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Town of LaGrange – Financial Management (2023M-139)
… than $725,000. As a result, it is difficult for the Board to assess alternative approaches to financial needs without a multiyear financial plan and more taxes may have been levied than necessary. Key Recommendations Comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-lagrange-financial-management-2023m-139Walden Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-184)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly monitored the … approximately $860,000. Key Findings The District did not have procedures for disbursements. The Board did not properly … work. Key Recommendations Adopt written procedures to provide guidance to staff on the disbursement function. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/walden-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-184Plymouth Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-211)
… January 1, 2013 through June 16, 2014. Background The Plymouth Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Plymouth, located in Chenango County. The District is … Plymouth Fire District Controls Over Financial Activity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/plymouth-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-211Mamaroneck Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2018M-95)
Mamaroneck Union Free School District ExtraClassroom Activities 2018M95
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/28/mamaroneck-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2018m-95Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… own circumstances. However, pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 806(1)(a), counties, cities, towns, villages, … "relative" to include a specified list of persons having a family relationship with a municipal officer or employee. Can … and computers for necessary personal matters such as family care and changes in work schedule. Examples of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsEast Islip Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-283)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … overestimated expenditures. District officials did not have resolutions establishing two reserve funds totaling $1.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/29/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-283Ramapo Catskill Library System – Procurement (2015M-84)
… County. The Library System serves 47 chartered public libraries in the Counties of Rockland, Orange, Sullivan and … by an 11-member Board of Trustees, elected by the member libraries’ board members. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 … making purchases on behalf of the System’s member public libraries. Library System officials have not adopted a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/03/ramapo-catskill-library-system-procurement-2015m-84Village of Muttontown - Board Oversight (2018M-251)
… officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/03/01/village-muttontown-board-oversight-2018m-251Town of Niagara – Justice Court (2015M-218)
… the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2014 through July 29, 2015. Background The Town of Niagara is … Court collected $557,951 in fines, fees and surcharges in 2014. Key Findings The Justices did not ensure that all fines … suspension of driver’s licenses by the State Department of Motor Vehicles of individuals who had outstanding ticket …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/11/town-niagara-justice-court-2015m-218Non-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment
… including LIRR. LIRR is comprised of over 700 miles of track on 11 different branches and extends from four major … rolling stock. Vehicle Fleet Operations (VFO) and the Track Department (Track) are two of the nine subdivisions of Engineering. VFO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/03/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1938
… for 21P Institution Teachers. Therefore, the Restoration Program will continue to be based on the prior PEF schedule … the Action of POS on the Job Action Requests page to move the teacher into a CAL position effective 09/01/2021. … Year 21P to CAL Agencies must request a Position Change to move the employee into a CAL position or notify the Positions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1938-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-21p-institution-teachersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1583
… information and instructions regarding the following: Contract Pay and Additional Pay for Contract Pay teachers Submitting Salary Withholding for 21P … for CAL teachers Restoration of health insurance for Contract Pay teachers General Deductions for Contract Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1583-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-21p-institution-teachersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1911
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for … Employees Employees who perform activities related to the COVID-19 vaccine effort, including vaccine hotline, and … activities are affected. Background Per NYS Division of the Budget (DOB), agencies must track expenditures of work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1911-processing-payments-activities-related-covid-19-vaccine-effortArkport Central School District – Payroll (2016M-338)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of payroll payments for the period … has not adopted written policies and District officials have not developed written procedures over the payment of … Review the calculations for separation payments prior to the payments being made. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/arkport-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-338Town of Colchester – Financial Condition (2016M-376)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial condition for the period … $2.8 million. Key Findings The Board does not have a written fund balance policy that addresses reasonable levels of fund balance to be maintained. From 2013 through 2015, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-colchester-financial-condition-2016m-376Selkirk Fire District – Procurement of Professional Services (2021M-55)
… not provide documentation that they used other methods to assess the accountability, reliability, responsibility, … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/09/selkirk-fire-district-procurement-professional-services-2021m-55Incorporated Village of Garden City – Check Signing (2021M-39)
… policy. Key Findings The Village’s check signing process does not comply with Village policy and the Village Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/09/incorporated-village-garden-city-check-signing-2021m-39Town of Oneonta – Town Clerk (2021M-59)
… Objective Determine whether the Town of Oneonta (Town) Clerk properly recorded, deposited and remitted Clerk fees in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk properly recorded all the fees we reviewed and remitted … Determine whether the Town of Oneonta Town Clerk properly recorded deposited and remitted Clerk fees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/02/town-oneonta-town-clerk-2021m-59Town of Mooers - Procurement (2020M-55)
… statutory requirements. Key Findings Of the nine purchase contracts totaling approximately $1.3 million that … the audit period and exceeded the competitive bidding threshold, one purchase contract totaling $61,766 was not … totaling $105,010 were not procured in accordance with the procurement policy. Key Recommendations Procure purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-mooers-procurement-2020m-55Bovina Fire District – Fund Balance (2015M-138)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials properly managed the … established capital reserves. The District does not have an equipment replacement schedule and there is no … for capital purposes or use the balance of funds on hand to reduce future tax levies. Develop a written long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/21/bovina-fire-district-fund-balance-2015m-138