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Opinion 92-51
… to be used for the reimbursement is public or private. You ask whether an industrial development agency (IDA) may … travel expenses incurred by their respective spouses. You state that the travel was for the purpose of attending … meeting specifically included a program for the spouses. You state that the source of funding for the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAuditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… conference, training or meeting (i.e., certification of attendance and/ or completion, documentation of the meeting … example, did other employees pay $200 for airfare but one employee pay $400 because he or she returned on a later … Are there expenses related to spouses or other non-employee travelers? Have reimbursements requested by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsEast Meadow Public Library – Claims Auditing (2017M-275)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board conducted an effective audit of claims prior to payment for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. … Findings The Board did not audit individual claims prior to payment. Library officials did not obtain the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/09/east-meadow-public-library-claims-auditing-2017m-275Locust Valley Fire District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2018M-56)
… policy. Consider revising the District’s travel policy to require members and employees to submit proof of attending and/or completing the conference … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Locust Valley Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/locust-valley-fire-district-conference-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-56Bronxville Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-46)
… if District officials sought competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/bronxville-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-46Town of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… fund $340,000. The Budget Officer made billing adjustments in 2017 totaling $228,146 without Board approval. The water … were overcharged for water and sewer late penalties in 2017 by $8,654. Key Recommendations Prepare an annual cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160Cost-of-Living Adjustment – Article 14 Benefits
… the eligibility requirements, including age and number of years retired, your retirement benefit will permanently … and the beneficiary is your spouse at the time of death, he or she will be eligible to receive half of the COLA amount you would have been entitled to receive. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/cost-living-adjustmentTown of Westford - Financial Operations Oversight (2018M-196)
… transactions. As a result, the Town incurred $14,541 in excess costs. The Board has not performed an annual audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-westford-financial-operations-oversight-2018m-196North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the oversight of the Company’s financial operations for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overCity of Watertown – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-3)
… corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the City’s response letter. … audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/09/01/city-watertown-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-3East Irondequoit Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-18)
… Irondequoit Central School District (District) employees and Board of Education (Board) members completed annual … Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees and any Board members. Of the 110 total individuals we tested (101 selected employees and all nine Board members), 15 employees or 15 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-preventionTompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District – Agriculture Environmental Management (2016M-306)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s five-year agriculture … District provides services and fund projects related to the conservation of soil and water resources, the … routinely review and update their five-year strategic plan to address new priorities as they arise. … Tompkins County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/11/25/tompkins-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-agriculture-environmentalMassapequa Water District (2014M-100)
… is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and serves the entire incorporated village of Massapequa Park and part of the hamlet of Massapequa. It is governed by an … life insurance policies for its four administrators and 14 full-time employees. GML only authorizes group term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/06/13/massapequa-water-district-2014m-100Private Equities
… Current Strategies Growth Equity Small Buyout Opportunistic Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/private-equityVillage of Green Island – Water Fund Financial Condition (2015M-237)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the Village’s water … has not developed a multiyear financial or capital plan to address the water fund balance’s deficit, aging … loans. Key Recommendations Develop a financial plan to alleviate the fiscal stress of the water fund. Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-green-island-water-fund-financial-condition-2015m-237Village of Springville – Procurement (2016M-330)
… 24, 2016. Background The Village of Springville is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 4,300. … officials did not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with the requirements of the purchasing policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-springville-procurement-2016m-330Village of Southampton – Fire Department Length of Service Award Program (2017M-59)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Village was awarding Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) service credit to volunteer firefighters accurately for the period June 1, … Review and amend the Village’s Point System, as necessary, to ensure conformity with GML. Award LOSAP points in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/07/village-southampton-fire-department-length-service-award-program-2017m-59Town of Caroline - Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (2019M-247)
… The Clerk did not: Deposit or remit all tax collections to the Supervisor and County Treasurer (Treasurer) in a … totaling $5,759. Key Recommendations Remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Enforce the … thoroughly audit credit card claims and pay charges timely to avoid late fees. … Determine whether the Town Clerk Clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-caroline-town-clerk-and-credit-card-purchases-2019m-247Medina Central School District - Reserve Funds (2019M-165)
… demonstrate the need to retain approximately $2.1 million in four reserves. While not adopted in the Board’s meeting minutes, District officials have … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2019m-165