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Opinion 96-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (towns not exempt from) -- … broad exemption to towns, or other municipalities (except in certain instances counties) from the statutory court fees … are to be construed according to their ordinary and usual meaning. Further, where the words of a statute are clear and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-23DiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates
… talk to an advisor during registration but, based on the number of advisors for their department, this would result in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-cuny-students-need-better-access-required-courses-help-improve-graduation-ratesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Office of Children and Family Services … were often late in inspecting equipment. NYCT also did not have an inventory system to account for the equipment it … over transportation expenses and services and doesn’t have controls in place to educate or improve driving skills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) have led to years-long delays in projects outside New York City, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … contractor selections and contract changes that led to significant cost increases,” DiNapoli said. “People living …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateComparison of PFRS Benefits
… unless the member’s plan limits creditable service to 20, 25 or 32 years. Contributions are not required after … by union-negotiated contracts that require their employer to offer a special plan may not be required to contribute.) See Tier 5 Member Contributions. 3% – 6% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-pfrs-benefitsDayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … and Secretary. Company expenses for January 1, 2012 to October 8, 2013 included the following major categories: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialImproper Payments to a Dentist (Follow-Up)
… which was issued on July 15, 2013, determined that, for the period June 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012, … Dr. Prosper Bonsi, DMD. The payments included claims for behavior management services for patients who were not eligible for behavior management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/30/improper-payments-dentist-followControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… As of December 31, 2014, the Department was authorized to have three advance accounts for Travel Advance, Confidential … business purposes. Our tests showed these controls have generally operated as intended. However, we also found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsVillage of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the propriety of the Agency’s financial and operational activities for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Orleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… of 45 cases reviewed lacked certain documentation such as age, identity, income, shelter, or recertification. All 25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222Rockland Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Administrator Compensation, Financial Management and Purchasing (2017M-60)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review administrative compensation, purchasing and … more than $14.6 million in restricted funds that should have been returned to component districts. The Board has not adopted a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2017/12/15/rockland-board-cooperative-educational-services-administrator-compensationCity of Rye – Boat Basin Fund (2013M-289)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s … analyze and calculate cost allocations for its enterprise funds including the Boat Basin fund. Although the cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-rye-boat-basin-fund-2013m-289Town of Lebanon – Justice Court (2013M-247)
… Deposit all funds in a timely manner as prescribed by law. Ensure that Justice Bartlett’s outstanding reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/17/town-lebanon-justice-court-2013m-247Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s purchasing practices for the period … State or County contract pricing. The Board’s failure to ensure that Village officials obtained bids and quotes in … bidding process, as required. Attach the obtained quotes to the vendor’s claim so that the Board can audit and approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175State Agencies Bulletin No. 1888
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for … Dues amounts for employees who receive an increase to base salary, Increment, or Longevity Pay with an effective … deduction amount for hourly and per diem employees should have Dues (code 475) deductions at 1.3% of biweekly gross …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1888-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseOswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over tax receipts and … School District has been reducing the amount of money paid to the Library when there are refunds in property assessments due to tax certiorari judgments. However, there is no authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397Tri-Valley Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-094)
… audit was to examine the District’s budgeting practices for the period July 1, 2012 through January 15, 2014. … and 210 employees. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were $30 million. Key Findings … fund balance increased from approximately $8 million for the fiscal year ended 2009 to more than $14 million as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/tri-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-094State Agencies Bulletin No. 1974
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for … Dues amounts for employees who receive an increase to base salary, Increment, or Longevity Pay with an effective … deduction amount for hourly and per diem employees should have dues (code 475) deductions at 1.3% of biweekly gross …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1974-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseTuckahoe Common School District – Purchasing (2013M-158)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over purchasing for the period July 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. Background The Tuckahoe Common School … the District’s purchasing policy, for purchases required to be bid, or those that were required to be purchased by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/08/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2013m-158Wallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)
… before payment, for valid purposes and properly reported to the Board of Education (Board). Key Findings The claims … before payment, for valid purposes and properly reported to the Board . We reviewed 100 claims totaling $1.7 million … lines being overspent. 58 totaling $1.6 million did not have sufficient supporting documentation, which could result …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52