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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1509
To provide agency instructions for processing the 2016 Special Assignment to Duty Pay
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1509-2016-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2015-public-employeesLily Dale Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-336)
… to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period April … Secretary, Chief, Emergency Management Services Captain and three Directors, is responsible for the Company’s overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/lily-dale-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialAlmond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… Department is located in the Village of Almond in Allegany and Steuben Counties. The Department, consisting of … Vice President, Chief, two Assistant Chiefs, Secretary and Treasurer. Key Findings The former Treasurer was able to … over the cash receipts process, including policies and procedures requiring certain activity records. Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Broome County – Financial Condition (2013M-224)
… our audit was to examine the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to February 21, 2013. … serves as the Chair. The County’s budgeted expenditures for fiscal year 2013 included amounts totaling approximately $247.7 million for the general fund, $9.6 million for the County road fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/broome-county-financial-condition-2013m-224Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… original scope. The Board President did not approve all change orders and allowance disbursement forms, as required … the District should obtain voter approval. Approve all change orders (and allowance disbursement forms) in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129State Agencies Bulletin No. 434
… used by OSC in time entry for employees who are due a tax refund. Affected Employees Employees who are due tax refunds … Effective Date Immediately Background OSC receives tax refund requests for Federal, New York State, New York City, … No deductions will be taken and there will be no direct deposit for these separate checks. As these monies are tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/434-new-earnings-codes-tax-refunds-processed-through-payservEfficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… OGS had reduced leased warehouse space by 434,266 square feet and realized a cost savings of $1,699,020; however, OGS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followHicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… of our audit was to assess the internal controls over the District’s financial operations and other financial related … 2012, to March 31, 2013. Background The Hicksville Water District is located in the Towns of Oyster Bay and Hempstead, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-2332022 Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration
… This year’s honorees included Kevin Kim, Commissioner of Small Business Services; Prisca Bae, Vice President and Head of Partnerships … in the State, drawing thousands of people to the area for its annual parade, cultural festival and fireworks. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-lunar-new-year-celebrationWyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over the management of Library … not have a policy that describes when it is appropriate to provide meals or refreshments at Library meetings or … Provide adequate oversight of the Treasurer and seek to recover moneys she failed to deposit and unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/20/wyandanch-public-library-oversight-library-resources-2013m-399Town of Middlebury – Purchasing (2013M-212)
… 19, 2013. Background The Town of Middlebury is located in Wyoming County and serves a population of approximately … the highway fund. Key Findings We tested purchases made in 2012 from five vendors totaling $100,943 for compliance … noted that the Town could have saved approximately $1,167 in 2012 had the fuel been purchased from the State contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-middlebury-purchasing-2013m-212DiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty last September to two counts of federal program theft, for stealing from a … that received federal funds. She was sentenced Thursday to two years of probation and ordered to serve 50 hours of community service. Hand was also ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsItalian Heritage Month Reception
… the Genius of Dante Dante Alighieri left his mark on the world since his death 700 years ago. He was the first to use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/italian-heritage-month-receptionAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations … our visits to certain client apartments identified what appeared to be ongoing conditions that could negatively … implemented, three have not been implemented, and one is no longer applicable. Key Recommendation Officials are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followTown of Bolivar – Community Development Block Grant (2013M-353)
… The Town of Bolivar is located in Allegany County and has a population of approximately 2,200. The Town Board … New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and contracted with Cuba Community Development Corporation (CCDC) to provide administration and program delivery services. Key Findings A significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/07/town-bolivar-community-development-block-grant-2013m-353Hancock Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-187)
… District is located in the Towns of Deposit, Hancock and Tompkins in Delaware County. The District is governed by … approximately $10 million. Key Findings Although the Board and District management believed they were effectively … years. To reduce the unexpended surplus fund balance and bring it closer to the 4 percent limit, District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/hancock-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-187City of Johnstown – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2015M-75)
… 31, 2015. Background The City of Johnstown is located in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 8,700. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/07/17/city-johnstown-internal-controls-over-payroll-2015m-75Lake George Central School District - Purchasing (2018M-167)
… disclosed that District officials lacked adequate evidence to show they sought competition for 28 purchases (47 percent) … The Board did not develop and implement procedures to seek competition for purchasing goods and services that were not required to be competitively bid. Key Recommendations Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/lake-george-central-school-district-purchasing-2018m-167Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… policy. Officials did not always obtain quotes in compliance with the procurement policy. The Town may realize … Review and update the procurement policy annually. Ensure compliance with the procurement policy and New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 Review the thresholds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134LaFayette Central School District - Fixed Assets (2018M-073)
… records each year and ensure that they are accurate and up-to-date. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … LaFayette Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/15/lafayette-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2018m-073