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Management of Invasive Species (2019-S-26)
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s26.pdfFiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board
This guide covers the following key fiscal oversight responsibilities of a governing board: developing policies, monitoring fiscal operations and conducting audits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fiscal-oversight-responsibilities-of-the-governing-board.pdfOpinion 90-53
… opinion. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS -- Consultants (authority to contract out functions of village assessor); (authority to contract out functions of village building inspector); … for any assessment remains with the assessor, and that "[i]t is the obligation of the assessor to make the final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53Town of Wappinger – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2020M-130)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Wappinger (Town) officials developed adequate controls to … timely. Officials did not provide adequate oversight of the Department cash receipts process and the duties of the Recreation Director (Director), and Department staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/03/05/town-wappinger-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2020m-130Permanent COLA
… a law providing an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees. A COLA payment is a change, based on the cost of living index, that permanently increases your retirement benefit. It is designed to address … you meet the requirements. Your first payment will be retroactive to your eligibility date. Once COLA payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/permanent-colaGlen Aubrey Fire Company – Board Oversight (2022M-139)
… compliance with fire protection contracts (contracts) and lease agreements. Key Findings The Company Board did not … with contracts or enforce the lease agreement’s terms and conditions. As a result, there is an increased risk that … policies or procedures. Properly prepare a budget and present it to the Towns or audit the Company’s records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/12/09/glen-aubrey-fire-company-board-oversight-2022m-139Lansing Central School District – Procurement (2021M-213)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings District officials did not always seek competition to procure goods and services. As a result, they may not have procured goods and services economically and in a manner that is in the best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/lansing-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-213George Junior Republic Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2021M-212)
… either not posted or comprehensive, resulting in a lack of transparency. This limits the community and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/25/george-junior-republic-union-free-school-district-website-transparencyTown of Lloyd - Financial Condition (2019M-108)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and Town officials effectively managed financial condition. … from 2014 through 2018. The Board underestimated revenues and overestimated expenditures in the general, water and sewer funds each year. Key Recommendations Include more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/02/town-lloyd-financial-condition-2019m-108Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B21-6-2)
… independent evaluation of the Village's tentative budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Background The Village of … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b21-6-2Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B21-7-1)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2021-22 … by Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020, authorized the District to issue serial bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $4.5 million, to liquidate the accumulated deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b21-7-1Town of Bainbridge – Justice Court Operations (2021M-51)
… liabilities by $4,129. The Justices cannot account for the source of this money. Key Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/11/19/town-bainbridge-justice-court-operations-2021m-51City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… at the end of 2021. The City faces potential increased salary and wage costs when these agreements are settled. The … as necessary. Review the estimate for health insurance and increase it to an appropriate level as necessary. Review the estimates for firefighting and police overtime and increase them as appropriate or implement changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School - Financial Oversight (2019M-206)
… Key Findings The Board: Failed to provide oversight of the charter management organization (Company). School officials did not: Ensure the Company provided all of the services required by its contract. Receive … services. School officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/03/06/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-financial-oversight-2019mCity of Lockport - Budget Review (B19-1-7)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2020. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as … Comptroller each year, beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the debt … to finance the deficit is outstanding, the proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b19-1-7Town of Randolph – Justice Court Operations (2021M-76)
… Ensure that the clerk accurately updates action codes for all cases and enters disposition dates into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/08/27/town-randolph-justice-court-operations-2021m-76Boquet Valley Central School District – Procurement (2021M-132)
… and found five providers were paid a total of $135,238 for services provided during the audit period without officials using a request for proposal (RFP), as required. Key Recommendations Procure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/boquet-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-132Berkshire Fire District - District Operations (2020M-40)
… and services, and maintain a record of quotes obtained for purchases. Establish a comprehensive fixed asset policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/12/berkshire-fire-district-district-operations-2020m-40York Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-96)
… did not effectively manage fund balance. As of June 30, 2021: The recalculated surplus fund balance exceeds the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-96Retirement Benefit Summary Tier 6 ERS
… A summary of membership benefits for Tier 6 New York State and Local Employees Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/retirement-benefit-summary-tier-6-ers