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Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… included all currently employed direct hire nurses as of May 2, 2017 and all temporary nurses as of August 1, 2017. … for uploading supporting evidence to Vizient’s technology platform – Optimizer. The staffing agencies are also … attesting that the screenings were completed. The HR Directors at the facilities use Optimizer to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionState Agencies Bulletin No. 879
… Purpose To describe the process of changing bargaining units for … Relations, the above titles will be moved from NYSCOPBA to UUP effective 1/29/09. A new bargaining unit code (BU68) … been created and new earnings programs have been set up to be used with these titles upon movement to UUP. Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/879-new-bargaining-unit-and-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codesOpinion 97-20
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (remodeling and … provided by special act, the members of a volunteer fire department may determine to use foreign fire insurance tax moneys to make reasonable expenditures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-20Opinion 95-14
… computer for fire department); (ceremony to dedicate fire house and apparatus) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Unless … purposes and to pay for a ceremony to dedicate a new fire house and new fire apparatus. You ask whether a volunteer fire … may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to purchase a new personal computer to be used for various department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-14DiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… An audit that sampled 20 school districts found they did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by Sept. 15, as … be provided on-time training on warning signs that may be an early indicator of mental health issues and concerns. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffKillawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has retained excessive levels of fund balance. Fund balance as of December … current unrestricted, unappropriated fund balance is still excessive at 44 percent of next year’s budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111Generic PINs
… use of fuel cards complied with the Office of General Services’ (OGS) Fuel Card Services Contract Guidelines (Guidelines), the State Vehicle … DECs use of fuel cards complied with the Office of General Services OGS Fuel Card Services Contrac …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/generic-pinsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Roosevelt Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… properly administering select real property tax exemptions for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Background All real property in New York is subject to taxation unless specific legal … and other such considerations. Assessors are responsible for granting and tracking real property tax exemptions within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Smithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Smithfield in Madison County. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners, also has … reports to OSC for 2010 through 2014. The Treasurer does not provide the Board with bank reconciliations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Amani Public Charter School , Holland Central School District , Mount Pleasant Central School District and the Onteora Central School District . “In … his office completed audits of the Amani Public Charter School Holland Central School District Mount Pleasant Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSalem Central School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-394)
… Background The Salem Central School District is located in Washington County and is governed by the Board of … closing out inactive clubs and the remittance of cash in a timely manner. Ensure the central treasurer and faculty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/salem-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomCuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… claims. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions. Complete, accurate and reliable accounting records were not maintained. For example, the December 31, 2022 ending bank statement … reports. Ensure claims were properly audited prior to payment. Conduct required annual audits for 2020 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94Village of Painted Post – Board Oversight (2017M-92)
… October 24, 2016. Background The Village of Painted Post is located in the Town of Erwin in Steuben County and … Village of Painted Post Board Oversight 2017M92 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/08/11/village-painted-post-board-oversight-2017m-92Elwood Union Free School District – Electronic Transfers (2014M-133)
… 2012 through August 31, 2013. Background The Elwood Union Free School District is located in the Town of Huntington, … Elwood Union Free School District Electronic Transfers 2014M133 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/elwood-union-free-school-district-electronic-transfers-2014m-133Village of Holley – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-12)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and … December 2022. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-holley-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-12Town of Albion – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-111)
… revenue and a $109,000 expenditure for a storage building. In addition, budgetary transfers totaling $27,125 were … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/08/town-albion-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-111Town of Lancaster – Town Supervisor's Financial Duties (2024M-32)
… work performed by the firm he improperly contracted with to act as Director of Finance, resulting in incomplete and … Monthly financial reports were not generated and provided to the Town Board (Board) and bank reconciliations were not … the Supervisor’s review or oversight. The Supervisor also compromised the security of the Town’s resources by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-lancaster-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2024m-32Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… Objective Determine whether the Orange County (County) Department of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and … and investigation records as required by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations and article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 999
… All employees who elect to retire under the 2010-11 Retirement Incentive Program Background Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2010 … of the Retirement Incentive Program is 7/1/10-9/28/10. In order to track and monitor the program, OSC has created …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/999-new-retirement-incentive-program-reason-codes