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… - Financial Statements and Supplementary Information Use Online Services to file for the following: Property Tax Cap … Reporting (JCR) Contact Update Other Required Reporting Online Search Tools for Local Governments Account Code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/resources-local-officialsBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… Background Our initial audit, which was issued on May 28, 2014, determined whether the New York City Human … the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s (OTDA) Fair Hearing process was used only as necessary. The audit … through September 30, 2013. We found that HRA applied a fair and consistent assessment process when determining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process-followControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… infrequently issues checks for petty cash expenses. SED does not routinely resolve old outstanding items or review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsCounty of Clinton Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring (2014M-205)
… The County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency is an independent public benefit corporation established in 1971. The Agency is governed by a seven-member board appointed by the Clinton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/12/12/county-clinton-industrial-development-agency-projectDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… Karam, the former long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD), was sentenced to pay the UCSD … Karam the former longtime superintendent of the Utica City School District UCSD was sentenced to pay the UCSD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… performance standards. DOH can make improvements noted by actions already taken, such as requiring Maximus to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… example for their peers to follow.” The proposals filed by the Fund asked the companies to publicly report monetary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalSprings Union Free School District - Payroll (2018M-222)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Springs Union Free School District (District) employees received the salaries … Springs Union Free School District Payroll 2018M222 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/springs-union-free-school-district-payroll-2018m-222Area #11 – Physical Controls – Information Technology Governance
… Information Technology Governance LGMG can be downloaded at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-11-physical-controlsTown of Howard - Fund Balance Management (2018M-192)
… and capital plans. Use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, needed reserves and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-howard-fund-balance-management-2018m-192Dundee Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-74)
… officials did not provide IT security awareness training for District employees. In addition, sensitive IT control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/dundee-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-74XII.6.B Land Acquisition Payments – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW New York State agencies (agencies) acquire real property (i.e., land) either voluntarily, by purchasing … load land acquisition voucher, including coding for the real estate tax reimbursement, the interest on the purchase, … load land acquisition voucher, including coding for the real estate tax reimbursement, the interest on the purchase, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6b-land-acquisition-paymentsPolice Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)
… appropriate controls over property room inventory for the period January 1, 2012 through December 5, 2013. … of the 2,894 items tested lacked supporting documentation for disposal. The eight law enforcement agencies that use a … Recommendations Review and update policies and procedures for controlling property. Monitor activity in the property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… Albany County is located in eastern New York State and has a population of approximately 303,000. The County … The Albany County Probation Department collected $464,508 and $542,187 in restitution, fines and fees during 2011 and 2012, respectively. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 919
… Date(s) August 19, 2009 Background Recent changes in tax regulations require that military stipend payments be … and Medicare taxes. Payroll Bulletin No. 914 (Change in Taxation of Military Stipend) explained the regulation and … employees beginning or ending military stipend beginning in Pay Periods 9L and 10L. When an employee receives both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/919-taxation-retroactive-raise-payments-employees-receiving-military-stipendXIV.14.D Criteria for Recording General Capital Assets Including Infrastructure – XIV. Special Procedures
… projects, the $100,000 capitalization limit should apply to the total capital expenditures rather than the individual … equipment, etc., the individual assets must exceed $40,000 to be capitalized. Intangible Assets An intangible asset is … reporting period. Intangible assets must be identifiable to be reported. They are identifiable if either of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14d-criteria-recording-general-capital-assets-including-infrastructureTown of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Forestport is located in Oneida County and has approximately 1,500 residents. The … revenues. As a result, at the end of 2012, fund balance in the general fund had increased to $741,000 or 67 percent … and sewer districts were not properly funded, resulting in the general fund having to make interfund loans to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184Security Over Critical Information Systems
… a performance accountability system, oversees the licensing of numerous professions, certifies teachers, and … and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (2013-S-58) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… In addition, officials did not ensure IT policies were up-to-date with current technology changes. User accounts were … accounts were not disabled. Officials did not maintain up-to-date IT asset inventory records or enter into adequate … supported and disbursed. Auditors questioned payments to three employees totaling $108,963. District officials paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… financial and capital plans. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0