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Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… is fair. Department regulations specify that all commercial devices used to weigh and measure commodities sold … fuels; inspect and test packaged commodities; regulate commercial weighing and measuring practices; and investigate … of Interest Department of Agriculture and Markets: Food Safety Monitoring (2013-S-27) Department of Agriculture and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… also saves time and energy for procurement staff. The cost of this convenience is the heightened risk of inappropriate spending, such as wasteful or personal … must have both a credit card policy and a system of internal controls in place. Review our best practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… you must develop a long-term plan. The plan should address how you monitor and maintain assets and how much you can spend within your budget. By developing a structured approach for assessing and funding capital assets, … York State statutes. See our Legal Requirements page to find specific sections of the law related to capital asset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… state's plan or nonqualified withdrawals. Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, LLC, serves as Program Manager and, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesRotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe – Claims Auditing (2025M-107)
… Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent … forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law.Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. … action. Pursuant to Section 181-b of New York State Town Law (Town Law), a written corrective action plan (CAP) that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/rotterdam-fire-district-number-7-schonowe-claims-auditing-2025m-107Travel Advisory No. 4
… to coincide with the SFS Summer Release scheduled for Monday, August 21, 2017. To prepare for implementation, all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/4-expense-report-mandatory-header-fieldsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… completed audits of the Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant , Copenhagen Fire Department , … and effectively.” Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (Broome County) The quality of the … completed audits of the BinghamtonJohnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant Copenhagen Fire Department Dansville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-426
… Authorization Form and the Summer Research Lag Payment Schedule for paycheck dates Agency Actions CUNY University Payroll … overpayment will be recovered from the employee’s regular paycheck. The Goal Balance must be left blank. If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-426-2011-cuny-research-foundation-cuny-rf-grant-payments-summerState Police Bulletin No. SP-156
… Purpose To inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2014 State Police Expertise Pay. Affected Employees Employees of the Division of State … in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-156-2014-state-police-expertise-payState Agencies Bulletin No. 1170
… who are members of NYSCOPBA, Inc. and are currently in Bargaining Unit 01 & 21 with Dues (Code 291 & 491) or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1170-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationCity of Gloversville – Parking Violation Operations (2016M-231)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s parking violation operations for the period January 1, 2014 … not established a benchmark for collection rates of unpaid parking violations. The City does not utilize options such as the State DMV’s Scofflaw Program for collecting parking violation fines. Key Recommendations Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/09/30/city-gloversville-parking-violation-operations-2016m-231State Agencies Bulletin No. 1048
… of the removal of the maximum dues and agency shop fee cap for grade 038 employees represented by PEF. Affected … a grade 038 position has reached the dues/agency shop fee cap of $900 for the calendar year. At the request of PEF,the maximum cap will be removed effective with the first paychecks in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1048-removal-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-cap-grade-038-employees-representedNew Hartford Central School District – Procurement (2016M-153)
… July 1, 2014 through February 22, 2016. Background The New Hartford Central School District is located in the Towns of New Hartford, Paris and Kirkland in Oneida County and the Town of … New Hartford Central School District Procurement 2016M153 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/new-hartford-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-153Newark Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2016M
… Use long-term projections as a financial planning tool to make informed decisions to avoid the projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/newark-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2016mBrocton Central School District – Purchasing (2015M-305)
… Background The Brocton Central School District is located in the Towns of Portland, Stockton and Pomfret in Chautauqua County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/12/brocton-central-school-district-purchasing-2015m-305Berkshire Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-310)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … 2015. Background The Berkshire Union Free School District is a special act school district located on the grounds of … operates two schools with approximately 120 students, is governed by an appointed five-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/berkshire-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-310North Bellmore Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-47)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial operations and the use of fund balance for the period of July 1, 2012 through June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/20/north-bellmore-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-47Village of Harriman – Water Department Billing (2014M-311)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water billing … 7, 2014. Background The Village is located in the Towns of Monroe and Woodbury, Orange County, and has a population … Village of Harriman Water Department Billing 2014M311 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/09/village-harriman-water-department-billing-2014m-311Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B6-16-8)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, issued debt totaling … Village of Suffern Budget Review B6168 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/20/village-suffern-budget-review-b6-16-8Roslyn Union Free School District – Cash Receipts (2016M-241)
… Eight of 30 receipts we tested were held between 11 and 30 days before being deposited in the District’s bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/roslyn-union-free-school-district-cash-receipts-2016m-241