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Village of Southampton – Fire Department Length of Service Award Program (2017M-59)
… 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. Background The Village of Southampton is located in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County and has a population of … Village of Southampton Fire Department Length of Service Award Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/07/village-southampton-fire-department-length-service-award-program-2017m-59Village 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 Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… 2014. Background The Village of Schuylerville is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately … by statute. A purchase awarded by the best value method, in which non-price factors can be considered, did not adhere … Ensure that competitive bids or offers are awarded in accordance with statute. Provide guidance relating to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228Troy City School District – Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2020M-167)
… Audit Results During the audit period, the District paid 51 employees a total of $477,000 for their unused leave accruals. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/04/troy-city-school-district-payments-unused-leave-accruals-2020m-167Lake Placid Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2023M-95)
… File the appropriate State aid applications for the buses identified in this report. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/20/lake-placid-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2023m-95City of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-90-F)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] | [ read complete 2017 report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our … our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2017. Background The City of Elmira (City) is located in … City Council. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $31.7 million. Results of Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/10/30/city-elmira-audit-follow-2017m-90-fTown of Warrensburg - Procurement (2014M-96)
… in Warren County, has a population of approximately 4,100 and is governed by an elected five-member Board. Budgeted … Findings The Town’s purchasing policy was adopted in 1992 and has not been reviewed or adopted annually as required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/20/town-warrensburg-procurement-2014m-96Town of Owasco – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2020M-102)
Determine whether the Town of Owasco Town Town Assessor Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/29/town-owasco-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2020m-102Northern Adirondack Central School District – Leave Accruals (2020M-50)
Determine whether the District accurately maintains employee leave records
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/25/northern-adirondack-central-school-district-leave-accruals-2020m-50Elba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-286)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s controls over financial activity … the Village and for residents outside the Village pursuant to a contract with the Town of Elba. Department expenses for … the Treasurer’s books annually. Review all bills prior to payment to ensure that they are for appropriate purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/elba-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mNorth 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 … Warren County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services to the Town’s northern area and is governed by a seven member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overState Agencies Bulletin No. 958
… Purpose To notify agencies of a new insurance deduction code. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 01 and 21 represented by the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent … To notify agencies of a new insurance deduction code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/958-new-deduction-code-540-nyscopba-long-term-careOpinion 89-7
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (additional compensation for the board of assessment review for extra meeting) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §523[1][g]; Town … assessment review compensation in excess of their salaries for meeting twice in one year to hear complaints in relation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7Opinion 95-27
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- State Aid (submission of … paid to a school district attributable to court orders or judgments) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (submission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27Opinion 99-6
… 545 of the Real Property Tax Law. August 24, 1999 J. Scott Greer, Esq., Attorney Shoreham-Wading River Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-6IX.9.A Transfer Authorizations – IX. Federal Grants
… to another with specific statutory authorization for such transfer. These transfer authorizations may be contained in appropriation … bills" and provide the authorizations necessary to transfer federal grant funds to reimburse other state funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9a-transfer-authorizationsVII.10.H Cash Advance Rollover – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Typically an agency will choose to transfer advance charges from an appropriation that is due to lapse so the appropriation … Typically an agency will choose to transfer advance charges from an appropriation that is due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10h-cash-advance-rolloverXVII.2.B Negative Appropriation/Segregation Budgets – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Appropriations/Segregations can NOT lapse with a negative balance (where expenditures have exceeded the budget amount). It is the agency’s responsibility to … AppropriationsSegregations can NOT lapse with a negative balance where expenditures have exceeded the budget amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2b-negative-appropriationsegregation-budgetsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 67
… ) Guidance Executive Order 202.48 suspended the provisions of State Finance Law Article 11-A, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/67-prompt-payment-interestOversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… Systems (PWSs) to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. We found the Department has taken various actions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-follow