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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1754
… Employer Help Desk at [email protected] or by phone at (844) 619-9614. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1754-payserv-changes-agency-update-ability-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… DiNapoli said. “Local officials should remain vigilant when crafting their budgets.” The tax cap, which first … applied to local governments in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-95)
… 2013 through February 5, 2015. Background The Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Elma, Erie … Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Company Inc Internal Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/jamison-road-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-overHauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… April 30, 2014. Background The Hauppauge Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the towns of Smithtown and Islip in Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2015M-183)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Department’s financial … reports. The Board did not review and approve claims prior to payment. Key Recommendations Adopt financial policies to assist in safeguarding Department funds, such as policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/halfmoon-hillcrest-volunteer-fire-department-financialClyde Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-072)
… The President did not appoint a three-member audit committee to review the Treasurer’s work during the audit … that the President appoints three individuals to the audit committee to review and approve bills prior to payment. … accounts, and provide a copy of this information to the Committee and membership. Maintain accurate records for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/08/14/clyde-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activity-2015m-072Ausable Valley Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2018M-189)
… all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled for services provided to eligible special education students. … to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 1,674 eligible services totaling $58,965 and service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/ausable-valley-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2018m-189Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… Board with monthly financial reports. Board minutes were missing from 14 of the 20 meetings held during out audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/04/03/town-olean-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-inc-controls-overLaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
LaGrange Fire District Board Oversight 2014M127
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127DiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… the details of the competitive sale scheduled for March 13 of tax-exempt New York State General Obligation bonds. The … of the Comptroller of the State of New York on March 13, 2019, as set forth in the Notice of Sale published in The … the details of the competitive sale scheduled for March 13 of taxexempt New York State General Obligation bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsBrighton Central School District – Separation Payments (2016M-119)
… employees and District officials to ensure that separation calculations were reviewed, approved, accurately calculated … did not review or approve any of the separation payment calculations before payment was made. Key Recommendations … written procedures to govern separation payments to ensure calculations are formally documented, adequately supported, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/brighton-central-school-district-separation-payments-2016m-119Watervliet City School District – Fiscal Stress (2014M-149)
… City School District is located in the City of Watervliet and the Town of Colonie in Albany County. The District, which … to be maintained, resulting in the need to issue revenue and tax anticipation notes to meet cash flow needs. The Board and District officials failed to properly monitor capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/11/07/watervliet-city-school-district-fiscal-stress-2014m-149City of Elmira – Financial Condition (2017M-90)
… the end of 2015. State aid revenue was not appropriately restricted for revenue anticipation note (RAN) repayment as … year’s budget to redeem RANs or require that revenues be restricted for repayment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/04/city-elmira-financial-condition-2017m-90Village of Oxford – Water Accountability, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2017M-79)
… Auditor and appoint an individual who is not involved with the disbursements process. Create and adopt policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/21/village-oxford-water-accountability-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2017mAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… three Department fees with the highest reported revenue: boiler inspections, public work enforcement and asbestos … not have accurate records to show who is required to pay boiler inspection and asbestos-related project fees. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penaltiesTown of Portland – Water Operations (2017M-45)
… The Town of Portland is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 4,800. The Town is … 40 percent of total production. Inaccurate master meters and customer meters have contributed to the unaccounted-for … billing all customers for water use. Water Districts 1, 3 and 7 reported deficit fund balances as of December 31, 2016, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-portland-water-operations-2017m-45Town of Gilboa – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2024M-81)
… Objective Determine whether the Town of Gilboa (Town) Assessor Chair (Assessor) properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings The Assessor did not … Determine whether the Town of Gilboa Town Assessor Chair Assessor properly administered select real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/13/town-gilboa-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2024m-81DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $267.7 Billion at End of First Quarter
… the end of the first quarter of state fiscal year 2024-25. For the three-month period ending June 30, 2024, Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-267-point-7-billion-end-first-quarterWashington County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-4)
… whether the Washington County (County) Department of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and … records were maintained. Key Findings The Director of Weights and Measures (Director) did not complete all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/washington-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-4Niagara County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-6)
… Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and … (Director) did not complete all required testing of weighing and measuring devices or maintain complete … and Measures Department completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/niagara-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-6