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Kirkwood Fire Company District No. 1, Inc. – Collections and Disbursements (2021M-73)
… officials established adequate controls over collections and disbursements. Key Findings The Board did not fulfill its … to ensure money was adequately safeguarded and accounted for and Company officials did not establish adequate controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/10/08/kirkwood-fire-company-district-no-1-inc-collections-andWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Oversight of Take-Home Vehicles (2021M-52)
… reimbursed the Corporation for personal use of its vehicle in a timely manner. The CEO did not reimburse the Corporation … 2016 through April 2019. The CEO paid this reimbursement in April 2019. The CEO failed to comply with the Board’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-oversight-take-homeTown of Crown Point - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-263)
… for fees (including campsite rentals), real property taxes and water and sewer rents. Key Findings The Clerk did not: Remit real property taxes totaling nearly $1.4 million in 2017 and 2018 to the … week, as required by law. For example, the Clerk collected taxes totaling $951,513 during the first seven weeks of 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/07/19/town-crown-point-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-263Town of Oppenheim – Town Clerk Operations (2014M-248)
… The Clerk did not submit a monthly report of all moneys received and did not make disbursements to the … Issue press-numbered duplicate receipts for all Town transactions when no other form of adequate documentation is available. Deposit all moneys intact and in a timely manner. Perform monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/28/town-oppenheim-town-clerk-operations-2014m-248Establishing the Standard Work Day – Legacy Reporting
… title (e.g., clerks, bus drivers, etc.), even if you only have part-time employees in that title or the title is … for different positions. For example, all laborers may have an eight-hour SWD, all clerical workers seven and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayDryden Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-106)
… not: Ensure information technology (IT) policies were up-to-date with current technology changes, existing policies … accounts and disable any unnecessary accounts, maintain up-to-date IT asset inventory records or enter into adequate … of Information Technology Services (IT Director) failed to determine whether any data was taken or notify either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/26/dryden-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-106Sodus Center Fire Department – Financial Activities (2016M-424)
… The Treasurer makes deposits, disburses cash and performs all recordkeeping functions without an adequate independent … duties are segregated so that one person cannot control all phases of a transaction. Ensure that all claims are audited, document the approved claims in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/03/31/sodus-center-fire-department-financial-activities-2016m-424East Greenbush Community Library – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-223)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Library’s internal controls over cash receipts … Background The East Greenbush Community Library, located in the Town of East Greenbush in Rensselaer County, is a … adequate internal controls over the cash receipt process to ensure that all cash collections are properly recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/10/25/east-greenbush-community-library-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-223Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Financial Operations (2016M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Board oversight of the School’s financial … Charter School of the Arts, which provides education to approximately 250 students, is located in the Town of … Findings The Board did not establish adequate procedures to ensure that all disbursements had sufficient supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-financial-operations-2016m-198Lynbrook Union Free School District – Special Programs (2016M-45)
… The Lynbrook Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which operates seven schools … driver’s education program session were not deposited in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-special-programs-2016m-45Operational Advisory No. 6
… has completed recording all re-appropriations contained in the 2025-2026 fiscal year enacted budget. All … It is recommended that all Agencies read Chapter XVII in its ENTIRETY, since it contains valuable reminders related … 30, 2025 - utilizing the SFS report NYKK0004 as detailed in the Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter XVII, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/6-lapsing-notice-and-remindersEnglish Language Learners Programs
… language they speak. This includes the right to receive all core content instruction and to learn English and other subjects at the same academic level as all other children. Within SED, the Office of Bilingual … to provide English as a New Language (ENL) services to all eligible ELLs and are required to make Bilingual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programsIX.11.C Single Audit Act and Uniform Guidance – IX. Federal Grants
… as Federal awards which are assigned an Assistance Listing Number (ALN)(formerly CFDA). The ALNs are managed and … pass-through entity and pass-through entities identifying number must be included. Include the total amount provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11c-single-audit-act-1984DiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… students’ emotional wellbeing.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rates of childhood mental … well as other traumatic societal events, making the need for comprehensive mental health training, services and … In addition, based on DOE’s self-reported data for the 2020-21 school year, a time when mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthDiNapoli: Too Many Subway Stations Need Repairs
… Too many New York City subway stations are in disrepair and New York City Transit’s repair program … $5 billion over the next 20 years to bring the stations to what it considers a state of good repair. NYCT surveys … a temporary or permanent repair. DiNapoli’s report is based on NYCT’s 2012 survey, which is the latest available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-too-many-subway-stations-need-repairsOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… install and maintain an ignition interlock device (IID) in any vehicle they own or operate. An IID connects to the … to blow into the tube periodically to ensure that they have not been drinking while driving (rolling test). The IID … that offenders who disclaim vehicle ownership do not have vehicles registered in their names. Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1032
… for an increase to the guaranteed Pre-Shift Briefing minimum effective 4/1/10. Effective Date(s) Payments will be … Payment Information Effective 4/1/10, the guaranteed minimum amount of Pre-Shift Briefing shall be increased from … register and the employee’s paycheck stub or direct deposit advice. Questions Questions about payment processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1032-retroactive-increase-guaranteed-pre-shift-briefing-minimum-employeesOpinion 2006-9
… whether the proposed transfer would constitute a “sale” for purposes of Town Law §198(12) and, therefore, be subject … the proposition submitted to referendum must also provide for dissolution of the town district (Town Law §198[12][d]; … in reference to the situation when the consideration for the transfer of property and facilities is the assumption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-9Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District - Leave Records (2018M-264)
… that all leave requests are properly approved before the leave is used. … Determine whether employee leave accrual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/floral-park-bellerose-union-free-school-district-leave-records-2018m-264Available Options – Police and Fire Plan
… year, or sooner, after retiring), nothing will be paid to any beneficiary. Cash Refund — Contributions (Option ½) … If all of your accumulated annuity savings contributions have been expended, all payments will cease upon your death. … your benefit will be increased to the amount you would have received if you had selected the Single Life Allowance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/available-options