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Big Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… transaction or determine if the rental price was at fair market value. Given that the payment for at least the first … it is questionable that the District has been paying fair market value. Instead, it appears that the increase was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mEssex County – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-177)
… to January 31, 2013. Background Essex County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 39,000. The County is governed … processing of payroll and leave time accruals has resulted in a lack of segregation of duties and lack of compensating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/15/essex-county-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-177Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department – Payroll, Civil Fees and Bail (2013M-120)
… of our audit was to examine the Department’s operations for the period January 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. … functions. The County’s budgeted appropriations for 2013 are $45.2 million. The County Sheriff’s Department … Key Findings The County entered into an improper contract for security services with Watkins Glen International (WGI), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/02/schuyler-county-sheriffs-department-payroll-civil-fees-and-bail-2013m-120Fire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… in accordance with the Fire Code. Keep documented evidence detailing when fire plans and evacuation plans were reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1Oracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s process for acquiring building … at a 20 percent interest rate. We found that the building was acquired and renovated for approximately $1.4 million, … decision to prepay a portion of the debt, the School was able to save approximately $136,000. The business office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… as the 7.1% growth in the first quarter. New York City’s sales tax growth of 5.9% in 2023 exceeded the aggregate results for the counties and cities in the rest of the state (2.4%). Growth in the city’s collections, which typically account for approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023Southside Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2013M-318)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s relationship with National Heritage Academies Inc. … period July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013. Background Southside Academy Charter School, located in the City of Syracuse, is governed by a … Southside Academy Charter School Board Oversight 2013M318 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/southside-academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2013m-318Cincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
… School District provides education to children residing in eight towns in Cortland County, five towns in Chenango … and one town in Broome County. The District is governed by a seven-member Board of Education. The District operates one … not include provisions for the use of reserves, including how and when disbursements should be made or optimal or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191Frewsburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-327)
… The Frewsburg Central School District is located in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The District is … not demonstrate the reasonableness of reserve balances. As a result, two of the District’s reserve funds had balances that totaled $3.19 million in excess of the amounts needed for authorized purposes, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/frewsburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… rendered, created shell companies and falsified records to hide their crimes. Spina pled guilty to one count of … to higher health care costs across the state and country. Thanks to my partnership with U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss, … companies and Medicare out of millions of dollars. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of federal and state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Oversight (2019M-111) Town officials purchased a fire truck for more than $300,000 without competitive bidding, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Ethics
… Conflicts of Interest Poster [pdf] -- For best print quality, poster should be printed on 11in. x … Resources and information on ethics for local officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/ethicsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $206.9 Billion
… March 31, 2018. The Fund ended the year with an estimated value of $206.9 billion, which is subject to change once returns are fully audited. The Fund’s value at the end of state fiscal year 2017 was $192.4 … billion. “The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s value rose with help from strong markets through most of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2069-billionHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance
… maintained. This audit covered the period from April 1, 2015 through September 14, 2018. Background The Homeless … inception of the program in 1983 through State Fiscal Year 2015-16, the State has appropriated $974.5 million for HHAP … Disability Assistance: Oversight of Homeless Shelters ( 2015-S-23 ) Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenanceFred S. Keller School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… not-for-profit special education provider located in Palisades and Yonkers, New York. FSK provides preschool … years ended June 30, 2014, FSK reported over $21.2 million in reimbursable costs on its CFRs for five rate-based … three years ended June 30, 2014, we identified $455,117 in costs that were not in compliance with the Manual. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/27/fred-s-keller-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualVIII.1.E Operating and Appropriated Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… Operating and Appropriated transfers move monies originally deposited in one fund to another fund. Operating transfers are authorized to move monies without … of transfer as well as other required fields stated below. Operating Transfers are authorized in various State laws but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1e-operating-and-appropriated-transfersDiNapoli Applauds as Exxon Finally Agrees to Protect LGBT Rights
… protection policies to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Exxon's adoption of … that corporations that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity are able to hire from … across the globe, has finally added the categories of 'sexual orientation' and 'gender identity' to its Equal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-applauds-exxon-finally-agrees-protect-lgbt-rightsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1743
… provide agencies with information regarding OSC’s revised tax refund policy for employees who were/are on a paid Workers’ Compensation leave and the leave was … The NYS payroll system (PayServ) processes employee income tax withholding using the percentage method on the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1743-late-reporting-workers-compensation-leaveUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-159
… payments of annual increments and additional increments (longevity pay) for certain court employees in the Unified … The Laws of 2008 Chapter 276 provides for the payment of a longevity bonus for certain court employees in UCS. Effective … year to be eligible for the additional increment(s) (Longevity Pay). Employees must have at least 20, 25, or 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-159-april-2010-service-increments-longevity-pay-and-longevityOther Bulletin No. 50
… the State University Construction Fund instructions for processing the April 2019 SCF M/C Performance Advances. … and the Division of the Budget Bulletin D-1140, provide for payment of performance advances on April 1, 2019 to … Relations approved Performance Advance Plan are eligible for the April 2019 SCF M/C Performance Advance provided the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-50-april-2019-state-university-construction-fund-scf