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Town of Willing – Justice Court Operations (2014M-377)
… Justice did not properly report disposed cases to the DMV. The Board did not properly audit or document its audit … by the Court and properly report disposed cases to the DMV. Perform an annual audit of the Justice’s records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/04/10/town-willing-justice-court-operations-2014m-377Town of Southold – Financial Operations (2014M-299)
… safeguarded in the Receiver of Taxes, Town Clerk and Waste Management Departments, and job duties in these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/30/town-southold-financial-operations-2014m-299State Agencies Bulletin No. 1887
… check of January 14, 2021. Eligibility Criteria: Employees with a regular work schedule of 20 or more hours per week are … after 26 consecutive weeks of employment. Employees with a regular work schedule of less than 20 hours per week …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1887-2021-paid-family-leave-rate-increaseIntroduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… cannot afford to overpay vendors, lose discounts or pay for goods and services not received. An effective audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent claims … audit and approval of claims. Claims were approved for payment despite not being sufficiently supported. Not all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionWappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… contracts is conducted to determine the need for new RFPs. Except as specified in Appendix A, District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88State Agencies Bulletin No. 2131
… who receive the retroactive payment. Recipients of this mailing will be asked to fill out and return this request to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2131-2022-2023-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2082
… and shall run concurrently with State fiscal years. A memo dated November 1, 2022, from the Office of Employee … and shall run concurrently with State fiscal years. A memo dated November 1, 2022, from the Office of Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2082-2021-2022-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetyTown of Phelps – Financial Management (2015M-70)
… March 27, 2015. Background The Town of Phelps is located in Ontario County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/31/town-phelps-financial-management-2015m-70Town of Louisville – Water User Charges (2015M-44)
… and recording of water payments and adjustments to customer accounts. Three users have administrative rights in the computerized water billing system which allow them to adjust customer accounts, even … prior approval required for adjustments to be made in the system. Key Recommendations Segregate the duties of billing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-louisville-water-user-charges-2015m-44Town of Stockton – Financial Management (2014M-90)
… 13, 2014. Background The Town of Stockton is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … The Board has consistently overestimated appropriations in annual budgets. Town officials have not developed a … Reduce the unexpended surplus fund balances in the general and highway town-wide funds and adopt a policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/12/town-stockton-financial-management-2014m-90Oversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… the State Education Department (Department) is monitoring school districts’ compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe … whether the State Education Department is monitoring school districts compliance with safety training requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesTown of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… basis which individuals are provided a Town cell phone, according to the Town Clerk. The Town does not have … with Town cell phones. While the Town provided cell phone service to Town officials and employees for job-related … these individuals generally paid only for the cost of an additional line (approximately $10), rather than the full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Forms and Publications
… security/cash item you are requesting to claim. Change of Address Form - Use this form if your address has changed after you submitted a claim. Estate Hold … and reporters of unclaimed funds including Change of Address Form and Extension Request Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/forms-and-publicationsIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… money effectively and efficiently. One way the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) exercises this responsibility … was completed in an average of just 5.3 days in 2021. A bill to statutorily restore certain OSC oversight authority … of Days for OSC Transaction Review – Calendar Year 2021 Type of Transactions Number Average Days for Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2030
… that the chartfield string associated with the position pool is lapsing they will need to contact their Appropriation … Aid for instructions) in PayServ related to that position pool with a valid chartfield string effective the beginning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2030-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B22-6-2)
… within the limit established by law. Key Recommendation In adopting the 2022-23 budget, the Village Board should be … unless it properly overrides the tax levy limit prior to adopting the budget. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/04/15/village-suffern-budget-review-b22-6-2Overtime Compensation – Enhanced Reporting
… visit our Public Safety Overtime page . The following are not considered payment for overtime, and should be … worked beyond regular scheduled hours Certain payments are not considered overtime and are not pensionable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/overtime-compensationBrighton Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-133)
… procured, properly approved, adequately supported and for District purposes. Key Findings District officials did … or provide documentation that competition was sought for 11 totaling $133,567. The District may have saved about $7,100 for meals and lodging if the United States General Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-133Greenwich Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2021M-20)
… officials adequately safeguarded extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds and collections and disbursements were properly … for. Key Findings District officials did not ensure that ECA funds were adequately safeguarded or that ECA collections were always properly supported. ECA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/greenwich-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2021m-20Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Riverhead (S9-21-13)
… cities, towns and villages across the State. The Town of Riverhead (Town) is one of the local governments included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/06/04/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-riverhead-s9-21-13