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Town of Bergen – Town Supervisor (2024M-30)
… accurate. The Supervisor: Approved bank reconciliations without determining whether they were performed correctly and without verifying that cash balances in the accounting … Therefore, the Accountant recorded financial transactions without oversight. Did not obtain timely reimbursement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-bergen-town-supervisor-2024m-30Jefferson County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-3)
… Determine whether the Jefferson County (County) Department of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and … records were maintained. Key Findings The Director of Weights and Measures (Director) did not complete all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/jefferson-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-3Rhinecliff Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-154)
… investment policy or procurement policy, as required by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) sections 806, 808 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/rhinecliff-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-154Randolph Academy Union Free School District – Capital Asset Inventory Records (2024M-98)
… on the inventory records, making them more susceptible to theft without detection. In addition, capital asset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/randolph-academy-union-free-school-district-capital-asset-inventoryElectronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
The Office of the New York State Comptroller OSC has implemented another phase of the Electronic Documents Submission System EDSS a new service that allows
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssCrittenden Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-190)
… the financial activities and documentation for the daily lottery account. Key Recommendations Verify that … and adopt policies and procedures regarding the daily lottery activities and ensure that only the Board-approved … Treasurer manages the financial activities of the daily lottery account, retaining all ticket stubs sold and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/crittenden-volunteer-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsRed Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)
… Red Creek Protective Fire Company Inc Controls Over Financial Activities 2014M271 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/red-creek-protective-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialRotterdam Princetown No. 5 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-372)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. … elected members. The District’s budget totaled $330,888 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings We found that, while … filed the District’s annual update documents (AUDs) late for the past five years and they failed to complete monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/21/rotterdam-princetown-no-5-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialOpinion 97-17
… city and county public library) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(4), (5), 810(1), (3), 811(1); LAWS Of 1953, CHAPTER 768 … State officers. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq .), as amended by chapter 813 of the Laws of 1987, … or other agency thereof ... "(General Municipal Law, §800[5]; emphasis supplied). The phrase "local officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Opinion 95-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES … and speed limits in suburban town) -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines and penalties for speeding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest … Economic Trends New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020Opinion 89-26
… Act", amended Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq .) to provide for a system of annual financial … corporation or other district (General Municipal Law, §800[4]). A "political subdivision" is defined to mean a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26Accounts Payable Advisory No. 54
… Update - Voucher Mass Approval functionality available for lease vouchers Reference: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 8.H – … by email at [email protected] to request mass approval functionality. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/54-voucher-mass-approvalCUNY Bulletin No. CU-514
… Purpose To notify CUNY agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify CUNY agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-514-international-brotherhood-teamsters-local-237-dues-andPeekskill City School District – Financial Condition (2015M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … The Peekskill City School District is located in the City of Peekskill, Westchester County. The District operates six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/25/peekskill-city-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-191State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Mahopac Fire Official Guilty Plea
… Fire Department. He used his $5.7 million embezzlements to buy a yacht, a Mercedes, a Corvette, and Pandora jewels for … New York State Police, the IRS and FBI brought Mr. Klein to justice today with his guilty plea. Klein will be ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-mahopac-fire-official-guilty-pleaFloral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District - Leave Records (2018M-264)
… and leave requests are adequately approved. Key Findings While leave accrual balances were accurate, not all leave … taken is properly supported or approved. Records for 10 of 41 employees selected were missing leave pre-approval … officials should develop and implement written procedures to ensure that all leave requests are properly approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/floral-park-bellerose-union-free-school-district-leave-records-2018m-264Opinion 92-14
… mechanics' lien deposit may be refunded without a court order); (entitlement to CPLR §8010 fee when mechanics' lien … under which a county treasurer may properly refund a deposit to discharge a mechanic's lien without a court order. … do not require a court order authorizing a refund of the deposit to the depositor ( Martens v O'Neill , 131 App Div …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… your job by its very nature places you in a position of public trust. You are responsible for ensuring that public resources are used in the best interests of the public. You also have a duty to use the limited public … When serving in your public capacity, the interests of your municipality must come before your own. In fact and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesDiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… P. DiNapoli announced today that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has committed an additional $1.2 … the more than one million members and beneficiaries of the Retirement System.” DiNapoli said the commitment included an … is honored to be selected by the New York State Common Retirement Fund as a partner in identifying and providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-program