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Town of Ashford – Water District (2015M-343)
… cost of District operations. Key Recommendations Develop and monitor a detailed project plan to ensure that the water … water rates to ensure that rates are assessed in a fair and equitable fashion and revenues will sufficiently cover expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/25/town-ashford-water-district-2015m-343Management of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial report, Management of Energy Consumption ( 2011-S-4 ). Background Our initial … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-followWorld Trade Center Presumption – Career Plan
… If you participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/world-trade-center-presumptionWorld Trade Center Presumption – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… recovery or cleanup efforts, and you were employed by a participating employer of NYSLRS or another New York public retirement system at that time, you should be aware of the benefits provided by the … permanently disabled and unable to perform your job due to a qualifying condition. You may be eligible to reclassify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/world-trade-center-presumptionFort Edward Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-67)
… County. The District is governed by a Board of Education and has approximately 100 employees and 560 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 … of fund balance to finance recurring expenditures and, as a result, the budgets were not structurally balanced. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/17/fort-edward-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-67Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B6-16-8)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget … accumulated deficit in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects funds as of May 31, 2015. Local Finance … are outstanding. Key Findings Significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/20/village-suffern-budget-review-b6-16-8Bethlehem Central School District – Credit Cards (2017M-41)
… card claims were adequately supported, audited prior to payment and paid in a secure and timely manner for the period … auditor did not audit all credit card claims prior to payment. The credit card company directly withdraws monthly … auditor should audit all credit card claims prior to payment. The Board should not allow third-party vendors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/bethlehem-central-school-district-credit-cards-2017m-41West Hempstead Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-116)
… financial plans, including projecting funding levels and use of reserve funds and update these plans periodically. Explore and pursue opportunities to reduce expenditures or raise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/18/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-116Ontario-Seneca-Yates-Cayuga-Wayne Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Payroll (2023M-16)
… in accordance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and employment contracts, 40 employees received unearned … $111,000 annually for time spent in the review, approval and manual entry into the financial system of the timesheets … Officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/09/ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne-board-cooperative-educational-services-payrollTown of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-13-18)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget … to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general and highway funds as of December 31, 2008. Local Finance Law … Based on the results of our review, we found that revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/01/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-13-18Ramapo Catskill Library System – Procurement (2015M-84)
… County. The Library System serves 47 chartered public libraries in the Counties of Rockland, Orange, Sullivan and … by an 11-member Board of Trustees, elected by the member libraries’ board members. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 … making purchases on behalf of the System’s member public libraries. Library System officials have not adopted a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/03/ramapo-catskill-library-system-procurement-2015m-84Gold Coast Public Library District – Claims Audit (2014M-237)
… Library District is located in the Towns of Oyster Bay and North Hempstead in Nassau County. The District was created by … to provide library services to residents of the North Shore School District, excluding the Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/10/08/gold-coast-public-library-district-claims-audit-2014m-237Town of Blooming Grove – Board Oversight of Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2014M-360)
… through June 17, 2014. Background The Town of Blooming Grove is located in Orange County and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/04/town-blooming-grove-board-oversight-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2014m-360Newark Valley Fire District - Board Oversight (2020M-30)
… with the procurement policy was incomplete. Although monthly financial reports were accurate and reliable, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/01/newark-valley-fire-district-board-oversight-2020m-30Granville Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-90)
… for all eligible services provided. Review all unclaimed services and submit any eligible claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/27/granville-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-90Horseheads Central School District – Audit Follow-Up Letter (2016M-138-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Districts progress as of June 2021 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2016
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/horseheads-central-school-district-audit-follow-letter-2016m-138-fHerkimer Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-68)
… with long-term planning. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt structurally balanced budgets, consider the amount … balance available to appropriate during budget development and work toward building a reasonable amount of unrestricted … fund balance to address unanticipated needs. Develop and implement a multiyear financial plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/herkimer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-68State Agencies Bulletin No. 2293
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2025 New York State Paid Family Leave Program rate. Affected … Department of Financial Services has announced that the 2025 premium rate and the maximum weekly employee … be $354.53 per year. Effective Dates: Effective for all 2025 paychecks, as of Institution paycheck dated January 9, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2293-2025-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-rate-increaseContract Advisory No. 27
… Specific Contracts Guidance : Agencies are encouraged to add language to their contracts requiring their vendors to … payments. Vendors who agree to accept ACH increase the Prompt Payment benefit by ensuring that funds are paid … of ACH are: An efficient and secure method of payment; A more cost effective process than sending a check; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/27-electronic-payments-ach-agency-specific-contractsTown of Eden - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-231)
… exemptions, totaling $2.9 million, on properties with a total assessed value of $7.7 million. The Assessors: … and ensure annual renewal documentation is provided when required. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-eden-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-231