Search
Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023 (2024-M-1) 180-Day Response
To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24m1-response.pdfXII.4.D Certification of Internal Controls over the Payment Process – XII. Expenditures
… the internal controls over the payment process as a basis for that certification. To the extent feasible, separation of … and expense reports to the Office of the State Comptroller for audit. To designate an individual other than the agency … Please see the Voucher Authorizers section below for additional information on this requirement. Process and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4d-certification-internal-controls-over-payment-processVillage of West Hampton Dunes – Financial Operations (2013M-390)
… a population of approximately 55. The Village is governed by a Village Board, with the Mayor serving as the chief … filed the Village’s annual financial report with OSC late by as much as 951 days after the statutory filing due date. … days following the close of each fiscal year, as required by law, and ensure that the reports are accurate. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-west-hampton-dunes-financial-operations-2013m-390City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-14-1)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … City of Olean Budget Review B1141 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/18/city-olean-budget-review-b1-14-1Dutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (2023M-45)
… resulting in BOCES paying a higher per kilowatt-hour (kWh) rate than if it had contracted with the supplier awarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/09/08/dutchess-board-cooperative-educational-services-electricity-contract-monitoring-andVillage of Mexico – Financial Management (2023M-170)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Mexico (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) adopted realistic budgets and managed … a fund balance policy and maintained an excessive level of unassigned surplus fund balance in the general fund; … Determine whether the Village of Mexico Village Board of Trustees Board adopted realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/16/village-mexico-financial-management-2023m-170Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District – Facilities Department Overtime (2023M-120)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District (District) officials properly approved and monitored the Facilities Department’s overtime costs. Key Findings … for emergency, non-emergency and absenteeism during the 21-month audit period. Approximately $186,330 of overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/dobbs-ferry-union-free-school-district-facilities-department-overtimeRome City School District – Multiyear Planning (2021M-144)
… to develop the plans, additional information and analysis is needed. For example, officials: Reviewed historical trends … in a projected budget gap of about $3 million in 2025-26. A comprehensive multiyear financial plan would help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/rome-city-school-district-multiyear-planning-2021m-144Town of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Highlands (Town) Board (Board) and Town officials effectively managed the financial condition of the water and sewer funds. Key Findings The Board did not … Determine whether the Town of Highlands Town Board Board and Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-water-and-sewer-funds-financial-condition-2021m-152Former Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… York State Police and Delaware County District Attorney John Hubbard. Rosenthal, 63, of Delhi, was charged today with third-degree grand larceny for allegedly … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeSweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-207)
… July 1, 2012 through March 18, 2016. Background The Sweet Home Central School District is located in the Towns of … Sweet Home Central School District Financial Management 2016M207 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-207Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… effectively managed the financial operations of the water fund. Key Findings The Board and officials did not effectively manage the financial operations of the water fund, establish adequate reserves or develop long-term … in unauthorized billing adjustments were made. Of 464 water bills reviewed (totaling $134,852), 71 bills had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145Jefferson County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-3)
… that we reviewed were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/jefferson-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-3Rhinecliff Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-154)
… (AFR) were filed for the past 15 years. The 2009 AFR is almost 6,000 days late. Develop and adopt a code of … District’s financial operations. Ensure an annual audit is performed and the required AFRs are properly filed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/rhinecliff-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-154Newark Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-60)
… officials did not always seek competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. As … have been procured economically and in the best interest of taxpayers. We reviewed 30 purchases totaling $200,012 and … that officials did not: Seek competition for 13 purchases of goods and services totaling $44,401. Compare billed prices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/newark-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-60State Agencies Bulletin No. 1898
… of the April 2021 PEF LLS payment and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … between the State of New York and the PEF, provides for payment of Performance Awards (Longevity Lump Sum … Actions – Payments Not Processed Automatically . Control-D Report Available Prior to Processing: Prior to the automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1898-april-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2007
… employees who are in a composite position (identified by Increment Code 2222) however, the agency must submit a … for those employees who meet the eligibility criteria by inserting a row on the employee’s Additional Pay page as … five (5) or more years of continuous service (identified by Increment Code 2013-2017), $3,000 for employees with ten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2007-april-2022-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sumDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-118
… not automatically processed. Affected Employees: Employees in the DC 37 Rent Regulation Services Unit – BU67 with an … effective April 2022 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount of $1,500, $3,000, or $4,500. Longevity … Payment is effective 04/01/2022 and will be processed in separate paychecks dated 04/27/2022 (Administration Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-118-april-2022-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationClinton County - Separation Payments (2018M-44)
… Key Findings The County lacked effective procedures to ensure employees were accurately paid separation payments. … of separation payments. Direct the County’s legal counsel to review the identified overpayments and take appropriate action to recover those funds and reimburse identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/06/15/clinton-county-separation-payments-2018m-44Fort Ann Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-119)
… Audit Objective Determine if officials effectively managed the District’s general fund balance. Key Findings The District’s unrestricted fund balance at the end of … Recommendations Ensure that the District’s fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits and use surplus funds as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/fort-ann-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-119