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Opinion 89-54
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS--Capital Reserve Fund … a town may provide water improvements as a town function in the area of the town outside of any villages or in any portion of that area. Subdivision 8 of section 209-q …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-54Facility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances
… patterns or trends, such as a significant increase in complaints at a specific facility or system-wide, in a timely manner. The Commission could improve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/19/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1260
… grade level or status as a non-graded employee. Grade 622 and below are currently paying $9.25 and grade 623 and above are currently paying $18.50 biweekly. The new rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1260-organization-new-york-state-managementconfidential-employeesTuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… Purpose To determine whether LaGuardia Community College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner … LaGuardia Community College (LaGuardia), located in Queens, is part of the City University of New York. LaGuardia …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-collegeAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Mercy College
… is an independent postsecondary institution with locations in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, Manhattan, White Plains, and … 14 awards totaling $25,011 that school officials certified in error. Key Recommendation The Higher Education Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/04/audit-tuition-assistance-program-mercy-collegeSlaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… from the Town of Caroline and the County of Tompkins in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners, … and comparisons. For example, it did not contain activity in the equipment purchase savings account or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialPlattekill #1 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-282)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials provided adequate … provides fire protection and rescue services to all of the Town of Plattekill and a portion of the Town of … of 2013 and submitted inaccurate and late monthly reports to the Board. The Board did not perform a thorough audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/plattekill-1-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsStanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to August 20, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $130,230 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings Board members have not … practicable. Adopt comprehensive policies and procedures for investments, cash receipts and disbursements, claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259Olcott Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2013M-124)
… which provides fire protection to the Town of Newfane in Niagara County. The Company is governed by a 13-member … Executive Board, which includes a Board President. In the 2012 fiscal year, the Company’s revenue totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/olcott-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2013m-124Lakeville No. 2 Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight of the District’s financial … 27, 2012. Background The Lakeville No. 2 Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … from the Town of Livonia, in Livingston County, where it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners comprises five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/17/lakeville-no-2-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Caton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2013M-237)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are … Caton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Caton, in Steuben County. The Company’s officers consist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/caton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialAfton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-248)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Afton, and located in Chenango County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … each attached invoice; however, the Board has no process in place to verify it is approving all claims for payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/afton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-248Program Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center
… as the New York State of Health, to help New Yorkers shop for and enroll in health insurance coverage. Since 2010, the … to develop and operate a statewide enrollment center for the State’s public health insurance programs. Through … requiring Maximus to provide a complete sample population for each business function the Department reviews; and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/program-oversight-and-monitoring-maximus-contract-new-york-state-health-insuranceOrange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… Background Orange County Community College is located in Orange County. The College, which has two campuses and … that competitive bids or competitive offers are awarded in accordance with GML. Establish written procedures for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialTuition Assistance Program – College of Westchester
… eligibility. For the three academic years ended June 30, 2014, the school certified 4,090 awards totaling almost … Education Services Corporation should recover $11,340 plus applicable interest, from Westchester. The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/tuition-assistance-program-college-westchesterAccounts Receivable Collections
… have been unable to collect and have referred to the OAG. During the period April 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010, … Key Findings Overall, the Bureau was generally effective in its collection of accounts receivable referred by state … to locate debtors. Key Recommendations Ensure that all accounts receivable collection cases referred by state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/13/accounts-receivable-collectionsPolice Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)
… updating. Property is not properly safeguarded, resulting in 293 items missing from inventory at eight of the 10 … and procedures for controlling property. Monitor activity in the property room. Improve the inventory tracking and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… Two checks have no information other than check number in the electronic check register. WCB personnel stated they … expenses. The largest total disbursements for a month in our scope period were $891. The average monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsComsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s controls over cash disbursements and … totaling more than $1.3 million were made prior to Board approval. Had the Board authorized the payment of … Board approval. The Treasurer does not sign all checks to pay claims. Rather, the Board authorized that supplemental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316City of Long Beach – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities (2013M-48)
… 1, 2010, to April 30, 2012. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has a population of … for the collection of cash receipts. … City of Long Beach Financial Condition and Cash Receipts from Recreational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/07/11/city-long-beach-financial-condition-and-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-2013m