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Town of Berkshire – Board Oversight (2023M-122)
… for 59 claims totaling $51,519 or establish procedures to detect and prevent duplicate payments. We identified … agreed with our findings and indicated that they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/30/town-berkshire-board-oversight-2023m-122Opinion 97-23
… -- Ambulance Corps (simultaneous membership in fire company) FIRE COMPANY -- Membership (simultaneous membership … individual from being simultaneously a member of more than one fire company (General City Law, §16-a[10], Not-For-Profit … simultaneously a member of a volunteer fire company, and we are not aware of any other statute which contains such a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23Cost-Saving Ideas: Justice Court Consolidation Process
… Current Justice Court Structure Continues -OR- Petition of Registered Voters: File Resolution/Petition with Town … Plan to Establish Single Town Court -OR- Petition of Registered Voters: File Resolution/Petition with Town … Current Justice Court Structure Continues -OR- Petition of Registered Voters: File Resolution/Petition with Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-justice-court-consolidation-processVillage of Candor – Fund Balance (2017M-148)
… May 31, 2017. Background The Village of Candor is located in the Town of Candor in Tioga County and has a population of approximately 850. … Although fund balance declined by $117,000 (35 percent) in 2016-17, the balance as of May 31, 2017 was $213,000, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/27/village-candor-fund-balance-2017m-148Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-100)
Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department Financial Operations 2017M100
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/09/15/keeseville-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operationsVillage of Alfred – Information Technology (2017M-236)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s information technology (IT) … The Village did not provide adequate IT security training to employees. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-alfred-information-technology-2017m-236Town of Sharon – Fund Balance (2017M-271)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that fund balance was … balance policy that establishes the level of fund balance to be maintained. … Town of Sharon Fund Balance 2017M271 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/21/town-sharon-fund-balance-2017m-271Ticonderoga Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-182)
… through April 30, 2017. Background The Ticonderoga Central School District is located in the Town of Ticonderoga, in … and supporting documentation. … Ticonderoga Central School District Transportation State Aid and ExtraClassroom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/ticonderoga-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-extraPoughkeepsie Housing Authority – Procurement and Information Technology Controls (2017M-222)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Authority officials procured goods and … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Authority officials. Key Recommendations Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/02/16/poughkeepsie-housing-authority-procurement-and-information-technologyWashington County – Procurement (2017M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the County procured goods and services … policy and competitive bidding laws are adhered to when purchasing goods or entering public works contracts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/washington-county-procurement-2017m-224Sherrill City School District – Reserve Funds (2017M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly established reserve … used. Use the surplus funds in the tax certiorari reserve to fund one-time expenditures, fund needed reserves, pay off …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/02/sherrill-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2017m-247Germantown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s operations … the District’s Ethics and Disclosure Policy as they relate to conflicts of interest. Develop policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/29/germantown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-166Warren County – Occupancy Tax and Weights and Measures (2016M-346)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess oversight of the occupancy tax and compliance with … a listing of all businesses in the County that are subject to device inspections. … Warren County Occupancy Tax and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/03/31/warren-county-occupancy-tax-and-weights-and-measures-2016m-346Town of Victory – Justice Court (2013M-66)
… 1, 2012, to February 1, 2013. Background The Town of Victory is located in Cayuga County and has a population of … checklists on file in the Town Clerk’s office. … Town of Victory Justice Court 2013M66 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2013/04/26/town-victory-justice-court-2013m-66Village of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… a loss of approximately $62,000. Designate an official to certify payroll. Develop proper IT controls. Key … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 New York General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Additional Benefits after 20 Years (Sections 384-e and 384-e [b]) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… you are automatically covered. If your employer chooses to adopt the benefits for a limited period of time, and you … be eligible for them. Note: This benefit is not available to Tier 3 members. The Section 384-e Benefit This provides an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-benefits-after-20-years-sections-384-e-and-384-e-bCUNY Bulletin No. CU-395
… in Bargaining Unit TG in the following titles: Title New Biweekly Deduction Amount Assistant Chief Architect … in Bargaining Unit SJ in the following titles: Title New Biweekly Deduction Amount Broadcast Associate (Full-time … in Bargaining Unit TP in the following title: Title New Biweekly Deduction Amount Project Manager 2 $34.30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-395-district-council-37-local-375-dues-and-agency-shop-feeUpper Jay Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-30)
… and funds were safeguarded, which hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions and increased the risk … did not properly record all financial transactions in the accounting records or prepare required annual reports. … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … audit fire department Upper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/05/26/upper-jay-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activities-2023mOlean City School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-187)
… or transparently fund reserves. Take appropriate action to address overfunded reserves. Funding reserves at levels … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action . Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/olean-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-187Addison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… used the same construction management company since 2004 and bond counsel since 2002. Because officials did not always … that services were procured in the most economical way and without favoritism. Key Recommendation Solicit … professional services, as required by District policy and law. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6