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Ethics Oversight (2020-MS-1)
… [pdf] , Rochester [pdf] , Troy [pdf] and Utica [pdf] . Audit Objective Determine whether local governments used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2020/12/30/ethics-oversight-2020-ms-1West Colesville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2022M-45)
… Colesville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations. Specifically, it did not: Have … West Colesville Volunteer Fire Company Inc Company Board of Directors Board provided adequate oversight of financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/07/01/west-colesville-volunteer-fire-company-inc-board-oversightAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… Railway), MTA Bus Company, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority. The audit period was from July 1, 2015 to … City Transit, MTA Bus Company, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority – are self-insured and administer their own … of the three self-insured agencies administers its own plan and uses its own procedures for processing claims, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansPlanning
… all, you should have the best understanding of where you are and what you would like your life to be in the future. … build the foundation for your retirement planning. If you are older, or you don’t have other concerns, you can focus … risk, the return or interest rate is usually lower. There are other risks besides the possibility that an investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningCOLA – Child Center of New York
… by the Department of Health (DOH) to the Child Center of New York was properly spent in accordance with the COLA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/11/cola-child-center-new-yorkVillage of Blasdell – Purchasing (2017M-195)
… services were purchased in accordance with the Village’s purchasing policy and applicable laws for the period June 1, … $82,400 showed no evidence of proposals or quotes. The purchasing policy contains inconsistent requirements for … Seek the necessary number of quotes as required by the purchasing policy. Annually review the purchasing policy to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/01/19/village-blasdell-purchasing-2017m-195Town of Arietta – Budgeting (2016M-308)
… Board overestimated appropriations by more than $925,000 (33 percent) for the general fund and $820,000 (33 percent) for the highway fund. None of the appropriated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-arietta-budgeting-2016m-308Omnibus Procurement Amendments
… final offer; clarifying the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests for proposals for goods, services and technology; clarifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendments-1Village of Madison - Collections (2023M-160)
… the Village of Madison (Village) Clerk-Treasurer recorded and deposited all collections accurately and timely. Key Findings The Clerk-Treasurer accurately … However, the collections were not always recorded and deposited in a timely manner and the Board of Trustees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/16/village-madison-collections-2023m-160Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… Town of Oxford (Town) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Town officials … competition was not sought for: 52 purchases subject to competitive bidding requirements totaling $463,310. 31 purchases totaling $165,747, which were subject to the Policy. Four contracts for public works purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Examination of Penalties and Interest Payments
… the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) for late payment of medical and compensation claims. Background The Workers’ Compensation Law (Law) authorizes medical providers and injured workers to report late medical and compensation payments to the WCB when insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/01/examination-penalties-and-interest-paymentsTown of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing insurance claims and … Law (GML) by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the Town’s bank account that, at times, had more … of debit cards. Discontinue allowing the service provider access to the Town bank account. Town officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62DiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… Housing costs in New York rose sharply relative to income … they live, more New Yorkers are feeling pinched by rising housing costs,” DiNapoli said. “When half your income goes to … of life.” DiNapoli’s report evaluates New York state housing affordability trends from 2000 to 2012 using U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideXII.5.A Selecting the Appropriate Voucher Style – XII. Expenditures
… the appropriate voucher style when entering payments in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Process and Document … Business Units should only use the voucher styles listed in the chart below. “Reversal,” “Register,” and “Third Party” … and ChartFields is critical to reconciling PCard charges in SFS. Prepaid vouchers remain unreconciled until applied to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5a-selecting-appropriate-voucher-styleFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for Local Governments
Presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller will provide you with the critical information regarding your fiscal score release in September. Please note that this score release is for 12/31 fiscal year-end local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-091223.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for Local Governments
Presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller will provide you with the critical information regarding your fiscal score release in September. Please note that this score release is for 12/31 fiscal year-end local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-stress-monitoring-091224.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for Local Governments
Presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller will provide you with the critical information regarding your fiscal score release in September. Please note that this score release is for 12/31 fiscal year-end local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-local-governments-09-09-22.pdfAFR Modernization – Employee and Retiree Benefits Schedule Webinar Presentation
In this session, attendees will learn how to complete the Employee and Retiree Benefits Schedule. Our staff will provide a live demonstration of how to complete this schedule and how to resolve any triggered validation rules.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/afr-modernization-employee-and-retiree-benefits-presentation-07-20-22.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for Local Governments Presentation
Presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller will provide you with the critical information regarding your fiscal score release in September. Please note that this score release is for 12/31 fiscal year-end local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fsms-local-governments-09-16-21.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) 2020-S-36
To determine whether the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services under EO 95.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s36.pdf