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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… exceed the 4 percent limit by an annual average of 9 percentage points, or approximately $2 million. The … surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit each of the last three fiscal years by 12.3 to 16.3 percentage points. As of June 30, 2019, the District overfunded one reserve by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… if nursing homes perform comprehensive inspections, testing, and maintenance of resident care-related medical … effectively monitor nursing homes’ equipment inspection, testing, and maintenance programs. We also questioned whether … had been exercised under load for four continuous hours every 36 months as required, and 4 facilities were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homes-followUniversity at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The audit covers the … costs totaling $3,593,928. We also audited one employee with an outlier in fuel expenses that totaled $45,882. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/university-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesFlanders Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether disbursements were … The Flanders Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/flanders-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-199Town of Frankfort – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-192)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Supervisor … January 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017. Background The Town of Frankfort is located in Herkimer County and has a … Town of Frankfort Supervisors Fiscal Responsibilities 2017M192 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-frankfort-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-192One-Year FAE – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… right before you retire. The types of payments included in a one-year FAE are the same as the types of payments included in a three-year FAE. Your pension benefit will be calculated … FAE exceed the average of the previous 12-month period by more than 20 percent, the amount above 20 percent will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/one-year-faeDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-89
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic dues and agency shop fee … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify agencies of an automatic dues and agency shop fee …
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. 1490
… code eligibility change. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 13, 18, 46, 66 and 71, who are members of … eligibility for OMCE Special Benefits to include employees in bargaining units 13, 18, 46, 66 and 71. Employees in Bargaining Unit 06 will continue to be eligible for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1490-increased-eligibility-deduction-code-548-omce-special-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1546
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic dues and agency shop fee increase. Affected … To notify agencies of an automatic dues and agency shop fee increase …
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
… code eligibility change. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 13, 18, 46, 66 and 71, who wish to become … eligibility for deduction code 209 to include employees in Bargaining Units 13, 18, 46, 66 and 71. Employees in Bargaining Unit 06 will continue to be eligible for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1502-increased-eligibility-deduction-code-209-nys-management-confidentialLake George Central School District - Purchasing (2018M-167)
… the statutory bidding thresholds. Key Findings Our review of 60 purchases made during the audit period totaling nearly … evidence to document competition was sought based on established requirements. Ensure adequate procedures are …
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)
… fees or adequately monitor and enforce fee collection. Establish adequate cash receipt and disbursement procedures. … assess fees and monitor and enforce fee collection. Establish adequate cash collection and disbursement procedures for restitution and County fees. Establish procedures to disburse undistributed restitution …
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)
… Pocantico Hills Central School District Procurement 2018M187 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/pocantico-hills-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-187Berlin Central School District - Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2018M-02)
… to fuel usage records. Key Recommendations The Supervisor of Transportation and head mechanic should ensure: Accurate … The storage tanks are inspected monthly. The Supervisor of Transportation and Business Manager should ensure fuel …
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)
… District officials did not ensure an independent review of separation payment calculations was performed for all … Establish procedures to provide an independent review of all employee separation payments to ensure they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/central-valley-school-district-separation-payments-2018m-153Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… The Board has not developed an adequate procurement policy. Officials did not always obtain quotes in compliance with the procurement policy. The Town may realize cost savings by reducing the … for purchases requiring quotes in the procurement policy. Key Recommendations Review and update the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-169
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary group term life insurance (Code 542) available to certain employees of the Unified Court System through Amalgamated Life … System employees in Bargaining Unit F8 who are members of the Suffolk County Court Employees Association, Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-169-new-deduction-code-542-amalgamated-lifeTown of Seneca Falls - Financial Management (2018M-266)
… percent, 92 percent and 136 percent of 2018 appropriations for each respective fund. The Board has not adopted multiyear … Adopt comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans for a three- to five-year period, including a formal reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/05/town-seneca-falls-financial-management-2018m-266Skaneateles Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-2)
… Key Findings Officials adequately segregated the duties of employees responsible for online banking transactions and … online transfers will be authorized and processed. None of the employees involved in online banking received Internet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/skaneateles-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-2New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… deliberate man who vehemently fought for the taxpayer and passionately argued against poor fiscal choices. He soundly managed the state's public pension fund and wisely argued against New York's heavy debt load. He achieved a great many things in his career and served the people of New York with great integrity and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-regan