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Waterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Department’s cash … organization that provides fire protection services to the Village of Waterford, Saratoga County. The Village … contracts with the Town of Waterford, Saratoga County, to provide services to portions of the Town located outside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/19/waterford-volunteer-fire-department-cash-disbursements-2015mJohnsburg Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2018M-150)
… District employees did not submit any documentation to show how funds from 10 cash advances totaling $19,997 were … Ensure student treasurers maintain adequate documentation to support collections. Monitor the status of cash advances and prepare reconciliations to ensure funds spent are supported by adequate documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/01/johnsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2018mTown of Milan - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-257)
… in 2017 and $3.0 million in 2018 were not always remitted to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) and County Treasurer … improperly assessed $1,650 in Town facility use fees to applicants during the audit period. Twenty-nine property … tax payments totaling $56,308 were deposited from one to 19 days late. Key Recommendations Ensure that all real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/08/town-milan-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-257Elba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-286)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s controls over financial activity … the Village and for residents outside the Village pursuant to a contract with the Town of Elba. Department expenses for … the Treasurer’s books annually. Review all bills prior to payment to ensure that they are for appropriate purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/elba-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… you are vested. This means you have earned the right to receive a retirement benefit, even if you leave public employment. Vesting is automatic; you don’t need to fill out any paperwork or file an application to become vested. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/becoming-eligible-benefitCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… the risk assessment; tests and evaluates one or more areas of the district’s operations periodically; and prepares … report directly to the board. Hiring an internal auditor You must hire an internal auditor unless your district has: … that you’re exempt from hiring an internal auditor. You can obtain more information on the certification requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Charter Schools and the South Buffalo Charter School . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … (Erie County) Employee compensation was not specified in the collective bargaining agreement or written employment … spending, the state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-609
… in the titles of College Assistant, EOC Assistant, Student Aide and Campus Security Assistant and provide instructions … years 2016, 2017 and 2018 for Unrepresented BU U1 Student Aide title. Effective Date(s) The minimum wage increases for … Assistant EOC Assistant Campus Security Assistant Student Aide Rate in effect is less than: $13.50 $13.50 $13.50 $13.00 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-609-minimum-wage-increases-certain-hourly-cuny-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of Columbia County , Orleans County , Rutland Fire District , Village of Walden and Washington County . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … today announced his office completed audits of Columbia County Orleans County Rutland Fire District Village of Walden …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 160,000 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the former superintendent submitted five inaccurate claims to the New York State Consolidated Local Street and Highway … in the town receiving $86,000 more than it was entitled to. Based on the audit and investigation, the former … records. In December 2020, the superintendent pled guilty to attempted obstruction of governmental administration and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… maintained or that it received written financial reports to manage operations or ensure bank reconciliations were … 2022. The board also did not properly audit claims prior to payment. Of the 108 claims totaling $209,006 that auditors … were not always supported or authorized prior to payment. Auditors reviewed 171 disbursements totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of City of Long Beach , Town of Minisink , Village of Tannersville and … is being spent appropriately and effectively." City of Long Beach – Budget Review (Nassau County) The significant … today announced his office completed audits of City of Long Beach Town of Minisink Village of Tannersville and Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Posts 9.5% Annual Investment Return
… been the state and local governments, which consistently pay their contributions. As of March 31, 2022, the Fund had … invested in cash, bonds, and mortgages (21.18%), private equity (13.64%), real estate and real assets (10.00%) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-posts-9-point-5-annual-investment-returnV.3.A General Ledger Business Unit (GLBU) – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… Ledger Business Unit (GL BU) is generally defined for each entity that maintains and reports on its own transactional … the State as a whole, and each agency’s and defined entity’s book of record requirement. Generally, each agency, … be warranted. Created by statute – If an organizational entity has been created by statute, then it may be a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3a-general-ledger-business-unit-glbuOpinion 95-9
… in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Service Award Program (service credit for attending meetings of the fire … of commissioners) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (service credit for attending meetings of the fire … of firefighting service under a length of service award program for attending fire district governing board meetings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 1975
… job location is within the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester, effective 12/31/2021, or $13.20 for State … (effective 12/31/2018) will continue. Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester County $15.00 * Other (Job location outside NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties) $13.20 *The increase to $15.00 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1975-december-2021-increase-minimum-wageLocal Government – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… $1.4 billion (47.5 percent) and fire districts, which are the class most dependent on real property taxes, received $803 million (91 percent). Counties are least reliant on property taxes, which represent 23 … rate of inflation, with some exceptions, though each local government’s tax cap calculation involves a multi-step …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/local-governmentBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – State Police Plan
… you are vested. This means you have earned the right to receive a retirement benefit, even if you leave public employment. 1 Vesting is automatic; you don’t need to fill out any paperwork or file an application to become vested. 1 Updated 10/22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/becoming-eligible-benefitXVI.4.A Cash and Investments – XVI. Financial Reporting
… bearing deposits with financial institutions. The State maintains approximately 3,000 bank accounts for various purposes at locations throughout the State. Bank deposits may be under the joint custody of the … and investments. Credit Risk - Credit quality ratings on investments, including credit quality ratings of external …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4a-cash-and-investments