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Operational Advisory No. 8
… letter advising them to negotiate the check or request a replacement check from the issuing Agency. These letters … if action is not taken to negotiate the payment or seek a replacement check. Historically these letters have been sent … notifies the payee to negotiate the check or request a replacement check from the issuing Agency. If these steps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachCapital – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… of capital assets can weaken the State’s economy and its ability to attract and retain business. Capital assets include not only highways and bridges, but also facilities for education, government, … Capital assets include not only highways and bridges but also facilities for education government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/capitalDepartment of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… December 31, 2013. Background Each county Department of Social Services (Department) is responsible for providing … temporary help to eligible individuals and families with social service and financial needs to assist them with … lives. The Departments provide and manage a wide range of social welfare programs. To accomplish their missions, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1Rensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… Background The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. The District is governed by the Board … District’s extra-classroom activity fund recorded $72,645 in receipts and $70,470 disbursements. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomPutnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Putnam County Industrial Development Agency’s (PCIDA) management practices for the period January 1, 2012 to May 3, … comprises seven members who are appointed by the Putnam County Legislature. The PCIDA reported 14 active industrial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-managementGenesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… how GCIDA established its minimum cost-benefit analysis ratio. GCIDA officials do not adequately monitor businesses’ … analysis. Formally develop a cost-benefit analysis ratio or ratios that meet its needs, is reflective of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectEndwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Union and the County of Broome in which it is located. The Board of … were for proper purposes. The Board did not audit and approve 63 disbursements prior to payment, totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
… Water Conservation District is one of 58 such Districts in New York State. These Districts provide services and fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cashLength of Service Award Programs (2014-MS-1)
… fire districts and municipalities were awarding Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) service credits to volunteer firefighters accurately for the … (GML). The point system specifies how points toward LOSAP service credit will be earned by volunteers. GML establishes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/06/length-service-award-programs-2014-ms-1Reducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… , Rensselaer [pdf] and Westchester [pdf] Counties. Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if counties are controlling … eight counties audited totaled about $2.8 million in 2012. Of this amount, about $1.4 million, or 50 percent, was for … Reducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates 2013MS4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4Town of Fremont – Operating Budget and Cash Disbursements (2013M-85)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s operating budgets and disbursements for the period January 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. Background The Town of Fremont is … by an aggregate of more than $126,000, which is more than a 12 percent average shortfall. As a result, at the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/05/town-fremont-operating-budget-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-85Town of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
Town of Edwards Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations 2013M20
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board, which consists of the Town Supervisor and four … levy exceeding the cap limit by approximately $11,800. The Board did not audit the books and records of the Supervisor … Town of Dresden Board Oversight of Financial Activities 2012M191 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191Village of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial management of the water fund and the adequacy of the Village’s controls over … Village of Forestville Water Fund 2012M207 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-forestville-water-fund-2012m-207Town of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town's financial management … January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Deerfield is located in Oneida County and has a population … Town of Deerfield Financial Management and Fuel Inventory 2012M253 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253Town of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… the Town Board’s management of the Joint Highway Facility Project for the period January 1, 2008, to August 31, 2012. … issuance of serial bonds for the Joint Highway Facility Project at a maximum cost not to exceed $4.25 million. Key … only the construction phase of a joint highway facility (Project) but the facility’s future operation and maintenance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260Elmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… of Trustees (Board), each of whom is elected by the Elmont Union Free School District voters. For the 2012-13 fiscal … claims before they are paid from the administrative checking account (ACA). The Board authorized the Library Director and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Town of Java – Water Accountability (2013M-338)
… customers. Although the Superintendent prepared the Water Withdrawal Report Form to be submitted to the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/07/town-java-water-accountability-2013m-338Town of Alexandria – Non-payroll Cash Disbursements and Fuel Inventory (2013M-129)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review non-payroll cash disbursements and … January 1, 2011, through May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Alexandria is located in Jefferson County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to review nonpayroll cash disbursements and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-alexandria-non-payroll-cash-disbursements-and-fuel-inventory-2013m-129Town of Ellicott – Justice Court (2015M-111)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial activity … 1, 2011 through April 21, 2015. Background The Town of Ellicott is located in Chautauqua County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Courts financial activity for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/11/13/town-ellicott-justice-court-2015m-111