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School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… audit was to review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, 2011. Background The STAR exemption in the Real Property Tax Law provides a … assessors accept and process residents’ applications for STAR exemptions. The STAR program lowers the school real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… at 27.1%, while Norwich had the biggest decline at -6.2%. Gas Collections Dropped: A steep drop in gas prices, which were 21% lower in the second quarter of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… [pdf] , South Colonie [pdf] , and Utica [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if school districts ensured … can earn credit for the course by participating in one of the make-up credit programs. Two of these make-up credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolIT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… [pdf] , Gloversville Enlarged School District [pdf] , Kings Park Central School District [pdf] , Lewiston-Porter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2X.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… The VMU assigns Special Use Vendor IDs starting with ‘0’. These Vendor IDs have been established for processing expenditures … State Business Unit to approve and establish a Special Use vendor for a business need. Process and Document Preparation: … The VMU assigns Special Use Vendor IDs starting with 0 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-13-21)
… water fund balance. Determine the necessary adjustments or course of action necessary to address the identified issues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/20/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-13-21Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services Report 2018S45
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-services-followColton-Pierrepont Central School District – Financial Duties (2017M-229)
… whether the Treasurer controlled the use of her electronic signature for the period July 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. … process. The Treasurer did not control her electronic signature. Key Recommendations Establish compensating … Ensure the Treasurer maintains control of her electronic signature. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/colton-pierrepont-central-school-district-financial-duties-2017m-229State Agencies Bulletin No. 1451
… limit for members of TIAA-CREF (Plan Type 7Z) in Tiers 1 through 5. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the … plans, the annual compensation limit under Section 401(a), 404(I), 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) remains at … Employees Employee who are members of TIAA-CREF in Tiers 1-5 Effective Date January 1, 2016 Eligibility Criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1451-maximum-salary-limit-tiaa-cref-retirement-tiers-1-through-5-plan-typeCity of Tonawanda - Information Technology (2018M-146)
… monitor computer use. City officials did not maintain an inventory of IT assets. City employees were not provided with IT security awareness training. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … it to all City personnel and monitor IT usage. Maintain an inventory of IT assets. Ensure that all necessary City …
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)
… was not specified in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or written employment contracts and not … Ensure that employee compensation is specified in the CBA, written employment contracts, Board resolutions or …
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)
… 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background The East Meadow Public Library is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau … East Meadow Public Library Claims Auditing 2017M275 …
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)
… The Walton Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town and Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/23/walton-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-238DiNapoli Announces $114 Million of G.O. Bonds Awarded
… interest cost bid of 1.668079 percent in the competitive sale. The bonds are scheduled to be delivered on March 21, … 2019A Bonds can be viewed at General Obligation Bond sale . The Series 2019A Bonds are rated AA+ by S&P Global … interest cost bid of 1668079 percent in the competitive sale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-114-million-go-bonds-awardedSlingerlands Fire District – Professional Services (2014M-250)
… separate from the Towns of Bethlehem and New Scotland in Albany County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/slingerlands-fire-district-professional-services-2014m-250Middle Country Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-121)
… 1, 2012 through November 30, 2015. Background The Middle Country Central School District is located in the Town of … Middle Country Central School District Financial Management 2016M121 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/middle-country-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-121Honeoye Central School District – Payroll (2015M-277)
… through October 1, 2015. Background The Honeoye Central School District is located in the Towns of Richmond, … Honeoye Central School District Payroll 2015M277 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/honeoye-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-277Three Village Central School District – Fuel Inventories (2015M-271)
… Key Findings The Board has not ensured that policies and procedures are in place to control fuel assets. District … to fuel consumed. Key Recommendations Ensure that policies and written procedures are in place to adequately control the District’s fuel assets. Request and review fuel reconciliation reports on a periodic basis. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/three-village-central-school-district-fuel-inventories-2015m-271Village of Green Island – Water Fund Financial Condition (2015M-237)
… the financial condition of the Village’s water fund for the period June 1, 2012 through May 31, 2015. Background … is governed by an elected seven-member Village Board. For the 2014-15 fiscal year, general fund budgeted … Develop a financial plan to alleviate the fiscal stress of the water fund. Adopt a multiyear financial and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-green-island-water-fund-financial-condition-2015m-237State Agencies Bulletin No. 1934
… represented by the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (NYSCOPBA), who are … with the Collective Bargaining agreement between NYSCOPBA and New York State, NYSCOPBA has instituted a dues increase … in Bargaining Unit 21 with dues (Deduction Code 491) and increase the current amount from $31.40 to $32.11. Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1934-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-association