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Town of Callicoon – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-16)
… of our audit was to review selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, through October 19, 2012. … of health insurance premiums that retirees must pay for their continuing health insurance coverage, we were … additional oversight such as ensuring cancelled checks are for authorized purposes. Define the rate or percentage of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-callicoon-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-16Saratoga Springs Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-351)
… 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background The Saratoga Springs Public Library is a public school library located in the City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County. The Library, which is governed by … serves the approximately 45,700 residents of the Saratoga Springs City School District. Budgeted appropriations for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/saratoga-springs-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-351Pleasantville Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-136)
… trained or had necessary access to District records for the claims auditor to effectively perform the Board’s … adequately supported or properly audited before payment . For example, we reviewed 100 claims totaling $520,121 and … The claims auditor did not determine if claims: Were for valid District purchases Were billed correctly Complied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pleasantville-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-136Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Health Insurance Buyouts (2023M-21)
… greater savings by modifying the terms of the program. For example, the District should review the eligibility requirements of the program for married couples and family members employed by the District . For the 2021 calendar year, we found the District could have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-health-insurance-buyoutsVillage of Interlaken - Water and Sewer Financial Operations and Information Technology (2019M-74)
… develop a comprehensive, written multiyear financial or capital plan to address needed repairs. We estimate that, for residents with both water and sewer services, rates would initially increase from a combined $320 per year … Develop comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans that project operating and capital needs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/14/village-interlaken-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-and-informationSayville Union Free School District - Purchasing (2019M-69)
… clarify guidelines for procuring professional services and quote thresholds. Comply with District policies by ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/sayville-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2019m-69Riverhead Charter School – Debit Cards (2017M-254)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was … a comprehensive policy for debit cards to help ensure all charges were adequately supported and for … charges. Although the School is exempt from paying sales tax on purchases, the Executive Director and Director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/07/27/riverhead-charter-school-debit-cards-2017m-254City of Middletown – Payroll and Leave Benefits (2024M-26)
… totaling $191,253. As a result, the City paid employees for time they did not work or accrue. For example, Two sewer treatment plant (STP) employees received $91,492 for time they may not have worked because they were working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/09/city-middletown-payroll-and-leave-benefits-2024m-26Warren County – Occupancy Tax and Weights and Measures (2016M-346)
… of our audit was to assess oversight of the occupancy tax and compliance with weights and measures laws for the period January 1, 2014 through … County is located in the southeastern Adirondack region and is governed by an elected 20-member Board of Supervisors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/03/31/warren-county-occupancy-tax-and-weights-and-measures-2016m-346Seaford Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2014M-319)
… January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Background The Seaford Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … Seaford Fire District Length of Service Award Program 2014M319 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/21/seaford-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2014m-319Smithtown Fire District – Capital Project (2014M-231)
… District’s internal controls over capital asset spending for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. … has almost 200 members. The adopted general fund budget for 2014 totals approximately $4.23 million. Key Findings The … have a capital asset policy and procedures to be followed for constructing and reconstructing capital assets. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/14/smithtown-fire-district-capital-project-2014m-231Sidney Fire Department and Related Fire Companies – Financial Activities (2014M-213)
… financial activities of the Department and Companies for the period January 1, 2013 through April 23, 2014. … cash disbursements and receipts were properly accounted for. The Companies’ Trustees did not use bank statements … the bylaws are clear and address proper internal controls for cash disbursements and receipts and that documentation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/31/sidney-fire-department-and-related-fire-companies-financialSchuyler Heights Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-124)
… the District’s internal controls over claims processing for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … acts as the chief fiscal officer. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014 fiscal year total $553,000. Key Findings Board … not pass a resolution allowing the Treasurer to pay claims for allowable exceptions under Town Law prior to Board audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/schuyler-heights-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-124Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-178)
… 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014. Background The Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Inc. is a not-for-profit … Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Inc Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/12/malta-ridge-volunteer-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialState Comptroller Dinapoli Releases Municipal Audit
… operations and the Justice Court did not properly account for court funds. Auditors found 22 claims totaling $132,819 … the clerk-treasurer’s or court’s records and reports. For the court, 70 tickets could not be accounted for, duplicate receipts were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditState Agencies Bulletin No. 1164
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase and a one-time retroactive adjustment. … at any time since 04/01/09 with Dues (Code 491) or Agency Shop Fee (Code 495) Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated June … the biweekly deduction for Dues (Code 491) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 495). In addition, OSC will process a file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1164-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationState Police Bulletin No. SP-151.1
… requests to obtain authorization forms may be directed to Jennifer Merritt at (518) 436-0120 or j [email protected] . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-1511-revised-deduction-code-482-new-york-state-police-investigatorsPartial Lump Sum Payment – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… be permanently reduced . You cannot repay the PLS payment in the future to increase your monthly pension benefit. And …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/partial-lump-sum-paymentOpinion 95-10
… (to maintain cemetery) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Around" (meaning of for purposes of Town Law, §291) TOWN LAW, §291: … of chapter 386 discloses no discussion of the intended meaning of the provision. No discussion of this provision … in their ordinary acceptance and significance and the meaning commonly attributed to them" ( Phaneuf v City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-10New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… New York and Southern Tier, farmland comprises more than 40 percent of total land area. The Quarterly Census of … worked above 44 hours in 2030; and hours worked above 40 hours in 2032. The Board is scheduled to vote on a final … And much of the income earned on farms recirculates back into the farmer’s community, supporting a variety of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economies