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Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Otsego County (S9-21-15)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the County’s … on the financial operations of local governments across New York State. Some local governments have seen little to no …
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)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the County’s … on the financial operations of local governments across New York State. Some local governments have seen little to no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/05/21/adequacy-2021-budgets-jefferson-county-s9-21-2Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of North Hempstead (S9-21-12)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. … The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had various levels of impact on the financial operations of local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/21/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-north-hempstead-s9-21-12Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Big Flats (S9-21-20)
… evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) … have decided to delay capital projects, which could result in future delays to other projects to maintain and … on their financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets, our office conducted reviews of 20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/21/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-big-flats-s9-21-20Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Village of Camillus (S9-21-5)
… evaluation of the Village’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) … have decided to delay capital projects, which could result in future delays to other projects to maintain and … on their financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets, our office conducted reviews of 20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/21/adequacy-2021-budgets-village-camillus-s9-21-5Town of Marilla – Town Supervisor’s Activities (2015M-27)
… proceeds for capital projects with the Town’s operating funds. The Board did not annually audit, or cause to be … useful format, including summarized cash balances for all funds at month end. Identify all money improperly residing in the operating funds and return it to the debt service fund or capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/22/town-marilla-town-supervisors-activities-2015m-27State Agencies Bulletin No. 1887
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2021 rate for the New York State Paid Family Leave Program. … for all 2021 paychecks, as of Administration check of January 6, 2021 and Institution check of January 14, 2021. … schedule of 20 or more hours per week are eligible after 26 consecutive weeks of employment. Employees with a regular …
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
… not always conducted effectively. In order to ensure that tax dollars are spent efficiently, it is essential that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionTown of Phelps – Financial Management (2015M-70)
… was to review the Town’s financial management practices for the period January 1, 2011 through March 27, 2015. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total approximately $3.6 million. Key Findings The … to govern the budgeting process. Develop formal plans for establishing, funding and using reserves. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/31/town-phelps-financial-management-2015m-70Town of Southold – Financial Operations (2014M-299)
… was to review selected financial operations of the Town for the period January 1 through December 31, 2013. … an elected six-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 were approximately $47.9 million. Key Findings The … was to review selected financial operations of the Town for the period January 1 through December 31 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/30/town-southold-financial-operations-2014m-299Town of Stockton – Financial Management (2014M-90)
… was to assess the Town’s financial management practices for the period January 1, 2012 through February 13, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled approximately $1.3 million. Key Findings The … balance. Adopt budgets that included realistic estimates for appropriations. Develop a multiyear financial plan. … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/12/town-stockton-financial-management-2014m-90Oversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… districts’ compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe transportation for all pupils; and whether the Department is monitoring … 14, 2020. About the Program The Department is responsible for overseeing pupil transportation services provided by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesTown of Sardinia – Tax Relief Rebate Program (2014M-189)
… audit was to review the Town’s tax relief rebate program for the period August 1, 2013 through June 3, 2014. … property tax relief payment. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total approximately $1.8 million. Key Findings We … and the application process. Review and approve all claims for payment to ensure that they are supported by sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/14/town-sardinia-tax-relief-rebate-program-2014m-189Town of Villenova – Purchasing (2014M-52)
… audit was to evaluate internal controls over purchasing for the period of January 1, 2013 through January 24, 2014. … is approximately 1,100 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total about $775,000. Key Findings Town officials did not solicit quotes for certain purchases. Purchase prices were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-villenova-purchasing-2014m-52Town of Lewiston – Town Management of Joseph Davis State Park (2014M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s management of the Park for the period … approximately $17.4 million Key Findings The Board did not ensure that proposed improvements to the Park were … that all fuel supplies are properly accounted for and do not allow employees to dispense fuel into their personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/27/town-lewiston-town-management-joseph-davis-state-park-2014m-162Town of Warrensburg - Procurement (2014M-96)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s purchasing process for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … by an elected five-member Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled approximately $3.4 million. Key Findings The … the purchasing policy. Ensure that contracts are in place for all professional service providers. … The purpose of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/20/town-warrensburg-procurement-2014m-96Town of Louisville – Water User Charges (2015M-44)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s water user charge activity for the period January 1, 2013 through July … recording of water payments and adjustments to customer accounts. Three users have administrative rights in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-louisville-water-user-charges-2015m-44West Seneca Central School District - Community Education (2019M-241)
… community education program fees were properly accounted for. Key Findings District officials did not review or … 2019. In January 2020, the vendor reimbursed the District for the lost revenue. The Board did not adopt written enforcement policies for overdue accounts and the Coordinator did not ensure all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/west-seneca-central-school-district-community-education-2019m-241DiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children who are placed in the custody of relatives or … the state’s child welfare system and is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare services, … that a family member or suitable person can safely provide for the needs of the child. DiNapoli’s auditors found OCFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansState Police Bulletin No. SP-209
… is to provide the Division of State Police instructions for processing the new bi-weekly 8 Year Seniority Payments. … Agreement between New York State and NYSPIA, provides for a new bi-weekly 8 Year Seniority Payment effective April 1, 2020 for Investigators and Senior Investigators in Bargaining Unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-209-new-state-police-8-year-seniority-payment-investigators-and-senior