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Town of Pitcairn – Claims Auditing (2024M-69)
… totaling $38,138 were paid without evidence of an audit and 26 claims totaling $15,593 did not include adequate … purposes. 24 claims for diesel fuel totaling $66,516 and one paving claim totaling $99,691 were approved by the … The Board improperly donated $1,500 to a volunteer group and paid utility bills totaling $811 for a private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pitcairn-claims-auditing-2024m-69Emerging Manager Program
… monitoring and progression of potential candidates for inclusion in the program. Select an asset class below for … Public Equities | Private Equities | Fixed Income | Real Assets | Real Estate | Credit & O/ARS If you have individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-managerOpinion 92-27
… for the gross salary to which the city council member is entitled. You ask whether the city may honor the council … by public officers and employees). A payroll deduction is generally distinguishable from a wage assignment in that it is a revocable authorization and does not create any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-27XII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides Business Units with … note that in the event that a refund is owed to the State and the State-issued check was combined with another Business … them in choosing the most appropriate option. Process and Document Preparation: CANCELLING THE STATE-ISSUED CHECK …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateOpinion 91-6
… law actually conflict with the State statute ( Albany Area Builders v Town of Guilderland , 74 NY2d 372, 547 NYS2d 627; … 1976 Opns St Comp No. 76-248, unreported; see Associated Builders v City of Rochester , 67 NY2d 854, 501 NYS2d 653; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-6Opinion 93-5
… adoption and submission thereof for the levy of taxes (21 Opns St Comp, 1965, p 664). We stated that, where the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-5DiNapoli Statement on Greenville Arrest for Alleged Theft of Taxpayer Funded Resources
… discovered following an investigation by DiNapoli’s office and the New York State Police. "Mr. Williams allegedly abused … use, fuel that was meant for official public business and paid for by taxpayers," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my … Mr. Williams' alleged acts have been brought to light and he will be held accountable." … New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-statement-greenville-arrest-alleged-theft-taxpayer-funded-resourcesIslip Union Free School District – Payroll (2017M-291)
… a result of this audit. … Islip Union Free School District Payroll 2017M291 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/islip-union-free-school-district-payroll-2017m-291Warrensburg Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2017M-265)
Warrensburg Central School District Financial Condition Management 2017M265
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/warrensburg-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mCounty of Ulster – Property Tax Exemptions (2016M-333)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the County’s procedures for handling property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/12/02/county-ulster-property-tax-exemptions-2016m-333Village of Lisle - Board Oversight (2018M-124)
… whether the Board ensured that receipts were deposited and disbursements were for proper Village purposes. Key … provide adequate oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer’s duties and did not provide for an annual audit of the … rates. Village officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-lisle-board-oversight-2018m-124Accounts Payable Advisory No. 48
… of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the policy and procedures regarding standards for entering vendor name … (SFS). The use of a standard format results in time saving and processing efficiencies for the State. Also, in the event … increases the likelihood of locating claimants’ property and expedites the claim process. See the Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/48-paying-single-payment-vendorCity of Poughkeepsie – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-30-F)
… The City of Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and has approximately 33,000 residents. The City is governed by an elected Mayor and an eight member elected Common Council. Results of Review … were fully implemented, three were partially implemented and one was not implemented. … City of Poughkeepsie Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/01/city-poughkeepsie-audit-follow-2013m-30-fTeacher Days Worked Calculator
… the Teacher Days Worked Calculator to determine the total number of days worked in an academic year (9/1-6/30), … Employees must work a total of 150 days to be eligible for a performance advance. Please refer to the Salary Manual, … service during the academic year.) To calculate the total number of days worked, select Total . … Use this calculator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/teacher-days-worked-calculatorRye Neck Union Free School District – Health Insurance Cost Savings (2022M-164)
… could achieve cost-savings by offering a buyout in lieu of health insurance coverage. Total savings could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/24/rye-neck-union-free-school-district-health-insurance-cost-savings-2022mTown of Kingsbury – Water Fees (2016M-400)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s process for billing and collecting water fees for the period January 1, 2015 … The Town of Kingsbury is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 12,700. The Town is … ensured that the Town properly bills, collects, records and deposits water fees. Key Recommendations There are no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-kingsbury-water-fees-2016m-400Village of Galway – Claims Processing (2014M-79)
… Galway is located in the Town of Galway in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately 200. It is governed by an elected Board of Trustees that comprises a Mayor and two Trustees. Reported expenditures for the fiscal year … totaled $61,068. Key Finding Village officials established and follow a good system of internal controls for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/13/village-galway-claims-processing-2014m-79West Seneca Fire District #3 - Capital Reserves (2019M-248)
… Recommendations Ensure budgets include the planned funding and use of reserves. Ensure reserve expenditures comply with … District officials generally agreed with our findings and recommendations and indicated they plan to take corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/03/20/west-seneca-fire-district-3-capital-reserves-2019m-248Village of Red Hook - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2019M-101)
… Village Clerk-Treasurer (Treasurer) performed her duties in accordance with statutes. Key Finding The Board engaged … the contractor performed those duties without oversight by the Treasurer. Key Recommendation Consider creating and … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-clerk-treasurers-duties-2019m-101Croton-Harmon Union Free School District - Professional Services (2019M-51)
… District officials did not: Use competitive methods to select seven of 25 professional service providers who were … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine if District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/croton-harmon-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2019m-51