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East Meadow Public Library – Claims Auditing (2017M-275)
… conducted an effective audit of claims prior to payment for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background … not obtain the required number of quotations or proposals for five purchases totaling $27,129. Key Recommendations … procurement and purchasing policy before approving claims for payment. … East Meadow Public Library Claims Auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/09/east-meadow-public-library-claims-auditing-2017m-275City of Yonkers – Procurement of Professional Services (2017M-268)
… sought competition when procuring professional services for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. Background … elected seven-member City Council. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year, excluding City public schools, … City officials to seek competition when contracting for professional services or to provide justification when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/23/city-yonkers-procurement-professional-services-2017m-268Chenango Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-290)
… to examine the Company’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through September 9, 2014. … The Company is incorporated under New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation Law and is located in the Town of … and six elected Business Officers, who are responsible for the Company’s overall financial management. During our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/chenango-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mTown of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… Town officials properly billed, collected and accounted for water and sewer bills. Key Findings As of December 31, … The water and sewer funds do not pay administrative costs for services they receive from the general fund. Customers were overcharged for water and sewer late penalties in 2017 by $8,654. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160New Hyde Park Fire District - Payroll (2018M-165)
… $171,092. The Secretary did not document the reasons for adjustments of 151 of 158 payroll hours (96 percent) … before payroll checks are distributed. Ensure timecards for all employees are reviewed and approved by their direct … and direct supervisors document their pre-approval for overtime and double-time hours worked. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/26/new-hyde-park-fire-district-payroll-2018m-165Saratoga Youth Recreation – Financial Activities (2016M-258)
… and reported and that Program moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016. … agreements to operate youth development programs for children residing in the Towns of Saratoga and … District, in Saratoga County. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 total approximately $6,200. Key Finding The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/10/28/saratoga-youth-recreation-financial-activities-2016m-258SUNY Bulletin No. SU-212
… 22, 2014 OSC Actions OSC will update the base annual salary for the calculation of dues (Deduction Codes 222 UUP Member … as follows: The deduction for employees with a base annual salary of $28,238 or less is .9% of the adjusted biweekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-212-united-university-professions-uup-change-dues-structureSUNY Bulletin No. SU-226
… 21, 2015 OSC Actions OSC will update the base annual salary for the calculation of dues (Deduction Codes 222 UUP Member … as follows: The deduction for employees with a base annual salary of $28,803 or less is .9% of the adjusted biweekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-226-united-university-professions-uup-change-dues-structureBarnard Fire District – Financial Condition (2015M-145)
… managed the District’s financial condition and operations for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The general fund budget for 2015 totals approximately $3.9 million. Key Findings The … did not adopt detailed budget policies and procedures for accurately estimating revenues, expenditures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-district-financial-condition-2015m-145Village of Irvington – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-265)
… cell tower revenues and the Village’s cash disbursements for the period June 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $16.6 … Request a copy of all amendments to the agreements for which the Village is receiving revenue. … Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-irvington-selected-financial-activities-2015m-265Veterans Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli
… brave individuals. Our soldiers have risked everything for the sake of democracy and to protect the American way of life. Thank you for your service and for making our state and nation strong. … On Tuesday we honor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/veterans-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliOperational Advisory No. 35
… Subject: Personal Service (Salary) Advances Guidance: Starting January 1, 2024, agencies … will have the ability to issue a personal service (salary) advance payment to eligible employees using the … Financial System (SFS). Advance payment to an employee for personal services is not intended to supersede normal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/35-personal-service-salary-advancesVillage of Green Island – Water Fund Financial Condition (2015M-237)
… the financial condition of the Village’s water fund for the period June 1, 2012 through May 31, 2015. Background … is governed by an elected seven-member Village Board. For the 2014-15 fiscal year, general fund budgeted … water fund. Adopt a multiyear financial and capital plan for the water fund. … Village of Green Island Water Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-green-island-water-fund-financial-condition-2015m-237Saratoga County Water Authority – Water Charges (2016M-357)
… the authority’s internal controls over water charges for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. … water supply production and distribution facilities for the benefit of the municipal and commercial customers. … seven-member Board of Directors. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $5 million. Key Finding The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/12/23/saratoga-county-water-authority-water-charges-2016m-357IX.12.M Journal Vouchers – IX. Federal Grants
… are used to: Reimburse service-providing state agencies for goods or services rendered to, or on behalf of the first state agency; or Reimburse a second state agency for state funds the second state agency disbursed for program purposes. These journal voucher payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12m-journal-vouchersTown of Caroline - Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (2019M-247)
… manner. Determine whether the Town credit cards were used for appropriate purposes. Key Findings The Clerk did not: … from taxpayers. Report or remit fees in a timely manner for 2018 and 2019. The Board: Approved inappropriate or … the Town’s credit card policy and establish a policy for meals. Require adequate supporting documentation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-caroline-town-clerk-and-credit-card-purchases-2019m-247Watervliet Housing Authority – Timekeeping and Leave Records (2015M-186)
… the Authority’s timekeeping and leave accrual processes for the period January 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015. … Board of Commissioners, provides low rent housing for qualified individuals in accordance with relevant … of Housing and Urban Development. Operating expenditures for the 2014 fiscal year totaled approximately $2.5 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/10/09/watervliet-housing-authority-timekeeping-and-leave-records-2015m-186CUNY Bulletin No. CU-705
… OSC that certain health insurance rates are changing for CUNY employees with health insurance coverage through the … Effective Dates Effective paychecks dated March 25, 2021 for Institution Current and April 8, 2021 for Institution Lag. OSC Actions OSC will automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-705-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-insurance-rate-changesCommunity Fire and Rescue, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-93)
… lacked supporting documentation to validate they were for business purposes. Fundraising activities lacked adequate … acceptable use and requires supporting documentation for purchases. The Board should establish controls for handling cash at fundraising events, create fundraising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/20/community-fire-and-rescue-inc-financial-activities-2019m-93Upper Mohawk Valley Regional Water Board – Water Accountability (2015M-300)
… of our audit was to examine the Authority’s procedures for monitoring water accountability and addressing water loss for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. … by a 12-member Board of Directors. Operating expenditures for the nine months ending December 31, 2014 totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/05/upper-mohawk-valley-regional-water-board-water-accountability-2015m-300