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Opinion 2006-11
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (from store at which town board member is employed) -- Exceptions … has an interest in town purchases from an auto parts store solely because the board member is an employee of the store, the interest would not be prohibited if the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-11Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-320
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the April 2023 UCS Salary Increases and Overtime Meal Allowance Increases and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-320-april-2023-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-salaryCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… Salaries Share of Jobs Manhattan 70,950 4,400 $81,920 76% Brooklyn 10,160 1,080 64,840 11% Queens 7,100 520 61,870 8% … 3,800 130 33,540 4% Staten Island 1,500 140 29,590 2% NYC $93,500 $6,250 $79,290 100% Note: Columns may not add to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… Governor Cuomo and the Legislature have done much to put New York state on better fiscal footing, reduce the … need to tip the scales of influence away from the few and put it back into the hands of ordinary citizens. In the … years Governor Cuomo and the Legislature have done much to put New York state on better fiscal footing reduce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalWest Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-242)
… January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. Background The West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization … Key Findings The Board was not provided with monthly bank statements, bank reconciliations and canceled checks. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/west-fort-ann-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-overNiskayuna No. 2 Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-73)
Niskayuna No 2 Fire District Length of Service Award Program 2015M73
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/31/niskayuna-no-2-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2015m-73Accounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… Subject : Scheduled Delivery Due Date and Unit of Measure Reference : Guide to Financial … accordance with the contract or most closely associated to what is being purchased. Additionally, the Scheduled Delivery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersHancock Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-236)
… The Treasurer did not keep adequate documentation for 55 disbursements totaling $38,500. Key Recommendations … his business and the Department. Periodically perform reviews to determine whether delinquent rental payments are … Board should require more support for collections, such as tickets or receipts. The finance committee should audit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/03/hancock-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-236Germantown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-166)
… March 4, 2014. Background The Germantown Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … award a contract for cleaning services for $4,800 when it renewed its contract with a Commissioner’s spouse in 2013. … expectations for managing District resources, there is an increased risk of abuse. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/29/germantown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-166Hortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… May 19, 2014. Background The Hortonville Fire Company is a volunteer organization associated with the Hortonville Fire … are generally lacking. Not all claims were approved by the members prior to payment. Key Recommendations Compare … to ensure that all money collected is deposited in a timely manner. Audit and approve all claims before payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210Maximus, Inc.
… Background DOH added $435 million in contract amendments for services outside the scope of the original contract. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/21/maximus-incGalway Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2017M-267)
… planned to initiate corrective action … Galway Central School District Fund Balance Management 2017M267 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/galway-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2017m-267Town of Bolton - Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds (2017M-216)
… they planned to initiate corrective action. … Town of Bolton Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds 2017M216 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/18/town-bolton-urban-development-action-grant-repayment-funds-2017m-216Village of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… of claims. Ensure investments were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 As a … IT policies and procedures. Village officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Webster Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-109)
… million of fund balance (approximately $5.5 million each year) in the 2013-14 through 2017-18 budgets as a financing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/webster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-109Erie County Water Authority – Information Technology (2018M-9)
… January 1, 2016 through October 6, 2017. Background The Erie County Water Authority is a public benefit corporation … is governed by three Board members, appointed by the Erie County Legislature. Key Findings The Authority has 696 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/04/erie-county-water-authority-information-technology-2018m-9Oneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… performance measures. Actively monitor contract expiration dates so there is sufficient time to renegotiate the contracts in advance of the contracts’ expiration dates. … Oneida County Department of Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015mUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-79
… Purpose To notify agencies of the change in attributes for Deduction Codes 353 and 399 , Mutual of Omaha. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit F8, … DR, represented by Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County, Inc. with Deduction Codes 353 and/or 399 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-79-change-attributes-and-narrative-descriptions-mutual-omahaColumbia-Greene Community College – Information Technology (2017M-213)
… adopt a breach notification policy. Five employees visited music streaming, social media and shopping websites which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/12/22/columbia-greene-community-college-information-technology-2017m-213City of Auburn – Hydroelectric Power Operations and Software Management (2017M-99)
… so. City officials and IT staff did not ensure compliance with the Council-adopted acceptable use policies. Key … entering into an EPC. Monitor users to ensure compliance with the acceptable use policies and ensure software …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/15/city-auburn-hydroelectric-power-operations-and-software-management-2017m-99