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DiNapoli: Home Ownership Grants Helping Low- and Moderate-Income New Yorkers
… State Homes and Community Renewal, provides up to $40,000 in grants to existing and prospective low- and … the cost of home construction, improvement, or purchase. In recent years, the state Legislature has appropriated $25 … auditors examined 69 grants awarded by the program from February 2012 to October 2013 to determine if they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-home-ownership-grants-helping-low-and-moderate-income-new-yorkersTaxes and Interest
… as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, may be paid in the form of the original security (if available) or by returning … an IRS 1099-INT form in January following the year your claim was paid. The cash value of securities, you’ll receive … security transaction in January following the year your claim was paid. Security cash dividends or dividend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestState Agencies Bulletin No. 841
… automatically. Affected Employees Eligible employees in the following bargaining units: Administrative Services … if the employee: has completed one (1) year of service in such grade by October 1, 2008; and did not receive a Performance Advance in April 2008; and was rated “Satisfactory” or its equivalent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/841-october-2008-performance-advances-and-longevity-payments-graded-and-nsWesterlo Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2014M-179)
… Inc. is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1938 in the Town of Westerlo, Albany County. The Company contracts … approximately $370,000. Key Findings There are no controls in place requiring the Board’s review and approval of claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/17/westerlo-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2014m-179Claryville Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Controls (2014M-53)
… Claryville Fire District, which covers the Town of Denning in Ulster County and part of the Town of Neversink in Sullivan County. For the 2012 fiscal year, the Company reported approximately $61,000 in disbursements. Key Findings Financial activities are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/25/claryville-volunteer-fire-company-financial-controls-2014m-53Hadley-Luzerne Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-103)
… The Board overestimated appropriations by an average of approximately $1.9 million annually from 2014-15 to 2016-17, which resulted in accumulation of excess unrestricted fund balance. The unrestricted fund … expenditure estimates. Develop a plan for the use of excess unrestricted fund balance in the general fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-103Town of Niagara – Justice Court (2015M-218)
… The Court did not request the suspension of driver’s licenses by the State Department of Motor Vehicles of … of fines and fees. Request that DMV suspend the driver’s licenses of individuals who have accounts receivable of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/11/town-niagara-justice-court-2015m-218Town of Ashford – Water District (2015M-343)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight role of the Water District for the period March 14, 2012 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/25/town-ashford-water-district-2015m-343Hartford Central School District – Cafeteria Collections (2018M-10)
… were properly recorded and deposited intact and in a timely manner for the period July 1, 2016 through … Background The Hartford Central School District is located in the Towns of Argyle, Fort Ann, Granville, Hartford, Hebron and Kingsbury in Washington County. The District, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/hartford-central-school-district-cafeteria-collections-2018m-10Elmwood Village Charter School – Building Acquisition (2017M-237)
… million. Key Findings The Board did not conduct a thorough site selection review and cost-benefit analysis when … appraised value. Key Recommendation Conduct and document site selection reviews and cost-benefit analyses for real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/16/elmwood-village-charter-school-building-acquisition-2017m-237Cairo-Durham Central School District – Information Technology (2017M-246)
… Cairo, Durham, Athens, Catskill, Coxsackie and Greenville in Greene County, Conesville in Schoharie County, and Rensselaerville in Albany County. The District, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/cairo-durham-central-school-district-information-technology-2017m-246Town of Neversink – Multiyear Planning and Fund Balance Management (2017M-260)
… had multiyear plans for the fund balance and reserves in the general and highway funds for the period January 1, … 17, 2017. Background The Town of Neversink is located in Sullivan County and has a population of approximately … capital and fund balance and reserve policies and use them in conjunction with the annual budget process. … Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/09/town-neversink-multiyear-planning-and-fund-balance-management-2017m-260State Agencies Bulletin No. 1562
… Paychecks for fiscal year 2017-18 Background In accordance with Chapter 18 of the Laws of 2012, overtime pay in excess of 15% of a member’s regular annual wages cannot be used in the calculation of a member’s final average salary. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1562-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-fiscal-year-2017-18State Agencies Bulletin No. 1048
… of the removal of the maximum dues and agency shop fee cap for grade 038 employees represented by PEF. Affected … a grade 038 position has reached the dues/agency shop fee cap of $900 for the calendar year. At the request of PEF,the … cap of $900 and allow the .9% to be deducted from the full salary. Agency Actions Notify affected employees. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1048-removal-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-cap-grade-038-employees-representedOssining Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-176)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District … Union Free School District is located in the Village of Ossining, in Westchester County. The District has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/ossining-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-176Town of Brunswick – Justice Court (2017M-285)
… bail account balance. There were 26 checks signed using a signature stamp rather than signed by the Justice. Key … monthly bank reconciliations. Discontinue the use of a signature stamp. … Town of Brunswick Justice Court 2017M285 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/04/town-brunswick-justice-court-2017m-285Clinton Central School District – Payroll (2017M-252)
… Background The Clinton Central School District is located in the Towns of Kirkland, Marshall, New Hartford, Paris, Vernon, Westmoreland and Whitestown, in Oneida County. The District, which has approximately 1,285 … of his review of their hours worked and did not preapprove in writing overtime to be worked. Key Recommendation Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-252Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-341)
… Falls - Fort Montgomery Central School District is located in the Town of Highlands in Orange County. The District, which operates three schools … Key Recommendations Ensure the unassigned fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits. Develop a formal reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/highland-falls-fort-montgomery-central-school-district-financialHerkimer Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-68)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … Herkimer Central School District is located in the Village of Herkimer in Herkimer County. The District, which has … students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. The operating budget for the 2014-15 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/herkimer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-68Harrisville Central School District – Claims Audit (2016M-215)
… The Harrisville Central School District is located in the Towns of Croghan and Diana in Lewis County and the Towns of Fowler and Pitcairn in St. Lawrence County. The District, which operates one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/harrisville-central-school-district-claims-audit-2016m-215