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Population Data, Resources and Publications
… Data Historical Decennial Census Data File for Counties, Cities, Towns and Villages [xls] 2020 Census … Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) Environmental Indicator 1 for local governments uses population estimates from the … - This report highlights the results of the 2020 Census for local governments in New York State and accompanies a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/population-data-resources-and-publicationsIX.7.K Record Retention – IX. Federal Grants
… all applicable federal laws, rules and regulations (e.g., for Department of Health and Human Services, see 45CFR … refer to the General Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York State Government Records as published by the New York State Archives and Records for guidance on minimum retention periods for other fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7k-record-retentionCity of Mount Vernon – Financial Reporting and Oversight (2020M-96)
… was made available to the City Council and City officials for the effective management of operations. Key Findings The … and officials did not have adequate financial information for the effective management of operations and, as a result, … the required annual financial report (AUD) with our office for fiscal years 2016 through 2019. The Council did not take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/09/17/city-mount-vernon-financial-reporting-and-oversight-2020m-96Town of Porter – Capital Projects (2013M-352)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s capital projects for the period January 1, 2012 through October 9, 2013. … The elected five-member Town Board is responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s 2013 adopted budget … taxes and finance operations. The Supervisor is accounting for $913,000 remaining from a “Host Community Fee” (HCF) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/28/town-porter-capital-projects-2013m-352Town of Schuyler – Financial Management (2014M-182)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management for the period January 1 through December 31, 2013. … of approximately 3,400. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2014 fiscal year were approximately $1.6 Million. The … needs. Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for revenues, expenditures and appropriated fund balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/29/town-schuyler-financial-management-2014m-182State Agencies Bulletin No. 1848
… that position pools in PayServ may require updates for SFS lapsing. Affected Employees All agencies with … in PayServ will be lapsing and will no longer be available for use in PayServ. Effective Dates Accounting strings … string effective the beginning of the pay period for the following check dates (Administration – 09/16/2020 & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1848-sfs-chartfield-strings-payserv-09152020-09302020-lapse-datesJefferson County Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA) – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-70)
… whether officials appropriately evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of … financial benefits. Key Findings JCIDA officials did not appropriately evaluate all projects prior to approval or monitor the performance of businesses that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2020/10/02/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-jcidaEastport-South Manor Central School District – Building Safety (2020M-18)
… (JSHS). Key Findings District officials did not: Fix leaks in the HVAC system requiring buckets in the halls to collect leaked water. Create a corrective action plan to address the deficiency found in the 2015 building condition survey. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-building-safety-2020m-18Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-36
… to provide the Department of Transportation instructions for processing the 2020 Call-Out Response Payment. Affected … the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), provides for a call-out response payment to eligible employees at the … The 2020 Call-Out Response Payment is included as salary for retirement purposes. Deductions will be taken from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-36-2020-call-out-response-payment-fiscal-year-2019-2020Town of Edinburg – Justice Court Operations (2014M-226)
… of our audit to evaluate the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. … Perform monthly accountabilities and bank reconciliations for the fines and fees bank account and the bail bank … of our audit to evaluate the Courts financial operations for the period January 1 2013 through April 30 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/11/14/town-edinburg-justice-court-operations-2014m-226Town of Oppenheim – Town Clerk Operations (2014M-248)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the Clerk’s operations for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total approximately $1.3 million. Key Findings The … of the Clerk’s financial duties and did not provide for an annual audit of the Clerk’s records. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/28/town-oppenheim-town-clerk-operations-2014m-248Town of Exeter – Records and Reports (2015M-23)
… Background The Town of Exeter is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 990. The Town is … not ensure the Supervisor maintained up-to-date, complete and accurate records. The last time the Supervisor filed the … notices to remind the Supervisor of the filing deadlines and offers for assistance, and the tax levy limit calculation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-exeter-records-and-reports-2015m-23Who Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… the establishment of the position of Town Comptroller in certain towns. When this position is established, the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleTown of Rosendale – Financial Operations (2015M-38)
… our audit was to review selected Town financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through April 3, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $4.1 million. Key Findings The … were not performed. The Town could not account for approximately 55 percent of its water. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/17/town-rosendale-financial-operations-2015m-38Elevator Safety (Follow-Up)
… New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million … the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for inspecting and testing its elevators. Annual inspections … inspections and found violations were missed or overlooked for 11 of the 12 sampled elevators. When we reviewed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/28/elevator-safety-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-657
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY Rate Increase for Supervisor of … 3, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for retroactive increases for employees in the title of Supervisor of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-657-cuny-2019-rate-increase-supervisor-mechanicsOpinion 90-52
… added). There is, however, no statutory requirement for the town clerk to record in the minutes the names of … performed, that the report has been filed and is available for public inspection, and that the town board may, in its … to the report and file such response in the clerk's office for public inspection (General Municipal Law, §35[2]). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-52LaSalle School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… school provides special and regular educational services for students in grades 6 through 12. Pursuant to the State … data reported on providers' annual CFRs. To be eligible for reimbursement, the provider's reported expenses must … the guidelines specified in the RCM and the CFR Manual. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, LaSalle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/lasalle-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAccounts Receivable Collections
… Recoveries Bureau (Bureau). The Bureau is responsible for collecting accounts receivable that state agencies have … collection cases totaling $926.8 million to the Bureau for action. During this period, the Bureau collected $381.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/13/accounts-receivable-collectionsOpinion 91-19
… fire districts to purchase apparatus and equipment for the extinguishment and prevention of fires. Although … There is no express or implied statutory authority for a fire district to make a gift of fire district property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-19