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Audits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… of an audit. More detailed information can be found in: Understanding the Audit Process Brochure [pdf] . Audit … is typically the longest phase of the audit. The examiner-in-charge supervises the day-to-day activities of the onsite … OSC Audit Report: More detailed information can be found in our guidance Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processCity of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… $841,622 to the proposed general fund budget for the debt payment, or transfer funds as appropriate. Modify the budget … levy increase to no more than the tax levy as permitted by law, unless it obtains the proper approval to override the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B7-1-14)
… police overtime appropriations are reasonable. Sewer rent rates may need to be increased or appropriations decreased. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/01/city-lockport-budget-review-b7-1-14City of Glen Cove -- Budget Review (B17-7-12)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … surplus in the golf and recreation fund. These three funds are projected to have a combined unassigned fund … including $625,127 for employees retiring from the Police Department, and intend to use appropriated general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/10/13/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b17-7-12City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… related to the sale of real property, franchise fees, sales tax and advanced life support charges which may not be … proposed budget continues to provide minimal funding for equipment and capital outlay. Appropriations for debt service … estimates for the sale of real property, franchise fees, sales tax and advanced life support charges and make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements
… all four-year-olds in the State with the opportunity for an early childhood education. UPK provides four-year-old … regulations require buildings and classrooms used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, health, and building codes, and for equipment and furnishings to be safe and suitable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/20/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirementsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-14-23)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for … general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. Local Finance Law requires all local governments … to display a trend of declining financial position and the proposed increases in revenues for the sewer fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b5-14-23City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are … budget review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine if the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District’s (District) financial … District regulates the flow of the Hudson River and the Black River to reduce flooding caused by excess run-off and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practicesXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… to the purchase order and receiving information. If all the information agrees, the third employee would approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-14-19)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget … Based on the results of our review, we found that revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are … determine if these payables are legitimate liabilities and, if not, remove them from the balance sheet. If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/04/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-14-19City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget … no greater than the tax levy limit (tax cap), unless a local law is adopted to override the limit. Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-13-21)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget … for certain matters, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are … water metered sales by approximately $280,000 and sewer charges by approximately $272,000 in the budget. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/20/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-13-21Town of Fishkill – Apparent Misappropriation of Senior Center Funds (2013M-246)
… activity and to assess the Board’s oversight of the Center for the period of January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Fishkill located in Dutchess County. The Town Board is the legislative body … checks ($1,794) was found in a Department file cabinet. Of this amount, $4,003, was in a sealed envelope and appeared to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-fishkill-apparent-misappropriation-senior-center-funds-2013m-246City of Olean – Budget Review (B17-1-3)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's preliminary budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action on our … the accumulated deficit in the City's general, water and sewer funds as of May 31, 2007. Local Finance Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/03/17/city-olean-budget-review-b17-1-3Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of buildings and construction sites to promote the safety of all people who visit, live, and work in NYC. This requires construction managers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… (DOF) identifies and collects fines and fees that are due for parking violations. This audit covered the period from … to February 4, 2019. About the Program DOF is responsible for collecting and processing payments for parking fines for the approximately 30 entities that can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesEligibility, Your Vested Benefit and Filing – Article 14 Benefits
… Eligibility You are eligible for a vested retirement benefit if you leave public employment and … credited service. You can choose to begin receiving your vested benefit at your early retirement age or when you reach … completed 20 years of service credit. The amount of your vested benefit will be based on your service, age at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/eligibility-your-vested-benefit-and-filingMandatory Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… purchase this service credit to avoid a reduction in their retirement benefit. Mandatory contribution deductions are … will provide a link to the Loan/SCP Deduction page in Retirement Online , which will list the member’s pre-tax … amount of each deduction taken. For Social Security and State and local income taxes, use the full earnings before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-service-credit-purchase-paymentsOptional Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… will provide a link to the Loan/SCP Deductions page in Retirement Online , which will list the member’s service … page and view SCP deductions for your employees: Sign in to Retirement Online . From your Account Homepage, click … the notification. Members can make lump sum payments in addition to payroll deductions. The easiest way for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/optional-service-credit-purchase-payments