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Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-22
… Purpose To provide information regarding this procedural change. Affected Employees Employees represented by … of Housing and Community Renewal Background Pursuant to Chapter 111 of the Laws of 2006 which provides for a … To provide information regarding this procedural change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-22-change-longevity-payment-eligibility-employeesCity of Binghamton – City Operations (2015M-280)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the City’s operations for costs savings and revenue enhancement … January 1, 2014 through May 21, 2015. Background The City of Binghamton is located in Broome County. The City, which has approximately 47,000 residents, is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/03/city-binghamton-city-operations-2015m-280Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … located in Westchester County, and provides education to students from a residential treatment center as well as … procedures and additional reconciliation and verification to ensure that the original bills were accurate. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financialVillage of Livonia – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-221)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Board oversight of financial operations and … regular monthly financial reports but did provide a budget-to-actual report during budget preparation. The Board did not … 2013. Key Recommendations Require the Clerk-Treasurer to provide current budget-to-actual comparisons each month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/09/village-livonia-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2014m-221New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… programs and services that support quality of life in our state, while also ensuring the long-term … of the state’s finances. “With two months left in the state’s fiscal year, tax collections remain relatively … through December. These funds should be used wisely in this shifting economic landscape, and I am pleased the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalRapids Fire Company – Credit Cards (2023M-86)
… purchases were made by authorized users, supported and for appropriate Company purposes. Key Findings Credit card … were received, and/or determine whether the purchases were for appropriate Company purposes . In addition: The … a Company credit card to make 19 purchases totaling $3,000 for the Company. Officials paid $969 in New York State (NYS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/09/22/rapids-fire-company-credit-cards-2023m-86Tri-Valley Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-094)
… Tri-Valley Central School District (District) is located in Sullivan and Ulster Counties, and is governed by the Board … comprises nine elected members. There are two schools in operation within the District, with approximately 1,100 … experienced accumulated operating surplus of $5.3 million. In addition, if outstanding tax certiorari proceedings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/tri-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-094Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… State's executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, … or abuse and that these expenses were for legitimate business purposes. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Town of Moira – Fiscal Oversight and Selected Financial Operations (2016M-350)
… The current and former Supervisors did not prepare monthly bank reconciliations, provide the Board with complete and … without complying with competitive bidding requirements. Bank reconciliations and accountability analyses were not performed for all Court bank accounts. Key Recommendations Ensure that the Town's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-moira-fiscal-oversight-and-selected-financial-operations-2016m-350State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) Auditors could not determine whether swim program fees totaling $21,843 were properly accounted for or remitted … the clerks generally recorded, deposited, and reported the fees, water rents and certain recreational fees, they did not always make remittances in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s methodology for allocating … administrative costs for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Riverhead is … by some Town operations funded by the general fund to other departments and districts accounted for in other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247IX.6.C Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) – IX. Federal Grants
… Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) is an all-electronic payment and … Automated Standard Application for Payments ASAP is an allelectronic payment and information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6c-automated-standard-application-payments-asapDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… with fiscal years starting July 1, 2021, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. … Tax Cap: Inflation and Allowable Levy Growth Factors Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearTown of Chautauqua – Fiscal Stress (2013M-220)
… budgets and make amendments, as necessary, to the budget when revenue shortfalls become known. Implement a plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-chautauqua-fiscal-stress-2013m-220City of Poughkeepsie – Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight (2013M-30)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition and Council oversight for the period January 1, 2011, through … The City of Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and has approximately 33,000 residents. The City is governed by an elected Mayor and an eight member elected Common Council. The City’s total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/22/city-poughkeepsie-fiscal-stress-and-council-oversight-2013m-30Draft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Orders (DROs) are subject to review and acceptance by the NYSLRS Matrimonial Bureau. NYSLRS’ Divorce and Your Benefits information and the appropriate publication for the member’s tier and retirement plan should be carefully reviewed before a DRO is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateVillage of Allegany – Vehicle Fuel (2012M-308)
… 13, 2013. Background The Village of Allegany is located in Cattaraugus County and has a population of approximately … The Board authorized the payment of more than $2,300 in gasoline purchases using fuel credit cards without … Key Recommendations Ensure all fuel purchases are made in accordance with its adopted procurement policy. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/31/village-allegany-vehicle-fuel-2012m-308Village of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to February 4, 2013. Background … If the Board believes it is necessary to accumulate money for a future planned purpose, it should consider formally establishing authorized reserves as provided for in statute. The Board may also choose to use the excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… if they received the correct State or County contract pricing. The Board’s failure to ensure that Village officials … they were receiving the correct State and County contract pricing, resulted in the Village incurring higher costs than … is receiving the appropriate State and County contract pricing. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. County of Greene – Information Technology The county legislators … were communicated confidentially to officials. Town of Oyster Bay – Financial Condition Management (Nassau … need to continue to improve their management and oversight of the town’s financial condition. Three of the town’s funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits