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Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… 1, 2010 through April 30, 2014. Background The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit … Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department Misappropriation of Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsVillage of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… through March 12, 2015. Background The Village of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency is an independent public benefit … corporation that was established to plan and undertake urban renewal projects in the Village of Fairport. The Agency … Village of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency Board Governance 2015M196 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Village of Dannemora – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-7)
… audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over cash receipts for the period June 1, 2011, to August 31, … The Village has informal procedures over the collection of cash receipts for water and sewer rents and property taxes. … the Clerk-Treasurer has the ability to misappropriate cash receipts without detection. The Village has not utilized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-dannemora-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-7Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… benefit corporation which offers assistance, including commercial loans and exemptions from certain taxes, to … to the affected taxing jurisdictions. The Agency made commercial loans of its own money without statutory … consistent with statutory requirements. Cease making commercial loans directly. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardPember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… and evaluating financial statements and cash flow forecasts. Comply with the Foundation Agreement and not … the Foundation investment account. Require a monthly cash flow statement to assess the amount of cash available to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Rombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Fishkill, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected … that defines the process for authorizing, processing and monitoring transactions. Key Recommendations Consult the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88Introduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… expenses. Some examples of our audit findings in this area include: 1 A lack of travel policies and inadequate … governing board approval before attending conferences. Alcohol purchased with taxpayer dollars. Payment of spousal … a lack of verifying mileage claims. All references in this guide to "employees" should be interpreted to mean both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionTuckahoe Common School District – Purchasing (2013M-158)
… 28, 2013. Background The Tuckahoe Common School District is located in Suffolk County in the Town of Southampton. The District is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/08/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2013m-158Town of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Justice Court’s financial … 1, 2009 through August 6, 2014. Background The Town of Ellery is located in Chautauqua County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Justice Courts financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269State Agencies Bulletin No. 1660
… As a result of the 06/27/18 Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME, Agency Shop Fee deductions must be … affected. OSC Actions OSC is currently programming changes in PayServ to prevent agency shop fees from being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1660-agency-shop-feesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-112
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new dues structure change and dues rate for New York State Court Officers Association members. Affected Employees … To notify agencies of the new dues structure change and dues rate for New York State Court Officers Association members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-112-dues-structure-change-members-new-york-state-court-officersSUNY Bulletin No. SU-164
… exclusively to transmit payments for nonresident alien scholarship recipients directly to the appropriate campus. … room and board) to nonresident aliens must report this scholarship information to the IRS and must withhold taxes where appropriate. These scholarship payments are processed through the NYS payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-164-new-deduction-code-424-suny-nra-scholarship-paymentsWhat to Report – Legacy Reporting
… contributions from salary earned in excess of the Governor’s annual salary. For the current amount, refer to the … Note: Do not take contributions from any overtime that is not reported. Continue to report normal salary. Public … payments *As of July 1, 2019, public safety overtime that is paid by a public entity and meets other requirements must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-reportCorporate Governance
… retaining a wide range of talent and expertise. Workforce Management & Human Rights Championing workforce management … and implement best governance practices. Sustainable executive compensation programs align management incentives … the Compensation & Human Capital Management Committee, the Executive Board Chair and Executive Compensation Poor risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governanceOpinion 98-17
… indemnification by municipality of employees of a public housing authority) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §18; PUBLIC HOUSING … the benefits of section 18 upon the employees of the housing authority and to be held liable for the costs … of Public Officers Law, §18 upon employees of a town housing authority. Public Officers Law, §18 generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-17XI-A.1 Purchasing Process Overview – XI-A. Purchasing
… The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to Business Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1-overviewAbout an Employer’s Role – What Every Employer Should Know
… What every employer should know about NYSLRS and what it means to participate as an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employers-roleIX.7.H Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) – IX. Federal Grants
… The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) was signed into law on September 26, 2006. The legislation required that federal contract, grant, … Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 OMB Memo on Subaward and Compensation Data Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7h-federal-funding-accountability-and-transparency-act-ffataXII.6.G Paying Debt Service – XII. Expenditures
… Service payments. The Office of the State Comptroller’s Vendor Management Unit (VMU) has created a Vendor ID to associate with every New York State Debt Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6g-paying-debt-serviceComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Union Free School District – Financial Condition (Erie County) The board and administrative staff … appropriate action to manage the district’s financial condition, including ongoing evaluation of spending trends … supported and for valid district purposes. Auditors discovered purchase orders were issued after goods were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits