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Town of Rensselaerville - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2019M-207)
… lacked one or more pieces of supporting documentation to verify their eligibility and/or were incorrectly granted … supporting documentation necessary for the Assessors to determine that the building was essential to the operation of a bona fide agricultural or horticultural …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-rensselaerville-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2019m-207Wading River Fire District – Gasoline Credit Cards (2017M-5)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Riverhead and Brookhaven, in Suffolk County. The District is governed … Key Findings The Board did not establish written policies and procedures for gasoline credit card use and monitoring. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/wading-river-fire-district-gasoline-credit-cards-2017m-5Campbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-13-12)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-13-12Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… policies, or with statutory requirements relating to investments. The Board did not: Ensure required quotes … were obtained for the purchase of security cameras. Adopt a procurement policy that included professional services. As … providers receiving payments totaling $24,009. Adhere to its investment policy by limiting the investment decisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143Town of Mount Pleasant – Financial Condition (2013M-303)
… of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to August 13, 2013. … Town Supervisor. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for all funds in 2012 were approximately $39.9 million and … to the Board relying on fund balance as a financing source for operations. The Board did not adopt a policy, or ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-mount-pleasant-financial-condition-2013m-303Copiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
… conflicts of interest existed. No competition was sought for professional services. Officials paid the 12 providers … The District has been contracting with the company for about 10 years. Key Recommendations Provide guidance for procuring professional services through a competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/copiague-fire-district-procurement-2020m-114Tier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
… plan or a defined contribution plan for their retirement benefits, if: They are not represented by a union and Their salary at the time they are hired is at least … first 30 days of employment. You must continue to inform your new employees of their right to join the Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-optionBayport Fire District – Credit Card Use (2016M-394)
… The Bayport Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Islip in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/bayport-fire-district-credit-card-use-2016m-394Ballston Lake Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit (2016M-379)
… awarded firefighters Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) service credit for the period January 1, 2015 through … contribution of $700 each to which they were not entitled. LOSAP points were not awarded in accordance with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/ballston-lake-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-service-creditTown of Otselic – Selected Financial Operations (2012M-220)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of selected financial … and auditing claims – was weak and highly susceptible to errors and irregularities occurring without detection. Key … collection are enforced. Establish policies and procedures to ensure that all moneys paid to the Town are recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-otselic-selected-financial-operations-2012m-220New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… are struggling to make ends meet during these difficult times. It is disgraceful that Ms. Hand allegedly stole from … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialOverview – Legacy Reporting
… (RSSL). (See the Reporting Retirees section of our Hiring Public Retirees page .) Additionally, do not report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/overviewManorville Fire District – Board Oversight and Fuel (2016M-411)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Brookhaven and Riverhead, in Suffolk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/10/manorville-fire-district-board-oversight-and-fuel-2016m-411Bradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-91)
… Volunteer Fire Company Inc Apparent Misappropriation of Funds 2016M91 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/bradford-volunteer-fire-company-inc-apparent-misappropriationPort Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-319)
… or plan regarding the purpose, use and replenishment of funds, when appropriate. … Port Jervis City School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-319Sherman Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-352)
… of our audit was to examine the claims audit process for the period July 1, 2014 through September 9, 2016. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $9.5 … audit process. Develop a comprehensive job description for the claims auditor that explains expectations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/sherman-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-352Union Springs Central School District – Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2016M-75)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the controls over retiree health insurance … However, if the spouse of a deceased retiree continues to make payments and does not inform the District of the … insurance coverage. Key Recommendation Enhance procedures to monitor the status of all retirees and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/union-springs-central-school-district-retiree-health-insuranceStamford Central School District – Fund Balances (2016M-106)
… Background The Stamford Central School District is located in the Towns of Stamford, Harpersfield, Kortright and Roxbury in Delaware County and the Towns of Jefferson and Gilboa in … of unexpended surplus funds that will not be used. Review all reserve balances and transfer excess funds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balances-2016m-106Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-402)
… limit. The Board overfunded six of the District’s reserve funds by almost $30.5 million and did not have documentation … is not needed to fund District operations. Ensure reserve funds are financed in accordance with District standards and use any excess funds identified to benefit District residents in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/27/hewlett-woodmere-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-402Whitesville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-313)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s management of financial activities … appropriated fund balance was not actually used to finance operations. As of June 30, 2015, the District’s … fund balance within the statutory limit and develop a plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/whitesville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-313