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Opinion 90-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring Competitive Bidding (purchase of medical supplies) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … section 103 (see e.g., Walton v Mayor , 26 App Div 76, 49 NYS 615; 1A Antieau, Municipal Corporation Law, §10.31; 1987 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-18Bohemia Fire District – Purchasing and Employee Overtime Costs (2017M-158)
… The Bohemia Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Islip, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/03/bohemia-fire-district-purchasing-and-employee-overtime-costs-2017m-158Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… and reported and that Department moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2016 through June 19, 2017. … Fire Department, Inc. provides fire protection services for the Town of Southport, in Chemung County. The Department … by its officers and a five-member Board of Directors. For 2016, Department revenues were $57,670 and expenses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/10/13/pine-city-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesMcGraw Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-248)
… fund balance and reserve fund levels were reasonable for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. Background … has approximately 575 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $12.1 … unrestricted fund balance as a financing source each year for the 2014-15 through 2016-17 budgets, but the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mcgraw-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-248Ballston Area Recreation Commission – Board Oversight (2015M-269)
… examine oversight of the Commission’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2015. … by the Commission’s voting membership. Expenditures for 2014 totaled approximately $136,000. Key Findings The Director did not maintain complete records to account for the fees collected from each program. The Director did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/ballston-area-recreation-commission-board-oversight-2015m-269Overview – State Police Plan
… these are the years right before retirement, but they can be anytime in your career. Your FAE can include, but is not limited to, the payments listed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/overviewLaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through December 13, 2013. … approximately 15,700 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 were approximately $5.3 million. Key Findings The District inappropriately paid the Board Chair for service rendered. The Board needs to establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127McConnellsville Fire District – Financial Operations (2014M-19)
… the oversight of financial operations of the District for the period of January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … of Commissioners. Its general fund budget totaled $103,730 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings Complete accounting … were paid. Key Recommendations Maintain accounting records for all bank accounts, reconcile accounts monthly and file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/mcconnellsville-fire-district-financial-operations-2014m-19Islip Terrace Fire District – Claims Audit and Payroll (2015M-49)
… the District’s claims audit process and payroll procedures for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … 5,600 residents within the Town. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $2.47 million. Key Findings … did not provide documentation showing Board approval for the 2013 salary and wage increases for six employees, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/29/islip-terrace-fire-district-claims-audit-and-payroll-2015m-49Clyde Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-072)
… internal controls over the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Background The Clyde Fire Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Village of … The Treasurer does not perform formal bank reconciliations for the general checking account and other bank accounts. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/08/14/clyde-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activity-2015m-072EDSS - Create Users and Assign Roles
… “Add User” page. Assigning roles There are a different set of roles available to users. You must determine each user’s appropriate role assignment. Any user may have more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-create-users-and-assign-rolesVillage of Tannersville – Water Department Operations (2016M-417)
… was to review the Village’s water department operations for the period June 1, 2015 through June 22, 2016. Background … Mayor, who also comprise the Board of Water Commissioners. For the 2015-16 fiscal year, the Village’s budgeted appropriations for the general fund were $639,362 and water fund were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/05/village-tannersville-water-department-operations-2016m-417Village of Oxford – Water Accountability, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2017M-79)
… the Village’s water accountability, claims audit process and IT policies and procedures for the period June 1, 2015 through February … Oxford is located in the Town of Oxford in Chenango County and has a population of approximately 1,400. The Village is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/21/village-oxford-water-accountability-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2017mNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Win at SEC
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as Trustee of New York State Common Retirement Fund, and the Church of England co-filed a shareholder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-win-secCarthage Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-138)
… Background The Carthage Central School District is located in the Towns of Champion, Le Ray, Rutland and Wilna in Jefferson County and the Towns of Croghan, Denmark and Diana in Lewis County. The District, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/carthage-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-138Town of Hoosick – Departmental Cash Collections and Sales Tax Allocation (2016M-428)
… the Village of Hoosick Falls within its boundaries, is located in Rensselaer County and has a population of approximately 6,900. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-hoosick-departmental-cash-collections-and-sales-tax-allocation-2016m-428Town of Scriba – Board Oversight (2017M-83)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … interest, whether water district assessments were levied in accordance with local law requirements, and whether Town … and data. Key Recommendations Revise and enforce the Town’s procurement policy and do not enter into any contract in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-scriba-board-oversight-2017m-83Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority – Procurement (2015M-304)
… audit was to assess the Authority’s purchasing procedures for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. … during our audit period did not provide adequate guidance for purchases when competitive bidding was not required. Key … Ensure that complete and accurate minutes are kept for all Board proceedings; accept and approve only those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/03/04/upper-mohawk-valley-memorial-auditorium-authority-procurement-2015m-304Hudson Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2016M-302)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s … an audit of claims or designate a claims auditor to do so. Key Recommendations Adopt written policies to ensure … of claims prior to payment or appoint a claims auditor to do. Such an audit should include ensuring that claims are in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/10/28/hudson-housing-authority-board-oversight-2016m-302State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… five professional service providers totaling $658,164. In addition, officials did not obtain verbal and written … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits