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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Local Government Audits
… but were not always remitted to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Town of Howard – Fund Balance Management … the processing of the town’s financial transactions. In addition, the supervisor did not maintain accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-local-government-auditsMidway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… separate from the Town of Colonie and the County of Albany in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … District claims; however, the audit of some claims was not in compliance with Town Law. Although the Board approves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/18/midway-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-210Hewlett Bay Fire District
… 28, 2014. Background The Hewlett Bay Fire District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, covers … and serves approximately 15,000 residents. The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/hewlett-bay-fire-districtOrchard Park Central School District - Financial Management and Payroll (2018M-89)
… and District officials properly managed District finances by ensuring budget estimates, unrestricted fund balance and … fund balance that was not used. Also, the balances in three reserves were excessive. Despite budgetary surpluses … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/orchard-park-central-school-district-financial-management-and-payrollTown of Cambria – Capital Projects Financing (2017M-161)
… snow removal, water and sewer, refuse collection and general government administration. Budgeted appropriations … $5.1 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a bond resolution before issuing a bond anticipation note (BAN). The Town issued a short-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-cambria-capital-projects-financing-2017m-161Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… fire protection services for the Town of Southport, in Chemung County. The Department is governed by its officers … to approval and ensure detailed approval is documented in the Board minutes. Adopt a code of ethics that sets forth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/10/13/pine-city-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… reductions; and The Social Security benefit payable. For payments made before January 1, 2001, the salary used to … have been earned during the 12 months prior to death. For payments made on or after January 1, 2001, the salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/special-accidental-death-benefitCredit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… previous service may be lost or destroyed with the passage of time. Prior Service Prior service is any period of time you received salary from a participating employer … was with another retirement system, please write to our Member & Employer Services Bureau. For reinstatement to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-serviceSouthern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… Tier East Regional Planning Development Board was created in 1975 by an inter-municipal agreement between eight … were followed. The former Director hired an employee in violation of Broome County Civil Service (BCCS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Rensselaer County – Public Health Department Receipts (2013M-18)
… were adequately accounted for and remitted to Finance in a timely manner. Although an Accounting Supervisor was … cash collection process to be sure sufficient controls are in place to ensure all receipts are properly accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/26/rensselaer-county-public-health-department-receipts-2013m-18Bridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… award program (LOSAP) and procured goods and services in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and … Towns of Southampton and East Hampton and Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Albany … School for Girls – Cash Collections (Albany County) The board and school officials did not ensure collections … were properly accounted for and deposited on time. Also, the school’s cash receipts policy was inadequate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and monitoring policies or procedures. Livingston County Court and Trust (2022-C&T-4) Upon receiving notification of … deposited. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… audits were issued. County of Putnam – Recreation and Golf Course Collections The county’s parks and recreation department and golf course did not always record, deposit, remit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Cost-of-Living Adjustment
… A Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is a permanent annual increase to … is added to your existing monthly COLA amount. For example, a retiree receiving an annual pension benefit of … a pro-rated amount for the month you became eligible. For example, if you become eligible for a COLA in the middle of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/cost-living-adjustmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1082
… Purpose To provide procedures to the Office of Mental Health (OMH) for new Time Entry Earnings Codes to … by OMH to enable them to more easily track the number of hours worked, the specific program in which the extra … Extra Service began Earnings End Date: Enter last date of Extra Service Hours: Enter Number of Hours Amount: Enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1082-new-extra-service-earnings-codes-office-mental-health-omhCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees
… charged and collected the correct fees for special hauling and divisible load overweight permits. This audit … integrity and reliability of roads and bridges. A special hauling permit is generally used to move a single piece of … but cannot be broken down into smaller shipments. Special hauling permits are issued by both the Central Permits Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-feesOpinion 88-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution by State … of villages shall be paid to the state comptroller in accordance with the provisions of section twenty-seven of … to " fines " and has no application to civil penalties . In conclusion, therefore, all fines imposed under the WCL, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3Area #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… no computer system can be expected to operate perfectly at all times, unplanned service disruptions are inevitable. A … could significantly curtail a local government’s or school’s operations. Proactively anticipating and planning … and specific method(s) for backups; Backing up data at intervals appropriate for the local government’s or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planning