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Town of Union – Financial Condition (2016M-192)
… December 31, 2015. Background The Town of Union is located in Broome County. The Town, which has approximately 55,000 … are too low to allow the fund to break even, which results in taxpayer inequity, as the water fund is subsidized by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/12/town-union-financial-condition-2016m-192Town of Champion Great Bend Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-019)
… The Town of Champion Great Bend Fire District, located in Jefferson County, is a district corporation of the State, … for 2015 totaled $137,792. Key Findings We found errors in the monthly budget-to-actual reports that the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/17/town-champion-great-bend-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialCity of Batavia – Business Improvement District (2017M-283)
… to determine whether City officials properly accounted for and monitored the Business Improvement District’s (BID) … County. The City has approximately 15,500 residents and is governed by an elected nine-member City Council. The … upon benefited properties for improvements, operation and maintenance costs and other services such as advertising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/06/city-batavia-business-improvement-district-2017m-283State Agencies Bulletin No. 761
… review of employees who claim to be exempt from Federal and/or State tax withholding. Affected Employees Employees claiming to be exempt from Federal and/or State tax withholding Background Internal Revenue … 15 each year. New York State Department of Taxation and Finance regulations require individuals claiming State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/761-claiming-exempt-federal-andor-state-tax-withholdingImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… the Department review the improper payments we identified and recover overpayments as appropriate. We also recommended … help ensure managed care enrollment information is entered and update timely and to determine why certain fee-for-service claims were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-care-followSUNY Bulletin No. SU-70
… Employees SUNY M/C employees in Bargaining Units 13 and 40 Board Resolution and Eligibility Criteria The SUNY Board of Trustees … bargaining unit must be on the payroll March 28, 2002 and active at the time of payment, April 10, 2002. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-70-suny-managementconfidential-mc-across-board-discretionaryDivorce – New Career Plan
… has ended. This division must be stated in the form of a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) if we are to pay a portion of your pension to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/divorceMontauk Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-168)
… plans. The District has not developed long-term financial and capital plans. Key Recommendations Use surplus funds to fund one-time expenditures, fund needed reserves and reduce property taxes. Ensure that the District’s … balance that will not be used to fund operations. Create and adopt a formal plan that defines objectives for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/montauk-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-168Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District – Financial Condition (2016M-341)
… School District (UFSD), North Bellmore UFSD, Merrick UFSD, and North Merrick UFSD. Budgeted appropriations for the … did not have proper documentation for establishing and using two of the District’s four reserve funds. Key … based on historical trends or other identified analyses, and discontinue the practice of appropriating fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/bellmore-merrick-central-high-school-district-financial-condition-2016mVillage of Pomona – Financial Condition (2015M-272)
… Village of Pomona is located in the Towns of Haverstraw and Ramapo in Rockland County. The Village, which has a … The Board allowed budget line items to be overexpended and budget transfers to be made after the end of the fiscal … Develop a plan to eliminate the fund balance deficit and alleviate the general fund’s fiscal stress. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-pomona-financial-condition-2015m-272Farmingdale Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-235)
Farmingdale Union Free School District Financial Condition 2016M235
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/farmingdale-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-235Brunswick Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-002)
… the Towns of Brunswick, Pittstown, Grafton, Schaghticoke and Poestenkill in Rensselaer County. The District is … in the District, with approximately 1,200 students and 200 employees. Budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 … the balances would be used. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/brunswick-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-002Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B23-6-2)
… deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects funds as of May 31, 2015. New York State … We estimate the total 2023-24 collections for water and sewer rent revenues will be approximately $2.08 million and $2.47 million, respectively, which is approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/14/village-suffern-budget-review-b23-6-2Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… risk of error or fraud. Officials should use common sense and reasonable skepticism when any claim appears to be out of … In today’s electronic environment, anyone with a computer and printer may be capable of replicating and manipulating information to produce false documentation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-13-2)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget … the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of May 31, 2007. Local Finance Law … of our review, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/20/city-olean-budget-review-b1-13-2Travel Advisory No. 17
… employees at unique assignments such as COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites. In such circumstances, if the employee … with the OSC Travel Manual , the employee’s supervisor and the agency are responsible for ensuring its employees, particularly those assigned to COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites where meals are being provided, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/17-agency-provided-meals-state-employeesVillage of Arcade – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2013M-37)
… through January 14, 2013. Background The Village of Arcade is located in Wyoming County and has a population of approximately 2,100 residents. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board consisting of the … the price charged by a vendor awarded a State contract is correct by comparing relevant list prices, reduced by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-arcade-internal-controls-over-purchasing-2013m-37DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… must keep in mind sales tax revenues can be volatile and budget cautiously.” In August: New York City’s … $33 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $945 … are from the cash distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities by the state Department of Taxation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-10-F)
… the audit report released in April 2022. Background CCIDA is an independent public benefit corporation established in 1975. CCIDA’s Board of Directors (Board) is composed of seven members appointed by the Chenango County … The President and Chief Executive Officer of Commerce is appointed by the Board as CCIDA’s Chief Executive Officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/12/13/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2022m-10-fOpinion 93-14
… within a sewer district) IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (extension of service within a county sewer … which was established in 1984, includes two villages and a portion of a town between the two villages. In 1985, … the sewer rents imposed to finance the cost of operation and maintenance, they are assessed for the capital costs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-14