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Village of Old Field – Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-44)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of Village financial … and the Treasurer’s duties for the period January 1, 2009, to July 31, 2012. Background The Village of Old Field is … occurred because the Board allowed the former Treasurer to perform all cash disbursement duties with no oversight. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/17/village-old-field-misappropriation-village-funds-and-selected-financialVillage of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… the Mayor and four Trustees. The Village’s total general fund appropriations for the 2011-13 fiscal year were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210Village of Huntington Bay – Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards (2012M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s method of compensating Village … for any purchases; it did not specify who was authorized to use the credit cards, for what purpose the cards could be … usage. The Village had two major credit cards, one issued to the Mayor and one issued to the Administrator. The Mayor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-huntington-bay-compensation-officials-and-credit-cards-2012m-198Village of Chatham – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-132)
… controls over time and attendance and leave accrual records, Justice Court operations, and the chief fiscal … officer’s financial activities, including the Village’s online banking, for the period June 1, 2011, to September 26, … We identified 79 errors in nine employees’ accrual records. There were no timesheets or other records of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132DiNapoli Announces Sale of $636 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… of the State of New York on March 16, 2021, as set forth in the Notice of Sale published in The Bond Buyer on March 11, 2021. The bonds will be dated … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-636-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Orange County Department of Social Services . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … for bids or purchased through state or county contracts. In addition, purchases totaling $45,283 lacked adequate … Some county service providers are not providing services in accordance with agreements; therefore, the department may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-735
… employees in the below bargaining units will be affected. NY Barg U Descr (NY Barg U) TC Proff Staff Congress U2 Unrepresented Group U6 … identify employees who have received approval to use the NY Paid Family Leave benefit: LOA/PFL - Leave of Absence/Paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-735-cuny-nys-paid-family-leave-additional-bargaining-unitsTown of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… 11, 2013. Background The Town of Sheridan is located in Chautauqua County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … service were relatives of Town managers. By participating in the Town’s plans, these individuals generally paid only … what is to be done if someone does not reimburse the Town in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Adopt a formal cell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Summit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… Chisholm State Office Building; the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building; and the James A. Farley Building … who provided services at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building during calendar year 2017 took a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitTown of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… The Board appoints a Code Enforcement Officer and a Dog Control Officer. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for … The Board is not providing adequate oversight of the Dog Control Officer and Code Enforcement Officer. The Board … did not audit the records of the Supervisor, Town Clerk, Dog Control Officer and Code Enforcement Officer. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today warned retirees … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1864
… processing. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee … CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee … are informed of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1864-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2020City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s oversight of its volunteer fire … City’s purchasing process for the period January 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The City of North Tonawanda is … that operated at a loss and provided free alcohol to participants. City officials did not maintain records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Such individuals are referred to as … Medicaid. Key Findings The audit identified $20.1 million in Medicaid payments for services provided to dual-eligible … by Medicaid. Key Recommendations Review the $20.1 million in Medicaid payments for therapy services and prescription …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareContract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… wage laws under its janitorial contract with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). The audit covered the … to contractors employing OMH consumers. Under the New York State Labor Law, contractors must pay prevailing wages for … the work is performed to certain employees performing work on a public works contract. Janitorial workers are included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… transportation services in Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida counties. The Authority accepts credit cards as a method of payment for bus fares and parking. All organizations that accept credit cards as a … Council (Council). The PCI DSS is a set of technical and operational requirements designed to protect cardholder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 955
… OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for Dues (Code 201) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 212) based on … salary factors. Dues and Agency Shop Fee amounts for part-time, annual salaried employees are calculated based … part-time percentage. Dues and Agency Shop Fee amounts for employees who receive a raise, increment or longevity pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/955-civil-service-employees-association-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-feeAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College
… Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at The New School (2010-T-5) State Education Department/Higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-dowling-collegeOpinion 89-46
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Eligibility … The qualifications for holding a town office are contained in Public Officers Law, §3 and Town Law, §23. Public Officers … Law, §3 and Town Law, §23, a person must be a U.S. citizen in order to qualify to serve as a member of a town planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B24-5-5)
… exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative deficits in the City’s general, transportation, sewer and recreation … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2024-25 proposed budget are reasonable. However, we … City officials did not implement all recommendations in our previous budget review letter when preparing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/13/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b24-5-5