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State Comptroller DiNapoli: Costs Will Climb for Municipal Landfills
… concerns that are likely to impact landfill owners in the near future and long-term. Policy changes in China have … increasing costs related to recycling, at least in the near term. For example, in the city of Albany, increased fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-costs-will-climb-municipal-landfillsXIII.4 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Travelers, or their proxies, must complete the SFS Mileage Detail page to document mileage claims line by line, between … support the line by line mileage claims in the SFS Mileage Detail page (e.g., AC 160-S , mileage upload spreadsheet , or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chaper-xiii/xiii4-overviewBuffalo Business Delivers $9 Million Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… In-State Program’s 19 managing partners in 2004 (Trillium Group) and in 2006 (Hamilton Lane). Combined, the two … The Fund’s fiscal year ends March 31, 2015. About Trillium Group, LLC Trillium Group is a Rochester-based venture capital group with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/buffalo-business-delivers-9-million-investment-gain-state-pension-fundDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… acts involving violence, intimidation and destruction of property based on bias and prejudice cannot be tolerated,” … them. For a copy of the report, visit: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093014/14n2.pdf In the audit of DCJS, … types. For a copy of the report, visit: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093014/13s67.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingTown of Yates - Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2018M-154)
… others. The Supervisor did not provide: Adequate oversight of the bookkeeper to ensure that records were accurate and … adequate financial reports, leading to the deterioration of the general town-wide’s fund balance, which had a deficit of $86,345 as of December 31, 2016. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/12/town-yates-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2018m-154Town of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
… Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed 125 agricultural, … Town of Skaneateles Real Property Tax Exemption Administration 2018M173 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/16/town-skaneateles-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-173Town of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
… (19 percent of those reviewed) without applications, renewal forms or other supporting documentation. Incorrectly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-parma-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-223Town of Lysander - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-221)
… We reviewed 116 properties with agricultural, senior citizen and veteran exemptions and found 14 (12 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-lysander-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-221Town of Bath - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-209)
… whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed … Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-bath-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-209Town of Augusta - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-230)
… applications, renewal forms, income support and military records) to verify taxpayer eligibility. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/24/town-augusta-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-230Town of Milo - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-210)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-milo-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-210Town of Lenox - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-242)
… renewal forms, income support and military records) to verify taxpayer eligibility. Key Recommendations The … before granting exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions granted. Ensure … previously granted exemptions are supported and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Town officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-lenox-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-242Town of Moravia - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-215)
… whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed properties … to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with agricultural exemptions to the County and … whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/08/town-moravia-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-215Procurement of Electricity and Natural Gas Through Aggregators (2018-MS-5)
… are ensuring they are procuring electricity and natural gas at the lowest prices. Key Findings Five of seven units … received the lowest prices for electricity and natural gas. Five units (City of Albany; Counties of Broome, Cortland … spent approximately $391,000 (51 percent) more for natural gas than a potential benchmark we identified. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/02/01/procurement-electricity-and-natural-gas-through-aggregators-2018-ms-5Town of Lyons - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-216)
… properties with 108 agricultural, non-profit and not-for-profit, senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The … exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. The Board should: Ensure all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-lyons-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-216Town of Hyde Park - Payroll and Time Records (2018M-225)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Town’s payroll and time records were accurate. Key Findings Town officials … established adequate procedures to ensure that payroll and time records were accurate. We tested the payroll and time records of 30 employees over 22 payroll periods, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-hyde-park-payroll-and-time-records-2018m-225Westminster Community Charter School – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-375)
… written policies or procedures for procuring professional services. School officials did not use competitive methods when procuring professional services. Key Recommendations The Board should consider … to require competition for the procurement of professional services and prescribe methods for soliciting competition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2016/12/30/westminster-community-charter-school-procurement-professional-servicesJefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Separation Payments (2016M-304)
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services is a public entity serving 18 component school … BOCES, which provides 59 educational and administrative services to its component school districts, is governed by a … Board of Cooperative Educational Services Separation Payments 2016M304 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/10/28/jefferson-lewis-hamilton-herkimer-oneida-board-cooperative-educational-servicesSt. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Payroll (2016M-371)
… of our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of BOCES' payroll payments for the period July 1, 2014 through May 31, … adhered to good procedures for processing and verifying payroll payments. Key Recommendations There were no … St LawrenceLewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services Payroll 2016M371 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/12/23/st-lawrence-lewis-board-cooperative-educational-services-payroll-2016m-371Town of New Hartford – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-11)
… officials completed annual sexual harassment prevention training (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was provided to most employees and elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/08/town-new-hartford-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-11