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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… basis of accounting. Accounting records were not adequate to properly monitor the Village’s financial condition and … monthly financial reports of receipts and disbursements to the Board. Cayuga County – Procurement and Claims Audit … $2.7 million. They also allowed the credit card company to directly withdraw 25 payments totaling $77,615 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsFranklinville Joint Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-141)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims processing procedures for … The Chief and assistant chiefs primarily used debit cards to purchase miscellaneous District equipment and supplies. … payment of claims contain sufficient information as to the number and dollar amounts of claims authorized for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/22/franklinville-joint-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-141Washingtonville Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-129)
… Background The Washingtonville Central School District is located in the Town of Blooming Grove and includes the … and New Windsor in Orange County. The District is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/washingtonville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-129Brentwood Public Library – Leave Accruals (2018M-26)
… Key Findings Leave accrual records for five of the seven Business Office employees were overstated by a total of 272 hours. The Library Director started 2016-17 with 84 hours of vacation leave and 14 hours of personal leave more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/04/20/brentwood-public-library-leave-accruals-2018m-26Orange County Soil & Water Conservation District – Financial Operations (2015M-238)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s internal controls … services and funds projects related to the conservation of soil and water resources, the improvement of water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/12/04/orange-county-soil-water-conservation-district-financial-operations-2015m-238Monticello Housing Authority – Housing Choice Voucher Programs (2016M-272)
… did not certify that their families had not received cash welfare assistance in the previous 12 months. Key Recommendations Ensure the Board receives the monthly HCV program disbursement report for review. Develop … head of household certifying their family has not received welfare assistance within the previous 12 months. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/10/monticello-housing-authority-housing-choice-voucher-programs-2016m-272Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-275)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … Union Free School District is located in the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson in Westchester County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/hastings-hudson-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-275DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… fiscal years ending between Feb. 28 and July 31. DiNapoli’s office evaluated the fiscal health of 519 villages, which … 17 cities with non-calendar fiscal years, including the “Big 4” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers, … stress scores since 2015 and 2013 respectively. DiNapoli’s office continues to make sure local governments are aware …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… procedures prescribed by the city code. Town of Morris – Justice Court Operations (Otsego County) The justice collected, deposited, disbursed, recorded and … accurate and timely manner. During the audit period, the justice deposited cash receipts totaling $25,398 and made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… the Grand Central Madison terminal and on-time performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% more delays from train car problems last year than in 2019, showing there are still areas that can improve as … the Grand Central Madison terminal and ontime performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-prioritySUNY Bulletin No. SU-198
… at the campus at which they are currently employed (Payroll Status equals Active or Leave With Pay at the time of … listed in Article XI, Appendix B, Section 4 – Division III Sports or Article XI, Appendix C at the campus at which they … one-time advance. Agency Actions – Retroactive Processing Reporting Retroactive Adjustments Time Entry earnings codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-198-500-service-award-full-time-psnu-employees-representedThe Age 60 Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… you work for an employer that offers a special retirement plan, you must retire by the first day of the month following … 70th birthday, even if you have not elected the special plan. The Benefit If you are eligible to receive a full … Basic Plan with Increased TakeHome Pay information for PFRS Tier 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/age-60-planYorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-352)
… Sheldon and Wethersfield in Wyoming County; Farmersville, Freedom, Machias and Yorkshire in Cattaraugus County; Holland … Findings Although District officials annually appropriated a portion of fund balance, including reserve fund balance, … $3 million over the legal limit. The District did not have a Board-adopted policy to communicate the purpose of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-352Niskayuna Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-218)
… 2011-12 fiscal year. The District’s latest annual report shows the deficit was eliminated as of June 30, 2012. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/01/niskayuna-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-218DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, these distributions are adjusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearLaFargeville Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-216)
… 2016. Background The LaFargeville Central School District is located in the Towns of Alexandria, Clayton, Le Ray, Orleans, Pamelia and Theresa in Jefferson County. The … which operates one school with approximately 560 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/lafargeville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-216XIV.8 Controls to Prevent Prohibited Transactions Using Sole Custody Funds – XIV. Special Procedures
… Financial System (SFS), vendors managed through the SFS Vendor File go through a Specially Designated Nationals validation as part of the New York State Vendor Registration process. However, Business Units who make … sole custody funds or through the use of a Single payment vendor ID within SFS must have proper controls in place to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv8-controls-prevent-prohibited-transactions-using-sole-custody-fundsAccidental Death Benefit – Career Plan
… your estate. The benefit can only be paid to the following family beneficiaries, in this order: First, to your surviving … last designated beneficiary or your estate. Filing Your family or employer should notify us of your death as soon as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/accidental-death-benefitBecoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know
… System (PFRS). NYSLRS staff will help you get started with what you need to know to work with NYSLRS, including … What every employer should know about NYSLRS and what it means to participate as an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employerAccounts Payable Advisory No. 28
… Guidance : Title 2, Chapter I, Part 6, Section 6.6 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations requires the head of an … Control Summary and Certification. Section 110 of New York State Finance Law requires the head of the agency certify or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/28-internal-controls-certification