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Ethics Oversight (2020-MS-1)
… and should do more to ensure proper ethics oversight. For the 20 local governments we examined: 95 percent of local … on time. 50 percent did not review disclosure statements for potential conflicts of interest and completeness. 50 … requirements are met. Ensure ethics training is provided for all Ethics Board members, officers and employees. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2020/12/30/ethics-oversight-2020-ms-1Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Establishing a separate position with the responsibility for auditing claims may increase the effectiveness of this … of a claims auditing official would be beneficial for your locality. Several sections of law (see Appendix A) … would then be forwarded to the officer responsible for preparing and signing checks. After the claims auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… of sexual assault. Once a victim consents to release a kit for testing, the investigating law enforcement agency … possession to a forensic laboratory by December 28, 2017 for analysis. The amendment further required kits received by … only CLS laboratory that processes kits, and it does so for all jurisdictions across the State, excluding New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… (Division) is the State’s executive agency responsible for managing New York’s military forces, including the New … system. The 2015 guidance issued a new acceptable level for surface lead dust. It required that all facilities be … adequate controls to ensure all armories were tested for lead and were remediated where excessive levels were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … firm erroneously commingled debt and grant proceeds for capital projects with the town’s operating funds. Village … actually available in the water fund to finance operations for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 fiscal years. Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… indicate the amount of budgeted expenditures available for MWBE participation. However, plans for 10 sampled ESD agencies were submitted late (one by more … took actions to address these instances of non-compliance. For the audit period, 39 (46.9 percent) of the 83 files we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
… fatal crashes are occurring. As New Yorkers hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday and summer vacations, let’s … governments have numerous safe highway efforts underway. For example, New York was allocated nearly $641 million over 5 years from the federal government for the Highway Safety Improvement Program. The enacted state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-motor-vehicle-fatalities-rise-sharply-nyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… County) District officials did not always seek competition for professional services in accordance with district policy. … providers without seeking competition and used a request for proposals (RFP) process to select certain professional … and reviewed or ensure all claims paid in advance were for allowable purposes. Town of Waterloo – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… State Development (ESD) is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of the State’s economic development … yield higher rates of growth, generate higher-paying jobs for workers, and produce other positive economic and fiscal … also offers up to $10 billion in economic incentives for environmentally friendly “Green CHIPS” semiconductor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followMeridale Fire Department and Emergency Squad - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2018M-203)
… contain adequate information regarding bills approved for payment. Key Recommendations Segregate cash receipt and … information regarding the bills that membership approved for payment. Department officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/01/04/meridale-fire-department-and-emergency-squad-cash-receipts-andAudits of Local Governments
… and other audit responsibilities, see Required Audits . For audits older than 2013, contact us at [email protected] . For audits of State and NYC agencies and public authorities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-177
… code 550. Boston Mutual will submit all transactions for enrollments, cancellations and/or changes on a bi-weekly file. Agency update is not available for this deduction. Agency Actions Notify affected employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-177-new-deduction-code-550-boston-mutual-lifeAccounts Payable Advisory No. 57
… an agency to submit the voucher into workflow or to OSC for approval. In these cases, the SFS will create a match exception for the voucher. … Selecting the correct Vendor ID when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/57-selecting-correct-vendor-idUlster County – Financial Condition (2014M-27)
… our audit was to review the County’s financial condition for the period of January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … 182,000 residents. General fund appropriations for 2013 totaled approximately $290 million. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/ulster-county-financial-condition-2014m-27Westchester Community College – Fixed Assets (2017M-78)
… was to review controls over the College’s fixed assets for the period September 1, 2015 through March 8, 2017. … and part-time students. Departmental and capital budgets for 2016-17 were $122.5 million and $3.8 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/06/30/westchester-community-college-fixed-assets-2017m-78Town of North Hudson - Payroll (2018M-166)
… from January 2017 through May 2018 and found that except for minor deficiencies related to clerical errors, employees were paid at the approved rate and for the correct number of hours. There were no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-north-hudson-payroll-2018m-166Foreign Fire Insurance Report Filing
… to such monies with our office. Annual Report Form [pdf] For assistance with the completion of the annual report form, … questions pertaining to Foreign Fire Tax Program here . For additional information about the foreign fire tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/foreign-fire-insurance-report-filingNortheast Central School District - Payroll (2018M-140)
… Board-approved contracts. Noteworthy Achievements Except for a few minor discrepancies, which we discussed with … auditing techniques (CAATs) to review payroll records for all employees paid during the audit period. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/12/northeast-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-140Broadalbin Youth Commission - Financial Operations (2018M-19)
… claims were properly audited, adequately supported and for a legitimate purpose. Key Findings Town and Village … agreement. Issue press-numbered duplicate receipts for any cash, checks or money orders received. Audit all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2018/10/05/broadalbin-youth-commission-financial-operations-2018m-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 1056
… Council 82 has requested a new voluntary deduction code for the New York Conservation Officers Association. OSC … the Deduction Code 479. Agency update is not available for this deduction. Agency Actions Notify affected employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1056-new-deduction-code-479-new-york-conservation-officers-association