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Opinion 90-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … contacted by telephone to discuss a district matter while out of State, was entitled to a per diem allowance. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49Slingerlands Fire District – Professional Services (2014M-250)
… price comparisons, depending on the value of the contract, when awarding contracts for professional services. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/slingerlands-fire-district-professional-services-2014m-250DiNapoli Announces $114 Million of G.O. Bonds Awarded
… Quality (1986), Clean Water/Clean Air (1996), Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation (2005) and Smart Schools (2014). The Series 2019A Bonds will mature … S&P Global Ratings, Aa1 by Moody’s Investors Service Inc. and AA+ by Fitch Ratings. … State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-114-million-go-bonds-awardedCity of Tonawanda - Information Technology (2018M-146)
… computer use. City officials did not maintain an inventory of IT assets. City employees were not provided with IT … City personnel and monitor IT usage. Maintain an inventory of IT assets. Ensure that all necessary City personnel … they planned to initiate corrective action. … City of Tonawanda Information Technology 2018M146 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/21/city-tonawanda-information-technology-2018m-146South Buffalo Charter School – Employee Compensation (2018M-1)
… whether employee compensation was accurate, supported and properly authorized for the period July 1, 2015 through … bargaining agreement (CBA) or written employment contracts and not supported by written documentation. The former … contracts, Board resolutions or policy. Adopt clear and comprehensive written payroll policies. … South Buffalo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/south-buffalo-charter-school-employee-compensation-2018m-1East Meadow Public Library – Claims Auditing (2017M-275)
… conducted an effective audit of claims prior to payment for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background … not obtain the required number of quotations or proposals for five purchases totaling $27,129. Key Recommendations … procurement and purchasing policy before approving claims for payment. … East Meadow Public Library Claims Auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/09/east-meadow-public-library-claims-auditing-2017m-275Walton Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-238)
… distinct and separate from the Town and Village of Walton, in Delaware County. The District is governed by an elected … adopted unrealistic budgets with significant variances in appropriations. The District does not have a documented … plan. Ensure the annual financial reports are filed in a timely manner. … Walton Fire District Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/23/walton-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-238State Agencies Bulletin No. 1451
… salary limit for members of TIAA-CREF (Plan Type 7Z) in Tiers 1 through 5. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, … Affected Employees Employee who are members of TIAA-CREF in Tiers 1-5 Effective Date January 1, 2016 Eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1451-maximum-salary-limit-tiaa-cref-retirement-tiers-1-through-5-plan-typeColton-Pierrepont Central School District – Financial Duties (2017M-229)
… Treasurer controlled the use of her electronic signature for the period July 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. Background … has approximately 300 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $10.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/colton-pierrepont-central-school-district-financial-duties-2017m-229Honeoye Central School District – Payroll (2015M-277)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s payroll process for the period July 1, 2014 through October … Finding District officials did not adequately segregate payroll duties or establish sufficient compensating controls. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/honeoye-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-277Middle Country Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-121)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budget for the period July 1, 2012 through November 30, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $235.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/middle-country-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-121Three Village Central School District – Fuel Inventories (2015M-271)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District properly accounted for fuel … has not ensured that policies and procedures are in place to control fuel assets. District officials do not review fuel transaction reports or reconcile fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/three-village-central-school-district-fuel-inventories-2015m-271XII.8 Overview – XII. Expenditures
… to (a) pay vendors that provided goods or services to New York State, or (b) refund New York State vendors or citizens. A voucher that is paid … SFS to a pay vendors that provided goods or services to New York State or b refund New York State vendors or citizens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii-overviewVillage of Delhi – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-204-F)
… - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Delhi's (Village) progress, as of … was partially implemented. … The purpose of our review was to assess the Villages progress as of April 2022 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/20/village-delhi-audit-follow-2019m-204-fBelleville-Henderson Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-23)
… component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. … component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act SAVE Act training requirement to staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-mental-health-trainingTown of Wolcott – Information Technology (2020M-126)
… and Justice Court software had the necessary controls to maintain data integrity. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt IT policies and a … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-information-technology-2020m-126State Agencies Bulletin No. 1934
… Benevolent Association, Inc. (NYSCOPBA), who are members in Bargaining Unit 21, are affected. Effective Dates Changes will be effective in paychecks dated 09/01/2021. Background In accordance with the Collective Bargaining agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1934-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationCity of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)
Determine whether City officials properly implemented information technology IT security controls to safeguard water system operations against unauthorized ac
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/26/city-syracuse-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-173Lakeland Central School District - Reserves Management (2019M-113)
… the Business Official submits the report of reserves in compliance with all requirements of the Board’s policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/19/lakeland-central-school-district-reserves-management-2019m-113Longwood Public Library – Bank Account Management (2015M-309)
… in this report. … Longwood Public Library Bank Account Management 2015M309 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/02/05/longwood-public-library-bank-account-management-2015m-309