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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… information is accurate. The board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a business … claims totaling $30,150 before board audit and approval. In addition, officials did not ensure sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsConclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… deliberate audit of claims is conducted, a message is sent to all officers and employees that this oversight function is … local government or school district. Allocating resources to improve the effectiveness of your claims auditing process … environment of your organization. OSC will be pleased to assist you with any questions you have regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionVillage of Hempstead – Budget Review (B7-16-4)
… liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general and water funds as of May 31, 2005. Local Finance Law Section … the local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit … results of our review, we found the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/07/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-16-4Stamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… taxpayers, and the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board overestimated appropriations … by an average of $1.4 million (14 percent) and planned to use fund balance to cover operating deficits when the … related expenditures, during the last three fiscal years. For example, the retirement contributions for employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199Sharon Springs Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-100)
… fund balance that is not needed to finance operations is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided … fund balance that exceeds the statutory limit results in tax levies being higher than necessary. Key … to comply with the statutory limit and use excess funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/sharon-springs-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-100Town of Livonia – Justice Court (2015M-76)
… our audit was to examine the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through March 17, 2015. … maintains a Justice Court with two elected Justices. For 2014, the Town reported net revenues from fines and … perform monthly bank reconciliations or accountabilities for their review. The Justices did not routinely submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/07/24/town-livonia-justice-court-2015m-76VII.10.E Cash Advance Reimbursement – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… All cash advance accounts must only be reimbursed for appropriate, … and documented State expenses. Reimbursements to cash advance accounts are required at least once a month. For reimbursements other than a salary advance, agencies must submit an AP Voucher charging the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10e-cash-advance-reimbursementTown of Olive – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2012M-223)
… August 28, 2012. Background The Town of Olive is located in Ulster County and has a population of 4,419. The Town is … four elected members and an elected Town Supervisor. In the 2011 fiscal year, the Town’s operating expenditures … contract information be submitted for claims review. In addition, we reviewed 73 payments and found that 27 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-olive-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2012m-223Village of Albion – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-108)
… internal controls over the billing and collection of water and sewer rents for the period January 1, 2010, to … and a Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds in the 2012-13 fiscal year totaled $6.5 … controls over the billing, collection and accounting for water and sewer rents. The Board did not properly segregate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/21/village-albion-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-108Port Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2022M-152)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Port Jervis City School District (District) officials and … Determine whether the Port Jervis City School District District officials and Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2022m-152Town of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
… audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting records for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background … governs the Town. The Town’s budgeted expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year totaled approximately $405,000 for the general fund and $580,000 for the highway fund which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11Village of Westhampton Beach – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-173)
… Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $9.4 million. Key Findings Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-westhampton-beach-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-173Town of Genesee Falls – Fiscal Stress (2013M-146)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2011, through May 7, 2013. Background The Town of Genesee Falls is located in Wyoming County and serves approximately 440 residents. The … The highway fund’s financial condition has diminished in recent years because of revenue shortfalls, and the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/12/town-genesee-falls-fiscal-stress-2013m-146State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… As a result, the general fund realized operating deficits in four of the five years and general fund balance declined from $61,710 to $3,491. In addition, the board did not properly authorize a local law … spending, the state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Peekskill – Financial Condition (2014M-105)
… 31, 2013. Background The City of Peekskill is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately … Key Recommendations There are no recommendations in this report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/06/20/city-peekskill-financial-condition-2014m-105Ending Your Membership – New Career Plan
… Once you join, there are five ways your membership can end: If you do not have at least five … vested, leave public employment and voluntarily withdraw your membership ; If you transfer your membership to another New York State public retirement … 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 375h and 375i Ending Your Membership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/ending-your-membershipEnding Your Membership – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… membership ; If you transfer your membership to another New York State public retirement system; If you retire; or If … or employee with an employer that participates in the New York State and Local Retirement System. 1 Updated 10/22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/ending-your-membershipEnding Your Membership – Police and Fire Plan
… If you do not have at least five years of credited service and seven years have elapsed since you last worked in public … 1 If you are not vested, leave public employment and voluntarily withdraw your membership ; If you transfer … with an employer that participates in the New York State and Local Retirement System. 1 Updated 10/22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/ending-your-membershipCUNY Bulletin No. CU-524
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase. Affected … Union (SEIU), Local 246, in the skilled trade titles of Auto Mechanic and Machinist in Bargaining Unit T1 … To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-524-service-employees-international-union-seiu-local-246-duesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-613
… by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 237 in Bargaining Unit TT Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated … February 1, 2018 OSC Actions OSC will identify employees in Bargaining Unit TT with Union Dues (Code 231) and Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-613-international-brotherhood-teamsters-local-237-elevator