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City of Mount Vernon – Payroll (2014M-347)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if City officials provided sufficient oversight … million, of which approximately $80 million was attributed to payroll and related benefits. Key Findings The Council has not adopted policies related to payroll. The payroll administrator and payroll clerk, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/13/city-mount-vernon-payroll-2014m-347Stamford Central School District – Fund Balances (2016M-106)
… July 1, 2014 through January 20, 2016. Background The Stamford Central School District is located in the Towns of Stamford, Harpersfield, Kortright and Roxbury in Delaware … Stamford Central School District Fund Balances 2016M106 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balances-2016m-106Union Springs Central School District – Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2016M-75)
… include regularly contacting all retirees by phone or mail to obtain updates of their contact and eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/union-springs-central-school-district-retiree-health-insuranceAppendix B — Travel References – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Online References United States General Services … Online References …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-b-travel-referencesPeru Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-69)
… School District is located in the Towns of Ausable, Black Brook, Peru, Plattsburgh, Saranac and Schuyler Falls in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/peru-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2017m-69Cazenovia Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-327)
… The District set aside over $4.2 million in a variety of reserve funds prior to 2011-12 and used about $2.5 million … financial challenges the past four years. However, these reserve fund appropriations were not included in the annual … Avoid overreliance on appropriated fund balance. Include reserve fund appropriations in the annual budgets if they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/cazenovia-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-327Village of Silver Creek – Capital Projects (2017M-31)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s capital projects for the period June 1, 2015 through January … the general fund. The Board did not approve water capital project change orders, which resulted in the project’s budget … process for approving change orders and monitoring project costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/19/village-silver-creek-capital-projects-2017m-31Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls – Financial Operations (2014M-301)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the School’s contract with a … Key Findings The Board contracted with a Foundation to provide services to the School, but the contract is not sufficiently detailed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/06/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-girls-financial-operations-2014m-301Village of Johnson City – Oversight of Justice Court Operations (2015M-29)
… records. Implement policies for the enforcement of unpaid parking tickets, including enrolling in DMV’s parking ticket scofflaw program. Perform monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/06/05/village-johnson-city-oversight-justice-court-operations-2015m-29Bayport Fire District – Credit Card Use (2016M-394)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the issuance and use of … County. The District, which provides fire protection and emergency services to approximately 8,900 residents, is … The credit card account allows for cash advances of up to $1,000 per card per day. Not all purchases contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/bayport-fire-district-credit-card-use-2016m-394Wallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
… in $239,622 being inappropriately paid to the Chair’s wife; the District’s credit card was used to make $14,910 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39eLearning Videos and Resources
Reporting Abandoned Property Videos and Resources explanation and guidance on reporting procedures
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/elearning-videos-and-resourcesFederal Receipts – Federal Funding and New York
… Federal funding is a significant part of New York State’s Budget: In State … the FY 2026 NYS Executive Budget Financial Plan, the State is expected to receive almost $93.1 billion in federal … Federal funding is a significant part of New York States Budget In State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-receiptsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Superstorm Sandy Anniversary
… the following statement on the anniversary of Superstorm Sandy: “Two years after Superstorm Sandy, many residents still face serious economic challenges. … the following statement on the anniversary of Superstorm Sandy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-superstorm-sandy-anniversaryXI.12 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the prudent expenditure of funds. From contract award to contract closeout, any number of circumstances may arise … the agency and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) to ensure continuity of programs and services. This section … contracts in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/11/2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12-overviewState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Senator Joe Bruno
… his kindness and great sense of humor. He was dedicated to the Capital Region and always 100 percent behind efforts to position this area for a better future. I send my condolences to Joe’s family and his many friends from across the state of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-senator-joe-brunoTax Exemption Administration In the Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown (2019MR-1)
… Town-wide errors. Assessors granted exemptions that lacked applications or supporting documentation. Assessors … equalization rate or other uniform rate of assessment to all properties listed on the Town’s assessment roll. Ensure all applicants provide adequate supporting documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2019/09/20/tax-exemption-administration-towns-babylon-brookhaven-huntington-islipTown of Hyde Park - Payroll and Time Records (2018M-225)
… Town officials should consider using electronic timesheet files instead of printing paper copies to file. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-hyde-park-payroll-and-time-records-2018m-225MWBE Waivers Granted
… with MWBE State contract goals. Waivers may be granted to offerors and contractors who certify that every Good Faith Effort has been taken to promote MWBE participation in accordance to the requirements set forth under the contract. Below are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/mwbe-waivers-grantedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2085
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … the following Budget bulletin the minimum hourly wage is to increase as noted: Division of the Budget (DOB) Bulletin … increased for seasonal and other non-statutory positions to: $14.20 for State employees in all other job locations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2085-december-2022-increase-minimum-wage