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Opinion 94-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and … of a fire district generally may not expend district funds in connection with a celebration of the district fire … of a fire district may expend fire district funds in connection with a celebration of the district fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11Opinion 90-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Utilities (municipal … pipe for a village sewer project in conjunction with a DOT road reconstruction project. This is in reply to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-13Glen Aubrey Fire Company – Board Oversight (2022M-139)
… compliance with fire protection contracts (contracts) and lease agreements. Key Findings The Company Board did not … with contracts or enforce the lease agreement’s terms and conditions. As a result, there is an increased risk that … policies or procedures. Properly prepare a budget and present it to the Towns or audit the Company’s records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/12/09/glen-aubrey-fire-company-board-oversight-2022m-139University at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… leave request that he intended to take leave "with full pay leading to retirement." SUNY has not implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveConservation Fund – Sources and Uses of Funds
… Fund (Fund) revenues are accounted for properly and whether expenditures made from the Fund are consistent with applicable State law and regulations. Background The Fund was established in 1925 to provide a stable, long-term source of revenue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/conservation-fund-sources-and-uses-fundsAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, District II
… vendor documents in support of inflated charges on the AAP invoices – including four documents he created or … to which it was not entitled. Based upon our examination, on February 28, 2014, George Dunkel, the Executive Director … of the Comptroller and Attorney General’s Joint Task Force on Public Integrity. We will continue to evaluate these and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/american-academy-pediatrics-district-iiXIV.10.A Required Information for State Credit Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… number (also referred to as the employee’s N number) in the proper format. For any questions, please contact the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfochapter-xiv/xiv10a-required-information-state-credit-cardsMarion Central School District – Procurement (2022M-3)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … Board did not always ensure that competition was sought in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … competition for purchases totaling: $103,687 for goods and public works that were subject to competitive bidding, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/marion-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-3VI.1.A Budgetary Chartstrings – VI. Budgets
… Internal Service 55000-59999 Agency 60000-64999 Pension Trust 65000-65999 Private Purpose 66000-66999 Not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi1a-budgetary-chartstringsVII.10.F Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual Confirmation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… see Chapter XIV, Section 4.C – Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations of this Guide. Reconciling your cash advance bank accounts monthly aids in fraud reduction and facilitates timely completion of the annual confirmation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10f-cash-advance-reconciliations-and-annual-confirmationPurchasing and Procurement Practices
… Inc. (NYRA) procured goods and services competitively and in accordance with its policies and procedures. Our audit … 2018 through December 2020. About the Program Organized in 1955, NYRA is a not-for-profit corporation that holds the … Policy and Procedures Manual (Manual), approved by the FOB in 2010, specifically states that “Company employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesWhitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… agreements. Key Findings Separation payments made to seven of 10 employees tested were generally supported and … supported and disbursed in accordance with the terms of CBAs and individual employment contracts. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146West Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… that goods and services were accurately paid and purchased in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and … our audit. District officials did not competitively bid a public works contract totaling more than $115,000. District … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mRipley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)
… pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Ripley Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District … corrective action. … Determine whether the Ripley Central School District District Board of Education Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-23Wyoming Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-152)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Wyoming Central School District (District) officials used a competitive method to … proposals (RFPs) as required by the District’s procurement policy. The remaining three professional service providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/12/wyoming-central-school-district-professional-services-2020m-152Middletown No. 1 Fire District – Annual Financial Reports (2020M-160)
… Treasurer filed the required annual financial reports with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Key Finding … The Treasurer did not file annual financial reports with OSC for fiscal years 2015-2019 in compliance with General Municipal Law. Key Recommendation The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/middletown-no-1-fire-district-annual-financial-reports-2020m-160School District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
… important financial information was not posted or posted in hard to find locations. Therefore, taxpayers and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1DiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… Local sales tax collections dropped 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments … shuttered non-essential businesses and offices since March 22. A halt to travel, the decline in retail activity and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownState Agencies Bulletin No. 1772
… employees with NYSPO access can opt out of receiving a paper Form W-2 statement. Affected Employees Employees … Online (NYSPO) who choose to opt out of receiving a paper Form W-2 statement are affected. Background In … W-2 statement consent is available in NYSPO. An updated news announcement on NYSPO that Form W-2 statement consent is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1772-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-2019-form-w-2Collateral Loan/Pawn Brokers
… forms with the Office of the State Comptroller. See the table below. Business Type Requirements Fee Forms/Resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/collateral-loanpawn-brokers