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Compliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings
… utility expenses, fostering investment in smart buildings, protecting the environment and public health by reducing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsOpinion 88-57
… the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER RENTS -- Rates (schedule of rates may include a classification under which … town board, on behalf of a water district, may establish a schedule of water rates including a classification under … a town, on behalf of a water district, may establish a schedule of water rates under which senior citizens who meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-57Orange-Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2016M-268)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review controls over fixed assets for the period July 1, 2014 through January 13, 2016. … Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is a public entity serving 17 component school districts with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/04/orange-ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixed-assets-2016m-268Lake Placid Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-84)
… July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. Background The Lake Placid Central School District is located in the Towns … Lake Placid Central School District Claims Auditing 2016M84 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/lake-placid-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-84Grand Island Central School District – Interfund Financial Activity (2016M-42)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the interfund … the general, capital projects and special aid funds for the period July 1, 2010 through September 30, 2015. Background The Grand Island Central School District is located in the Town of Grand Island in Erie County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/grand-island-central-school-district-interfund-financial-activity-2016mTown of Maine – Justice Court Operations (2016M-358)
… Findings The Justice did not refer all eligible traffic tickets to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to ensure … log with caseload activity to ensure that unpaid tickets are properly referred to the DMV in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/22/town-maine-justice-court-operations-2016m-358South Farmingdale Water District – Information Technology (2014M-153)
… safeguard the District’s information technology resources for the period January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … Background The South Farmingdale Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, … approximately 45,000 residents. General fund expenditures for 2012 totaled approximately $5 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/08/08/south-farmingdale-water-district-information-technology-2014m-153City of Norwich – Information Technology (2012M-254)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if computerized data and assets were properly safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011, to September 5, 2012. Background The City of Norwich is … granted administrative privileges that they did not need to perform their job duties. The Council has not adopted a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/22/city-norwich-information-technology-2012m-254Medina Central School District - Capital Projects (2019M-163)
… could have improved their management of the Project. We found: District officials did not always obtain … Key Recommendations Solicit competition through bids when required, or request for proposals or quotes to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-capital-projects-2019m-163State Agencies Bulletin No. 1950
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum salary limit for Tier 6 members of NYCTRS (82), NYCBERS (83), NYCERS (84), … OSC Actions PayServ will automatically stop contributions when an employee’s pensionable earnings reach the $250,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1950-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsVillage of Lindenhurst – Claims Processing (2016M-345)
… The Village of Lindenhurst is located in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, and has approximately 27,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-lindenhurst-claims-processing-2016m-345Mount Morris Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-99)
… Central School District (District) officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While we found online banking transactions were appropriate, District … Morris Central School District District officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/04/mount-morris-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-99Conesus Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-42)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s financial controls for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Background The Conesus Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Conesus in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/conesus-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014m-42Huntington Manor Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2014M-108)
… of the Board does not audit claims prior to payment. The Secretary signs checks with the Treasurer’s signature stamp … by the Treasurer. In the Treasurer’s absence, the Secretary performs all claims payment duties without … maintain control of her signature stamp. Segregate the Secretary’s claims payment duties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/06/13/huntington-manor-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2014m-108More About This Retirement Plan – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… covered by the Non-Contributory Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retirement System.) These benefits are … of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in Albany, New York. This publication is a general summary of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/more-about-retirement-planTown of Seneca Falls - Information Technology (2018M-218)
… Objective Determine whether the Board established policies and procedures to adequately safeguard information technology … assets. Key Findings The Board did not: Adopt IT policies and procedures to adequately address acceptable computer use, … password security management, data breach notification and backups. Provide users with security awareness training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/29/town-seneca-falls-information-technology-2018m-218Opinion 89-20
… opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics (town's code not applicable to fire district officers and employees) … and employees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§806, 808: A town's code of ethics does not apply to officers and employees of a … We are in receipt of your letter concerning the town's code of ethics. You state that copies of this code were sent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20Harrison Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-260)
… Determine whether the Board and District officials adopted budgets with reasonable estimates. Key Finding The … Determine whether the Board and District officials adopted budgets with reasonable estimates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/harrison-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-260Opinion 97-4
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association (use of moneys to pay death benefit upon death of firefighter's spouse) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: The Volunteer and Exempt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4Capital One Bank Accounts
… Purpose To determine the purpose of 15 unauthorized bank accounts established by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) at Capital One Bank and to assess the appropriateness of financial … To determine the purpose of 15 unauthorized bank accounts established by the Metropolitan Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/27/capital-one-bank-accounts