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DiNapoli Announces Elliott Auerbach to Oversee Local Government Division
… and school districts. He will manage auditing and budget reviews, training local officials, assigning fiscal … and a staff of more than 300. “Having served four terms as Ulster County Comptroller and as a village mayor, Elliott has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-announces-elliott-auerbach-oversee-local-government-divisionComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school … Central School District – Payroll and Leave Records (Madison County) Auditors found the various control procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… DiNapoli announced the arrest of Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Sherry Hamilton. She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, after an audit and investigation by … continues to uncover these types of cases, but the public can be sure that we will work diligently to expose public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsVirgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Virgil, and located in Cortland County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … cannot verify if it is approving all claims for payment. In addition, it cannot determine whether there are any … the Office of the State Comptroller and file future AUDs in a timely manner. … Virgil Fire District Internal Controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… million. Key Findings The Board’s current firehouse hall rental policy and procedures are inadequate, and it did not … and/or approve, monitor, or control the firehouse hall rental process. The Board did not exercise appropriate … hall rental policy to ensure that it contains specific rules for rental approval, recordkeeping and custody of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardContinuity of Operations Planning
… to aid agency planning teams when they prepare COOPs. A COOP can help government agencies ensure the stability of … they had incorporated certain essential features of the COOP best practices endorsed by the Division. However, we identified some opportunities for improvements to COOP practices that would enable the agencies to handle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningManagement of Cash and Investments
… a Headquarters, which provides administrative support for the seven constituent agencies. Key Findings MTA follows … process. MTA officials did not have a written plan for meeting the objectives set forth in its investment … that excess moneys are factored into the budgeting process for meeting MTA operational and/or capital needs. Monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsBinghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)
… a consent order requiring construction of a new facility with a completion deadline of April 2017. If the new facility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1308
… to your agency Finance Officer or SFS agency coordinator. In order to process necessary Fiscal Year End activities, SFS … Critical Date(s) For Agency Action Cost Center updates in SFS must be completed by March 21, 2014 , prior to the … information regarding when the payroll charges will appear in SFS. There should be no disruption to PayServ system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1308-updates-account-codes-and-related-payserv-position-pools-sfs-statewideCUNY Bulletin No. CU-427
… Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also designated on the Buy Out Waiver Listing submitted by the CUNY … Code: Enter HBB. Amount: Enter the amount designated on the Buy Out Waiver Listing. Note: The maximum payment … The Earn Code HBB and the amount paid will be displayed on the payroll register. The earnings description “HB Buyout” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-427-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleCUNY Bulletin No. CU-419
… who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also designated on the Buy Out Waiver Listing submitted by the CUNY University Benefits Office Background The Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program is authorized under IRC Section 125 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-419-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleCUNY Bulletin No. CU-407
… To explain procedures for entering payments into the Time Entry page. Affected Employees Eligible CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also designated on the Buy Out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-407-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleCUNY Bulletin No. CU-276
… Purpose To explain processing of the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes for the 2006 calendar year. Affected Employees Employees in the bargaining units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-276-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesRichmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … The Richmond Fire District, located in Ontario County, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… September 23, 2014. Background Schoharie County is located in central New York and has approximately 32,750 residents. … has been delegated, including ensuring work is performed in accordance with contracts prior to payment and reporting any variances to the Board in a timely manner; tracking the percentage of completion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-14-24)
… revenue shortfall related to the expiration of the County mortgage recording tax law. At the end of the 2014 fiscal … if it does not renew its law establishing a County mortgage recording tax. If the Legislature does not renew the … The Legislature must either renew the County mortgage recording tax, find another source of revenue or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/11/12/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-14-24Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… whether Company controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that … Officers generally provide adequate oversight of Company financial activities. The Treasurer prepares monthly reports and the President reviews the Treasurer’s records on an annual basis. Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1206
… upgrade will be completed between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on November 19, 2012. OSC Actions OSC is performing an … This installation can be done prior to the upgrade on November 19. The plug-in download, which contains installation instructions, can be found on the Control-D bulletin board or on page 2 of the Control-D …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1206-control-d-upgradeEarly Childhood Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported by providers on their annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, the provider's reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, ECEC reported about … for reimbursement. The non-reimbursable costs included gifts, food, and travel expenses. Key Recommendations To SED: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/early-childhood-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCUNY Bulletin No. CU-444
… Employees Eligible CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also … Benefits Office Effective Date(s) Payment will be included in the employee’s regular paycheck or direct deposit advice … the current marital status and withholding allowance(s) in the employee’s tax data record. Questions Questions about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-444-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycle