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DiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… increased but not yet reached H+H’s target of 45 percent. “My report shows that New Yorkers have enrolled in MetroPlus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicDiNapoli: Despite Challenges, Agriculture Among the Most Resilient State Industries During the Pandemic
… resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic, losing just 1% of jobs in 2020 compared to the statewide annual employment loss of 8.7%. Both employment and wages in the farming sector grew in 2021 to reach new highs of 23,868 employees and $970.2 million in wages. “Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-despite-challenges-agriculture-among-most-resilient-state-industries-during-pandemicDiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Lunar New Year Celebration
… Park, Brooklyn. Maggie is an active supporter of the local community and its organizations through many charitable and … Abbate,Jr., has been an advocate in the Asian American community in Brooklyn, going back to her work as a journalist … by hosting family-oriented events and continuing to network and provide public service. In 2013 the Phoenix …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-lunar-new-year-celebrationPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… educational services in the United States. SED administers school aid, regulates school operations, maintains a performance accountability … charged with the general management and supervision of all public school districts and all the educational work of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followArkville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-65)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if … is located in Delaware County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Commissioners. The District’s … has not adopted a purchasing policy, code of ethics or an investment policy. The Board does not periodically review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/03/arkville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-65Vestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… fire company Stations, each of which is governed by an 11-member Executive Committee. During our audit period, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Oakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… financial operations, which resulted in the misuse of funds and unaccounted-for raffle proceeds. The Board’s audit … by the Treasurer did not always include all payments made from Department accounts. Key Recommendations Investigate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187City of Lackawanna – Police and Fire Department Work Hours (2014M-298)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the City’s management of Police Department work schedules and pay rates and Fire Department work hours and time and attendance records for the period January … results in the officers working eight days less per year than the amount specified in the collective bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/04/10/city-lackawanna-police-and-fire-department-work-hours-2014m-298What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the amount local governments and most school districts can increase the tax levy (the total amount of property taxes billed) to the lower of two percent or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 is in Hamilton County and is governed by a Board of Fire Commissioners that … elected members. The District’s budget for the 2013 fiscal year was $89,040. Key Findings Monthly financial reports … include these along with a copy of the bank statements in her monthly report to the Board. Ensure that the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Minetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… Background The Minetto Volunteer Fire Company is located in Town of Minetto, Oswego County and provides fire … and the Town of Oswego. The Company, which was founded in 1938, is governed by a six-member Board of Directors and … year totaled $128,000. Key Findings We identified $22,618 in improper and questionable transactions, most of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andHamlin Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-13)
… activities. Audit and approve all claims prior to payment. Conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s books and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialConesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)
… the Board has not adopted other policies or procedures for financial operations such as cash receipts and … of internal controls, including policies and procedures for segregation of duties, annual review of the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/conesus-no-1-fire-district-internal-controls-2014m-46Onondaga Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (2018M-181)
… the District experienced unplanned operating surpluses in two of the three completed fiscal years reviewed. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/onondaga-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-fuelBrewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… were incorrectly recorded, the operating bank account balance was understated by more than $377,000 and the capital reserve balance was overstated by $200,790. In addition, all 45 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mForensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six … Railroad employees received costly payments due to long-term practices related to Hours of Service that may … inflate future pension payments for these employees by about $5.5 million. We also found missed time punches by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/18/forensic-audit-select-payroll-and-overtime-practices-and-related-transactions-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1040
… Purpose To inform agencies of the elimination of Advanced Earned Income Credit Payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1040-elimination-advanced-earned-income-tax-credit-aeitcQuogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District … $874,000 (13 percent) from 2012-13 through 2016-17. The retirement contribution reserve may be overfunded. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mCleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-235)
… practices for the period July 1, 2013 through July 12, 2017. Background The Cleveland Hill Union Free School … fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $31 million. Key Findings Officials overestimated appropriations each year by an average of $3.7 million, and they appropriated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-235City of Glen Cove – Financial Condition, Claims Processing and Payroll (2017M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition, claims processing and payroll … January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016. Background The City of Glen Cove is located in Nassau County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/city-glen-cove-financial-condition-claims-processing-and-payroll-2017m-210