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Opinion 2003-3
… issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (maximum benefit under defined benefit service … authorizes certain "political subdivisions" to establish, and thereby become the "sponsor" of, service award programs … purpose of these programs is to facilitate the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters, through the payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-3Nanuet Fire District - Credit and Gasoline Cards (2018M-193)
… Determine if claims for credit card bills were audited and the purchases were for appropriate purposes. Key Findings Of the 240 credit card purchases totaling $69,465 made during … did not have adequate supporting documentation attached to the claims. Of 389 gasoline credit card purchases, totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/12/28/nanuet-fire-district-credit-and-gasoline-cards-2018m-193Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Procurement (2017M-211)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District procured goods and services … employees use requisition forms and purchase orders prior to making purchases. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/19/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-procurement-2017m-211Cost-of-Living Adjustment – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… including age and number of years retired, your retirement benefit will permanently increase each year. This … Life Allowance, even if you selected a different option at retirement. You will begin receiving an annual COLA when you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/cost-living-adjustmentElmsford Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2017M-147)
… approximately $33.5 million. Key Findings The District does not have a comprehensive policy for identifying and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/27/elmsford-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2017m-147Office of the State Comptroller Response to Report Issued Today by the Department of Financial Services
… including lowering the hedge fund allocation to 2 percent of assets from 3 percent and paying below average fees. In … fund in well over a year. Unfortunately, the Department of Financial Services seems more interested in playing political games, so remains unaware of actions taken by what is one of the best managed and best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/office-state-comptroller-response-report-issued-today-department-financial-servicesTown of Solon - Financial Management (2018M-233)
… plans to address the Town’s operational and capital needs in the general and highway funds. Key Findings From December … 2014 through December 31, 2017, unrestricted fund balance in the general fund increased by $106,230 (110 percent). … During the same period, unrestricted fund balance in the highway fund increased by $50,007 (24 percent). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-solon-financial-management-2018m-233White Plains City School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2014M-240)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the … 2012 through April 30, 2014. Background The White Plains City School District is located in the city of White Plains, Westchester County. The District, which … White Plains City School District Procurement of Professional Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/31/white-plains-city-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2014mTown of Barker – Justice Court Operations (2016M-422)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2015 … by an elected five-member Town Board, has a Justice Court with one elected Justice. In 2015, the Court reported revenues totaling approximately $75,000. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-barker-justice-court-operations-2016m-422Village of Sandy Creek – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-36)
… paid claims totaling $91,247 that did not have proper detail and support. Key Recommendations Segregate the … are audited annually. Ensure all claims have proper detail and support before authorizing them for payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-sandy-creek-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2017m-36Contract Submission System (CSS)
… by the Public Authorities Law). If you already have an online account Login to CSS by entering your User ID and password If you need an online account To establish a Primary Authorizer account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-cssMount Markham Central School District – Reserve Funds (2016M-73)
… The Mount Markham Central School District is located in a number of towns in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida and Otsego Counties. The … determine if the balances are necessary, reasonable and in compliance with statutory requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/mount-markham-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2016m-73Mineola Union Free School District – Competitive Quotations (2015M-313)
… The Mineola Union Free School District is located in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, … requirements. Ensure that adequate actions have been taken in soliciting competition, or applicable contracts are used, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/12/mineola-union-free-school-district-competitive-quotations-2015m-313Evergreen Charter School – Employee and Independent Contractor Fingerprinting (2016M-225)
… Evergreen Charter School Employee and Independent Contractor Fingerprinting 2016M225 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2016/09/16/evergreen-charter-school-employee-and-independent-contractorInlet Common School District – Claims Processing (2023M-180)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Inlet Common School District (District) claims were adequately supported, … Determine whether Inlet Common School District District claims were adequately supported for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/inlet-common-school-district-claims-processing-2023m-180Village of Fayetteville – Information Technology Policies (2017M-47)
… technology policies and procedures for individual access rights, disaster recovery and password security management. … Adopt policies and procedures to address user access rights, disaster recovery and password security management. … users who have left Village employment have their access rights removed. Provide IT security awareness training. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/26/village-fayetteville-information-technology-policies-2017m-47Heuvelton Central School District – Procurement (2023M-55)
… School District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the Board of Education’s (Board) policies and applicable statutory requirements. Key Findings District … did not always comply with statutory requirements and the District’s procurement policy by seeking competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/heuvelton-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-55Gouverneur Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2023M-34)
… consent forms, documenting the eligible services provided and submitting claims for Medicaid reimbursement. District officials agreed with our recommendation and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/gouverneur-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2023m-34Carle Place Union Free School District – Network User Account Controls (2022M-121)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Carle Place Union Free School District (District) officials … Determine whether Carle Place Union Free School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/carle-place-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-controlsSchuylerville Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-131)
Determine whether the Schuylerville Central School District District maximized Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/schuylerville-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-131