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Overview – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… worked by elected and appointed officials is defined in Regulation 315.4 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations … to accruals, full hours were worked. In August 2015, this regulation was revised for elected and appointed officials … or after January 1, 2016. Among other changes, the revised regulation sets out specific time frames for completing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/overviewTown of Kirkwood – Justice Court Operations (2016M-414)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over the … 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Background The Town of Kirkwood in located in Broome County and maintains a … Town of Kirkwood Justice Court Operations 2016M414 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-kirkwood-justice-court-operations-2016m-414Town of Greenport – Town Clerk Operations (2017M-3)
… January 1, 2015 through September 23, 2016. Background The Town of Greenport is located in Columbia County and has a population of approximately 4,200. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled … Town of Greenport Town Clerk Operations 2017M3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-greenport-town-clerk-operations-2017m-3General Brown Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-216)
… The General Brown Central School District is located in the Towns of Brownville, Hounsfield, Lyme, Pamelia and Watertown and the City of Watertown in Jefferson County. The District, which is governed by an … and reserves while limiting tax increases, resulting in a deficit unrestricted fund balance of $435,655 at the end …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/24/general-brown-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-216State Agencies Bulletin No. 285
… claiming State tax-exempt status to file a new IT-2104-E, annually. The W-4's and IT-2104E's for the current year's exemption are to be … does not annually provide you with a new IT-2104-E, their status must be changed to 'Single 1' on the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/285-claiming-exemption-withholding-taxTown of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… did not seek competition for purchases totaling $848,783. In addition, the Town may have saved $44,828 if officials had alternative procurement procedures in place. Specifically, competition was not sought for: 52 … the Town obtained the most favorable terms and conditions in the best interests of its taxpayers. Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Town of Stafford – Capital Projects (2024M-17)
… and a financial advisor (Advisor) to manage the capital projects, the Board was not aware of project overruns, cash … equity issue when a portion of the costs to construct water districts was paid for by taxpayers not living in or receiving benefit from these water districts. Specifically, the Board and Town Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-stafford-capital-projects-2024m-17State Police Bulletin No. SP-243
… the New York State Troopers, Inc., the calculation routine for Deduction Code 302 will be updated from .658 percent to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-243-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceWyoming County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-10)
… and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and … are at increased risk of paying more than necessary for goods and services. Specifically: Seven of 123 devices … the Department did not develop and implement procedures for price accuracy testing. Key Recommendations Perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/wyoming-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-10Tompkins County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-7)
… and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and … are at increased risk of paying more than necessary for goods and services. Specifically: 1,265 of 1,904 devices … the Department did not develop and implement procedures for price accuracy testing. Key Recommendations Perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/tompkins-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-72024 Annual Cash Basis Report on State Funds
… (Uses) Governmental Funds - Local Assistance Disbursements Statement of Appropriation Transactions (in Force) … - Governmental Funds Tax Stabilization Reserve Account - Statement of Net Cash Transactions Short-Term Investment Pool … by Business Unit and Department Fund Structure and List of Joint Custody Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/finance/cash-basis/2024-annual-cash-basis-report-state-fundsBorder City Hose Company – Financial Oversight (2025M-39)
… management. The former Director/Chief was arrested on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/border-city-hose-company-financial-oversight-2025m-39Peru Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-69)
… cash collections and disbursements were properly accounted for for the period July 1, 2015 through January 31, 2017. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year were approximately $45 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/peru-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2017m-69Port Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-319)
… Background The Port Jervis City School District is located in the City of Port Jervis, Orange County. The District, … appropriations were not used because budgets resulted in operating surpluses. The reserve policy does not state how … when reserves will be used or how much will be maintained in each reserve. Key Recommendations Use surplus fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-319Wilson Central School District – Reserves and Fuel Accountability (2016M-44)
… the District’s reserves and accountability over fuel used for student transportation for the period July 1, 2011 through December 22, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $24.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/wilson-central-school-district-reserves-and-fuel-accountability-2016m-44Hammond Central School District – Payroll (2016M-398)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District's payroll … Hammond Central School District is located in the Towns of Hammond, Rossie, Morristown and Macomb in St. Lawrence County and the Town of Alexandria in Jefferson County. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/17/hammond-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-398Norwood-Norfolk Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-288)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims audit process for the period July 1, … BOCES through a cooperative service agreement to audit District claims, and a BOCES employee audited all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/norwood-norfolk-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-288Campbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-16-6)
… our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s … obligations are outstanding. Key Findings The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget … balance of $116,081, which is almost 25 times the average annual expenditures. The District’s tentative budget complies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/13/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-16-6Edwards-Knox Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Reserve Funds (2016M-151)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s transportation State aid procedures and reserve funds for … the transportation State aid to which it was entitled for new bus purchases and did not establish procedures for doing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/edwards-knox-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-reserveEast Moriches Union Free School District -- Budget Review (B7-16-3)
… The East Moriches Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County. Pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Laws of … totaling $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2006. Local … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-16-3