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Sauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… 28, 2014. Background The Sauquoit Fire District No. 1 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Paris, in Oneida County. The District is governed by a five-member … annual financial report (AUD) was prepared and filed in a timely manner or that an annual audit of the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-329)
… 2014. Background The Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … from the Town of Galen and the Village of Clyde, located in Wayne County. The District, which is governed by an … Recommendations Adopt policies and procedures to assist in budgetary control, including Board review of budget status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/21/galen-clyde-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-and-information-technologyCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department funds were used appropriately and whether the Board provided … Background The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1660
… who have an Agency Shop Fee deduction Background 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-feesVillage of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… established to plan and undertake urban renewal projects in the Village of Fairport. The Agency is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, appointed by the Village … three entities. The Agency inappropriately gifted $250,000 in assets to the FLDC. The Agency made an annual contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate … over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsService Retirement Benefit – State Police Plan
… their 60th birthday occurs. You must file an Application for Service Retirement to receive benefits even if you are required to … 57 before completing 20 years of service. Filing You must apply for retirement with the Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/service-retirement-benefitTuckahoe Common School District – Purchasing (2013M-158)
… 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 elected members, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/08/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2013m-158Town of Lancaster – Town Supervisor's Financial Duties (2024M-32)
… of duties or other mitigating controls were in place. For perspective, the firm was allowed to disburse $2.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-lancaster-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2024m-32Selected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Mary's Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… (Empire’s) payments to St. Mary’s Hospital (St. Mary’s) for special items were made according to the provisions of … and retired State, participating local government and school district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-marys-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31-2011Empire BlueCross BlueShield Special Items Made to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member … $29,193 from Englewood for the overpayments we identified in this audit. Develop and implement the controls necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-special-items-made-englewood-hospital-and-medical-centerEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Saratoga Hospital From January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member … $37,717 from Saratoga for the overpayments we identified in this audit. Develop and implement the controls necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-made-saratoga-hospital-januarySelected Payments for Special Items Made to Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member … the $5,196 from Bassett for the overpayments we identified in this audit. Develop and implement the controls necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-mary-imogene-bassett-hospital-january-1-2011-throughSelected Payments for Special Items Made to Albany Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… (Empire’s) payments to Albany Medical Center (AMC) for special items were made according to the provisions of … and retired State, participating local government and school district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-albany-medical-center-january-1-2011-through-march-31XII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The Bureau of State Expenditures’ (Bureau) auditors may need additional … There will be a higher likelihood of returns if agencies do not respond to requests within 24 hours. Also, a delayed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsIX.7 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… is designed to conform to the provisions of the related grant agreement, the Federal Single Audit Act, the Federal … Improvement Act, and Federal Uniform Administrative Grant Requirements. The importance and necessity for state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7-state-accounting-and-reporting-overviewVillage of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… The Agency, which was created by State legislation in 1976, is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, appointed by the Village … records. Consider amending the Agency’s lease and payment in lieu of taxes agreements from the 1980s to distribute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardRombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s … 1, 2015 through September 8, 2016. Background The Rombout Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … of the District’s funds, instead of a bank or trust company as required by General Municipal Law. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… I thank Westchester County District Attorney Rocah’s office for aggressively pursuing this case.” “Our office is committed to pursuing wrongdoing in Westchester, … 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/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionPember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… 2013. Background The Pember Library and Museum is located in the Village of Granville. The Library/Museum is governed by a nine-member Board. The Library/Museum’s funding for the … and did not monitor and comply with the stipulations in the Foundation Agreement regarding the maintenance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285