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Opinion 95-30
… opinions are superseded. You inquire as to the authority for public libraries to invest moneys raised by taxes, and … the Laws of 1992, sets forth general investment authority for "local governments". The term "local government" is … or other officer of the local government, and not required for immediate expenditure, in special time deposit accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30Constitutional Amendment
… – Relates to excluding certain indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining … Text Status … Relates to excluding certain indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendmentTown of Groton – Highway Department Asset Accountability (2022M-117)
… approval for all disposals or dispose of Department assets in accordance with the Town’s capital asset policy. Sixteen … Ensure the bookkeeper follows the requirements set forth in the Town’s capital asset policy and procedures for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-groton-highway-department-asset-accountability-2022m-117Village of Warsaw – Justice Court Operations (2021M-214)
… Determine whether the Village of Warsaw (Village) Justice Court (Court) collections were properly accounted for and … remitted fines and fees, they did not maintain accurate records and reports. The Justices and/or Court officials: Did … … Determine whether the Village of Warsaw Village Justice Court Court collections were properly accounted for and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-warsaw-justice-court-operations-2021m-214XIII.5 Alternatives to the State Travel Card – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… a travel advance as outlined previously in Section 4 – Employee Travel Expense Reimbursement of this Chapter. Guide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii5-alternatives-state-travel-cardTown of Hancock – Justice Court Operations (2021M-6)
… Court (Court) fines and fees were properly accounted for. Key Finding Fines and fees we tested were properly … Justice Court Court fines and fees were properly accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/05/21/town-hancock-justice-court-operations-2021m-6Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-37
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2020 Shift Lump Sum Payment. Affected … receive a lump sum payment of $400. Employees eligible for the 2020 Shift Lump Sum Payment of $400 shall not receive Inconvenience Pay for the same period of the employee’s winter maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-37-2020-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonGenesee Community Charter School Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-34)
Determine whether School officials ensured that nonpayroll disbursements were adequately supported properly approved and for Schoolrelated purposes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/07/24/genesee-community-charter-school-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-34Chenango Forks Central School District – Nonresident Tuition (2020M-69)
… officials properly identified and billed tuition for nonresident students. Key Finding District officials did … District officials properly identified and billed tuition for nonresident students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/20/chenango-forks-central-school-district-nonresident-tuition-2020m-69Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-242)
… officials and the claims auditor could improve the audit of claims. We found: Of the 50 claims totaling $528,778 we reviewed multiple claims, such as lack of itemized receipts or invoices and no evidence of bids or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/20/windham-ashland-jewett-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019mVillage of Windsor - Water Operations (2019M-210)
… whether Village officials accurately billed customers for water usage and reconciled water produced to water … The Clerk-Treasurer used an inconsistent methodology for estimating water bills. Estimated and customer-submitted … whether Village officials accurately billed customers for water usage and reconciled water produced to water billed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/24/village-windsor-water-operations-2019m-210Town of Hounsfield - Claims Auditing (2019M-215)
… Determine whether claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved … lacked adequate supporting documentation and seven claims for $4,100 were paid twice. The Board did not ensure that … each claim is adequately supported before approving it for payment. Update the resolution authorizing advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/24/town-hounsfield-claims-auditing-2019m-215DiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… the sentencing of non-profit executive Anna Mendez for the misuse of nonprofit funds to fund straw political … Ms. Mendez now faces justice and has been held accountable for her actions." “Anna Mendez misused thousands of dollars … and the New York City Department of Investigation for their continued commitment to justice.” “Corrupting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeVillage of Delhi - Disbursements (2019M-204)
… officials ensured disbursements, including payroll, were for proper purposes and supported. Key Findings The Board and Village officials did not ensure disbursements were for proper purposes and supported. We found: The former … that she was not entitled to. Employees received payment for medical reimbursements totaling nearly $5,700 that lacked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/31/village-delhi-disbursements-2019m-204SUNY Bulletin No. SU-294
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the Recruitment and Retention Payments. … of America/Graduate Student Employees Union, provides for recruitment and retention payments. Each doctoral degree … Recruitment or Retention Payments: Bargaining Unit = 28 Salary Grade = 980 Pay Basis Code = BIW, FEE Payroll Status = …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-294-suny-recruitment-and-retention-payments-gsnu-employeesVillage of Greenwich - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2019M-229)
… managed the billing, collecting, enforcing and accounting for water and sewer charges. Key Findings The Village lacked … accordance with the Board-adopted local laws. As a result, for the delinquent customer accounts we reviewed the Village … policies and procedures to provide adequate guidance for the billing, collecting and enforcing of water and sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-greenwich-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2019m-229Pawling Central School District - Budgeting Practices and Reserves (2020M-4)
… budgets with reasonable estimates and reserves were used for their intended purposes. Key Findings District officials … unrestricted fund balance as a financing source each year for the 2014-15 through 2018-19 budgets. However, because the … was not used, the recalculated unrestricted fund balance for fiscal years 2014-15 through 2018-19 ranged from 7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/17/pawling-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-reserves-2020m-4State Contract and Payment Actions in November
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,411 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $6.4 … Department $11.8 million with Silver Creek School District for Native American student tuition. $1.8 million with New York State Independent Living Council Inc. for development and monitoring of the New York State Plan for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberThe Academy Charter School - Credit Card Expeditures (2019M-80)
… credit card charges were adequately supported and were for legitimate purposes. Key Findings School officials did … The Board approved 27 meal purchases, totaling $5,790, for payment without adequate supporting documentation. Key … card users include a list of officials in attendance for meal expenditures along with itemized receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/09/06/academy-charter-school-credit-card-expeditures-2019m-80North Colonie Central School District - Extra-Classroon Activity Funds (2019M-144)
… did not maintain adequate accounting records. ECA clubs did not always have adequate supporting documentation … are supported by appropriate documentation. Ensure all ECA clubs maintain adequate accounting records. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/13/north-colonie-central-school-district-extra-classroon-activity-funds