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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2249
… since April 1, 2023, with union dues withheld (Code 291 for BU 01 and Code 491 for BU 21). Background: NYSCOPBA membership dues for employees in BU 01 (Code 291) and BU 21 (Code 491) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2249-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationSeized Assets Program (Follow-Up)
… defend the people of New York State while preserving their rights and dignity. During the course of an investigation or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/seized-assets-program-followTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report, Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program (2014-S-29). Background Our initial report, … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/14/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-program-followReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Reporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County ( Report 2013-S-2 ). Background Our initial report, … referees did not always properly report and account for foreclosure funds. Referees deposited surplus funds late in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-county-followPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed … Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsEquine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Equine Health and Safety ( 2017-S-77 ) . About the Program Our initial audit report, issued on November 13, 2018, examined whether the … in correcting the problems we identified in the initial report, and additional action is still needed. Of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-followOrange County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-1)
… Recommendations Establish adequate policies and procedures for enforcing and monitoring restitution obligations. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/orange-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-1Warren County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-102)
… information and site visits are conducted and documented in the loan files. Forward all loan modification requests to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/warren-county-local-development-corporation-revolving-loanTown of Highlands – Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (2021M-120)
… Receiver, who resigned during our audit, did not properly bill, collect or disburse taxes, fees and penalties. The … on late payments. The Receiver did not create sewer and water accounts for 16 resident parcels and did not bill 70 accounts. We also released Town of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152) , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-receiver-taxes-and-assessments-2021m-120Wayne Central School District – Property Disposal (2021M-161)
… disposals of District property. We examined the District’s disposal of 15 school buses and seven automated external … disposed of the property without exploring alternative disposal methods. As a result, District officials do not have … written policy and detailed procedures for the sale and disposal of District property to ensure that the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/wayne-central-school-district-property-disposal-2021m-161LaFargeville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-192)
… over physical IT assets and nonstudent network user account access. Key Findings District officials did not … IT controls over physical IT assets and non-student user account access to the District’s network. In addition to … Key Recommendations Implement procedures to properly account for physical IT assets throughout the District. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/18/lafargeville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-192Town of Coventry - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-180)
… The Clerk did not accurately record all real property tax collections, and the Clerk deposited some … they were received. As of July 31, 2021, a portion of real property tax penalties collected ($1,601), a taxpayer’s … records and reports. Key Recommendations Record all real property tax collections and Clerk fees accurately and in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-coventry-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-180Hancock Central School District - Non-Resident Student Tuition (2021M-208)
… District taxpayers. We found: While the Board can contract for a lesser amount than SED’s calculated NRT rate, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/hancock-central-school-district-non-resident-student-tuition-2021m-208Henrietta Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-27)
… financial and capital plans. Officials generally disagreed with our recommendations, but indicated they planned to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/henrietta-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-27Town of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… the 142 disbursements totaling $142,200 we reviewed were for proper purposes and adequately supported, the Board, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Kirkwood Fire Company District No. 1, Inc. – Collections and Disbursements (2021M-73)
… services was not deposited and cannot be accounted for. 225 disbursements (27 percent) totaling $106,360 were not … prior to being made, including a $800 credit card payment to a non-Company vendor, $540 for member … properly supported and authorized by the Board prior to payment. Company officials agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/10/08/kirkwood-fire-company-district-no-1-inc-collections-andHorseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)
… Key Findings District officials did not ensure that the District’s network access controls were secure. … As a result, officials were unable to determine exactly what services they paid for, if the District was appropriately billed or receiving the best value for IT services. Did not establish formal policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127Buffalo Collegiate Charter School – Credit Cards (2022M-69)
… Objective Determine whether Buffalo Collegiate Charter School (School) credit card charges were properly approved, adequately supported, and for School purposes. Key Findings Credit card charges were not … Determine whether Buffalo Collegiate Charter School School credit card charges were properly approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2022/07/15/buffalo-collegiate-charter-school-credit-cards-2022m-69Adirondack Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-61)
… adequate IT controls to manage network user accounts. Of the 343 network accounts reviewed, 64 accounts were not … plan. Therefore, a cyber incident could result in the loss of data and serious operational interruption. The District had three policies that detail the proper usage of IT assets. The polices are not consistent and seven of 13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/adirondack-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-61Tuxedo Union Free School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-15)
… Board oversight, policies and procedures and segregation of duties. As a result: District officials overpaid (or potentially overpaid) 30 employees a total of $113,564 in payroll and leave accrual payments, including … for certifying the payroll accuracy. Thirty-six of the 104 full-time and part-time employees were not covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/tuxedo-union-free-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2022m-15