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Opinion 89-33
… board of trustees, upon certification of the officer or employee having direct supervision, unless the board … officer shall be certified by the village officer or employee having direct supervision of the claimant to the … authorizes the payment of compensation to a village employee or appointive officer without prior audit upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-33DiNapoli Audit: ESD Needs To Increase Transparency of Its Real Estate Holdings and Sales of Properties Below Fair Market Value
… reports of its real estate holdings, and has sold several for as little as $1 with insufficient information about the … explaining the economic benefits to New York’s taxpayers for sales of properties below their fair market value.” ESD … also requires public authorities to dispose of properties for fair market value, with exceptions. When proposing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-audit-esd-needs-increase-transparency-its-real-estate-holdings-and-sales-properties-belowState Police Bulletin No. SP-188
… Purpose To notify the agency of a modification to Deduction Code 302. Affected Employees … and 18, represented by the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. and employees in … dated December 12, 2018 Background At the request of the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-188-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceVillage of Wurtsboro – Financial Operations (2017M-71)
… Village’s financial condition and segregation of duties for the period June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. Background … three-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year for the general and water funds totaled $762,250. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/10/village-wurtsboro-financial-operations-2017m-71Village of Port Chester – Payroll (2017M-115)
… our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of payroll payments for the period June 1, 2015 through January 26, 2017. … seven-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $38.6 … Key Findings The Village paid approximately $2.2 million for overtime wages to police department personnel. There are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/13/village-port-chester-payroll-2017m-115Town of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… through December 31, 2017, total fund balance increased in the general fund by $94,855 (49 percent). Year-end 2017 … appropriations. During the same period, total fund balance in the highway fund increased by $130,589 (58 percent). … Town has projects that will require significant funding in the coming years, Town officials have not developed fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Operations and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-276)
… is an independent public benefit corporation located in Wayne County. The Authority, which is governed by an … water totaling 195 million gallons (19.7 percent) in 2016, valued at approximately $405,000. The Authority did … where significant discrepancies exist and correct issues in a timely manner. Establish formal policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/wayne-county-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-operations-and-wastewaterWestmoreland Central School District – State Transportation Aid (2017M-220)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District applied for all State transportation aid to which it was entitled for … through June 30, 2017. Background The Westmoreland Central School District is located in the Towns of Vernon, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/westmoreland-central-school-district-state-transportation-aid-2017m-220Town 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-263State Police Bulletin No. SP-178
… and 18 represented by Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. and employees in Bargaining Unit 62 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-178-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceStatistical and Information
… financial statistics for New York State local governments. The data consists of statistical tables on revenues, … and joint activity in the State. This data is comparable to the data that appears on the Open Book website . … real property tax rates of the State's municipalities. How to Apply for Exclusion of Sewer Debt from Municipal Debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/statistical-and-informationCaledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-350)
… our audit was to assess the District’s internal controls for the period January 1, 2012 through October 16, 2013. … to the Board’s audit which are not statutorily authorized for payment in advance of audit. The Board did not use the … the required comparisons to prior years, the detail for non-property tax revenue estimates, or estimated fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/caledonia-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSt. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2016M-173)
… January 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. Background St. Lawrence County is located in northern New York State and encompasses one city, 32 towns and 12 villages. The County, which has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/06/24/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2016m-173Village of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)
… 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 … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. … Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/26/village-hastings-hudson-board-oversight-2018m-92School District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3)
… of PE to students in grades K-4, and seven did not do so for grade 5. None of the districts audited had developed a PE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/12/school-district-physical-education-compliance-2018-ms-3Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… and reported. District officials solicited competition for professional services. Key Findings Accounting records … the State Comptroller’s (OSC) uniform system of accounts for fire districts. 1 District officials did not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mOakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… Department’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through March 25, 2014. … fire protection services to Village residents. Expenses for the 2013 fiscal year totaled approximately $56,500. Key … which resulted in the misuse of funds and unaccounted-for raffle proceeds. The Board’s audit of claims was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187Tier Status – Article 14 Benefits
… plan and your employer offers the one-year final average salary benefit for your employee group; or Are employed by the City of … and Fire Retirement System. … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/tier-statusMore About This Retirement Plan – New Career Plan
… rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/more-about-retirement-planVestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal … June 30, 2014. Background The Vestal Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Vestal in … protection services to the Town. The Department, which is governed by a 19-member Board of Directors, is made up of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265