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Town of Hector – Employee Compensation (2024M-85)
… was not always authorized, accurate and supported. Of the 53 employee records that we reviewed, we determined that … employees a total of $150,155 that was not authorized by the Town Board (Board). Inaccurately accrued and/or recorded … $5,271 for a separation payment that was not approved by the Board. Key Recommendations Annually establish and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/20/town-hector-employee-compensation-2024m-85Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… over selected Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) systems are sufficient to prevent unauthorized or … of children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide … OCFS, must follow New York State Information Technology (NYS IT) security policy and standards related to security and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsState Police Bulletin No. SP-78
… Purpose To provide procedures to the Division of State Police for a new Earnings Code to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-78-new-earnings-code-eos-extraordinary-overtime-senior-investigatorsState Agencies Bulletin No. 911
… BU79 * SUNY Construction Fund BU96 IOLA (Interest on Lawyer Account) Fund BU98 Industrial Exhibit Authority BU99 * …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/911-withholding-april-2009-performance-advance-longevity-payment-salaryThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… Introduction New York State has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five years, with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the … if no incidents occurred. Hate crime data for New York City in 2023 (and, therefore, aggregate statewide totals) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.2
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19492-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainOpinion 88-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Refund (refund by county treasurer of 2% cash bail fee) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (refund of 2% … provided herein, the county treasurer, or, in the city of New York, the commissioner of finance, shall be entitled to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31State Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.3
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19493-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.5
… titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at specific OCFS facilities. Affected Employees Employees in certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19495-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.4
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19494-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainWarren County – Occupancy Tax and Weights and Measures (2016M-346)
… The purpose of our audit was to assess oversight of the occupancy tax and compliance with weights and measures laws … could have collected an additional $1.9 million in occupancy tax revenue. The Director of the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/03/31/warren-county-occupancy-tax-and-weights-and-measures-2016m-346Town of Sharon – Fund Balance (2017M-271)
… that fund balance was reasonable for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017. Background The Town of Sharon is located in Schoharie … Town Board. Operating funds’ budgeted appropriations for 2018 total approximately $916,500. Key Findings Town-wide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/21/town-sharon-fund-balance-2017m-271Village of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… a loss of approximately $62,000. Designate an official to certify payroll. Develop proper IT controls. Key … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 New York General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Parishville-Hopkinton Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-72)
ParishvilleHopkinton Central School District Financial Management 2017M72
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/16/parishville-hopkinton-central-school-district-financial-management-2017mBrasher Falls Central School District – Financial Condition (2019M-158)
… the District appropriated fund balance and reserves that it did not use and generated operating surpluses totaling … reserves increased by $3.9 million. District officials have not developed a comprehensive multiyear financial plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/25/brasher-falls-central-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-158Plattsburgh City School District - Procurement (2019M-198)
… whether District officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory … reviewed totaling approximately $1.1 million were procured in accordance with the District’s purchasing policies and … contracts (73 percent) totaling $56,624 were not procured in accordance with the purchasing policy. Of the services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/06/plattsburgh-city-school-district-procurement-2019m-198Village of Nissequogue – Information Technology (2015M-31)
Village of Nissequogue Information Technology 2015M31
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/01/village-nissequogue-information-technology-2015m-31Upper Jay Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-30)
… did not properly record all financial transactions in the accounting records or prepare required annual reports. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/05/26/upper-jay-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activities-2023mOlean City School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-187)
… or transparently fund reserves. Take appropriate action to address overfunded reserves. Funding reserves at levels … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action . Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/olean-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-187Copiague Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2019M-98)
… card purchases were necessary, adequately supported and for legitimate District purposes. Key Findings Of 1,174 … by $5,047. The Board approved 28 charges totaling $5,786 for refreshments that were in violation of New York State Public Officers Law. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2019m-98