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Westbury Water District – Purchasing (2015M-261)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, … $5.2 million. Key Findings District officials do not require the use of purchase orders when purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/westbury-water-district-purchasing-2015m-261Town of East Fishkill – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2014M-95)
… The Town of East Fishkill is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately 29,000. It is governed by an elected four-member Town Board and an elected Town Supervisor. General fund expenditures for … not adopted any policies concerning the collection of cash and Town officials have not provided written procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/13/town-east-fishkill-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2014m-95Town of Moriah - Leave Accruals (2019M-168)
… As a result, six employees were paid for 110.5 hours of leave time to which they were not entitled, resulting in overpayments totaling $2,288. We found that, as of May 31, 2019, the 15 employees’ leave accrual balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-moriah-leave-accruals-2019m-168Pittsfield Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-305)
… Board does not have any policies or procedures for credit card usage. The Treasurer is responsible for performing … duties. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt a credit card policy, including requirements for retaining supporting documentation for charges on each credit card bill. Provide oversight of the Treasurer’s duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/12/09/pittsfield-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-305Town of Dickinson – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-337)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over … 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. Background The Town of Dickinson is located in Franklin County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns internal controls over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-dickinson-fiscal-oversight-2014m-337Town of Mooers – Payroll (2014M-087)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials established … 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Background The Town of Mooers is located in Clinton County, has a population of … The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-mooers-payroll-2014m-087Opinion 94-18
… in the opinion. VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (conveyance for nominal consideration to private not-for-profit … or for nominal consideration. You ask whether it is necessary for the members of a village volunteer fire … no further action by members of the fire companies is necessary to establish a separately incorporated fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18CUNY Bulletin No. CU-691
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions on … Affected Employees Tier 6 CUNY employees who are members of the ORP are affected. Background On March 16, 2012, the … March 31, 2012. This Legislation authorized the creation of a new Tier 6 pension plan ( Payroll Bulletin 1256 ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-691-two-year-look-back-tier-6-cuny-optional-retirement-plan-orpState Agencies Bulletin No. 1506
… Purpose To provide agencies with procedures for updating employee health insurance eligibility records in … Insurance” and “Date Eligible for Health Insurance” fields with information provided by the Department of Civil Service. … To provide agencies with procedures for updating employee health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1506-updating-employee-health-insurance-eligibility-payservOpinion 90-29
… by the designated restitution agency, must be used for the purposes set forth in section 420.10(7) of the … Procedure Law. A county whose probation department is a designated restitution agency may not deposit into its … that restitution or reparation be made by a defendant, the official or organization to whom payments are to be remitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29Opinion 88-65
… opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Payments (issuance of tax receipts when taxes are paid by mortgagee) … superseded. A municipality may adopt a local law for the issuance of tax receipts by the collecting officer to persons … duplicate receipt to a person who has not paid a tax. The issuance of tax receipts by town and city collecting officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are … Findings The Officers generally provide adequate oversight of Company financial activities. The Treasurer prepares …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine two forms of temporary assistance provided by the County for the period … Orleans County Department of Social Services 2012M222 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222Travel Advisory No. 2
… : Tax Consequences Associated with an Incorrect Official Station Designation Reference : Guide to Financial Operations … Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Travel Manual … with the OSC Travel Manual an employee’s official station (i.e., usual work location, regardless of where the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelDiNapoli: Tax Cap Nears Two Percent for 2018
… for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 will be capped at 1.84 percent for the 2018 fiscal … for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec 31 will be capped at 184 percent for the 2018 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-nears-two-percent-2018Real Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… The State’s property tax cap limits the amount of property taxes that local … A) law [pdf]. Determines How Local Governments Report Tax Cap Information Local governments and school districts are … in a reserve fund if a local government: exceeds the tax cap due to clerical or technical errors; or exceeds the tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerState Agencies Bulletin No. 1702
… no longer operate on the New York State Fiscal Year (April 1st to March 31st) but should instead have a plan year that operates on the calendar year (January 1st to December 31st) for Tier 6 pension fund administration. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1702-2019-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systemsCity of Binghamton – City Operations (2015M-280)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the City’s operations for costs … January 1, 2014 through May 21, 2015. Background The City of Binghamton is located in Broome County. The City, which … City of Binghamton City Operations 2015M280 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/03/city-binghamton-city-operations-2015m-280Central Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (2013M-380)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight and management of the District’s budgets and financial condition for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/central-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2013m-380State Agencies Bulletin No. 793
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new DOB requirement. Background Per the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the U.S. Department of Labor has issued a Final Regulation regarding Qualified … To inform agencies of the new DOB requirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/793-date-birth-dob-requirement-new-members-tiaacref-retirement-plan