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Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… to review the BOCES’ management of financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 through December 2, 2015. … Board of Education. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $56 … restricted more than $5 million of surplus funds for a purpose not statutorily allowed and had approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016mMiller Place Fire District – Credit Cards (2024M-58)
… Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured that credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for … Key Findings The Board did not always ensure that credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for … Board. Commissioners approved and audited their own credit card charges totaling $14,544 and 25 charges totaling $10,005 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/13/miller-place-fire-district-credit-cards-2024m-58Oakfield-Alabama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-103)
… prerequisites and did not obtain competitive bids for a $54,235 public works contract, as required. Obtain competitive pricing for 26 purchases and public works contracts totaling … $107,441. Request proposals within the last five years for six professional service and insurance coverage purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-103Gorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… statutorily allowed transfers between reserve funds to best align funds with long-term needs and/or use the funds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2016m-177Jericho Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-328)
… 1, 2014 through May 24, 2016. Background The Jericho Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Oyster Bay … Jericho Union Free School District Financial Management 2016M328 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/jericho-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-328Beacon City School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-20)
… policies for the claims auditor to use as guidance when auditing the claims related to purchases that do not require … Beacon City School District Claims Auditing 2016M20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/beacon-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-20Town of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting … January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Stratford is located in Fulton County and has a population … Town of Stratford Supervisors Records 2013M11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11Village of Painted Post – Board Oversight (2017M-92)
… October 24, 2016. Background The Village of Painted Post is located in the Town of Erwin in Steuben County and … Village of Painted Post Board Oversight 2017M92 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/08/11/village-painted-post-board-oversight-2017m-92Village of Bolivar – Financial Condition of Water and Sewer Funds (2013M-125)
… was to evaluate the financial condition of the water and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2007 through March 15, … fund, $168,000 for the water fund, and $183,000 for the sewer fund. Key Finding The Board has not adequately … monitored the financial condition of the water and sewer funds. Adequate financial reports were not provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/09/village-bolivar-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2013m-125Village of Albion – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-108)
… over the billing and collection of water and sewer rents for the period January 1, 2010, to March 15, 2013. Background … four Trustees and a Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds in the 2012-13 fiscal … controls over the billing, collection and accounting for water and sewer rents. The Board did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/21/village-albion-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-108Town of Olive – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2012M-223)
… data. The Board has not adopted an acceptable computer use policy, a breach notification policy or a disaster recovery plan. Key Recommendations … prior to authorizing payment. Adopt an acceptable use policy and require system users to provide acknowledgement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-olive-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2012m-223Village of Riverside – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-349)
… of Riverside is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 500 residents. The Village Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/08/village-riverside-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2013m-349DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… purchases such as guns and motorcycle parts, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … upon DiNapoli’s examination. “This individual had keys to the cash register and went on a spending spree with the … money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents trust public officials to safeguard their tax dollars and spend them appropriately. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… Authority’s (MTA) short-term financial outlook has been buoyed by the economy, but that significant … a report showing that the MTAs shortterm financial outlook has been buoyed by the economy but that significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseRecord of Activities (ROA) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… shows hours worked or tracks accruals and confirms that full hours were worked. But, for those who don’t, determining … or other reasons during the three-month period, so that a full three months of active working days are reflected on … recertifications for at least 30 years and provide full and complete copies to the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/record-activities-roaTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… The owner of a Schenectady County medical transportation company was … fraud and abuse, and protect the state’s Medicaid program. I thank District Attorney Carney and Sheriff Dagostino and … from a program meant to support vulnerable people in need,” Carney said. “By billing Medicaid for transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeOpinion 90-64
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- Increase or Improvement of Facilities … AND NOTES -- Referendum Requirements (bond resolution for park district) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for when issuing bonds to finance improvement to park district); (need for when determining to improve park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64State Agencies Bulletin No. 1957
… must be reported and are subject to federal, state, local, Social Security, and Medicare taxes. A qualified program may … Exceed $5,250; or Exceed $5,250 when combined with any additional Educational Assistance benefits paid to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1957-educational-assistance-benefits-2021DiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… found that 10 did not get any type of documented on-site visit during the recertification period. Auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1860
… limit for calendar year 2020 are affected. Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe … $5,250 must be reported and are subject to Federal, State, Local, Social Security and Medicare taxes. A qualified … of New York programs are qualified programs. Please see IRS Publication 15-B for further information. OSC Actions OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1860-educational-assistance-benefits