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State Police Bulletin No. SP-160
… Affected Employees Troopers in Bargaining Unit 07 and Commissioned/Non-Commissioned Officers in Bargaining Unit 17 Background Chapter 234 and 235 of the Laws of 2015 implements the 2011-2018 Agreement between New York State and the Police Benevolent Association and provides for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-160-april-2014-and-april-2015-retroactive-salary-and-other-increases-stateCounty of Clinton Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring (2014M-205)
… Agency’s operations to determine if the Board monitored approved projects for the period January 1, 2013 through … for monitoring the sales and use tax exemptions used by approved projects. The Agency did not have an effective … and implement procedures to adequately monitor whether businesses are creating and retaining jobs as agreed to in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/12/12/county-clinton-industrial-development-agency-projectCity of Lockport – Independent Audit Services (2014M-238)
… in poor condition, which the certified public accounting (CPA) firm made no indication of in its 2012 audit report. Key … not have an audit committee to oversee and evaluate the CPA firm’s work. The City’s accounting records contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/05/city-lockport-independent-audit-services-2014m-238Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… 1, 2011 to June 12, 2014. Background Under Section 115 of the State Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State … authorized to have 3 advance accounts with a total value of $300,000 as of March 31, 2012. Key Findings SED no longer issues checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsTown of Norwich – Justice Court (S9-14-3)
… areas in the Court software, such as an inadequate audit trail and insufficient automated controls. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-norwich-justice-court-s9-14-3Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … applicable policies and procedures, and whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s (OTDA) Fair Hearing … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process-followOrleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… estimates for the annual budget that are reasonable based on available current information and historical data and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016mCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for … budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the … gap of $25.8 million between the District’s budget request and the City’s proposed budget, the budget request did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Middle School for Girls , Elmira City School District and Patchogue-Medord Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… and understands that strong fiscal controls are needed to ensure that government resources are used efficiently,” … said. “I am confident she will effectively lead my efforts to hold local governments accountable for taxpayer dollars, while offering them the assistance they need to better serve their constituents.” Lois served as Dutchess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionMonticello Joint Fire District – Fiscal Operations (2017M-80)
… through January 17, 2017. Background The Monticello Joint Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … Village of Monticello in Sullivan. The District provides fire protection to over 15,300. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. General fund budgeted appropriations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/14/monticello-joint-fire-district-fiscal-operations-2017m-80Village of Woodridge – Financial Condition (2013M-172)
… financial condition. Key Recommendations Continue to explore cost savings opportunities. Adopt realistic budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/11/15/village-woodridge-financial-condition-2013m-172Resources for Local Officials
… Commissioner Training Contact Us Questions? Contact LGSA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/resources-local-officialsProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Protection of Child Performers ( 2016-S-70 ). Background The Department of … workers in New York State. Within the Department, the Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring … of the State Labor Laws, which were established to protect child performers whose interests and well-being during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Hits $787 Million
… in the Department of Labor, Office of Children and Family Services and the Department of Health. Overtime has … over last five years include the Office of Children and Family Services and the Department of Taxation and Finance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-hits-787-millionNursing Home Surveillance (Follow-Up)
… four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Nursing Home Surveillance ( 2015-S-26 ). Background The Department of Health (Department) oversees nursing home facilities in New York State through its … and State regulations and procedures for conducting nursing home surveys and whether survey processes, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/08/nursing-home-surveillance-followBilinguals Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended June 30, 2011, Bilinguals' Programs reported a total of $13.3 million in reimbursable costs. Key Findings We … Manual guidelines; $29,722 paid for the personal benefit of Bilinguals officials and staff, including but not limited … Bilinguals officials to help ensure their proper reporting of reimbursable costs. To Bilinguals: Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/26/bilinguals-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualRensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… management and recordkeeping of the activity fund or for closing inactive clubs. The District has an internal auditor … activities, including procedures for record keeping, closing out inactive clubs and disposing of the related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Attorney Kristyna S. Mills said. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree (a … for the town of Alexandria and the village of Alexandria Bay, stole cash paid for transfer station, arena and clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Centerville – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Allegany County) … all tax collections, she did not always record dates of receipts or deposit or remit payments timely. Auditors … also found that the clerk did not properly record dates of collections for clerk fees on 21 of 29 daily collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0