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Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-355
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the retroactive change to the pensionability of the Uniform Blazer Allowance … to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. Questions regarding retirement may be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-355-2025-ucs-blazer-pensionability-changeOpinion 2000-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … her law firm, with those functions instead being performed by a deputy, if any. The attorney, and possibly his or her … in a private law firm. In 1998, the law firm was retained by the town to prosecute certain litigation. The agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22Opinion 89-50
… improvement on private property) CLAIMS -- Compromise or Settlement (drainage improvement on private property as … TOWN LAW, §§64(11-a), 68; STATE CONSTITUTION, Art. VIII, §1: A town may expend moneys to pay for an improvement on … within the town from floods, freshets and high waters. Section 64(11-a) also authorizes town boards, by resolution, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50Opinion 88-64
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … but may not do so jointly with the municipality for which the authority was established. You ask whether either … of such an arrangement. Municipal housing authorities are public corporations established by the State Legislature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… can recoup benefits if job creation goals are not met. “My thanks to Assemblyman Magnarelli and Senator Marchione for … economic engine in improving local communities. My thanks also to Governor Cuomo for recognizing the value of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915State Agencies Bulletin No. 1338
… Purpose To alert payroll system users of processing schedule changes. … directed to [email protected] . … To alert payroll system users of processing schedule changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1338-payserv-processing-schedule-changes-due-scheduled-system-maintenanceCity of Geneva – Financial Management (2015M-105)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the City officials’ financial management for the … adopted unrealistic budgets. Fund balance was appropriated to finance operations, and overall fund balance levels, … Officials did not use the Uniform System of Accounts to maintain the accounting records. Key Recommendations Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/08/28/city-geneva-financial-management-2015m-105Accounts Payable Advisory No. 25
Securing Confidential Personal and Private Information
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/25-confidential-personal-and-private-informationPulteney Volunteer Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-175)
… Board did not conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. The Board did not adopt an annual budget. The Board … the Treasurer. Conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. Prepare and adopt an annual budget. Adopt a code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/19/pulteney-volunteer-fire-department-controls-over-financialNiagara County – Golf Course Financial Operations (2015M-308)
… 1, 2014 through October 6, 2015. Background Niagara County is located in western New York State and has a population of approximately 216,000. The County, which is governed by a 15-member Legislature, owns and operates an … to the point of sale system. Secure cash in a safe until it is deposited in a bank and ensure that cash receipts are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/26/niagara-county-golf-course-financial-operations-2015m-308Franklin County – Internal Controls Over the Timekeeping System (2014M-276)
… May 31, 2014. Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York and has a population of … million. Key Findings The County did not have a process in place to ensure employees’ access rights were appropriate; certain employees who were not in supervisory roles were granted access to modify time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/30/franklin-county-internal-controls-over-timekeeping-system-2014m-276Sullivan County – Tourism Promotion Services (2014M-61)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review whether the County provided adequate oversite of … Key Findings The County’s enforcement of occupancy taxes due could be improved, as it does not have formal procedures to ensure exemptions claimed by establishments are proper. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/sullivan-county-tourism-promotion-services-2014m-61County of Otsego – Accountability Over Trust and Agency Funds (2014M-041)
… was to evaluate the County’s accountability over selected trust and agency funds for the period of January 1, 2012 … by an elected 14-member Board of Representatives. It uses trust and agency funds to account for assets held in a … determine the source or purpose of moneys held in several trust and agency funds. The Treasurer did not identify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/county-otsego-accountability-over-trust-and-agency-funds-2014m-041Broome County – Information Technology (2013M-351)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the County’s computerized data and assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/broome-county-information-technology-2013m-351Circleville Fire Company – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-391)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over selected … to pay bills and make cash withdrawals without evidence of Company approval; the Treasurer did not perform monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/04/circleville-fire-company-selected-financial-activities-2013mHughsonville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Cash Disbursements (2014M-159)
… policy. Key Recommendations Ensure that all disbursements are properly supported with appropriate documentation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/hughsonville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-cash-disbursements-2014mSchool District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4)
… providing adequate oversight over transportation functions to ensure the safe transportation of students. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/30/school-district-bus-safety-2018-ms-4Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B18-7-9)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget … general fund as of December 31, 2007, December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2009. New York State Local Finance Law … of our review, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/29/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b18-7-9Village of Tuxedo Park - Board Oversight (2018M-66)
… (Board) provided adequate oversight of Village operations to safeguard resources. Key Findings Incompatible duties are … the Clerk/Treasurer and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer with little to no oversight by the Board. Competition was not sought for … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Village officials. Key Recommendations Segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-tuxedo-park-board-oversight-2018m-66Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Clayton (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours worked at other … by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 384 hours on her Town time … Town’s response. … Town of Clayton Justice Court Time and Attendance 2017M286 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286