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White Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-156)
… period January 1, 2012, to April 23, 2013. Background The White Lake Fire District is a district corporation of the State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/white-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-156Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-71)
… 1, 2011, to January 31, 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … of Fire Commissioners consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial … Key Recommendations Ensure that the independent auditor is provided with sufficient documentation in a timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/03/halfmoon-waterford-fire-district-no-1-internal-controls-over-financialCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-14-24)
… may have a $2.9 million revenue shortage if it does not renew its law establishing a County mortgage recording tax. If the Legislature does not renew the law, County officials will have to find another … by law. Key Recommendation The Legislature must either renew the County mortgage recording tax, find another source …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/11/12/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-14-24Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… The Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town Dayton in Cattaraugus County. The Company is governed by an elected … as a proper Company purpose. Key Recommendations List in the Company minutes, the bills approved for payment by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialExamination of Travel Expenses
… Purpose This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04 , which outlined our findings … to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Background As reported in 2015-BSE1-04, according to the State’s travel rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesState Agencies Bulletin No. 953
… page. Background The General Comments page is available for all Payroll users to store or communicate supporting … page when additional information is required by OSC for processing a transaction. The General Comments page may also be used by agencies for internal record keeping purposes and is used by OSC to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/953-changes-general-comments-page-payservState Agencies Bulletin No. 1155
… in each agency. This report is now available for all agencies except SUNY. SUNY’s NBEN725 will be available on … and Item B-300A (effective March 29, 2012) are available from the Division of the Budget at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1155-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1196
… for AC-230 processing, agencies are reminded that payroll checks should not be returned to OSC if either of the … exceed the amount to be returned. Agencies must e-mail the Payroll Deduction mailbox to obtain prior approval to submit … to submit AC-230s timely. The NPAY539 (Non-Negotiated Payroll Checks) Control-D report, as described in Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1196-schedule-submitting-2012-returned-checksTown of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management, oversight of water district financial operations and IT controls for … Town of Canandaigua Fund Balance Water Operations and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109DiNapoli: Tax Collector Pleads Guilty After Faking Her Own Tax Payments
… Lawrence County Court, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli with St. Lawrence County … Rain and Sheriff Kevin Wells for their partnership on this case.” As part of her plea agreement, Sheppard resign … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-after-faking-her-own-tax-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 793
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new DOB requirement. Background Per the Pension Protection Act of … OSC that OSC must begin to provide the date of birth (DOB) of each employee electing to join the Optional … in the DOL's Final Regulation. Effective immediately, the DOB must be entered in Personal Data for new employees who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/793-date-birth-dob-requirement-new-members-tiaacref-retirement-planControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… the Department of Motor Vehicles has adequate controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the … the Department has designed effective internal controls over these accounts to ensure that funds are properly … of Interest Office of Child and Family Services: Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts (2013-S-52) Workers' Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsRainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Follow-Up)
… State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Report 2009-S-84). Background Our initial audit … (Department) grant payments to Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Rainbow) were appropriate and adequately supported. … State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center Report (2009-S-84) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 million state refunds totaling $4.7 billion. More than 368,000 … getting a fair deal.” DiNapoli’s office audits New York state bills prior to payment, including personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsSoftware Management (2015-MR-3)
… approximately 6,000 computers between them and budgeted a total of $12.7 million for IT appropriations in the 2014-15 … golf management and couponing programs as well as a virus. Key Recommendations Update the acceptable use policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3North Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… for the 2012-13 fiscal year are $94.1 million, and funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Key Finding The Board adopted claims … all claims are properly authorized, itemized, supported and that goods and services have been received in the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9Skaneateles Central School District – Records and Reports (2015M-154)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial records and reports for the period July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/16/skaneateles-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2015m-154West Irondequoit Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-180)
… period July 1, 2012 through April 12, 2016. Background The West Irondequoit Central School District is located in the … West Irondequoit Central School District Financial Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-financial-management-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2192
… an increase to base salary, Increment, or Longevity Pay with an effective date after January 1, 2024, will remain at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2192-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseTown of Sheridan – Shared Services Costs (2023M-74)
… and the operating group Chadwick Bay Intermunicipal Water Works (CBI). Because the Board did not monitor the IMA’s … rent. Take appropriate measures when conveying real property to help ensure the conveyance is in the best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-shared-services-costs-2023m-74