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North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)
… purpose of our audit was to evaluate the oversight of the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 … 28, 2014. Background The North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Queensbury, Warren County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overTown of Woodstock - Information Technology (2018M-211)
… and loss. Key Findings Employees accessed nonbusiness websites although it is prohibited by policy. Officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-woodstock-information-technology-2018m-211Real 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 - … 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-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1699
… Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 5 members of ERS Plan Type 7Y and TRS Plan Type 7X Background In accordance with Chapter 504 of the Laws of 2009, Legislation established an annual, pensionable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1699-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2019-employeesCity of Tonawanda - Information Technology (2018M-146)
… were not provided with IT security awareness training. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/21/city-tonawanda-information-technology-2018m-146Bedford Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-164)
… not always comply with the District’s Internet use policy. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/bedford-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-164Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the School’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141Bronxville Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-46)
… officials sought competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding and ensured that written contracts were in place for all … during the audit period. Always obtain quotes for goods and services, as required by the purchasing policy. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/bronxville-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-46Area #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… A well-informed workforce is essential to securing electronic data and IT systems. Local governments … confidentiality of student, teacher or principal PII, and how employees can comply with those laws. There have been … training should explain the proper rules of behavior for using your IT systems and data and communicate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessXII.9.H Audit Recoveries – XII. Expenditures
… Business Units for recovering moneys due and owing to the State from contractors. The State Comptroller has authority, as a function of his … an amount equal to any debt owed by the contractor to the State (see N.Y. Const. Article V, § 1; State Finance Law § … Business Units for recovering moneys due and owing to the State from contractors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9h-audit-recoveriesState Police Bulletin No. SP-196
… processing of the April 2016 and April 2017 Retroactive Lump Sum Payments. Affected Employees Employees of the … between New York State and NYSPIA, provides for two (2) lump sum payments in the amount of 0.5% of the members basic … period of 04/06/2017 to 04/04/2018 (Inclusive of the 0.5% lump sum for the period of 04/07/2016 to 04/05/2017). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-196-april-2016-and-april-2017-retroactive-lump-sum-payments-state-policeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1170
… who are members of NYSCOPBA, Inc. and are currently in Bargaining Unit 01 & 21 with Dues (Code 291 & 491) or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1170-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationCity of Gloversville – Parking Violation Operations (2016M-231)
… was to review the City’s parking violation operations for the period January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2016. … City Council. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016 fiscal year total approximately $16.3 million. … Findings City officials have not established a benchmark for collection rates of unpaid parking violations. The City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/09/30/city-gloversville-parking-violation-operations-2016m-231Lyon Mountain Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-2)
… from the Towns of Dannemora, Ellenburg and Saranac in Clinton County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/lyon-mountain-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-2Town of Deerpark – Real Property Tax Collections (2017M-277)
… the Tax Collector, established adequate controls over real property tax collections for the period January 1, 2016 … Town of Deerpark Real Property Tax Collections 2017M277 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/27/town-deerpark-real-property-tax-collections-2017m-277Bellevue Fire District #9 – Procurement (2018M-5)
… January 1, 2016 through November 22, 2017. Background The Bellevue Fire District #9 provides fire protection services … Bellevue Fire District 9 Procurement 2018M5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/04/06/bellevue-fire-district-9-procurement-2018m-5Three Town Fire District - Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2018M-106)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight and management of the … District acted outside its legal authority when it paid insurance premiums totaling $43,334 that included coverage … offers are awarded in accordance with GML. The District is operating within its legal authority. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/09/07/three-town-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2018m-106Town of Cuyler – Town Clerk Operations (2017M-207)
… properly accounted for fees (including sewer rents) and real property taxes for the period January 1, 2016 through … property tax receipts totaling $128,000 were deposited up to 22 days late. The Clerk properly recorded, reported and disbursed all money collected. Key Recommendations Ensure that all fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-cuyler-town-clerk-operations-2017m-207World Trade Center Presumption – Career Plan
… If you participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/world-trade-center-presumptionWorld Trade Center Presumption – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… recovery or cleanup efforts, and you were employed by a participating employer of NYSLRS or another New York public retirement system at that time, you should be aware of the benefits provided by the … permanently disabled and unable to perform your job due to a qualifying condition. You may be eligible to reclassify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/world-trade-center-presumption