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DiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
AUTHORITY BOARD The Central New York Regional Market Authoritys financial position has deteriorated and the cash available to pay operating costs declined from fiscal year FY 202021 to FY 202223 according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-audit-finds-poor-financial-management-central-new-york-regional-market-authority-boardOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Follow-up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our … 2020-N-5 ). About the Program The New York City (City) Department for the Aging (DFTA) is the City agency primarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-home-delivered-meals-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 235
… Comptroller recognizes that it is not always possible for agencies to complete their required processing steps by the effective date for all transactions. Additionally, OSC recognizes that the … do not adequately reflect the time frames necessary for many agencies to process such transactions. Accordingly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/235-retroactive-salary-transactions-executive-branch-agenciesDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… this requirement by issuing debt through public authorities. As of state fiscal year 2021-22, nearly 97 … debt had been issued as “backdoor borrowing” by public authorities. New York’s opaque practices and gimmicks don’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionSlingerlands Fire District – Professional Services (2014M-250)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review whether the District obtained … The Slingerlands Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/slingerlands-fire-district-professional-services-2014m-250Town of Freetown - Records and Reports (2018M-213)
… update document (AUD) was not filed in a timely manner for the 2017 fiscal year. Key Recommendations The Supervisor … financial activity is accurately and completely accounted for. Develop a plan for updating and maintaining the accounting records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-freetown-records-and-reports-2018m-213Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District - Claims Processing (2018M-131)
… properly audited and approved before payment. Key Findings The controls over claims processing were not always effective. As a result, the purchasing agent approved 12 purchase orders (6 percent) for purchases totaling $61,109 after the goods and services were ordered. The claims auditor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/28/mattituck-cutchogue-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2018mYates County – County Clerk Cash Receipts (2015M-223)
… to examine the Clerk’s cash receipt process for the period January 1, 2014 through August 19, 2015. Background Yates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/04/yates-county-county-clerk-cash-receipts-2015m-223City of Mount Vernon – Building Department Fees and Fines (2014M-65)
… enforcing building violation fees and fines for the period January 1, 2012 through September 26, 2013. Background The City of Mount Vernon is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-mount-vernon-building-department-fees-and-fines-2014m-65SUNY Bulletin No. SU-115
… 2005 OSC Actions OSC will update the base annual salary for the calculation of dues (Deduction Codes 222 and 260 ) … agency shop fee (Deduction Codes 215 and 262 ) as follows: For employees with a base annual salary of $22,874 or less, the deduction is .9% of the adjusted biweekly gross. For employees with a base salary of $22,875 or more, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-115-united-university-professions-uup-change-dues-structureSUNY Bulletin No. SU-107
… 1, 2004 OSC Actions OSC will update the base annual salary for the calculation of dues (Deduction Codes 222 and 260 ) … agency shop fee (Deduction Codes 215 and 262 ) as follows: For employees with a base annual salary of $22,263 or less, the deduction is .9% of the adjusted biweekly gross. For employees with a base salary of $22,264 or more, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-107-united-university-professions-uup-change-dues-structureMassapequa Water District (2014M-100)
… individual life insurance policies to District employees for the period January 1 through December 31, 2013. … elected three-member Board of Commissioners. Expenditures for 2013 totaled approximately $5 million. Key Finding The … currently holds seven individual life insurance policies for its four administrators and 14 full-time employees. GML …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/06/13/massapequa-water-district-2014m-100Introduction – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… resources from human error, malware or hardware failure, for example, could significantly curtail an organization’s … operations. Proactively anticipating and planning for IT disruptions will prepare local government and school district personnel for the actions they must take in the event of an incident. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/introductionSUNY Bulletin No. SU-313
… 2021. OSC Actions OSC will update the base annual salary for the calculation of dues (Deduction Codes 222 UUP Member … 26P or 260 UUP Member 21P) as follows: The deduction for employees with a base annual salary of $32,437 or less is .9% of the adjusted biweekly gross. The deduction for employees with a base salary of $32,438 or more is 1% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-313-united-university-professions-uup-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1885
… agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings (OT) limit for Tier 6 Employee Retirement System (ERS) members for calendar year 2021 is $17,301.00. Affected Employees … update PayServ to reflect the pensionable OT earning limit for 2021 of $17,301.00 for Tier 6 ERS members. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1885-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2021-employeesPoughkeepsie City School District - Extra-Classroom Activities and Information Technology Assets (2019M-15)
… did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for 25 deposits totaling $37,256. The central treasurer did not prepare timely reports for the Board or the auditor. IT assets valued at $11,397 … not be located. Key Recommendations Maintain documentation for all ECA receipts. Ensure that the central treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-andVillage of Red Hook - Procurement and Claims Auditing (2019M-100)
… procurement policy when acquiring goods. Issue request for proposals for professional service providers who were paid $191,575 for the audit period. The Board did not properly audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2019m-100Lakeland Central School District - Reserves Management (2019M-113)
… reserve balance could fund approximately eight years of claims. The Business Official’s report of reserves did not comply with some requirements of the Board’s policy. Key Recommendations The Board should: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/19/lakeland-central-school-district-reserves-management-2019m-113State Agencies Bulletin No. 275
… Taxation and Finance at 1-800-972-1233 or visit their web site at https://www.tax.ny.gov . Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. … To advise agencies of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/275-changes-new-york-city-resident-withholding-tables-and-new-york-cityValley Stream 24 Union Free School District – New Hire Paperwork (2022M-189)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials … and filed. Background The District serves the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/17/valley-stream-24-union-free-school-district-new-hire-paperwork-2022m-189