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Village of Cohocton – Cash Receipts (2015M-63)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2013 through March 12, 2015. … Treasurer and her Deputy did not issue duplicate receipts for all transactions where no other evidence of receipt was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-cohocton-cash-receipts-2015m-63Town of Indian Lake – Reserves and Justice Court Operations (2014M-330)
… 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The Town of Indian Lake is located in Hamilton County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/03/06/town-indian-lake-reserves-and-justice-court-operations-2014m-330South Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… fund balance was not reported accurately because encumbrances, accrued liabilities and accounts payable were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Hancock Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-236)
… The Treasurer did not keep adequate documentation for 55 disbursements totaling $38,500. Key Recommendations … delinquent payments. The Board should require more support for collections, such as tickets or receipts. The finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/03/hancock-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-236Tioga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-190)
… Determine whether the Board of Directors and Executive Administrator Administrator properly approved and monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/12/20/tioga-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalTown of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
… in the water and sewer ordinances did not conform to applicable State law. We reviewed water and sewer billings … during our audit period, but officials have taken measures to obtain more reliable readings. Key Recommendations Update the ordinances to clearly define and specify all charges and ensure they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90Village of Margaretville - Fiscal Management (2018M-78)
… financial and capital plans or fund balance policy to plan for and finance future needs. Key Recommendations Adopt … Use surplus general fund money as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, funding needed reserves, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/17/village-margaretville-fiscal-management-2018m-78Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… and more detailed minutes and submit them to the Board for its approval. The Board should conduct a thorough and … any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Town of Bennington - Financial Management (2019M-249)
Determine whether officials properly managed finances by ensuring budget estimates were realistic establishing multiyear financial and capital plans
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-bennington-financial-management-2019m-249Bethpage Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2019M-213)
… bank reconciliations were performed incorrectly, resulting in inaccurate cash balances being reported to clubs and to … District officials disagreed with certain findings in our report. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in their response. 1 The District appointed a new District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/07/bethpage-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2019mVillage of Arkport - Information Technology (2019M-203)
… Enter into a written agreement with the IT vendor for services provided to the Village. Provide IT security … computing environment, and stipulate who is responsible for monitoring all IT policies. Enter into a professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/17/village-arkport-information-technology-2019m-203State Agencies Bulletin No. 329
… routine from Flat Amount to Default to Deduction Table for the following Deduction Codes: Code 242 PSC Benefit … (CUNY) Code GHIDNT GHI Dental These codes are used for reporting benefit coverage only; there is no money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/329-changing-warning-message-general-deduction-panel-reject-messageState Agencies Bulletin No. 779
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of the 2008 Blind … Affairs - Blind Veterans Annuity Background Pursuant to Executive Law Article 17, Section 362, Subdivision 3, the … in the preceding year plus a percentage adjustment equal to the annual percentage increase, if any, for compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/779-2008-blind-veterans-annuity-increaseGeneral Schedule/Cycle of Data Availability: Financial Data
… Financial Data What is the general schedulecycle of data availability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/general-schedulecycle-data-availability-financial-dataComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … liability reserve exceeded the amount deemed necessary to pay employees for accrued and unused sick and vacation … of appropriated fund balance, which allowed the district to circumvent the 4 percent statutory limit on unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 90-44
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE BOARD -- Compensation (statement of in notice of budget hearing as … fringe benefits) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (salary exclusive of fringe benefits for … purposes of village budget hearing) WORDS AND PHRASES -- Compensation (for purposes of Village Law, §5-508[3]) VILLAGE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44Opinion 89-60
… or the standards of conduct to which the courts hold public officials. We are in receipt of your letter concerning … Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or employee has an interest in any contract with his … Also, we note that the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of conduct and, on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60Opinion 88-52
… contract. The interest must be disclosed as soon as the officer or employee has knowledge of the prospective … Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or employee has an interest in any contract with his … of that contract. In addition, regardless of whether an officer or employee receives a direct or indirect pecuniary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52State Agencies Bulletin No. 1955
… agency instructions for processing the 2021 M/C Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees … of Military and Naval Affairs authorize a 2021 Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance to eligible M/C employees. Effective Dates The 2021 M/C Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance should be processed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1955-2021-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… collections from the taxes on gaming revenues of the commercial casinos have yet to return to SFY 2019-20 levels. … revenue from in-person sports wagering at the state’s commercial casinos has declined, down 45% in SFY 2022-23. … Enacted Budget authorized the creation of three additional commercial casinos to be located in New York City, Long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gaming