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… in a variety of public events across the State. People can search the OUF database to see if they have any unclaimed funds and learn how to file a claim. Staff from the Outreach Program also explain how to safeguard funds … by emailing [email protected] . You can Search for Lost Money and view Frequently Asked Questions on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-eventsTown of Haverstraw - Financial Condition (2019M-52)
… Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and took appropriate action to address the reasonableness of … maintained. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and took appropriate action to address the reasonableness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-haverstraw-financial-condition-2019m-52York Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-112)
… and reporting of the Department’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through October 30, 2013. … Board of Directors. The Department’s revenues and expenses for the 2013 fiscal year totaled approximately $213,000 and … the Department’s bylaws and by statute. Review and approve all bills and claims before they are paid. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/18/york-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mClifton Park Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-69)
… procedures to ensure that the informal processes in practice continue to provide adequate oversight of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/26/clifton-park-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overShelby Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-372)
… 10, 2014. Background The Shelby Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Town of Shelby, Orleans County, and … the Town to provide fire protection services. The Company is governed by an elected 12-member Executive Board. Expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/08/shelby-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialPultneyville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-80)
… and separate from the Town of Williamson, Wayne County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/pultneyville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsPlymouth Volunteer Fire Department – Missing Funds (2014M-50)
… Background The Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department, which is governed by a Board consisting of four officers, is located in Chenango County and provides fire protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/plymouth-volunteer-fire-department-missing-funds-2014m-50City of Binghamton - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-152)
… City officials adequately safeguarded electronic access to the water system. Key Findings City officials did not: Adequately safeguard the electronic access to the water system. Implement a formal process to stay updated … City officials adequately safeguarded electronic access to the water system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-binghamton-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-152Opinion 2004-4
… opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (law partner of school board member as attorney for school district) -- Interest in Contract (law partner of school board member as attorney for school … circumstances. The board member is a partner in the law firm of an attorney who has been appointed as "the attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4Opinion 88-62
… establish a capital reserve fund to finance the cost of closing and capping a landfill owned by the town and may pay … establish a capital reserve fund to finance the cost of closing and capping a landfill owned by the town and, if so, whether landfill fees, imposed to defray the cost of closing and capping the landfill, may be paid into that fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-62II.3.A Planning – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… begins at the program or sub-departmental level, with staff preparing individual program requests. The head of … in their Budget Request Manual; reviewed for consistency with the call letter; and approved by the agency head. … Budget Director. The staff also prepares the appropriation bills and any other legislation required to carry out these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3a-planningOpinion 2000-1
… of misconduct. This is in reply to your request for our opinion concerning the payment by a village of … police officers. You also state that during the District Attorney's investigation and the proceedings before the grand … 914; 1985 Opns St Comp No. 85-22, p 29). 1 Providing a defense at municipal expense pursuant to such pre-existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-1Opinion 88-30
… to a district water system in the proper exercise of its police powers. (2) The costs of establishing and operating … charge upon all the properties in the district. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the authority of a town … stated as follows: "It is the commonest exercise of the police power of a state or city to provide for a system of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-30DiNapoli: With 2 Million People Fishing and Hunting in the State, New York Ranks Third Nationwide
… more than $24 million a year for New York since 2011. The full report “Fishing, Hunting and Trapping in New York State” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-2-million-people-fishing-and-hunting-state-new-york-ranks-third-nationwideDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… resides in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, agreed to make full restitution of $231,919 on or before his sentencing on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamFinancial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine if the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District’s (District) financial … District regulates the flow of the Hudson River and the Black River to reduce flooding caused by excess run-off and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practicesSafety at Stations
… public benefit corporation subsidiary of MTA in 1970. SIR is responsible for the operation of a rapid transit railroad … no work order is issued; and When multiple inspections of an incident area result in different findings, reconcile the differences and document what final conclusion has been reached. Establish a formal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/safety-stationsSyracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
… Background The Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is located in the City of Syracuse in Onondaga County. It is governed by a Board of Trustees that has five members. The … of Operations does not ensure all student information is recorded accurately prior to billing their school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/05/syracuse-academy-science-charter-school-purchases-selected-vendors-andTown of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… 29, 2013. Background The Town of of Henrietta is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … a significant amount of unexpended surplus funds in the general and drainage district funds. The Board did not … of ethics policy and entered into contracts that resulted in a Board member having a prohibited interest. The Town did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208Dairy Inspections
… who are certified by the Department to inspect dairy farms and obtain milk samples in accordance with applicable … 6,000 inspections at almost 1,400 locations (e.g., plants, farms, bulk tankers) in calendar year 2013. Despite staffing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspections