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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… As a result, various department officials responsible for overseeing the contracts approved claims totaling … documentation from county departments. Expenditures for one contract exceeded the agreed upon contract amount by … revenues by an average of $1.6 million annually for a three-year period. Delaware Academy Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… accounting records. As a result, the board’s ability to make informed financial decisions was inhibited because … did not file payroll reports or remit withholdings timely to the Internal Revenue Service or the New York State … authorized by an act of the state Legislature for the city to issue debt to liquidate the deficits. Village of North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-352
… Purpose To explain procedures for entering payments into the Time Entry page. Affected … participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also designated on the Buy Out Waiver Listing … Audit mailbox. … This bulletin explains procedures for entering payments into the Time Entry page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-352-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleCUNY Bulletin No. CU-393
… Affected Employees CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also … Benefits Office Effective Date(s) Payment will be included in the employee’s regular paycheck or direct deposit advice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-393-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleCUNY Bulletin No. CU-332
… Affected Employees CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also … Benefits Office Effective Date(s) Payment will be included in the employee’s regular paycheck or direct deposit advice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-332-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleCity of Troy – Financial Condition (2015M-185)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period … relied on appropriating significant amounts of reserves to finance operations, and budgets for the water and sewer … levy. The Council and City officials have not developed a multiyear financial plan or a comprehensive capital plan in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/02/17/city-troy-financial-condition-2015m-185DiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… announced the details of the competitive sale scheduled for March 13 of tax-exempt New York State General Obligation bonds. The state expects to sell $115.7 million for new money transportation, education and environmental … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsLaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
… condition for the period January 1, 2012 through December 13, 2013. Background The LaGrange Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of LaGrange and the County of Dutchess, in which it is located. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… and reported and that Company money was safeguarded for the period April 1, 2013 through November 24, 2014. … which comprises five elected members, is responsible for the Company’s overall financial management. During 2014, … sold at each fund-raising event are properly accounted for. … Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No 1 Inc Controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/04/03/town-olean-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-inc-controls-overJamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-95)
… did not have policies governing the use of debit cards or online payments. The Treasurer’s financial records and … policies that include provision for debit cards and online payments. Monitor the Treasurer's records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/jamison-road-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-overHauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… and to review internal controls over procurement for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. … approximately 15,000 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 were approximately $3.8 million. Key Findings Three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375Essex Fire District No. 2 – Cash Disbursements (2015M-167)
… internal controls over the District’s cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. … Findings The Board has not adopted policies or procedures for cash disbursements; the Board did not ensure that claims … not filed the required annual financial reports with OSC for the past two years. Key Recommendations Adopt policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/30/essex-fire-district-no-2-cash-disbursements-2015m-167Orchard Park Central School District - Financial Management and Payroll (2018M-89)
… the amounts are necessary and reasonable. Ensure that all payments, pay rates and stipends are paid at rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/orchard-park-central-school-district-financial-management-and-payrollCUNY Bulletin No. CU-113
… in Bargaining Units TC, U2 and U6 Effective Dates Payroll Period 23L for employees on lag payrolls (70XX9) Payroll Period 24C for employees on current payrolls (70XX0) … in Bargaining Units TC,U2 and U6. OSC Actions Effective payroll period 23L/24C, OSC inserted an Earn End Date on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-113-ending-salary-withholding-program-non-represented-cunyPine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2016 through June 19, 2017. Background The Pine City … by its officers and a five-member Board of Directors. For 2016, Department revenues were $57,670 and expenses were … and ensure detailed approval is documented in the Board minutes. Adopt a code of ethics that sets forth guidance for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/10/13/pine-city-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesTown of Minerva – Payroll and Cash Receipts (2015M-342)
… total of $10,004 in collections, and Town officials cannot account for this shortage. Key Recommendations Seek recovery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/10/06/town-minerva-payroll-and-cash-receipts-2015m-342Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board … Tier East Regional Planning Development Board was created in 1975 by an inter-municipal agreement between eight … were followed. The former Director hired an employee in violation of Broome County Civil Service (BCCS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Salamanca City School District – Financial Management and Payroll (2017M-138)
… Background The Salamanca City School District is located in the City of Salamanca and the Towns of Carrollton, Great Valley, Little Valley, Napoli and Salamanca in Cattaraugus County. The District is governed by an elected … by law) or to other reserves established and maintained in compliance with relevant statutes. Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/salamanca-city-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll-2017m-138East Kingston Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-191)
… provides fire protection services for the Town of Ulster in Ulster County. The Board of Directors is composed of five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/12/15/east-kingston-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activitiesMount Vernon City School District – Purchasing and Claims Auditing (2017M-198)
… whether the District purchased goods and services in accordance with District policy and statutory requirements … The Mount Vernon City School District is located in the City of Mount Vernon in Westchester County. The District had approximately 8,100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mount-vernon-city-school-district-purchasing-and-claims-auditing-2017m