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Claims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… the following questions should be asked: Is the claim for a valid and legal purpose? First and foremost, each claim must be for a legitimate purpose of the local government or school … multiple deliveries of similar items, such as gas and fuel oil, should be supported by delivery tickets signed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… the economic hardships faced by small businesses and not-for-profit organizations due to the pandemic. It provides low-interest loans for payroll and other qualified expenses, such as rent and … 916 0.2% $112,030,694 0.2% $122,304 Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 362 0.1% $64,405,797 0.1% $177,917 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021Town of Cicero - Procurement (2020M-8)
… officials: Complied with competitive bidding requirements for 15 of 18 tested purchase and public works contracts … million. However, they did not competitively bid contracts for paving services and brush collection totaling $471,700. Did not seek competition for 10 professional services totaling $1.1 million. Did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-cicero-procurement-2020m-8Poughkeepsie City School District - Procurement and Claims Auditing (2019M-16)
… Key Findings The Board did not: Seek competition for professional services totaling approximately $1.6 million … a total of $968,545 during the audit period. The Director for Technology: Circumvented the procurement policy and … totaling $71,226 during the audit period, including $4,596 for shipping costs. Key Recommendations Ensure purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/20/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2019mReal Property Tax Levies, Taxable Full Value and Full Value Tax Rates - Tax Levies and Tax Rates for 2012 and Prior Years (overlapping real property tax tables)
… rates by class of property. Other Resources: Read the FAQs for Overlapping Real Property Tax Tables Table 1 - … [pdf] | 2001 and 2000 [pdf] … Tax Levies and Tax Rates for 2012 and Prior Years overlapping real property tax tables …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/real-property-tax-levies-taxable-full-value-and-full-value-tax-rates-tax-levies-and-tax-rates-2012-andReal Property Tax Levies, Taxable Full Value and Full Value Tax Rates
… tax levies, taxable full value and full value tax rates for local governments. Read the data description files to … | 2015 LG [.xls] | 2014 LG [.xls] | 2013 LG [.xls] | Data for 2012 and prior Data Notes: Data for 2012 and prior are not comparable to later years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/real-property-tax-levies-taxable-full-value-and-full-value-tax-ratesTown of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
… procurement policy does not provide a clear method for procuring professional services. The Town procured … The Town did not obtain the required number of quotes for 34 purchases totaling $59,426, a proposal for one purchase totaling $13,404 or competitively bid three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-carmel-procurement-2019m-179Town of Walton – Justice Court Operations (2021M-72)
… financial activity reports and the disposition of tickets to various local and New York State agencies. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/07/23/town-walton-justice-court-operations-2021m-72Overlapping Real Property Tax Rates and Levies - FAQs
… Overlapping Real Property Tax tables are a reference tool for taxpayers, government leaders, local officials, policy … assessments levied at the city, town, and village levels for county, municipal (city, town, and village), fire, … property tax rates imposed in cities, towns, and villages for county, municipal (city, town, and village), school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/overlapping-real-property-tax-rates-and-levies-faqsEssential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… and training and to incur other travel expenses for which prior approval is required. A listing of travel … allowances, taxi and rental car expenses, and expenses for meals or a per diem meal allowance. Also, a listing of … the payment of actual and necessary expenses (such as gas, oil and wear and tear on the vehicle) associated with the use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsCoxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… whether claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before … Key Findings District officials did not: Seek competition for professional services obtained from seven providers who … in 2016-17. Have required written quote documentation for purchases from 11 purchase contract vendors totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditWest Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… than $115,000. District officials did not obtain quotes for 16 of 21 purchases totaling approximately $56,000. The … may have improperly charged the District more than $14,000 for administrative fees and sales tax. Key Recommendations … legal counsel and, if appropriate, seek reimbursement for the improper charges. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mApplying for Benefits – Career Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members
… … Career Plan information for ERS Tier 1 members covered by Sections 75f and 75g Applying for Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1503/applying-benefitsApplying for Benefits – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 1 and 2 Members
… … Sheriffs Undersheriffs Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 1 2 members under Article 14B Sections 551 552 553 Applying for Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1840/applying-benefitsApplying for Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members
… … NonContributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits information for ERS Tier 1 members under Sections 75d and 75e Applying for Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1502/applying-benefitsApplying for Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members
… … NonContributory Plan information for ERS Tier 1 members under Section 75c Applying for Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1501/applying-benefitsApplying for Benefits – Basic Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members
… … Basic Plan information for ERS Tier 1 members under Sections 70a 71a and 75 Applying for Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1500/applying-benefitsApplying for Benefits – Basic Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members
… … Basic Plan information for ERS Tier 2 members under Sections 70a 71a and 75 Applying for Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1505/applying-benefitsApplying for Benefits – New Career Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members
… … New Career Plan information for ERS Tier 1 members covered by Sections 75h and 75i Applying for Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1504/applying-benefitsApplying for Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members
… … NonContributory Plan information for ERS Tier 2 members under Section 75c Applying for Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1506/applying-benefits