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Willsboro Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-156)
… to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and that moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Willsboro and the County of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/willsboro-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-156Hudson Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2016M-302)
… period July 1, 2014 through May 18, 2016. Background The Hudson Housing Authority is located in the City of Hudson in Columbia County and provides low-rent housing for … Hudson Housing Authority Board Oversight 2016M302 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/10/28/hudson-housing-authority-board-oversight-2016m-302Chateaugay Central School District – Leave Accruals (2016M-149)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of employees’ leave accrual records for the period July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/chateaugay-central-school-district-leave-accruals-2016m-149Afton Fire Company Emergency Squad – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-275)
… books are consistently reviewed by a disinterested third party who reported that everything was in good order; … information. Stop contracting with its current third party to review the Treasurer’s records and provide for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/03/afton-fire-company-emergency-squad-internal-controls-over-financialGASB Statement No. 33 "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions"
… link between services provided and supporting revenues. The statement describes four categories of nonexchange … or sales tax). Imposed nonexchange revenues (for example real property taxes. Government-mandated nonexchange … (for example grants entered into voluntarily). The purpose of this bulletin is to discuss the Statement No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/gasb-statement-no-33-accounting-and-financial-reporting-nonexchange-transactionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… process. Auditors reviewed 82 claims totaling $560,008 of the $4.5 million (12 percent) claims paid during the audit … The board also did not always approve change orders. In addition, monthly financial reporting to the board did not … demonstrate the need to retain approximately $2.1 million in four reserves. District officials have developed a plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Cohoes Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-373)
… of our audit was to assess the Authority’s payroll process for the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … County and was established to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals. The Authority’s 2013 fiscal year … is comprised of seven Commissioners and is responsible for the general management and control of the Authority’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/07/cohoes-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-373Yates County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-1)
… through December 31, 2024. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then … office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, funds from … estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping by order of the Surrogate’s Court. Together, the Treasurer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/04/18/yates-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-1Medicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… Purpose To determine if Dr. Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr. Ahmad’s medical records support the services he billed … January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2011. Background Dr. Riaz Ahmad is a physician located in New York City who … To determine if Dr Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingSUNY Bulletin No. SU-326
… Actions Prior to processing, agencies must complete a roster identifying employees who will receive a Downstate … Location Stipend and must include the payment amount. The roster must be forwarded to SUNY System Administration. A copy of this roster will be provided to OSC in an Excel format. To pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-326-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-303
… the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and the Communications Workers of America/Graduate Student … employees who will receive a Downstate Location Stipend and must include the payment amount. The roster must be … are taxable income subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. These payments will be included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-303-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedHoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… there were two signatures on checks. The Board established a "best practices" policy for use of debit cards. However, the term "best practices" is vague, and … Company official is required before someone uses the debit card. Key Recommendations Revise the by-laws to define the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Shelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … Island Union Free School District is located in the Town of Shelter Island in Suffolk County. The District is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132Lackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… borrowings. District officials do not prepare cash flow statements and therefore cannot assess the District’s … expenditures or revenue shortfalls. Prepare cash flow statements to ensure the District has sufficient cash … to provide a framework for future budgets and facilitate management of the District’s financial operations. The plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Hadley-Luzerne Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-188)
… abolishing positions, outsourcing services or sharing them with other districts, and saving money on energy costs. Given … Recommendations Prepare budgets that keep revenues in line with expenditures. Adopt a policy for the use of fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/25/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-188CUNY Bulletin No. CU-596
… Purpose To provide agencies instructions for processing the rate … The rate increases and lump sum cash payments are pursuant to the New York City Comptroller’s Consent Determination … employed on the date of the payout shall be eligible to receive a lump sum cash payment. This lump sum payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-596-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-and-lump-sum-cash-paymentSUNY Bulletin No. SU-319
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions to … Department (NYSED) and SUNY employees who are members of the ORP are affected. Background On March 16, 2012, the Governor signed legislation creating Tier 6. Members of this tier enrolled in a retirement system after March 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-319-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planOpinion 2000-5
… reserve funds. Moneys in the fund may be appropriated only: a. For the removal of snow and ice from the public … to the establishment thereof, and that such moneys are only expended therefrom on order of the town superintendent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 1099
To provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the SEFA Campaign for the 2012 calendar year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1099-2012-sefa-state-employees-federated-appeal-campaignOpinion 88-10
… tax imposed under article 13 of the Tax Law to its bid price unless the contract so provides. You have asked whether … on a county contract for fuel oil may add on to his bid price, as a separate line item on his bill, an amount for the … item or by calculating it as part of the basic selling price ( cf. Shell Oil v Tax Commission , 91 AD2d 81, 458 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-10