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DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… in stress. The number of local governments considered to be in "significant fiscal stress," however, more than … those with persistent financial problems are struggling to stay out of the red and fix their problems," said … of scores is based on 2017 financial information provided to DiNapoli's office by local governments as of Sept. 5, 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … billing and collection. Auditors identified charges for ambulance services that were inaccurate, unbilled and … did not have written policies or procedures governing the application of billing adjustments and late fees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… appropriate internal controls to ensure that water fees were properly billed, collected, deposited and recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-722
… increase and increase to the Theatre Tech Tape Payment for International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). Affected Employees CUNY employees in the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) … between the Comptroller of the City of New York and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-722-cuny-2021-15-salary-increase-and-increase-theatre-tech-tapeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1895
… the following processes: Automated Interface Submission Online Earnings Transaction Entry Miscellaneous Time Entry File Submission Online Deduction, Tax and Direct Deposit Transaction Entry Electronic Certification Submission Date Online Back End Split Entry Effective Dates Effective fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1895-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesXI.2.A Thresholds – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Comptroller’s (OSC) approval thresholds (State Finance Law § 112 and Education Law § 355, § 373, § 6218 and § 6275) … SUNY state university health care facilities as defined in Education Law § 350(5), State University Construction Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2a-thresholdsChenango Bridge Fire Company – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-300)
… Chenango Bridge Fire Company is a volunteer organization in Broome County which contracts with the Town of Chenango to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/chenango-bridge-fire-company-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-702
… is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by DC37, Local 1087 in Bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-702-district-council-37-dc37-local-1087-dues-increaseAccounts Payable Advisory No. 35
… Subject: Updates to the payment terms available in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Reference: Guide to … discounts based on timeliness of payment. Agencies are not allowed to use this term for other types of payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/35-voucher-payment-termsTown of Moravia - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-215)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax … nonprofit, senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor did not: Ensure that 68 of 85 (80 percent) granted exemptions we reviewed, contained the required applications, renewal forms or supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/08/town-moravia-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-215Wainscott Common School District - Financial Condition (2018M-237)
… appropriations and exceeded the statutory limit by 54.6 to 73.4 percentage points from 2015-16 through 2017-18. The … practices included appropriating fund balance not needed to fund operations and adopting budgets that overestimated … from 2015-16 through 2017-18. District officials failed to take corrective action to our prior report that pointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-237Hughsonville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Cash Disbursements (2014M-159)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the controls over cash disbursements for the … Board of Fire Commissioners, provides fire protection to approximately 9,000 residents. Budgeted appropriations for … The Board did not perform a proper audit of vouchers prior to payment or ensure that adequate supporting documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/hughsonville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-cash-disbursements-2014mVillage of Tuxedo Park - Board Oversight (2018M-66)
… Water rates were not clearly documented resulting in underbillings totaling $4,065 and overbillings totaling … for 494 bills during the eight quarters we reviewed. In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Village’s response letter. … Village of Tuxedo Park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-tuxedo-park-board-oversight-2018m-66Brookfield Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2018M-6)
… The Brookfield Central School District is located in the towns of Bridgewater, Brookfield, Columbus, Hamilton, Madison and Sangerfield in Chenango, Madison and Oneida Counties. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/brookfield-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-6Cattaraugus County - Onoville Marina and Probation Department (2018M-32)
… Probation Department (Department) properly accounted for and enforced the collection and disbursement of all funds. Key Findings Marina employees … did not accurately record the number of tickets sold and may not have collected and reported the correct amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/09/07/cattaraugus-county-onoville-marina-and-probation-department-2018m-32Broome County – Financial Condition (2017M-187)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2016 through February 23, 2017. Background Broome County, located in the central southern portion of upstate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/08/broome-county-financial-condition-2017m-187BOCES Milk Bidding (2018-MS-2)
… whether Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) milk bidding practices foster competition. Key Findings Milk bidding practices used generally resulted in receiving … to receive the lowest price for chocolate fat free milk half-pints. May have saved as much as $355,000 (15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/07/27/boces-milk-bidding-2018-ms-2Schenevus Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-83)
… adequately addressed the declining financial condition of the general and school lunch (cafeteria) funds. Key Findings Total general fund balance decreased by $567,000 (39 percent) in 2016-17, and … and decreasing expenditures to reduce the cafeteria fund’s reliance on the general fund. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/schenevus-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-83Nanuet Fire District - Credit and Gasoline Cards (2018M-193)
… Determine if claims for credit card bills were audited and the purchases were for appropriate purposes. Key Findings … for each credit card purchase. Reconcile credit and gasoline card statements to itemized supporting documentation. Develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/12/28/nanuet-fire-district-credit-and-gasoline-cards-2018m-193Laurens Central School District - Cafeteria Operations and Reserves (2018M-111)
… B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. … Laurens Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/laurens-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-and-reserves-2018m