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Opinion 2008-5
… district for the services of a village fire company: (1) there is no statutory requirement that any portion of the … are paid to the fire company under the contract; and (5) the fire protection contract may provide, as a negotiated … between the town and the village is required ( see 1990 Op St Comp No. 90-19, at 42). General Municipal Law § 209-d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-5Divorce – New Career Plan
… after the marriage has ended. This division must be stated in the form of a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) if we are to … benefits should be divided. However, it does not allow for a distribution of your pension until you actually retire, … designations for certain benefits are revoked when a divorce, annulment or judicial separation becomes final. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/divorceFiscal Stress Monitoring System Statistics
… FSMS non-filing local governments. Below is an interactive map showing the percentage of municipalities that received a … the “FSMS Non-Filing Municipalities” tab above the map will display the percentage of municipalities that did … to receive a score. Lastly, selecting a county on the map will display the filing status, fiscal stress designation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-statisticsRed Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Claims with certain characteristics may have a higher risk of error or fraud. Officials should use common sense and reasonable skepticism when any claim appears to be out of the ordinary. Even when all required documentation is submitted, remain skeptical, especially of claims that are not routine. In today’s electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Report … which was issued on January 5, 2015, determined that, for the 27-month period October 1, 2011 through December 31, … our initial audit report Improper FeeforService Payments for Pharmacy Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-care-followTravel Advisory No. 17
… Subject : Agency Provided Meals to State Employees As a reminder, the Office of the State … agency or another agency provides meals without charge to the employee, that fact including the name of the … not reimbursable. Therefore, employees are not entitled to a per diem meal allowance on a day they consumed a meal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/17-agency-provided-meals-state-employeesCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Criminal History Background … history background checks when hiring unlicensed persons in direct care positions. The audit report concluded that the … made significant progress addressing the issues identified in our original audit. The Department has implemented the one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followSecurity Over Critical Information Systems (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … (Department) information systems were sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized access to these systems and their associated data. The audit covered … To determine the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/security-over-critical-information-systems-followCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-14-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt … $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of May 31, 2007. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/18/city-olean-budget-review-b1-14-1City of Ogdensburg - Payroll Processing – (2014M-207)
… all significant phases of the payroll process. No one reviews the completed payrolls. The payroll clerk gives … should segregate the payroll clerk’s duties so that one person does not control all significant aspects of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/26/city-ogdensburg-payroll-processing-2014m-207City of Batavia – Business Improvement District (2017M-283)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether City officials properly accounted for … own board of directors, which performs many District day-to-day management functions. The 2017-18 BID charge was … funds. City officials did not maintain adequate records to properly account for BID funds. BID charges exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/06/city-batavia-business-improvement-district-2017m-283Montauk Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-168)
… The Montauk Union Free School District is located in the Town of East Hampton in Suffolk County. The District, which operates one school … $19 million. Key Findings Overestimating appropriations in the adopted budgets from 2012-13 through 2014-15 resulted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/montauk-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-168Farmingdale Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-235)
… budgets that represent the District’s actual needs, based on available current information and historical data, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/farmingdale-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-235Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District – Financial Condition (2016M-341)
… 1, 2012 through June 30, 2016. Background The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is located in the Town … Union Free School District (UFSD), North Bellmore UFSD, Merrick UFSD, and North Merrick UFSD. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/bellmore-merrick-central-high-school-district-financial-condition-2016mBrunswick Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-002)
… the Towns of Brunswick, Pittstown, Grafton, Schaghticoke and Poestenkill in Rensselaer County. The District is … in the District, with approximately 1,200 students and 200 employees. Budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 … the balances would be used. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/brunswick-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-002Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B23-6-2)
… The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $5 million to … $2.08 million and $2.47 million, respectively, which is approximately $155,000 less than budgeted for water … tentative budget includes a tax levy of $12,090,011, which is within the limit established by law. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/14/village-suffern-budget-review-b23-6-2Village of Pomona – Financial Condition (2015M-272)
… of Pomona is located in the Towns of Haverstraw and Ramapo in Rockland County. The Village, which has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-pomona-financial-condition-2015m-272Village of Arcade – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2013M-37)
… through January 14, 2013. Background The Village of Arcade is located in Wyoming County and has a population of approximately 2,100 residents. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board consisting of the … the price charged by a vendor awarded a State contract is correct by comparing relevant list prices, reduced by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-arcade-internal-controls-over-purchasing-2013m-37City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-13-2)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling … City of Olean Budget Review B1132 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/20/city-olean-budget-review-b1-13-2Chenango County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-10-F)
… corrective action. Of the 10 audit recommendations, one recommendation was fully implemented, one recommendation was partially implemented, and eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/12/13/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2022m-10-f