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Town of East Fishkill –Financial Condition (2014M-139)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial condition of the Town’s sewer fund for the period January 1, 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/08/town-east-fishkill-financial-condition-2014m-139Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… allows DMNA to be reimbursed by NGB for expenses it incurs in operations and training of the State Army and Air National Guard. Key Findings Weaknesses in DMNA’s handling of reimbursement requests to NGB resulted in nearly $1.27 million in lost reimbursements. DMNA did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/27/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsUtica City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-341)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period … the District has struggled with fiscal challenges due to a deteriorating financial condition. District officials … the District’s unexpended surplus funds had declined to a deficit of $1,157,820. By the end of 2012-13, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/utica-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-341Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… through June 30, 2013. Background Albany County is located in eastern New York State and has a population of … $464,508 and $542,187 in restitution, fines and fees during 2011 and 2012, respectively. Key Findings County … disclose material issues, the clerks’ ability to control all cash receipts and disbursement functions increases the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) was created in 1970 to provide low-cost capital and expert technical assistance for environmental projects in New York State. Its two major programs are the Clean Water … of approximately $5.2 million that were discretionary in nature. Each public authority and benefit corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingLockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… 2015. Background The Lockport Housing Authority is located in the City of Lockport in Niagara County. The Authority was established pursuant the … York State Public Housing Law and operates six properties in the City of Lockport, providing a total of 352 housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Village of Red Creek – Board Oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer and Water Operations (2014M-173)
… of their water distribution system, enhance the financial health of the Village’s water fund and preserve water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-red-creek-board-oversight-clerk-treasurer-and-water-operations-2014m-173DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 17% in November
… Statewide local sales tax collections grew by 17.5% in November compared to the same month in 2020, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … the bulk of holiday spending is expected to be reflected in December collections, November collections may have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-more-17-novemberCanisteo-Greenwood Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-362)
… of Bath, Canisteo, Greenwood, Hartsville, Hornellsville, Howard, Jasper, Troupsburg and West Union in Steuben County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/canisteo-greenwood-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-362State Agencies Bulletin No. 1799
… purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of changes in certain garnishment deduction amounts, or in some instances, garnishments no longer being taken for … the week exceeds 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage in effect. Disposable earnings are calculated on the single …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1799-update-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1718
… benefits from agencies Background The IRS issues guidance on an annual basis indicating the maximum monthly excludable … parking is defined as parking provided to an employee on or near the business premises of the employer or on or near a location from which the employee commutes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1718-qualified-parking-benefitsEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… and Traffic Law. Article 19-A: Special Requirements for Bus Drivers (Law) created qualification standards for bus drivers. The Department is responsible for overseeing … into future motor carrier reviews. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Department of Motor Vehicles: Registration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 809
… 2(c), eliminating the mandatory employee contribution for members in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) who have … with an Election Date prior to April 2, 1998) are eligible for the reduction in contribution regardless of any break(s) … in which the 10 year membership date falls. Note: In order for OSC to chart the employee’s new contribution status as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/809-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … addition, the board did not adopt realistic budgets based on historic trends. The district ended 2019 with $345,000 in … were communicated confidentially to officials. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… would have realized revenues totaling $13,319 — 50% of the reimbursement. Greenwich Central School District – … with the district. New Lebanon Central School District – Network User Accounts (Columbia County) Officials did not … were communicated confidentially to officials. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one … (14th Street and 23rd Street) share connections to MTA subway stations that were also inaccessible. PATH station … was an inclined pathway that lacks automatic doors for mobility-impaired individuals. Moreover, gates on the second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) effectively monitors the cleanliness of New York City’s (NYC) streets and sidewalks. We also assessed the methodology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/16/street-and-sidewalk-cleanlinessState Agencies Bulletin No. 235
… Comptroller recognizes that it is not always possible for agencies to complete their required processing steps by the effective date for all transactions. Additionally, OSC recognizes that the … do not adequately reflect the time frames necessary for many agencies to process such transactions. Accordingly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/235-retroactive-salary-transactions-executive-branch-agenciesOpinion 2001-12
… to cover such employees (see letter from Robert Stone, Esq., Counsel to the State Education Department, to Allen … of the sponsor. December 31, 2001 Philip L. Bailey, Esq., Attorney at Law Penn Yan Public Library … Whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-12Opinion 2006-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Payments (of compensation prior to … period) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (matters contained in article 8 of the Town Law) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Payrolls … of section 120 may not be superseded by local law. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a town may pay an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-1