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City of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… audit was to review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, 2011. Background The STAR exemption in the Real Property Tax Law provides a … assessors accept and process residents’ applications for STAR exemptions. The STAR program lowers the school real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6City 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 Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial … by the Board contain adequate support to substantiate they are proper Town expenses. The Board did not audit the books … records and reports of all Town officers and employees who receive or disburse money. Maintain inventory records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryRochester City School District – Budget Review (B20-2-5)
… actions they have taken to improve the accuracy of budget projections in the 2020-21 budget and restore the District’s … fallout resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue projections to be substantially accurate. Appropriations for … If actual charter school enrollment figures trend close to projections, District officials will have to make budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/05/rochester-city-school-district-budget-review-b20-2-5Background Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)
… for individuals who have contact with children in camps, childcare programs, and therapeutic programs. However, this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5Electronic Fund Transfer Instructions
… unfamiliar with making electronic payments, contact your bank for guidance with the transaction. Bank JP MORGAN CHASE Account Name SNY BUREAU OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Routing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-fund-transfer-instructionsMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care
To determine whether Medicaid made improper feeforservice payments for certain services covered by mainstream managed care plans
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-careDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities and jails across New York is not tracking or … complaints that may indicate problematic trends at those facilities, according to an audit released today by State … proposal to improve the safety of New York's correctional facilities." DiNapoli's auditors found that the commission, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Blooming Grove , Village of Cayuga Heights , Greenville Fire District #1 , Hauppauge … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Blooming Grove Village of Cayuga Heights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 93-33
… -- Powers and Duties (publication of notice of annual meeting) EDUCATION LAW, §2004(1); PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §70-a; … may publish notice of the school district's annual meeting in the newspaper. A school district, however, may not … may publish notice of the school district's annual meeting in a publication which is entered as second-class …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33Enrolling Members – Membership and Enrollment
… application (regardless of your office’s hours). When you enter their job information: Choose ‘Weekend,’ … ‘After Hours’ or ‘Holiday’ from the dropdown based on when they worked. Enter their first day worked into the “Hire … if you encounter a “Member Enrollment error” or issue when using Retirement Online , or if Retirement Online is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/enrolling-membersLegislative and Executive Retirement Plan For Tier 1 and 2 Members (Section 80-a)
… your beneficiary may receive if you die while working for a public employer or after you retire (death benefits); … within these pages. Keep it handy as a quick reference for future questions concerning your benefits. Twice a year, … our website. You’ll find sections developed specifically for members , retirees and employers . You can download …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/legislative-and-executive-retirement-plan-tier-1-and-2-members-section-80Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By … The treasurer withdrew $12,505 in cash from the company’s fundraiser savings account without board approval. Columbia …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Virgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Virgil, and located in Cortland County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … cannot verify if it is approving all claims for payment. In addition, it cannot determine whether there are any … the Office of the State Comptroller and file future AUDs in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… 2012. Background The Uniondale Fire District is located in the Town of Hempstead, in Nassau County. The District is governed by an elected … are inadequate, and it did not comply with the provisions in the existing policy. The Board did not review and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly … District annually spends approximately $9,000 for natural gas and $13,000 for electricity. We found that the Board was … September 2012 through September 2013 and compared the rates the District paid with rates charged by a local energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if sewage treatment services were provided … of Johnson City entered into an intermunicipal agreement to establish a joint sewage activity whereby the City and the … of Vestal in Broome County. The plant provides services to City and Village residents and businesses and also to nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015mCity of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… September 10, 2015. Background The City of Salamanca is located almost entirely within the Allegany Territory of … County. The City, which has approximately 6,000 residents, is governed by a five-member City Council. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… develop and assist industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research and recreation facilities. The Agency, … Key Findings The Agency did not include provisions in the agreements it enters into with businesses to recapture … districts. Key Recommendations Ensure that all project agreements contain a recapture clause that would allow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-project