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Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… Version Must all provisions of the Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments ("Model Code"”) be adopted by … York State? No. The Model Code is intended to be a guide for a municipality to develop a code of ethics to meet its … awarding professional service contracts, approving claims for payment, and many hiring and disciplinary decisions. Must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsWest Sand Lake Fire District #1 - Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-398)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess financial controls over financial activity for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/west-sand-lake-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsRochester Career Mentoring Charter School – Procurement (2016M-406)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the School’s procurement practices for the period July 1, 2014 through … Career Mentoring Charter School, which is located in the City of Rochester in Monroe County, is a public school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/rochester-career-mentoring-charter-school-procurement-2016m-406North Merrick Union Free School District - Purchasing (2018M-87)
… seeking competition for purchases. We selected payments to 22 vendors totaling $153,597 that required quotes and … 10 vendors who were paid a combined total of $5.1 million to determine whether the purchases were competitively bid. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2018m-87Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f13.pdfOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up) (2023-F-32)
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Report 2021-N-3).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f32.pdfAn Economic Snapshot of Coney Island and Brighton Beach
Brooklyn’s Coney Island and Brighton Beach have earned global reputations, but the dramatic rise in jobs over the past decade is less well known.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-14-2025.pdfTown of Clarendon – Justice Court Operations (2013M-362)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for the Court’s … financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 to November 13, 2013. Background The Town of Clarendon is … and four Council members. The Town’s revenue attributable to Court operations was $37,900 in 2008, declining to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/03/07/town-clarendon-justice-court-operations-2013m-362Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4.2 Percent in 2023
Overall growth moderates after increasing by double digits in the prior two years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2023-sales-tax-annual-report.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1176
… Allowance Payment. Affected Employees Certain salaried and hourly employees in the CSEA Operational Services Unit (BU03) in eligible agencies and titles Effective Date(s) Payments may be made in Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1176-2012-tool-allowance-payment-csea-operational-services-unit-bargainingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1277
… regarding Taxes should be directed to the Tax and Compliance mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1277-retroactive-general-salary-increases-psnu-employees-lifeguard-titlesLong Island Rail Road: On-Time Performance by the Numbers - April 2017
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest commuter railroad in the nation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-1-2018.pdfTown of Lyndon – Town Clerk’s Collections (2021M-117)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Lyndon (Town) Clerk (Clerk) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Clerk … Determine whether the Town of Lyndon Town Clerk Clerk recorded deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/24/town-lyndon-town-clerks-collections-2021m-117City of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
Determine whether the City of Hornell (City) Common Council (Council) provided sufficient oversight of the Business Improvement District (BID) to ensure it operated in accordance with the BID Plan (Plan).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/hornell-2018-38.pdfTown of LeRay – Justice Court (S9-14-5)
… collected 4,639 payments totaling approximately $443,900 in fines, surcharges and fees from January 1, 2012 through … of $892 were recorded but never deposited into Court bank accounts; the Court has not reported and remitted $7,542 … Periodically review and reconcile the DMV pending-ticket log with caseload activity to ensure that tickets are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-leray-justice-court-s9-14-5Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition
… to a hospital will increase. Medicaid will only pay for medical care and services that are medically necessary, … as appropriate. Formally remind all hospitals to: Ensure clinical assessments for severe malnutrition meet existing … malnutrition in a patient’s medical record. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Department of Health: Improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutritionGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147)
… Free School District (District) officials procured goods and services in a cost-effective manner and ensured claims were audited for accuracy and … Free School District District officials procured goods and services in a costeffective manner and ensured claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-procurement-and-claimsTrue North Rochester Preparatory Charter School - Financial Oversight (2019M-206)
… financial operations. Key Findings The Board: Failed to provide oversight of the charter management organization … that supported the service fees and reimbursements paid to the Company. Earn up to $28,000 if the Directors had used School-provided cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/03/06/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-financial-oversight-2019mBriarcliff Manor Union Free School District – Budgeting Practices (2014M-313)
… of our audit was to review the District’s budgeting practices for the period July 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. Background The Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District is located in the Village of Briarcliff … Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District Budgeting Practices 2014M313 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/02/briarcliff-manor-union-free-school-district-budgeting-practices-2014m-313State Agencies Bulletin No. 1880
… entry instructions for SRA and TDA deductions to ensure compliance with IRS contribution limits. Affected Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1880-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tda