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Red Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)

… January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Background The Red Creek Protective Fire Company is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Red Creek, Wayne County. The Company provides fire protection … Red Creek Protective Fire Company Inc Controls Over Financial …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/red-creek-protective-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financial

Town of Geneseo – Information Technology and Multiyear Planning (2017M-84)

… sanitation and disposal of electronic media, inventory and online banking. Adopt a comprehensive disaster recovery plan …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-geneseo-information-technology-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-84

Village of Riverside – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2024M-107)

… did not file the required Annual Financial Report (AFR) for the last four fiscal years and the current AFR was … of Taxation and Finance (NYSDTF), which could result in the Village paying fines and penalties. Recommendations The audit report …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-riverside-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-107

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1200

… fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. … in the PEF, M/C or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program Effective Date(s) Institution …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1200-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2012

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1106

… Employees A letter will be sent by the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations to affected PEF and M/C participants … explaining the tax rules. CSEA participants are informed of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Questions …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1106-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2011

Town of Glen - Water and Sewer Operations (2023M-167)

… bills and account balances are accurate. Of the 306 bills we reviewed, 73 (24 percent) were inaccurate because the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-glen-water-and-sewer-operations-2023m-167

Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)

… Health Department forced the Board to submit a plan. In addition: $42,696 in unauthorized billing adjustments were made. Of 464 water … that should have been billed and collected and $1,296 in overbillings. 27 percent of the water produced (at a cost …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145

Wheatland-Chili Central School District – Network Access Controls (2023M-7)

… a written agreement with a detailed list and explanation of services and responsibilities. District officials …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/wheatland-chili-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2023m-7

IX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants

… Budget will enter the new fringe benefit and indirect cost standard rates into the State Financial System. In some … by the Division of Budget. For example, a special rate can be developed for a state-administered program or an … in SFS which, once approved at the agency level, will be routed to DOB for further review and final approval. An …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costs

Le Roy Central School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-110)

… and District officials properly established and used reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels. Key … the Board and District officials properly established reserve funds that have balances totaling $3 million, they did not comply with the District’s reserve policy or transparently fund reserves. In addition, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/le-roy-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-110

Tonawanda Housing Authority – Housing Occupancy and Information Technology (2016M-381)

… purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s housing occupancy process and examine IT controls over the … to the Board. The Board has not ensured the maximum occupancy of tenant housing units to qualified applicants. … that address key components of the Authority’s housing occupancy operations. Ensure that all Authority computers are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/05/25/tonawanda-housing-authority-housing-occupancy-and-information-technology

Village of Millport – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-256)

… of Trustees, provides water, street maintenance, lighting, snow removal, refuse collections, community and youth … and make questionable payments to herself totaling as much as $4,442. The Treasurer collected, recorded and … and checks without Board oversight. The Treasurer did not accurately record and report Village financial …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/19/village-millport-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2016m-256

DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent

… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.81 percent for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, down from a 2 percent cap in each … 2 percent, school district and municipal officials need to be fiscally cautious and examine where they can limit … Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 181 percent for the 20202021 fiscal year …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent

East Ramapo Central School District - Textbooks Loaned to Nonpublic School Students (2019M-171)

… and maintained an inventory of textbooks loaned to nonpublic school students. Key Findings The District did not have adequate systems in place to verify that textbooks purchased for and loaned to nonpublic schools were only provided to eligible students. … for and maintained an inventory of textbooks loaned to nonpublic school students …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-textbooks-loaned-nonpublic-school

Steuben County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-1)

… budgeted expenditures totaled $186 million in 2012. The DPW operating budget was $20.6 million for the 2012 fiscal year. The County Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of … is directly involved with the oversight of bridges. The DPW is responsible for the maintenance and repair of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/steuben-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-1

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-619

… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the July 2018 Increments and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Employees in Bargaining Units CB, T8 and TC who meet the eligibility criteria Background Pursuant to Section 6220 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-619-july-2018-city-university-new-york-cuny-increments

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-569

… Actions OSC will create deduction code 400 (CUNY 403 ROTH) in PayServ. Agency update will be available for this …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-569-new-403b-after-tax-deferred-annuity-plan-roth-cuny

East Bloomfield Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-154)

… for 2017 total $354,594. Key Findings The purchasing agent does not provide the Board with required quotes and … written procedures or proper internal controls over hall rentals. Key Recommendations Update the procurement … IT. Develop policies and procedures for the collection of hall rental deposits and receipts, which include involvement …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-154