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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-377

Town of Southold – Financial Operations (2014M-299)

… a population of approximately 23,200. The Town is governed by an elected six-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/30/town-southold-financial-operations-2014m-299

State 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-increase

Introduction – 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/introduction

Wappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)

… School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance … million during the audit period. Last sought competition for the architect and attorney in 2012 and 2015, … providers’ 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-88

State 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-safety

State 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-safety

Town 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-70

Town of Louisville – Water User Charges (2015M-44)

… audit was to review the Town’s water user charge activity for the period January 1, 2013 through July 9, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $2.1 million. Key Findings The … adjustments. There is no review or prior approval required for adjustments to be made in the system. Key Recommendations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-louisville-water-user-charges-2015m-44

Town of Stockton – Financial Management (2014M-90)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial management … 1, 2012 through February 13, 2014. Background The Town of Stockton is located in Chautauqua County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to assess the Towns financial management …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/12/town-stockton-financial-management-2014m-90

Oversight 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-services

Town 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-334

Forms 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-publications

Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds

… and programs and services are initiated. Not only does this independent review have a strong deterrent effect … are fair, efficient, transparent, and cost-effective, and does not present an impediment to completing a timely …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-funds

State 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-events

Village 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-b22-6-2

Overtime 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-compensation

Brighton 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-133