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Independent 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
… agencies that position pools and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected … See attachment: June 30, 2022 Lapsing Chartfield Strings in PayServ Agency Actions Agencies will have to ensure that … need to contact their Appropriation Section Representative in OSC’s Bureau of State Accounting Operations to have this …
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)
… fiscal year. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects … Key Findings Significant revenue and expenditure estimates in the tentative budget are reasonable. The Village’s …
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)
… were properly procured, approved or adequately supported. Of 97 disbursements tested totaling $1.13 million, seven … or not required, itemized receipts or documentation of prior approval. Of 19 professional service providers paid $769,931 in 2019, …
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-s9-21-13Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Rome (S9-21-3)
… of the City’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had … when warranted, during the course of their fiscal year. To assess whether local officials adequately considered … financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets, our office conducted reviews of 20 adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/04/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-rome-s9-21-3Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Smithtown (S9-21-14)
… of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had … when warranted, during the course of their fiscal year. To assess whether local officials adequately considered … financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets, our office conducted reviews of 20 adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/06/04/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-smithtown-s9-21-14Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Canandaigua (S9-21-18)
… of the City’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had … when warranted, during the course of their fiscal year. To assess whether local officials adequately considered … financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets, our office conducted reviews of 20 adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/28/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-canandaigua-s9-21-18Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Steuben County (S9-21-19)
… of the County’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had … when warranted, during the course of their fiscal year. To assess whether local officials adequately considered … financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets, our office conducted reviews of 20 adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/05/28/adequacy-2021-budgets-steuben-county-s9-21-19Implementation of the Security Guard Act
… Act’s requirements, having processes in place to ensure only individuals meeting the Act’s requirements are issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Niskayuna (S9-21-11)
… an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic … The pandemic has also created a difficult environment for officials to develop annual budgets given the unknowns of … future financial impacts. The pandemic increases the need for local officials to more closely monitor their budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-niskayuna-s9-21-11Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Elma (S9-21-8)
… of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had … when warranted, during the course of their fiscal year. To assess whether local officials adequately considered … financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets, our office conducted reviews of 20 adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-elma-s9-21-8Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Bolton (S9-21-1)
… and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials have decided to delay capital projects, which could result in future delays to other projects to maintain and improve … of Bolton (Town) is one of the local governments included in our review. The Town is located in Warren County. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-bolton-s9-21-1Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Essex County (S9-21-9)
… of the County’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had … when warranted, during the course of their fiscal year. To assess whether local officials adequately considered … financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets, our office conducted reviews of 20 adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-essex-county-s9-21-9Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Jamestown (S9-21-6)
… estimates accordingly, when warranted, during the course of their fiscal year. To assess whether local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-jamestown-s9-21-6Town of Springfield – Credit Card Purchases (2020M-138)
… the Town of Springfield’s (Town) Board ensured credit card purchases were adequately supported, for legitimate … Key Findings The Town Board (Board) did not ensure credit card purchases were adequately supported, for legitimate purposes or approved before payment. Credit card statements were mailed to the prior Supervisor and not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/07/town-springfield-credit-card-purchases-2020m-138Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Otsego County (S9-21-15)
… of the County’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had … when warranted, during the course of their fiscal year. To assess whether local officials adequately considered … financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets, our office conducted reviews of 20 adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/05/21/adequacy-2021-budgets-otsego-county-s9-21-15Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Jefferson County (S9-21-2)
… and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials have decided to delay capital projects, which could result in future delays to other projects to maintain and improve … County (County) is one of the local governments included in our review. The County is located in northern New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/05/21/adequacy-2021-budgets-jefferson-county-s9-21-2