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Opinion 90-47
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … town may reimburse the superintendent's legal fees depends on whether the reimbursement is authorized by either State … Since it is our policy to render opinions only on matters which are of general concern to the municipalities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… Purpose To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) has taken action to collect unpaid tolls and fees using outside law firms and to minimize unbillable toll transactions. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Report … were similar to activities performed by DOH, neither agency had investigated the possibility of sharing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followSchuyler County Industrial Development Agency – Project and Sublease Approval and Monitoring (2014M-369)
… public corporation whose purpose is to promote, develop and assist industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research and recreation facilities. The Agency, which was created in … For calendar year 2014, the Agency had 10 active projects, and it entered into four sublease agreements with businesses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schuyler-county-industrial-development-agency-project-andMinetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… prior to payment. The Board has not adopted a code of ethics as required per statute. The Board did not ensure that … other documentation to prior to payments. Adopt a code of ethics to communicate the expected standards of conduct. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andTown of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… worked at other municipalities. The Clerk did not allow for travel time between the Town and another municipal … As a result, we estimate she was paid an additional $1,800 for 123 hours not worked. The Clerk claimed 112 hours of sick … and take appropriate action to recover any wages paid for time not worked. Adopt policies and procedures that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… To assess the extent that State agencies responsible for operating and regulating public pools, beaches, and … are properly maintained, equipped, staffed, and safe for public use. Our audit excluded public pools, beaches, and … and the Department of Health (DOH) are each responsible for regulating – and in some cases operating – public pools, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal processing. We … policies and did not establish adequate processes for managing user access of Department systems. The five … over change management and user access, patching, and a succession plan for dated programming languages. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsVillage of Coxsackie – Financial Condition and Water and Sewer Fund Accountability (2014M-324)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition and its accountability over the water and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2012 through May 31, … is located in the Town of Coxsackie in Greene County and has approximately 2,800 residents. The Village is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/02/13/village-coxsackie-financial-condition-and-water-and-sewer-fund-accountabilityWayne Central School District – Financial Management and Property Purchase and Disposal (2014M-152)
… and disposed of in a legitimate and cost-effective manner for the period July 1, 2013 through March 24, 2014. … schools with approximately 2,500 students. Appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $42.8 … purchasing policy does not include detailed guidance for procuring goods and services that are below competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-and-property-purchaseTown of Cameron – Justice Court and Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-17)
… accountability analyses. The Justice did not consistently issue appropriate duplicate receipts. The Board did not audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-cameron-justice-court-and-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015mOxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… charges, totaling $1,891, that did not have enough detail to verify that the parts ordered were used for District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-departmentGenesee County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-34)
… of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2016 through … January 19, 2017. Background The Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District provides services and funds projects related to the conservation of soil and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/04/07/genesee-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andCattaraugus County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-396)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District's cash … Conservation District provides services and funds projects to improve and maintain wildlife habitat, help control and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/02/17/cattaraugus-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andErie County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-232)
… of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2015 through June 8, 2016. Background The Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District provides services and funds projects related to the conservation of soil and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/09/09/erie-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsTown of West Union – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-307)
… Town’s various cash receipts and disbursements processes for the period January 1, 2013 through June 26, 2014. … Town Board. The Town’s 2014 budgeted appropriations for all funds total $540,615. Key Findings The Board did not … The Board did not adopt detailed policies and procedures for its budget process to ensure the development of the most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-west-union-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-307Town of Milton – Financial Records and Reports and Sales Tax Revenues (2014M-357)
… of our audit was to review the Town's financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. … approximately $5.9 million. Key Findings The Town's accounting records were not adequately maintained. The Town … sales tax revenue, resulting in Town taxpayers with real property located in the Village of Ballston Spa …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/20/town-milton-financial-records-and-reports-and-sales-tax-revenues-2014m-357Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2016 through May 1, 2017. Background The Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District (District) provides services and funds projects to improve and maintain wildlife habitat, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andVillage of Interlaken - Water and Sewer Financial Operations and Information Technology (2019M-74)
… are in disrepair and the Board did not develop a comprehensive, written multiyear financial or capital plan to address needed repairs. We estimate that, for residents with both water and sewer services, rates would initially increase from a combined $320 per year to about $950 per year to finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/14/village-interlaken-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-and-informationVillage of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… was to review the financial condition of the sewer fund and the internal controls over financial records and reports for the period June 1, 2011, through October 31, … by an elected Board of Trustees consisting of a Mayor and four Trustees. For the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15