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Local Government Ethics
… interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a number of ways including, but not limited to, prohibiting … interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a number of ways including but not limited to prohibiting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethicsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1763
… the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2018. Affected Employees Employees with one … to OSC by employees will be treated as a written request for reissuance of a payroll check. If responses are received … NPAY539 (Non- Negotiated Payroll Checks) is available for agency use. Agency Actions Notify affected employees that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1763-outreach-escheatment-2018-uncashed-payroll-checksCity of Long Beach - Budget Review (B19-7-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … our budget review issued in May 2018. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b19-7-4Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School - Procurement and Dignity for All Students Act (2018M-271)
Determine whether School officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services and ensured compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act DASA
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/19/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurement-and-dignity-allOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… made overpayments of $5,811 to two contractors. One contractor received $5,751 for personal service costs that were not allowable and a second contractor claimed $60 in unsupported utility expenses. Key Recommendations Take steps to improve oversight of contractor performance to ensure that contractor deliverables …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsSchool for Language and Communication Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… not-for-profit special education provider located in Nassau County, New York. SLCD provides preschool special … June 30, 2015, SLCD reported approximately $8.1 million in reimbursable costs on its CFRs for the three rate-based … fiscal years ended June 30, 2015, we identified $38,741 in ineligible costs that SLCD reported on its CFRs for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/school-language-and-communication-development-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTown of Ossian – Tax Collector (2016M-364)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to verify the accuracy of the Town’s tax collection for the … Tax Collector, deposits were made and collections remitted to the Supervisor and County Treasurer within the statutorily … The purpose of our audit was to verify the accuracy of the Towns tax collection for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-ossian-tax-collector-2016m-364Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-269
… Uniform Blazer Allowance Payments and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically Affected Employees … Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Provide for a uniform and equipment allowance or maintenance … 2018 provides that Uniform Blazer allowance is pensionable for negotiating unit S9. This provision has been extended to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-269-december-2018-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andTown of Hancock – Transfer Station Operations (2016M-255)
… if transfer station operations were self-sufficient for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. … five-member Town Board, operates a transfer station for Town residents and the Town of Tompkins residents. In … Town collected revenues of $11,600 and expended $57,100 for transfer station operations. Key Findings The Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/28/town-hancock-transfer-station-operations-2016m-255State Agencies Bulletin No. 1713
… for tax year 2019. The new 2019 Form W-4 is now available on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website. The New York … State and/or Local Tax Data pages as follows: Main Menu>Payroll for North America>Employee Pay Data USA>Tax … State and/or Local tax Data pages as follows: Main Menu>Payroll for North America>Employee Pay Data USA>Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1713-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2019Town of Elizabethtown – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-346)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s accounting records and reports for the … records or provide adequate oversight of the clerk to ensure that the accounting records and financial reports … The Supervisor did not present accurate financial records to the Board. The Board did not audit the Supervisor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/06/town-elizabethtown-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-346Leake and Watts Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended June 30, 2015. Background Leake and Watts (which, in 2018, changed its name to Rising Ground) is an … not-for-profit special education provider located in Westchester County, New York. Leake and Watts provides … 2015, Leake and Watts reported approximately $6 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for the seven rate-based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/leake-and-watts-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTown of Busti – Taxpayer Equity (2015M-349)
… budgeting and allocating highway department expenditures for the period January 1, 2014 through October 21, 2015. … of Lakewood within its borders. Budgeted appropriations for the highway fund for 2015 totaled approximately $1.1 million. Key Findings In … budgeting and allocating highway department expenditures for the period January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-busti-taxpayer-equity-2015m-349Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
… and security equipment includes Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), a TV system in which strategically placed cameras’ … off site. As of May 16, 2019, Transit had installed 9,290 CCTV surveillance cameras, 1,712 monitors, 334 digital video … had been installed in 459 subway stations. EMD has a CCTV preventive maintenance schedule for all installed CCTV …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-followPrivacy and Links Policy
… Introduction The Office of the State Comptroller is committed to protecting your privacy … The Office of the State Comptroller is committed to protecting your privacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policyTown of Ticonderoga – Financial Records and Reports (2015M-301)
… was to review the Town’s financial records and reports for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015. … Town Board. The operating funds’ budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $8.4 million. Key Findings The … of the clerk’s accounting duties or appropriate training for the clerk. The Town’s accounting records did not agree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/02/26/town-ticonderoga-financial-records-and-reports-2015m-301Town of Plymouth – Board Oversight (2016M-190)
… oversight of selected Town activities, including personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI); disbursements; and … oversight of selected Town activities including personal private and sensitive information PPSI disburs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-plymouth-board-oversight-2016m-190Town of Solon - Financial Management (2018M-233)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Board established a fund balance and reserve policy and long-term plans to … (24 percent). Although Town officials have concerns about upcoming financial or capital needs that will require … or capital plans. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt a fund balance and reserve policy that establishes the level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-solon-financial-management-2018m-233Compliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… campuses and assure students of their right to have sexual violence investigated and prosecuted. The Act amended the … campuses in New York to implement sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking prevention and response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actBay Shore Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-212)
… before items were ordered and if competition was sought for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. … Key Findings District officials did not: Seek competition for 16 of 20 professional service providers paid approximately $1.42 million. Obtain quotes for goods and services for 19 purchases totaling $70,634, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/11/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-212