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Opinion 89-65
… INTEREST -- Legal Services (contract with town attorney's law firm) TOWN ATTORNEY -- Conflict of Interest (contract by town … may engage the services of the town attorney's law firm to provide additional legal services to the town. Initially, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65Town of Palatine – Town Clerk/Tax Collector and Financial Management (2017M-101)
… and developing long-term financial and capital plans for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. … by a five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $1.1 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-palatine-town-clerktax-collector-and-financial-management-2017m-101New Hope Fire Department – Board Oversight (2017M-298)
… the financial activities of the New Hope Fire Department for the period January 1, 2016 through November 1, 2017. … to establish internal controls and provide guidance for cash disbursements, including the use of debit cards. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/04/13/new-hope-fire-department-board-oversight-2017m-298Village of Dansville – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-273)
… the Board effectively managed water and sewer operations for the period June 1, 2013 through November 8, 2017. … that ensure an adequate segregation of duties or provide for mitigating controls. The Board should investigate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-dansville-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-273Village of Waterville – Payroll and Time and Attendance Records (2017M-281)
… attendance records were properly maintained and recorded for the period June 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017. … Board of Trustees. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-waterville-payroll-and-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-281Pine City Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2017M-166)
… and reported and that District money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2016 through July 14, 2017. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total $153,040. Key Findings The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/01/pine-city-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2017m-166Broome County – Financial Condition (2017M-187)
… Southern Tier, has a population of approximately 200,000 and encompasses 16 towns, one city and seven villages. The County is governed by an elected … to meet the County’s needs, provide sufficient cash flow and reduce or eliminate reliance on short-term borrowing. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/08/broome-county-financial-condition-2017m-187Rutland Fire District – Board Oversight (2017M-262)
… monthly reports, including budget-to-actual reports and trial balances, or compare bank reconciliations with bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/02/rutland-fire-district-board-oversight-2017m-262More About This Retirement Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/more-about-retirement-planDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-29
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit 67 Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-29-district-council-37-local-1359-division-housing-andCandor Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-268)
… to examine the District’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. … in which it is located. The District’s general fund budget for 2014 totals approximately $420,000. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/candor-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-268Berkshire Fire District – Recording and Reporting Financial Activity (2014M-122)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the recording and reporting of the District’s financial activity for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/berkshire-fire-district-recording-and-reporting-financial-activity-2014mCincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… and reported and that District moneys were safeguarded for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 16, 2013. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Its general fund budget for the 2014 fiscal year totals $233,379. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49Hortonville Fire District – Financial Reporting (2014M-188)
… over the recording and reporting of financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through May 9, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners which is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/hortonville-fire-district-financial-reporting-2014m-188City of Binghamton - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-152)
… to City officials. Key Recommendations Establish a process for receiving and assessing system cybersecurity alerts. … of information that can jeopardize the system and monitor for and remove such publicly shared information. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-binghamton-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-152Town of Yates - Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2018M-154)
… ledgers. Bank reconciliations were performed inadequately for certain accounts and not at all for others. The Supervisor did not provide: Adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/12/town-yates-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2018m-154Montezuma Fire District No. 1 - Board Oversight (2018M-54)
… adopting and implementing written policies and procedures for financial recording and monitor the District’s financial … submits all financial records and reports to the Board for audit. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/10/montezuma-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2018m-54Town of Haverstraw - Financial Condition (2019M-52)
… Key Recommendations Prepare a realistic budget that allows for current revenues to fund current expenditures to avoid … Establish a comprehensive fund balance policy as guideline for the level of fund balance to be maintained. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-haverstraw-financial-condition-2019m-52Village of Atlantic Beach - Payroll (2018M-254)
… the budget did not reflect realistic appropriations for the building inspector’s permit fees each year, based on … fixed salaries or wages and review the payment arrangement for the building inspector position to ensure all salary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/03/village-atlantic-beach-payroll-2018m-254More About This Retirement Plan – Career Plan
… rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/more-about-retirement-plan