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DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… with revenue while still meeting the critical needs of New Yorkers and local communities. Funding for these initiatives is contingent on the strength of the economy and federal assistance. Governor Cuomo’s call … comprehensive campaign finance reform and public financing of campaigns is welcome. New York needs to reform its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalSmithtown Fire District – Capital Project (2014M-231)
… District’s internal controls over capital asset spending for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. … has almost 200 members. The adopted general fund budget for 2014 totals approximately $4.23 million. Key Findings The … have a capital asset policy and procedures to be followed for constructing and reconstructing capital assets. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/14/smithtown-fire-district-capital-project-2014m-231Sir William Johnson Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2015M-004)
… The Sir William Johnson Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation that contracts with the Town of Johnstown, Fulton County, to provide fire protection to a portion of the Town. The Company is governed by a … and expenses. Perform monthly bank reconciliations in a timely manner and present them and bank statements to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/01/sir-william-johnson-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internalSidney Fire Department and Related Fire Companies – Financial Activities (2014M-213)
… financial activities of the Department and Companies for the period January 1, 2013 through April 23, 2014. … cash disbursements and receipts were properly accounted for. The Companies’ Trustees did not use bank statements … the bylaws are clear and address proper internal controls for cash disbursements and receipts and that documentation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/31/sidney-fire-department-and-related-fire-companies-financialSchuyler Heights Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-124)
… 31, 2013. Background The Schuyler Heights Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … from the Town of Colonie and the County of Albany, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … and Chairman did not review claims. The Board did not pass a resolution allowing the Treasurer to pay claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/schuyler-heights-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-124Town of Bradford – Financial Management (2015M-239)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period … The Board did not perform an effective audit of claims to ensure that purchases were made for Town purposes. The … Superintendent have not provided adequate oversight to safeguard highway department assets. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/13/town-bradford-financial-management-2015m-239Accounts Payable Advisory No. 64
… was stolen and cashed by a party other than the payee. In such instances, the vendor must complete an affidavit. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/64-forgery-checksDutchess County – Financial Condition (2013M-370)
… expenses. The County’s general fund has had to subsidize a significant portion of both enterprise funds’ operations … $2.8 million to subsidize two enterprise funds in the 2014 proposed budget. Key Recommendation The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/03/14/dutchess-county-financial-condition-2013m-370Germantown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-166)
… when it renewed its contract with a Commissioner’s spouse in 2013. The District does not have policies and procedures for key financial functions. Because the District does not have effective policies and procedures outlining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/29/germantown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-166Meridale Rural Fire District - Management of Fund Balance (2018M-178)
… Findings Unassigned fund balance increased from $66,600 to $134,300 (102 percent) from 2014 to 2017, which could fund over three years’ worth of … 39 percent less than budgeted appropriations from 2014 to 2017. The Board has not established any formal reserves or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/11/30/meridale-rural-fire-district-management-fund-balance-2018m-178Town of Moreau – Budgeting and Multiyear Planning (2017M-185)
… structurally balanced budgets and took action to maintain a reasonable amount of fund balance for the period January 1, … March 31, 2017. Background The Town of Moreau is located in Saratoga County, and the Village of South Glens Falls is … is governed by an elected five-member Town Board, has a population of approximately 15,000. Budgeted appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-moreau-budgeting-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-185City of Hornell – Information Technology (2017M-293)
… adequately secured and safeguarded its computerized data for the period April 1, 2015 through October 2, 2017. … by a 10-member City Council. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $13 million. … officials did not provide IT security awareness training for City employees. The Council did not develop a disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/23/city-hornell-information-technology-2017m-293Galway Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2017M-267)
… exceeding the statutory limit by 7.7 percentage points. The District’s budgets included appropriated fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/galway-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2017m-267Town of New Hartford – Procurement (2017M-149)
… contracts totaling $332,262. Town officials did not comply with procurement policy requirements for obtaining quotes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/09/town-new-hartford-procurement-2017m-149State Agencies Bulletin No. 1625
… agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 5 Employee Retirement System (ERS) and Tier 5 Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS) members for calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1625-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2018-employeesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-43
… Employees Employees represented by DC 37, Local 1359, in Bargaining Unit 67 Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated … - $48,000 $24.25 $24.55 $48, 001 and above $25.20 $25.50 A single amount of $22.70 will be deducted for all employees with a Pay Basis Code of HRY . Agency Actions Notify affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-43-district-council-37-local-1359-division-housing-andConcord Industrial Development Agency – Agency Management (2015M-61)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review CIDA’s operations for the period January 1, 2012 … Concord Industrial Development Agency was created in 1980 to further the economic development of the Town of Concord. … Key Finding The Board has not taken sufficient action to initiate new projects and encourage the creation or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/08/07/concord-industrial-development-agency-agency-managementCattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency – Community Benefit (2014M-344)
… and recreation facilities. The Agency is governed by a seven-member Board which is appointed by the Cattaraugus … Agency had 34 active projects with more than $227 million in total projected capital investments. Key Findings Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/cattaraugus-county-industrial-development-agency-communityVillage of Margaretville - Fiscal Management (2018M-78)
… (Village) officials have not adopted realistic budgets and the general fund available 1 fund balance has increased … financial and capital plans or fund balance policy to plan for and finance future needs. Key Recommendations Adopt … and capital plans, including a fund balance policy. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/17/village-margaretville-fiscal-management-2018m-78Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-36
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase pursuant to the Rent Regulation Services Unit (Article 4 – Employee … percentage of time worked. OSC will automatically apply the increase as follows: Annual Salary Current Amount New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-36-district-council-37-local-1359-division-housing-and