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Village of Monticello – Board Oversight (2016M-337)
… Audit The objective of our audit was to assess the Board’s and officials’ oversight of Village operations for the period … million. Key Findings Claims are not properly audited and bank reconciliations are not completed accurately and in a timely manner. The Board has not established any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/02/03/village-monticello-board-oversight-2016m-337Fonda-Fultonville Central School District – Payroll (2015M-118)
… of Amsterdam, Charleston, Florida, Glen, Mohawk, Palatine and Root in Montgomery County; the Towns of Carlisle and Esperance in Schoharie County; and the City of Johnstown and the Town of Johnstown in Fulton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-118Town of Lewiston – Town Management of Joseph Davis State Park (2014M-162)
… The Town of Lewiston is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 16,250. The Town, which … entered into an agreement with the State to operate and maintain the Joseph Davis State Park. The Town’s budgeted … proposed improvements to the Park were properly evaluated and authorized prior to committing Town funds. The Town did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/27/town-lewiston-town-management-joseph-davis-state-park-2014m-162Contract Advisory No. 12
… Comptroller’s Office to accept electronic grant contracts and related documents submitted to OSC for audit and approval from the New York State Grants Gateway system … contracts are approved by OSC’s Bureau of Contracts (BOC), and to provide electronic notification when contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/12-electronic-contracting-grants-gateway-transactionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… School District – Professional Services (Madison County and Onondaga County) District officials appropriately sought … agreements with 18 of 19 professional service providers and payments were made in accordance with the terms of the … were not maximized. District officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program or comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 2036
… the Memorandum of Agreement between the State of New York and the Police Benevolent Association of New York, Inc. … (PBANYS) covering the period 04/01/2019 through 03/31/2023 and Chapter 60 of the Laws of 2022, members of the Agency … 07/20/2022. Note: If an employee was previously in BU31 and owed a retroactive adjustment and is currently in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2036-april-2022-retroactive-increase-agency-police-services-unit-apsuSUNY Bulletin No. SU-239
… record number Background As part of the New York State and the United University Professions (UUP) Bargaining Unit … to Section 7 of Part A of Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 and the Division of Budget Bulletin B-1209 issued August 19, … Employees who do not work 39 consecutive payroll periods and have not been repaid the value of the deficit reductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-239-repayment-suny-united-university-professions-uupOther Bulletin No. 79
… Agreement between the State University Construction Fund and CSEA which provides for payment of the 2024 Longevity … 10/01/2024 based on an eligibility date of 09/30/2024 and will be processed in separate paychecks dated 10/23/2024 … Leave in a BU97 represented position on 09/30/2024; and Has a Comp Rate Code of ANN or BIW (only if the employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-79-october-2024-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Offers Christmas Greetings
… that we have so much to be thankful for. Stocking stuffers and gifts piled high under Christmas trees are exciting, but our health and the health and happiness of our loved ones are the ultimate gifts any of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-offers-christmas-greetingsOnondaga County – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-8)
… Determine whether County of Onondaga (County) employees and elected officials completed annual sexual harassment … Key Findings SHP Training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 250 total individuals we tested (227 selected employees and all 23 elected officials), 14 employees or 6 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/09/08/onondaga-county-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-8Port Jefferson Union Free School District - Claims Processing (2018M-055)
… Objective Determine whether the Board had established and properly implemented an adequate system to audit vouchers … We reviewed 60 general fund claims totaling $298,123 and 10 extra-classroom activity claims totaling $2,705 to … place had verified they were properly supported, audited and approved before payment. We found the claims audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/port-jefferson-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2018m-055Wyoming County - Hospital Cafeteria Cash Receipts (2018M-70)
… Audit Objective To determine whether the County Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility (Hospital) cafeteria sales were properly collected, deposited and recorded. Key Findings Cash from cafeteria sales was not … was properly maintained. Key Recommendations Create, adopt and implement comprehensive cash receipts policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/08/31/wyoming-county-hospital-cafeteria-cash-receipts-2018m-70Dover Union Free School District - Information Technology (2018M-112)
… information technology (IT) system was adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings Employees accessed websites for social networking, shopping, travel, entertainment and blogging. District officials did not properly secure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/28/dover-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2018m-112Town of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
… Key Findings We reviewed 125 agricultural, senior citizens and veterans exemptions and found 84 (67 percent) lacked adequate supporting … (e.g., applications, renewal forms, income support and military records) to verify eligibility. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/16/town-skaneateles-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-173Putnam County – Probation Department Collection of Revenue (2014M-5)
… 16, 2013. Background Putnam County consists of six towns and three incorporated villages and has a population of approximately 99,600. The Legislature … Department is under the supervision of the Legislature and the New York State Division of Probation and Correctional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/putnam-county-probation-department-collection-revenue-2014m-5Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Purchasing (2016M-194)
… objective of our audit was to examine BOCES’ purchasing and asset disposal activity for the period July 1, 2014 … The BOCES, which provides more than 90 educational and administrative services, is governed by an elected … $333 million. Key Finding BOCES officials purchased goods and services and disposed of assets in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/26/eastern-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-purchasing-2016m-194Thurston Fire District – Financial Activity (2016M-430)
… ensured that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and that District money was safeguarded for the period … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Thurston in Steuben County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/08/thurston-fire-district-financial-activity-2016m-430Retirees Contribute to New York State's Economy
… By supporting local businesses, helping to create jobs and paying their fair share of taxes, NYSLRS retirees … contribute to the economic health of our communities. And because NYSLRS provides a lifetime monthly benefit … can count on, pensions boost local economies in good times and bad, helping to build a stronger New York. During 2024, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/retirees-contribute-new-york-states-economyDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… so far in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to beat the system, but my auditors are staying one step ahead of them," DiNapoli … continues to stop fraudulent refunds from reaching the hands of dishonest individuals and identifying taxpayers who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsXII.7.D Expedite Requests – XII. Expenditures
… cases, an agency may request that BSE expedite our review and approval of vouchers to create a payment sooner than the … be able to demonstrate to BSE that expediting the review and approval of vouchers will provide a significant, material … but are not limited to, emergencies (e.g., public health and safety), vendor cash flow concerns, or Prompt Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7d-expedite-requests