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Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services 2020S49
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… internal controls over selected financial operations for the period June 1, 2011 through November 30, 2012. … expenditures totaled about $6.8 million and $7.4 million for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years, respectively. Key … procurement policy. The Board does not review claims for payment; instead, one Trustee is appointed as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Town of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… payments when they were received and did not indicate the form of payment received in the water and sewer records. The … individual receipts make up each deposit and record the form of payment. Remit all moneys to the Supervisor in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40Town of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over Town Clerk … January 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Florida is located in Montgomery County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Net Assets Proprietary Funds
… debt 72,728,293 360,281 73,088,574 8,690,746 Restricted for debt service 1,451,996 1,451,996 Unrestricted … as proprietary funds, the nature of the activity accounted for in them is generally governmental. By reporting internal … funds separately from the proprietary funds that account for business-type activities, the information in the "Totals" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… covered the period between February 1, 2013 and October 16, 2019. About the Program State government entities possess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-0DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations . … The former treasurer of the Bolivar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsSelected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… is responsible for administering State participation in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program … inspectors and specially trained State Police and local police officers. When inspections identify violations, … certification that vehicles have been repaired. Develop strategies to improve carrier compliance, particularly for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programTown of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of White Creek is located in Washington County and has a … and records of the Supervisor and Town Clerk. … Town of White Creek Board Oversight of Financial Activities 2013M64 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… 2013, established an online Open Data Website (Open Data) for the collection and public dissemination of publishable … and make such data freely available in accessible formats for public use. Publishable State data should include … its publishable State data, along with a proposed schedule for making the data available on Open Data. The catalogue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followVendor File Advisory No. 10
… in electronic invoicing through the SFS Online Vendor Portal. As of February 8, 2018, all vendors on the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/10-electronic-invoicingDiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents
… physical injury* 7 232 182 50 Reckless endangerment* 8 88 33 55 Minor altercations (no weapon) 9 367 262 105 Minor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-some-nyc-schools-failing-report-violent-disruptive-incidentsOpinion 93-32
… disclosure statements)STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE V, §1; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§33, 34, 811, 813; PUBLIC OFFICERS … pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law. Article V, §1 of the State Constitution authorizes the Legislature to … taking of testimony under oath (see Levitt v Wanamaker , 12 AD2d 149, 209 NYS2d 75; see also State Finance Law, §9). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Opinion 97-11
… discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to establish financial disclosure requirements for housing authorities) CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Financial … Education of the City School District of the City of New York v New York State Public Employment Relations Board , 75 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11Opinion 2000-8
… he relinquished his membership in the corporation. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§§800 et seq.) contains … a direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit as a result of that contract. In addition, a municipal officer or … although not violating the literal provisions of article 18 or a municipality's code of ethics, violate the spirit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8DiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… place could endanger students. With the upcoming school year upon us, superintendents and school boards need to act … districts in upstate New York during the 2016-17 school year: Clarence Central School District (Erie County), … in a minimum of three bus safety drills each school year. These drills are required for all students, not only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementTravel Advisory No. 3
… return the unused ticket(s) to the common carrier for a refund. This must be done within one year of the purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateSweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-207)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2012 through March 18, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $72 … that budgets were realistic and by properly planning for and using fund balance. District officials improperly set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-207Red Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)
… and reported and that Company moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … and reported expenses totaling approximately $33,500 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Treasurer does not … cash receipts journal and retain supporting documentation for all cash receipts and disbursements. … Red Creek …
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-financial