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxWest Webster Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2023M-10)
… audit west webster volunteer fire cash disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/06/02/west-webster-volunteer-firemens-association-inc-cashBrocton Central School District – Claims Audit (2023M-15)
… approximately $141,000 should not have been approved for payment because they had one or more exceptions . For example: All 100 claims were paid without documentation … sufficient supporting documentation before approving them for payment. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/04/brocton-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-15Morris Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2023M-47)
… pay related expenditures, during the three fiscal years. For example, the balance of $508,923 in the retirement contribution for employees reserve was sufficient to cover expenditures for at least four years. Key Recommendations Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/28/morris-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2023m-47