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Village of Tuckahoe – Financial Condition (2015M-88)
… 3, 2015. Background The Village of Tuckahoe is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately … Findings The Board underestimated expenditures by $119,527 in 2011-12 and by more than $1 million in 2013-14, which led to operating deficits in each year. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/10/village-tuckahoe-financial-condition-2015m-88Town of Chester – Justice Court Operations and Credit Card and Employee Reimbursements (2017M-67)
… collected, recorded, deposited, disbursed and reported in a proper and timely manner, and whether internal controls … 31, 2016. Background The Town of Chester is located in Warren County. The Town, which is governed by an elected … cash exceeded known liabilities for each of the 22 months in our audit period by an average of $15,700. Employees made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-chester-justice-court-operations-and-credit-card-and-employeeTown of Indian Lake – Reserves and Justice Court Operations (2014M-330)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the establishment and use of the Town’s reserve funds and to examine internal controls over the Town’s Justice Court’s … Refund moneys in the non-legally established reserve funds to the operating funds that funded the reserves and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/03/06/town-indian-lake-reserves-and-justice-court-operations-2014m-330State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on 2025 State of the City Address
… and having a substantial rainy-day fund will help the city weather any future storms. We’ll be monitoring the proposals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-2025-state-city-addressState Agencies Bulletin No. 254
… on Job Affected Employees Employees represented by CSEA in bargaining units 02, 03, 04 and 47 who elect to participate in the Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) Effective Date Immediately Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/254-csea-union-dues-code-201-and-agency-shop-fee-code-212-employeesDiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… The state Public Service Commission (PSC) is falling short in monitoring Charter Communications Inc. and other utilities … track service reliability and imposed only four penalties in four years. “When New Yorkers flip on the lights, log in or make a call, they should be confident that someone is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the alleged theft of more than $50,000 in goods and services from the town. The indictment charges … is above the law – a principle that has guided my office in aggressively prosecuting over 50 individuals in corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicInternal Control System Components
… January 1, 2013 through December 1, 2015. Background In 1987, the Legislature passed the New York State … control, and issuing the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government (Standards). The Standards form the minimum expectations for internal control in State agencies and public authorities and provide guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/internal-control-system-componentsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B24-6-9)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2025 proposed budget were reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b24-6-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 1633
… of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholding in … tax year 2018. Affected Employees Employees who claimed exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholdings in … who submit withholding allowance certificates claiming exempt in 2018 Effective Date(s) Administration paycheck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1633-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2018Village of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B24-6-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village of Washingtonville’s (Village’s) 2024-25 … budget were reasonable. Background The Village is located in Orange County. Chapter 206 of the Laws of 2023 (the … million to liquidate the accumulated (actual) deficits in the general fund, water fund, sewer fund and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b24-6-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Sheldon , Walton Fire District and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … Operations (Clinton County) The town did not procure goods in accordance with the competitive bidding requirements. In addition, the clerk did not record all collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Opinion 2008-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (amount … if the village owns all of the fire apparatus to be used in carrying out the contract, the parties to the contract may … If the village owns all of the fire apparatus to be used in carrying out the contract, the portion of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 1529
… the notice. OSC will review the notice and determine if a response is warranted. If a response is required, OSC will respond directly to the taxing … The refund amount requested The completed SS-Med Refund Template for each Employee Record ( Please do not change the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1529-general-tax-tipsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1898
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Unit … Lump Sum Payment) as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount of $1,250 or $2,500. A side letter to the … states that employees who were eligible for an LLS payment in April 2019 shall continue to receive LLS payment in each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1898-april-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsUnadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
… Key Recommendations Ensure that the District’s NRT rate does not exceed SED’s maximum allowable tuition rate. Consult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-non-resident-special-educationTown of Brandon - Financial Condition (2019M-239)
… fund balance declining from $58,241 on January 1, 2017 to $5,714 as of December 31, 2019. The highway fund’s … in operating deficits. The Board does not have a policy to maintain a reasonable level of fund balance. The Board has … appropriations and appropriating unavailable fund balance to finance operations. Develop and adopt a fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/24/town-brandon-financial-condition-2019m-239Lake View Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-342)
… Hamburg, located in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. The … disbursements totaling $139,303 were authorized by the Secretary instead of the Director as required. Credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/lake-view-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-342Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-120)
… Inc. is located in the Town of Forestport, Oneida County, and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors. … prepares a written annual report of all moneys received and disbursed. Appoint an Auditing Committee to audit the … only after bills have been approved by the membership and that checks include two signatures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/03/woodgate-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014mOrange County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2014M-80)
… approximately $756 million, of which the Department of Social Services’ budget totaled approximately $236 million. … Orange County Department of Social Services Contract Monitoring and Payments 2014M80 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/06/orange-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2014m-80