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Comsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… pay claims. Rather, the Board authorized that supplemental warrant checks need only one signature. The Board also did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316Town of Laurens – Budgeting Practices (2013M-204)
… resulting in excess spending of $630,000. The Supervisor does not segregate flood-related expenditures in the accounting records, so it could not be determined how much of this difference was attributable to the flood. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-laurens-budgeting-practices-2013m-204Village of Scotia – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-148)
… and enforcement of parking ticket fines. The Village does not participate in the New York State Department of … of fines and late fees for parking violations. Determine how much of the bail money in the combined bank account is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/11/village-scotia-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-148Town of Mansfield – Financial Management and Claims Processing (2012M-241)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Mansfield is located in Cattaraugus County and has approximately 800 residents. … general and highway funds experienced significant declines in fund balance from the 2009 to the 2011 fiscal years. For … which should eliminate the operating deficits in the general and highway funds. The Board does not perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-mansfield-financial-management-and-claims-processing-2012m-241Town of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… 29, 2012. Background The Town of Northampton is located in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 2,670. … and four council members. Appropriations for all funds in the 2012 budget totaled approximately $1.9 million. Key … estimates of revenues and expenditures. Activity in established reserves has not, in all cases, been in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsGloversville Enlarged City School District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-180)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s oversight of financial operations and information technology (IT) for … in Fulton County. The District is governed by the Board of Education, which comprises nine elected members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/gloversville-enlarged-city-school-district-board-oversight-andOpinion 2008-6
… officer. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the applicability of General Municipal Law § 207-m to the … The applicability of General Municipal Law 207m to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-6City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-5)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … of 2014 requires the City to submit its proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-5DiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… crisis among youth, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) can do more to ensure that public school students … staff and too few have services readily available—and that DOE provides little oversight to ensure students receive the … to developing their awareness and resilience. “While DOE has shown a willingness to confront these issues, many of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthOpinion 91-7
… DISTRICTS -- Contracts (authority to contract with village fire department) AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by town with fire department rescue squad) -- Fire Districts (when fire district may contract for emergency … the emergency rescue and first aid squad of a village fire department may provide general ambulance service to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-7Examination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… CM00939 and TQ00002. The objective of our examination was to determine whether PMA’s implementation of the RAP achieved … At that time, the contract and the extension were subject to approval by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Prior to Downstate extending contract CM00939 to December 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaAdministration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts
… Purpose To determine whether the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) properly … ended June 30, 2013. Background The mission of ACS is to protect and promote the safety and well-being of New York … To determine whether the Administration for Childrens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contractsOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections
… of their gaming revenues to the State, and tribe/nation casino remittances are defined in compacts (agreements with … from casinos. The Commission has officials at each casino to ensure compliance with gaming regulations and … Costs for this oversight are to be collected from each casino. During the three fiscal years ended March 31, 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/10/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collectionsMember Contributions – Legacy Reporting
… Federal Tax Treatment of Member Contributions ERS Tiers 3 through 6 Member contributions are treated as employer … is mandatory for all employers, for ERS members in Tiers 3 through 6, and is not available to all Tier 1 and 2 members. … NYSLRS employers report information about employees through Retirement Online including their earnings the number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/member-contributionsDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… has also had control of the 524-mile New York State Canal System. During parts of the past decade, auditors note … the authority continued to bear costs associated with the canal system, which had operating expenses of $62.1 million … Executive Budget to transfer responsibility for the canal system to the New York Power Authority. This transfer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsHazard Mitigation and Coordination
… with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations. The audit covered … property. NYCEM also creates and maintains four citywide evacuation plans: the Area Evacuation Plan, Maritime Emergency Transportation Plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/hazard-mitigation-and-coordinationPlanning
… You need to begin planning your financial future now. The more time you have to do this, the easier it will be for you to reach your … of where you are and what you would like your life to be in the future. However, having goals is one thing — … Here are five steps to help NYSLRS members develop plans to achieve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningState Agencies Bulletin No. 1175
… Earnings Code Description ACC Adj Security Supervisor Com Py AIF Adj Inc Pay Full AIP Adj Inc Pay Part ALP Adj … Earnings Code Description ACC Adj Security Supervisor Com Py AIF Adj Inc Pay Full AIP Adj Inc Pay Part ALP Adj … FEE Employees Since employees with a Pay Basis Code of FEE do not receive automatic retroactive increases, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1175-2011-2012-and-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-non-arbitration-eligibleState Agencies Bulletin No. 1174
… Earnings Code Description ACC Adj Security Supervisor Com Py ACF Adjust Inconv Full nights AFE Adj Inconvenience … Earnings Code Description ACC Adj Security Supervisor Com Py ACF Adjust Inconv Full nights AFE Adj Inconvenience … FEE Employees Since employees with a Pay Basis Code of FEE do not receive automatic retroactive increases, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1174-2011-2012-and-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-arbitration-eligibleOpinion 97-26
… or unusual circumstances, properties within a particular area of the fire district will benefit to a greater extent … or benefits greater than, or not in common with, the rest of the district because of unique or unusual … apportion the cost of acquisition between the zone and the rest of district, as outlined above. Further, if the need for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-26