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Village of Cato – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-145-F)
… – pdf] | [read complete 2023 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Cato’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/09/19/village-cato-audit-follow-2023m-145-fOpinion 90-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses … village where such pond is an integral part of the village's drainage system and where the filled in condition is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 95-25
… LAW -- Tax Limit (withholding State aid as penalty for levy in excess of) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- State Aid … "Notwithstanding Any Other Provision of Law" (meaning of for purposes of the aid to localities budget) STATE … added). Section 54 of the State Finance Law provides for an annual apportionment and payment of State aid to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25Opinion 90-27
… the Town Law and the Village Law to provide authority for the establishment of joint fire districts without … the Village Law (§22-2210 et seq. ) provide the procedures for establishing, financing, and operating joint fire … board and the village board shall hold a joint meeting for the purpose of jointly proposing the establishment of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… New York state has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported … rose since 2018, but hate crimes involving assaults on people grew faster and were more common than property crimes … bigotry in all its forms so our friends and neighbors can live without the fear of unthinkable violence.” “We commend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… his friendship and the good counsel that he provided to me. I offer my condolences to Ned's family and commit to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-reganAccounts Payable Advisory No. 61
… Subject : Expedite Requests Guidance : The Office of The State Comptroller (OSC) has new guidance regarding expedite requests. In certain limited cases, an agency may request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/61-expedite-requestsSkaneateles Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-2)
… adequately segregated the duties of employees responsible for online banking transactions and adequately established … online banking policy to clearly describe the procedures for authorizing and processing transactions. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/skaneateles-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-2Town of Seneca Falls - Financial Management (2018M-266)
… Town officials effectively managed and provided oversight of the Town’s financial operations. Key Findings In 2017, … representing 55 percent, 92 percent and 136 percent of 2018 appropriations for each respective fund. The Board … Establish written policies governing the amount of unexpended surplus funds that the Town should maintain. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/05/town-seneca-falls-financial-management-2018m-266Flanders Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-199)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County. The District, which is governed by an … claims prior to payment. Key Recommendation Compare all claim vouchers with a list of checks to be approved before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/flanders-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-199Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… corrective action. 1 New York State General Municipal Law, Section 103 … Town of Stafford Procurement 2018M134 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Berlin Central School District - Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2018M-02)
… Determine if the District adequately accounts for and safeguards its vehicle fuel. Key Findings Vehicle fuel … Key Recommendations The Supervisor of Transportation and head mechanic should ensure: Accurate fuel inventory and delivery records are maintained on a daily basis. Mileage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/berlin-central-school-district-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2018m-02Central Valley School District - Separation Payments (2018M-153)
… employees during the audit period and found that, except for minor discrepancies, the payments were accurately paid in … review of separation payment calculations was performed for all payments processed in the payroll system during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/central-valley-school-district-separation-payments-2018m-153Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-89
… OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for Dues (Code 224) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 230) based on … salary factors. Dues and Agency Shop Fee amounts for part-time, annual salaried employees are calculated based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-89-dc37-local-1359-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1546
… OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for Dues (Code 224) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 230) based on … salary factors. Dues and Agency Shop Fee amounts for part-time, annual salaried employees are calculated based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1546-dc37-local-1359-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1502
… At the request of OMCE, OSC has increased the eligibility for deduction code 209 to include employees in Bargaining … in Bargaining Unit 06 will continue to be eligible for this deduction code. Agency Actions Notify affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1502-increased-eligibility-deduction-code-209-nys-management-confidentialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1490
… At the request of OMCE, OSC has increased the eligibility for OMCE Special Benefits to include employees in bargaining … in Bargaining Unit 06 will continue to be eligible for this deduction code. Agency Actions Notify affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1490-increased-eligibility-deduction-code-548-omce-special-benefitsLake George Central School District - Purchasing (2018M-167)
… (47 percent) totaling about $152,000. The Board did not develop and implement procedures to seek competition for purchasing goods and services that were not required to be competitively bid. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/lake-george-central-school-district-purchasing-2018m-167Onondaga County Probation Department - Financial Operations (2018M-147)
… Recommendations Review and update policies and procedures for the enforcement of County fees and ensure staff properly … adequate cash collection and disbursement procedures for restitution and County fees. Establish procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/16/onondaga-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2018m-147Pocantico Hills Central School District - Procurement (2018M-187)
… Audit Objective Determine whether District officials sought competition for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. … from 26 providers paid $1.08 million and found, except for minor exceptions which we discussed with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/pocantico-hills-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-187