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Seized Assets Program
… of the New York State Division of State Police (Division) is to serve, protect, and defend the people of New York State … activity. For asset seizure cases in which the Division is involved, its Asset Seizure Unit (ASU) is responsible for … report asset seizures to Division Headquarters. During our site visits, we identified 16 cash seizures totaling $39,967 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/seized-assets-programCommack Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-9)
… identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit … used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can … or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/commack-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-9Glen Cove City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-17)
… identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit … used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can … or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-17Center Moriches Fire District – Fiscal Transparency (2025M-113)
… (OSC)? Audit Period December 31, 2019 – June 30, 2025. We extended our audit period forward to November 15, 2025 to review the status of the fiscal year end 2024 annual … with our findings and recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. We conducted this audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/center-moriches-fire-district-fiscal-transparency-2025m-113North Creek Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-86)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the North Creek Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provide adequate … Did the North Creek Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board provide adequate oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/north-creek-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-86New York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… whether participating organizations and members are paying excessively for dual Empire Plan Family coverage. The … whether participating organizations and members are paying excessively for dual Empire Plan Family coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverageNichols Joint Fire District – Procurement (2025M-103)
… Objective Did Nichols Joint Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials use a competitive … 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit A board of fire commissioners and its officials should seek … to ensure the best value for taxpayers, prevent conflicts of interest and maintain public trust. Seeking competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/nichols-joint-fire-district-procurement-2025m-103Caneadea Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-118)
… of funds, comply with reporting requirements and maintain public trust. Accurate and timely records are essential for establishing financial … of fire commissioners and taxpayers, and the protection of public funds. The District’s average annual budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/30/caneadea-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-118XII.5.M Selecting the Appropriate Handling Code – XII. Expenditures
… the Business Unit has not received. For example, it is not appropriate to submit a voucher prior to receipt of … and hold the check at the Business Unit until the order is received. E Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Use Only … Methods of this Chapter. P Payroll Check - This code is for OSC use only. R Send to Payee S Special Handling - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5m-selecting-appropriate-handling-codeGet Help
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/get-helpOSC's Online Government Accounting Schools
… Now Registrations close 3 weeks prior to class start date. Preferred attendees are New York State local officials, board members and employees of Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, Fire Districts, School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/oscs-online-government-accounting-schoolsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 22
… of Referencing a Contract Number on a Purchase Order or Voucher Guidance: All Business Units that purchase goods … or Master Contract must reference the contract on the voucher by either (1) referencing a purchase order associated … contract or (2) referencing the Master Contract ID on the voucher. Properly referencing the contract on a purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/22-referencing-contract-numberVendor File Advisory No. 1
… the Vendor File. If a DBA is entered, the vendor may not pass the IRS TIN match and therefore, may not be registered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/1-regarding-doing-business-dbaDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… for allegedly stealing over $34,500 of her mother’s public pension payments after she died in January of 2020. “Ms. … across the state and country to protect the New York State pension system from fraud.” “We are thankful for the diligent … this case, fraudulent conduct against the New York State Pension system have not and will not be tolerated. We look …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsCost-Saving Ideas: Overtime Planning and Management
… legal counsel, as appropriate. AWS examples Five-day flex schedule: Regular start and end times, but allows for changes … actions relating to overtime, keep in mind that Federal Fair Labor Standards Act provisions (29 USC Sections … the State's Taylor Law (Civil Service Law article 14). Resources Local Government Management Guide: Personal Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-overtime-planning-and-managementSex Offender Registration (2014-MS-2)
… took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 … January 22, 2014. Background The State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA), effective January 1996, established … Court-certified sex offenders must comply with DCJS registration requirements including address verification, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/17/sex-offender-registration-2014-ms-2Opinion 94-21
… any statutory requirement that two signatures be obtained to authorize purchase orders in excess of $5,000 in towns. … account balances at the close of each fiscal year, to the extent of any unpaid obligations. Section 110 further … at more frequent intervals". The purpose of section 110 is to prevent town officials from incurring obligations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21Annual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… the Department, the Market Order Administration unit is responsible for administration of all farm product market … specific market order detailed in Department regulations is established to assist the industry in achieving a variety … Order Program, particularly its Apple Market Order, which is administered pursuant to a contract with the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-2014Child Care Licensing and Inspection
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services’ (Office) child care licensing and … through May 9, 2014. Background The Office's mission is to promote the well-being and safety of the State's children, … To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/child-care-licensing-and-inspectionSchuyler County Sheriff’s Department – Payroll, Civil Fees and Bail (2013M-120)
… period January 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. Background Schuyler County is located in the Finger Lakes Region of New … Schuyler County Sheriffs Department Payroll Civil Fees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/02/schuyler-county-sheriffs-department-payroll-civil-fees-and-bail-2013m-120