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Contract Advisory No. 12
… to OSC for audit and approval from the New York State Grants Gateway system (Gateway). The e-Documents system will … creating an SFS contract transaction. The attached list of Grants Electronic Contracting Pointers provides additional … for contract development and submission, refer to the Grants Reform website . References: Additional information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/12-electronic-contracting-grants-gateway-transactionsCity of Fulton – Fiscal Stress (2013M-310)
… results for the fiscal years 2010 through 2012 and found that the Council adopted realistic budgets. The Chamberlain monitored the budget with actual results, and City officials made budget transfers as needed throughout … Reduce reliance on fund balance as a financing source and continue to evaluate and explore ways to cut costs and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/22/city-fulton-fiscal-stress-2013m-310City of Batavia – Business Improvement District (2017M-283)
… for and monitored the Business Improvement District’s (BID) financial operations for the period April 1, 2015 … elected nine-member City Council. The Council created the BID in 1997. The BID is a geographic area in which a charge … BID charges exceeded the statutory limit for 11 of the past 13 years by a total of approximately $464,000 or an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/06/city-batavia-business-improvement-district-2017m-283Onteora Central School District – Information Technology (2015M-92)
… The Onteora Central School District serves students in the Ulster County Towns of Hurley, Marbletown, Olive, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/17/onteora-central-school-district-information-technology-2015m-92Lowville Academy and Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-220)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … of the revenue from the District’s wind power agreement to reduce real property taxes, and the District’s unassigned … adequate multiyear financial and capital plans to address how they will use wind power revenues. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015mGlens Falls Common School District – Financial Condition (2015M-66)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through February 28, 2015. Background The Glens Falls Common School District is located in the City of Glens Falls in Warren County. The … Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets that are structurally balanced and appropriate fund balance only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/17/glens-falls-common-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-66High Falls Water District – Water Fees (2015M-153)
… water clerk manually enters readings from an electronic meter reader in the water billing system and generates bills … quarter that unpaid balances were relevied. The District did not reconcile the amount of water purchased from New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/11/13/high-falls-water-district-water-fees-2015m-153Town of Wales – Financial Management (2017M-32)
… December 12, 2016. Background The Town of Wales is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 3,000. … unrestricted fund balances totaling $1.2 million in the general and highway funds. The Board did not adopt a … general and highway fund balances and use the excess funds in a manner that benefits Town residents. Adopt a reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-wales-financial-management-2017m-32Village of Lewiston – Purchasing (2013M-45)
… 31, 2013. Background The Village of Lewiston is located in the Town of Lewiston in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 2,700 … budgeted appropriations total approximately $2.4 million in the general fund and $.9 million for the water and sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-lewiston-purchasing-2013m-45East Hampton Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2017M-33)
… have not adopted policies and procedures to ensure that cash receipt, cash disbursement and bank reconciliation duties are … practical, increase managerial oversight. Discontinue the practice of keeping on file and using signed blank checks. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/03/24/east-hampton-housing-authority-board-oversight-2017m-33Steuben County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-1)
… The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $186 million in 2012. The DPW operating budget was $20.6 million for the … town- and village-owned bridges. Key Findings The County does not track all maintenance and repairs by bridge, unless … completely replaced or rehabilitated. While the County does not have a written plan in place, it has implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/steuben-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-1Town of Danby – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-8-F)
… fees for a variety of purposes, including marriage, dog and environmental licenses, and certified copies of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-danby-audit-follow-2022m-8-fTown of Chesterfield – Town Clerk (2024M-110)
… Town Clerk (Clerk) properly recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections. Key Findings The Clerk did not … not have assurance that all collections are accounted for, and money could be lost or misappropriated. The Clerk and Deputy Clerk did not record and issue receipts for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/24/town-chesterfield-town-clerk-2024m-110Town of Champion Great Bend Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-019)
… 2013 fiscal years. The District did not submit to OSC its tax levy limit calculations for 2015 or the three prior … limit for 2015 and found that the District’s proposed 2015 tax levy exceeded the statutory limit by $4,394 and the Board … requirements when calculating and reporting the property tax levy limit calculation to OSC. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/17/town-champion-great-bend-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialClinton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Oversight of Financial Activities (2014M-142)
… County. The Department has 43 volunteer members and the Executive Committee is responsible for oversight and financial … approximately $83,000 in revenue. Key Findings The Executive Committee did not establish policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/08/29/clinton-volunteer-fire-department-inc-oversight-financialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1494
… be taken. Grade Old Rate New Rate 1-22 $10.25 $14.25 23 and above $20.50 $24.50 Effective Date(s) Institution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1494-organization-new-york-state-managementconfidential-employeesOther Bulletin No. 55.1
… the reason(s) the employee’s record will not be updated: NYS Position Has Both Equated Grade and NTE – if the … 428 Dependent Care 433 Total Unemployment Ins Owed 442 Pre-Tax Adoption 475 CSEA Hourly Dues 500 Medicare Deficiency 501 … employee’s taxable gross and reported on the employee’s Form W-2. The adjustments (AJR, ARC, ARO and Retro (RXX)) are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-551-april-2020-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-304
… bargaining unit on the payment effective date: and Has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence … bargaining unit on the payment effective date; and Has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence … employees who meet the eligibility criteria and have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-304-april-2022-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik, pleaded guilty to stealing over $92,000 … $92,000 and faces 1 to 3 years in jail at sentencing. “Kimberly Simchik diverted fire department resources to … the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department Kimberly Simchik pleaded guilty to stealing over $92000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-92000The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented … 30, 2020. About the Program Arc-JSLC is a not-for-profit special education provider located in Watertown that serves … Arc-JSLC is authorized by SED to provide Preschool Special Class (over 2.5 hours per day) and Preschool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/arc-jefferson-st-lawrence-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual