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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… consistently filed the annual financial report and the tax cap form late with the Comptroller’s Office; and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli Audit: ESD Needs To Increase Transparency of Its Real Estate Holdings and Sales of Properties Below Fair Market Value
… The State’s Empire State Development agency (ESD) has not been meeting statutory requirements to provide accurate, … (USAN). Only one of these is reported by ESD to have definitive development plans. USAN purchased properties … Empire State Development: Real Property Portfolio … The States Empire State Development agency ESD has not been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-audit-esd-needs-increase-transparency-its-real-estate-holdings-and-sales-properties-belowVestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… internal controls over selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. … often disbursed moneys before expenditures were approved for payment. Key Recommendations Ensure that officers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Stafford Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-274)
… Background The Stafford Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Stafford in Genesee County and provides fire protection services to … revenues into its own bank accounts without authorization in the Department’s bylaws. The Board did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/stafford-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialState Police Bulletin No. SP-188
… gross earnings. Their request also increases the biweekly cap from $48.92 to $52.69 and the annual cap from $1,272.00 to $1,370.00. OSC Actions OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-188-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… 30, 2013. Background Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 is in Hamilton County and is governed by a Board of Fire Commissioners that comprises five elected … Records were incomplete because deposits were not recorded in the checkbook register and a running cash balance was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Minetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s … 31, 2013. Background The Minetto Volunteer Fire Company is located in Town of Minetto, Oswego County and provides … Town of Oswego. The Company, which was founded in 1938, is governed by a six-member Board of Directors and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andLivonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. – Financial Controls (2014M-001)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Company’s internal controls over financial … The Livonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. is located in the Town of Livonia in Livingston County and provides fire … Board’s code of ethics is inadequate and the President did not provide written disclosure of his ownership interest in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/livonia-hook-and-ladder-company-no-1-inc-financial-controls-2014m-001Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… sufficient and complete information. Base budget estimates on reasonable assumptions using historical trends, actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146Statistical and Information
… Financial Data for Local Governments (1996 - 2012) [ Query Data ] - Comprehensive financial statistics for New York State local governments. The data consists of statistical tables on revenues, expenditures and debt for each municipality, school district, fire district and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/statistical-and-informationTown of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… four times the 2018 general fund tax levy and 183 percent of 2018 budgeted appropriations. During the same period, … 150 percent the 2018 highway fund tax levy and 96 percent of 2018 budgeted appropriations. Although the Town has … fund balance and reserve policy that establishes the level of fund balance and reserves to be maintained. Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Village of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)
… a Treasurer to oversee financial operations as required by New York State Village Law, Section 3-301. Seek … approximately $559,311. Grant annual vacation leave in accordance with its policy. As a result, 14 current … 2017 by 4,510 hours with an estimated value of $213,058. In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/26/village-hastings-hudson-board-oversight-2018m-92Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Operations and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-276)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Authority officials ensured that water … whether officials adequately safeguarded electronic access to the Authority’s water and wastewater systems for the … $405,000. The Authority did not establish a formal process to review or approve water and sewer penalties or account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/wayne-county-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-operations-and-wastewaterTown of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)
… adequately performed the duties as chief financial officer for the period January 1, 2015 through October 2, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $2.5 million. Key Findings The … has not submitted an annual accounting to the Board for fiscal years 2015 and 2016 and has not provided the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263CUNY Bulletin No. CU-439
… Transit Benefit (code 438) deduction amount to $62.50 for those employees whose Pre-Tax Transit Benefit deduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-439-2012-cuny-pre-tax-transit-rate-changesState Police Bulletin No. SP-83
… To notify the Division of State Police of the procedure for processing the 2005-2006 payment. Affected Employees … Unit 62 Background Chapter 8 of the Laws of 2001 provides for a $200.00 Lump Sum Payment to each member holding the … the employee’s regular paycheck or direct deposit advice for Pay Period 6L/7C dated June 29, 2005 Agency Processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-83-permanent-rank-sergeant-payment-employees-represented-nys-policeState Police Bulletin No. SP-77
… Purpose To notify the Division of State Police of the procedure for … the Laws of 2001 provides for a $200.00 Lump Sum Payment to each member holding the rank of Sergeant. Effective Date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-77-permanent-rank-sergeant-payment-employees-represented-nys-policeState Police Bulletin No. SP-42
… Affected Employees Investigators and Senior Investigators in Bargaining Unit 62 Payment Date(s) Payments are to be made in the employee's regular check for pay period 5L/6C dated … Rank of sergeant $200 lump sum payment is not included in the calculation of overtime, but is included as salary for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-42-permanent-rank-sergeant-payment-employees-represented-nys-policeState Police Bulletin No. SP-178
… Their request also includes an increase to the biweekly cap from $42.12 to $48.92 and the annual cap from $1,095.00 to $1,272.00. OSC Actions OSC will change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-178-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceSchool District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3)
… We also issued 10 letter reports in the School Districts of: Baldwinsville Central , Binghamton City , Brockport … , Corning City , East Ramapo Central , Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free , Plattsburgh City , South Colonie … education (PE) classes consistently with the regulations of the Commissioner of the New York State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/12/school-district-physical-education-compliance-2018-ms-3