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Opinion 88-71
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and … of the dispute. You inform us that the unpaid water rents have not yet been relevied with the city taxes. You inquire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71Opinion 88-9
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- … by article 12 of the Town Law, after such purpose shall have been approved in writing by a majority of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… schools (except New York City) and fire districts must report to OSC: the information necessary to calculate their … stay within the Tax Cap. Local government boards must pass a local law or resolution by at least a 60 percent vote to override the Tax Cap. Voters in school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capCity of Glen Cove – Financial Condition, Claims Processing and Payroll (2017M-210)
… not adopted structurally balanced budgets, having relied on nonrecurring revenues, debt and interfund transfers to … transfers are in compliance with the City’s charter and do not exceed fund surplus amounts. Ensure a deliberate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/city-glen-cove-financial-condition-claims-processing-and-payroll-2017m-210Conesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to ensure that District controls were adequate to ensure that financial … District’s 2014 budget totaled $132,602, funded through real property tax revenue. Key Findings Although the Board … the Board has not adopted other policies or procedures for financial operations such as cash receipts and …
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)
… officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated that they planned to initiate, …
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)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether: District financial activities were properly recorded and reported. District officials solicited competition for professional services. Key Findings Accounting records were not accurate as of December 31, 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mCity of Albany Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2018M-65)
… and/or retain 1,034 and 1,270 full time equivalent (FTE) jobs and reported a total of 1,666 and 1,876 FTE jobs, respectively. The CAIDA did not monitor project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/09/21/city-albany-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2018m-65Oakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… Department’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through March 25, 2014. … operations, which resulted in the misuse of funds and unaccounted-for raffle proceeds. The Board’s audit of … annually. Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records that document all cash receipt and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187More About This Retirement Plan – New Career Plan
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, … 6 Police and Fire Retirement System members covered by the New Career Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/more-about-retirement-planArkville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-65)
Arkville Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Activities 2015M65
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)
… 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background The Vestal Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… The Treasurer has not filed an annual financial report with the Office of the State Comptroller since the fiscal … monthly bank reconciliations and include these along with a copy of the bank statements in her monthly report to … that the Treasurer files the annual financial report with the Office of the State Comptroller within 60 days after …
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)
… audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … approximately 25 active members. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $128,000. Key Findings We …
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)
… Board members typically review bills after payments have already been made. The Board did not conduct an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialArea #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… are not installed regularly, the network and computers have an increased risk of vulnerability to viruses and other … of ways. Many unsupported and outdated software programs have vulnerabilities that were previously discovered and are … exploit some of those vulnerabilities is freely available on the Internet and could allow attackers to gain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementHamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-67)
… (8 percent) for 2020 through 2022. The District did not have a written multiyear financial plan or adequate capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/08/18/hamlin-morton-walker-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-67Clarendon Fire Company – Financial Activities (2023M-50)
… whether the Clarendon Fire Company (Company) cash receipts and disbursements were properly supported, approved, reported … did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for cash receipts, and fundraising cash receipts, totaling … Key Recommendations Maintain detailed financial records for each fundraising event and hall rental activity and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/08/04/clarendon-fire-company-financial-activities-2023m-50Town of Lake Luzerne – Payroll (2022M-98)
… (Supervisor) ensured payroll payments were accurate and in accordance with Town policies. Key Findings The … were not certified. Accepted incomplete time records for processing payroll; none of the 67 timecards reviewed contained all punches for time in/out. Inaccurately calculated overtime payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-payroll-2022m-98Williamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-193)
… period that gave the impression that the District would have operating deficits totaling $38 million when it actually … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. … audit school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-193