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DiNapoli: 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
… statements)STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE V, §1; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§33, 34, 811, 813; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §§87, … Development Agency v New York State Commission on Government Integrity , 144 Misc 2d 342, 544 NYS2d 936; cf . … 813[18][a][1]). As noted, however, the Comptroller's right to access the annual financial disclosure statements …
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
… a "contract" includes any express or implied claim, account, demand against, or agreement with a municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8DiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… Horseheads Central School District (Chemung), Rome City School District (Oneida), Saratoga Springs City School District (Saratoga), Watertown City School District (Jefferson) and the West Irondequoit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementTravel Advisory No. 3
… they are considered in travel status and are eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with this … should return the unused ticket(s) to the common carrier for a refund. This must be done within one year of the … Coverage. In the event of an accident, to be eligible for an insurance claim, the employee renting the car must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-14-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of May 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/18/city-olean-budget-review-b1-14-1Sweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-207)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2012 … were realistic and by properly planning for and using fund balance. District officials improperly set aside more than …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate whether the Company’s internal controls ensure … The Company provides fire protection and rescue services to the Village and residents outside the Village pursuant to contracts with the Towns of Butler, Victory and Wolcott. …
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 separate from the Towns of Rotterdam and Princetown, in Schenectady County, and the Town of Guilderland in Albany County. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/21/rotterdam-princetown-no-5-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialCrittenden Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-190)
… and did not retain custody of all Department funds as required in its bylaws. The audit committee did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/crittenden-volunteer-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsKiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-295)
… to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Department moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 to September 5, 2013. … the Treasurer. The Department’s budget totaled $174,935 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/12/13/kiantone-independent-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsTown of Lockport – Justice Court (2018M-36)
… of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2016 through October 11, 2017. Key … the Court’s cash assets and outstanding liabilities for any of the Court’s fine or bail accounts. Because bail … and unreliable, the Court’s bail amounts were understated for the current Justices by approximately $60,000. The Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/07/13/town-lockport-justice-court-2018m-36Town of St. Armand – Selected Financial Operations (2017M-142)
… accurately billed, collected and enforced. Twenty-six of 50 claims reviewed (52 percent) totaling $59,113 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-st-armand-selected-financial-operations-2017m-142Village of West Hampton Dunes – Financial Operations (2013M-390)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly … 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012. Background The Village of West Hampton Dunes is located in the Town of Southampton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-west-hampton-dunes-financial-operations-2013m-390Town of Oswego – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2017M-290)
… June 30, 2017. Background The Town of Oswego is located in Oswego County and has a population of approximately 7,900. … budgets. As a result, from 2014 through 2016, fund balance in the general fund declined from about $478,000 to $51,000 (89 percent) and declined in the Sleepy Hollow sewer district fund from $31,503 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/09/town-oswego-financial-condition-and-information-technology-2017m-290State Agencies Bulletin No. 858
… 61, certain fringe benefits are considered income for tax purposes Affected Employees Employees who participate in … to affected PEF and M/C participants explaining the tax rules and describing how the CLEFR amounts will be … CLEFR will be applied to employees reportable tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/858-certification-and-licensure-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2008City of Yonkers – Information Technology (2017M-86)
… Background The City of Yonkers is the fourth largest city in New York State, with a population of more than 200,000. … or restore critical operations as quickly as possible in the event of a disaster. The plan should be distributed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/11/city-yonkers-information-technology-2017m-86Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits 2016 Annual Report
… including: (i) high risk payment requests DOL approved in 2016; and (ii) prior year payments related to those 2016 … on the overpayments we identified, DOL assessed $217,290 in monetary penalties to 137 claimants. We also identified … totaling $64,206, which is comprised of $13,278 in current payments and $50,928 in future payments that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefits-2016-annual-reportMontauk Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-168)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $19 … Create and adopt a formal plan that defines objectives for each reserve. Develop and adopt comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/montauk-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-168