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Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-95
… Purpose To notify the Unified Court System of the change in eligibility for payroll Deduction Code 300, MetLife … life insurance program administered by MetLife. Effective Date(s) Administrative paychecks dated March 8, 2006 Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-95-change-eligibility-metlife-whole-life-insurance-certainAusable Valley Central School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-190)
Determine whether claims were supported by adequate documentation for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before payment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/ausable-valley-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-190Nesconset Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program (2014M-317)
… earned length of service award program (LOSAP) credit for the period January 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. … of Fire Commissioners. The District’s operating budget for 2014 is approximately $2.6 million. Key Finding The … as volunteer firefighters from earning LOSAP points for responding to calls during their regularly scheduled work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/nesconset-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-2014m-317Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-141)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine whether the Board ensured that cash disbursements … Key Findings Policies and procedures are not sufficient to ensure that the Treasurer properly records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/01/middletown-hardenburgh-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014mTown of Niagara – Justice Court (2015M-218)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial activity … January 1, 2014 through July 29, 2015. Background The Town of Niagara is located in Niagara County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/11/town-niagara-justice-court-2015m-218Management of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial report, … managing energy consumption and had not achieved the 35 percent energy reduction goals set forth in Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-followLittle Flower Union Free School District – Tuition (2015M-233)
… million. Key Findings The District does not have contracts with four home school districts or counties. The District has … has a written agreement including specific payment terms with all home school districts and counties. Continue efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/20/little-flower-union-free-school-district-tuition-2015m-233Unadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
… (NRT) rates for special education students in accordance with regulations. Key Findings Officials did not establish … NRT rates for special education students in accordance with regulations. The District’s NRT rates exceeded the New … not exceed SED’s maximum allowable tuition rate. Consult with SED to obtain the guidelines for calculating a higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-non-resident-special-educationMechanicville Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2015M-246)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Authority’s internal controls over rent … 31, 2015. Background The Mechancville Housing Authority is located in the City of Mechanicville, Saratoga County. The … established in 1951 according to State Public Housing Law, is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/01/15/mechanicville-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2015m-246Cheektowaga Public Library – Treasurer’s Reports (2015M-136)
… Board’s oversight of the Library’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through May 11, 2015. … of Trustees appointed by the Town Board. Expenditures for the 2014 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.18 million. … The Treasurer does not prepare monthly financial reports for distribution to the Board for its review. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/09/04/cheektowaga-public-library-treasurers-reports-2015m-136Walworth-Seely Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-260)
… was to review the Board’s oversight of Library operations for the period January 1, 2012 through January 14, 2015. … which is appointed by the Town Board. Expenditures for the 2014 fiscal year totaled $229,392. Key Findings The … the by-laws which state that the Treasurer is in charge of all moneys. The Board did not provide pre-approval of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/03/13/walworth-seely-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-260Town of Decatur – Town Clerk (2020M-58)
… or cause an annual audit of the Clerk’s records and reports. Key Recommendations Issue and retain duplicate … to conduct an annual audit of the Clerk’s records and reports. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-town-clerk-2020m-58Gold Coast Public Library District – Claims Audit (2014M-237)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether all claims were audited before payment for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. … by an elected nine-member Board of Trustees. Expenditures for 2013 totaled approximately $1.45 million. Key Finding The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/10/08/gold-coast-public-library-district-claims-audit-2014m-237Town of Harford - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-201)
… conflict of interest totaling $4,400. The Town overpaid for fuel by $5,600. Key Recommendations Create an inventory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-harford-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-201Newark Valley Fire District - Board Oversight (2020M-30)
… established adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets. Key Findings There were control … generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether District … established adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/01/newark-valley-fire-district-board-oversight-2020m-30Canandaigua City School District – Procurement (2022M-141)
… from 16 vendors totaling $131,276 that were not subject to competitive bidding requirements. Adequately monitor … York State contract, resulting in $2,182 being overpaid to the vendor. Key Recommendations Comply with statutory … and documentation requirements. Monitor purchase contracts to ensure accuracy. District officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/canandaigua-city-school-district-procurement-2022m-141Opinion 2009-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … and recusal by fire district commissioner whose spouse is to be appointed treasurer) -- Family Relationships (spouse … LAW §§ 800(3), 801, 806; TOWN LAW §§ 174, 175: There is no statutory or common law prohibition against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1Opinion 88-75
… very costly, as well as time consuming, to the city for a new lawyer from the prior firm to become expert in the case. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75Opinion 88-68
… No. 83-108, p 133). However at least one lower court, the City Court of the City of Mount Vernon, has held that an application for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68DiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… es: Spanish , bn: Bengali , zh: Chinese , and hi: Hindi . Find out how your government money is spent at Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businesses