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Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… to June 30, 2012. Background Metro-North, a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), has four … ($37.3 million). Key Findings Our review of Metro-North's monitoring of employees paid with Recovery Act funds found … of overtime. Ensure the most efficient practices are in place and government funds are not wasted by paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0Roosevelt Fire District – Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-112)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials used public resources … and appropriately for the period January 1, 2011, to October 31, 2012. Background The Roosevelt Fire District … Findings The Treasurer submits monthly financial reports to the Board that contain incomplete information, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/roosevelt-fire-district-financial-operations-and-information-technologySelected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Empire BlueCross and BlueShield)
… to the provisions of the agreements between Empire and its member hospitals and to determine if payments for certain special items, in relation to the hospitals' actual purchase and acquisition costs, were reasonable. The audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-through-december-31-2012-empireState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school audits have been issued. Dansville Central School District – Information Technology and Non-Instructional … salaries and benefits over the past three years. Utica City School District – Payroll (Oneida County) Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1684
… Purpose To notify agencies of a new form AC3440 Request for Payroll Check Stop Payment to be used … Under the current business process, state agencies submit Form TD346 to the Division of the Treasury to request a … the new business process, state agencies must email new form AC3340 Request for Payroll Check Stop Payment to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1684-new-form-stop-and-reissue-new-york-state-payroll-checkCUNY Bulletin No. CU-200
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee change. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit TG in the following titles: Title New Biweekly Deduction Amount College Graphics Designer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-200-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-change-district-council-37-localOversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … training to municipalities; assists municipal officials when requested; and develops regulations, procedures, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/oversight-weights-and-measures-programs-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-6)
… 2022-23 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal process by which a property owner can challenge the real property tax … Police overtime costs could potentially be over budget by as much as $591,000. Workers’ compensation costs could potentially be over budget by as much as $482,000. Firefighting overtime costs could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/06/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-6Village of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… and transparency are reduced. The water and sewer funds have substantial unassigned and unappropriated fund … of May 31, 2013, without plans for reserves or use of the funds. Such plans would be a useful tool for the Board to … include defining reasonable amounts of unexpended surplus funds and reserves that the Village should maintain. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-13-21)
… the City will incur revenue shortfalls in each of these funds for 2013; however, the City planned for the 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/20/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-13-21Town of LeRay – Justice Court (S9-14-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Court officials properly collected, reported and remitted moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through February …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-leray-justice-court-s9-14-5Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit … Trials and Hearings (OATH) Summonses and DOB Violations when a property or construction site does not comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the … are sufficient for any potential liabilities when contract agreements for collective bargaining agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… for periods ranging from 2 months to as long as 28 months without final clearance. Of these, eight applicants (who were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followTown of Dover – Fire Protection and Ambulance Services (2016M-413)
… from voting on the contracts. The Board did not hold a public hearing for the ambulance contract. Town officials did … matters that they have an interest in. Consider holding a public hearing when entering into a new ambulance service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dover-fire-protection-and-ambulance-services-2016m-413Examination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… a Restructuring Action Plan (RAP) under contracts CM00939 and TQ00002. The objective of our examination was to … through December 2, 2013. At that time, the contract and the extension were subject to approval by the Office of … of the Laws of 2013 allowed Downstate to obtain services and commodities related to its restructuring without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… in growth disorders as well as damage to the nervous system, kidneys, and reproductive system. The 2015 guidance issued a new acceptable level for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followOpinion 99-16
… to indemnify custodial bank) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §10: A town may enter into a custodial agreement under which the … to the purchase of insurance indemnifying the town, does not constitute authority for a town to indemnify a third … a security agreement from the depository bank or trust company (General Municipal Law, §10[3][a]). If the securities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-16State Agencies Bulletin No. 1789
… Employees Employees represented by CSEA Local 1000 in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 41, 42, 47, 79, 87, and 97 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1789-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseDiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The ultimate price of the coronavirus remains undetermined. What is clear is that Washington must do more to help stabilize state and local government finances … provide a role for the Legislature, while others do not. Given the extraordinary flexibility for spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-finances