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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) funding and Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) aid throughout 2021 and develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the FFI tax money. The fire chief was solely responsible for disbursing, recording and reporting all transactions … transactions. In addition, a dedicated computer was used for online banking but authorized users were not provided … County) The Justice Court did not properly account for court funds. The Justice was unaware that in August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year ending on June 30, 2020. “This is a time … only region that had no school districts in fiscal stress for the 2019-20 school year. School districts in fiscal … on districts that filed required financial information for the 2019-20 school year: 668 of the 672 school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… services of $3.3 million for general, water and sewer funds combined, but it could have additional expenditures … services by approximately $21,000 for the water and sewer funds. The budget includes appropriations of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 97-9
… record of the governing board's proceedings. A "contract", for purposes of article 18, is defined in General Municipal … at least one lower court has held that an application for a building permit and subsequent issuance thereof constitutes a "contract" for conflict of interest purposes ( People v Pinto , 88 Misc …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 1991
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by C82 working at … Association (CSEA), the Public Employees Federation (PEF), the New York State Correctional Officers and Police … using the earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1991-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1990
… establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA working at OPWDD. Affected Employees Employees in certain Security Services Unit (BU21) titles who work at … 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate applies to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1990-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1987
… establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA working at OMH. Affected Employees Employees in certain Security Services Unit (BU21) titles who work at … 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall apply to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1987-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainTravel Advisory No. 9
… : Taxability of Transportation Expenses Reference : Guide to Financial Operations, Section XIII.6 – Potential … of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station of the Guide to Financial Operations to clarify the Internal Revenue Service’s position on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/9-taxability-transportation-expensesFiscal Stress Monitoring System
… Thomas P. DiNapoli created an early warning system for communities and school districts with fiscal problems. … the System Basics [pdf] document to learn more. Search for a local government or school district. Search Now … … Thomas P DiNapoli created an early warning system for communities and school districts with fiscal problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoringBaldwin Fire District - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-27)
… did not have adequate supporting documentation attached to the claims. Two commissioners purchased vacation packages, … even though they received meal per diem allowances prior to the trip. Key Recommendations Ensure that credit card … all personal expenses. Ensure that meals are not charged to District credit cards for individuals who receive per diem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/baldwin-fire-district-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-27Clinton Central School District – Payroll (2017M-252)
… 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background The Clinton Central School District is located in the Towns of Kirkland, … preapproves overtime hours to be worked. … Clinton Central School District Payroll 2017M252 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-252Hornby Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-78)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the recording and reporting of the Company’s … in Steuben County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services. The Company’s bylaws … The President did not sign vouchers or appoint members to an audit committee. The Treasurer did not prepare bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/hornby-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mSt. Paul Boulevard Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-116)
… Perform an adequate claims audit and seek competition for professional services. Key Recommendations The Board … and capital plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance for the benefit of District residents. Properly audit claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/st-paul-boulevard-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-116Town of Lancaster - Information Technology (2018M-114)
… with the acceptable use policy or determine the amount of employees’ personal use. Town officials did not maintain … Key Recommendations Ensure the acceptable use policy is distributed to all personnel and monitor IT use. Develop … receive IT security awareness training and that training is provided whenever the IT policies are updated. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-lancaster-information-technology-2018m-114Westfield Academy and Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-67)
… response letter. … Westfield Academy and Central School District Financial Management 2018M67 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/westfield-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-management-2018mTown of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
… the transfer of 10 (of 37) properties with exemptions to the County as required when the new owner was no longer … authorized, supported, accurately calculated and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-parma-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-223Becoming Eligible for a Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… may leave public employment and, at a later date, apply for and receive a vested retirement benefit . You can choose … will be based on your service, age at retirement and the salary you earned when you were an active member. … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/becoming-eligible-benefitWoodgate Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-120)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Department’s financial controls for the period … Findings The Treasurer does not provide written reports to the Board. The Board did not appoint an Auditing Committee to examine the Department’s finances each year. Not all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/03/woodgate-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014mNesconset Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program (2014M-317)
… employees properly earned length of service award program (LOSAP) credit for the period January 1, 2013 through July 31, … employees serving as volunteer firefighters from earning LOSAP points for responding to calls during their regularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/nesconset-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-2014m-317