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Town of Haverstraw - Financial Condition (2019M-52)
… adopted realistic budgets and took appropriate action to address the reasonableness of fund balance. Key Findings Town budgeting practices … is projected to increase to $22.8 million at the end of 2018. The Board appropriated fund balance ranging from … adopted realistic budgets and took appropriate action to address the reasonableness of fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-haverstraw-financial-condition-2019m-52Southside Academy Charter School - Enrollment and Billing (2019M-70)
… for the 2017-18 school year and it under-billed four other resident districts a total of $27,389. The School does not … on billings for accuracy and verify that the correct resident district is being billed. Ensure that every enrolled … Refund money due to the SCSD and bill the appropriate resident districts for the errors made on billings. School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/05/31/southside-academy-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2019m-70Madison Central School District - Reserves and Debt Service Fund (2019M-63)
… determine if the amounts are necessary, reasonable and in compliance with statutes. To the extent they are not, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/madison-central-school-district-reserves-and-debt-service-fund-2019m-63Poughkeepsie City School District - Payroll (2019M-110)
… District officials ensured that payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate, properly approved and supported. Key Findings Collective bargaining … were paid a total of $26,088 for 168.5 days of accrued leave above the carryover limit without Board approval. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-payroll-2019m-110Western New York Maritime Charter School - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-176)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported. Key Findings School officials did not review … have been calculated correctly. Adopt a written policy and prepare and enforce written procedures for students’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/11/22/western-new-york-maritime-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billingGlens Falls City School District - Financial Management (2019M-12)
… taxes. Adopt annual budgets with realistic estimates for appropriations. Adopt a multiyear financial and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/18/glens-falls-city-school-district-financial-management-2019m-12Town of Saranac - Cash Management (2019M-32)
… Town officials maximized interest earnings and minimized bank fees. Key Findings The Board did not develop and manage … program to ensure interest earnings were maximized and bank fees were minimized. Had the Supervisor invested … by $56,324 during the audit period. The Town incurred bank fees totaling $3,327 while receiving $920 in interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-saranac-cash-management-2019m-32BOCES Milk Bidding (2018-MS-2)
… , Dutches [pdf] , Onondaga-Cortland-Madison [pdf] , and Monroe 2-Orleans [pdf] . Audit Objective Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/07/27/boces-milk-bidding-2018-ms-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audit
… Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (Seneca County and Wayne County) During the 30-month audit period, auditors … savings would have covered the district’s average gasoline and diesel fuel purchases for almost 11 months. Auditors … officials should not have paid $74,980 to a local gas station. The erroneous payments comprised $57,415 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditMatter of Merton Simpson v. Department of Civil Service
… New York State Department of Civil Service administered a test called the promotion test battery from 1996 to 2006. A similar test was utilized in 1996 for some open competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/matter-merton-simpson-v-department-civil-serviceState Agencies Bulletin No. 1883
… of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2021 maximum salary limit for members of ORP in Tiers 1 through 5. Affected Employees Employees who are … OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ to reflect the Maximum Salary Limit for the 2021 Calendar Year. PayServ will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1883-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-tiers-1-through-5Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … annual update document with the State Comptroller’s Office for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Village of Clinton – Financial … records were inaccurate and unreliable. Fund balances for all funds were commingled in the records, making it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Company , Village of Livonia , Plattekill #1 Fire District and the Town of Schroeppel . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Town of Clifton , City of Glen Cove , Smithtown Fire District , Walden Fire District , Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company , West Nyack Fire District and the Town of York . “In … a sufficient audit of the supervisor’s books and records. City of Glen Cove – Budget Review (Nassau County) Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… targets. It allowed 12 customers, who refused to provide payroll information, to self-certify or provide alternative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programContribution Rates – Employer Contributions and Rates
… to retire. Charging all employers the same contribution rate would result in employers with lesser benefits … the annualized return on investments to the assumed rate of return as well as to prior experience (historical … the Actuary expects an annual gain equal to the assumed rate of return of 5.9 percent, and any investment income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/contribution-ratesDiNapoli Bolsters State Pension Fund Support of LGBTQIA+ Equity & Inclusion at Portfolio Companies
… they support LGBTQIA+ employees in the workplace. “June is Pride Month, when millions of Americans come together to … to make my office one of fairness and inclusion and as an investor will continue to call on companies to treat all … and ultimately lead to improved shareholder value. That is what we are after.” The requests, directed to 17 companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-bolsters-state-pension-fund-support-lgbtqia-equity-inclusion-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… should act now or the cost to taxpayers will only grow. Most state and local government employees earn future … to reduce the debt. And like a credit card, the costs only grow if you don’t pay more than the interest charges. It’s … should act now or the cost to taxpayers will only grow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
… Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New York State Homes and Community Renewal: Low-Income Housing Trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grantsLanguage Access Services
… 26, issued on October 6, 2011, established a statewide language access policy in New York State. The order required … effect on July 1, 2022, codified and expanded the State’s language access policy requiring translation of vital … contracted vendor, LanguageLine Solutions (Language Line), for interpretation services. According to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-services