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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Executive Budget Proposal
… to address them while also recognizing the importance of achieving and maintaining long-term structural budget … as support for vulnerable New Yorkers and continuation of the plan to fully fund school foundation aid. These are … unforeseen events. “ State revenue is running well ahead of projections , and the proposed budget includes significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-executive-budget-proposalJefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-171)
… entered into an agreement to provide forestry services on lands outside the District to a business or businesses … former Director appears to have been affiliated, resulting in a potential conflict of interest. The Assistant was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/04/17/jefferson-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over2022 Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration
… of the Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Union. The live stream of the event has ended, but the replay of the event is available below. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-lunar-new-year-celebrationEmergency Service Communication Surcharges (2017-MS-4)
… , Ontario , Rockland , Schenectady , and Suffolk . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the six counties … county departments are responsible for the collection of these surcharge revenues, while the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/20/emergency-service-communication-surcharges-2017-ms-4XI.2.O Contracts with Not-for-Profit Organizations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Article 7-A of the Executive Law requires, with certain exemptions 1 , that charitable organizations register with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). In addition, the Estates, Powers … Article 7a of the Executive Law requires with certain exemptions that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2o-contracts-not-profit-organizationsPort Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2022M-152)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Port Jervis City School District (District) officials and … Determine whether the Port Jervis City School District District officials and Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2022m-152XIV.8 Controls to Prevent Prohibited Transactions Using Sole Custody Funds – XIV. Special Procedures
… with terrorists and terrorist organizations. The Office of Foreign Assets Control within the US Department of Treasury administers this Executive Order. This office maintains the list of terrorists and terrorist organizations identified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv8-controls-prevent-prohibited-transactions-using-sole-custody-fundsOpinion 88-23
… would have a conflict of interest if the village does business with the corporation. You advise that the … time the officer or employee was elected or appointed, but does not except any renewals thereof. Another exception is … member was elected to office. Therefore, since your letter does not suggest any preexisting agreement, this exception …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23Death Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… must properly execute and file the appropriate beneficiary designation with NYSLRS. A DRO may direct a member to … stated in the DRO. Beneficiary Designations A member’s designation of a spouse as beneficiary of certain benefits is … notice (Estate, Powers and Trusts Law -EPTL § 5-1.4). The designation is revoked regardless of when the final decree of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefitsCandor Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-268)
… The cash receipts process did not have an audit trail beginning with the initial point of cash collection to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/candor-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-268Hortonville Fire District – Financial Reporting (2014M-188)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Delaware, located in Sullivan County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/hortonville-fire-district-financial-reporting-2014m-188Montezuma Fire District No. 1 - Board Oversight (2018M-54)
… records and ensure that all required reports are submitted in a timely manner. Ensure that the Treasurer annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/10/montezuma-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2018m-54Town of Palatine – Town Clerk/Tax Collector and Financial Management (2017M-101)
… 31, 2016. Background The Town of Palatine is located in Montgomery County and is governed by a five-member Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-palatine-town-clerktax-collector-and-financial-management-2017m-101Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-29
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining … dated 1/9/08 OSC Actions Dues (Code 224 ) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 230 ) deductions are based on an employee’s … responsibility to change the employee’s Dues or Agency Shop Fee when an employee changes the percentage of time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-29-district-council-37-local-1359-division-housing-andWestbury Union Free School District - Financial Condition and Overtime (2018M-84)
… unrestricted fund balance has exceeded the statutory limit in two of the four years examined and three reserves were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/westbury-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-overtimeRutland Fire District – Board Oversight (2017M-262)
… monthly reports, including budget-to-actual reports and trial balances, or compare bank reconciliations with bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/02/rutland-fire-district-board-oversight-2017m-262Pultneyville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-80)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … check images. The Board did not complete, or contract with an independent account to complete, an annual audit of the District’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/pultneyville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsPlymouth Volunteer Fire Department – Missing Funds (2014M-50)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls of the Department’s financial operations for the period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/plymouth-volunteer-fire-department-missing-funds-2014m-50Elmira Heights Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-76)
… The Elmira Heights Central School District is located in the village of Elmira Heights, Chemung County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/19/elmira-heights-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-76Village of Argyle – Water Billing and Collections (2023M-148)
… did not properly assess $4,330 in penalties on unpaid customer accounts. The Board did not formally adopt the water … charged to customers. The Board did not enforce 39 unpaid customer accounts with unpaid balances totaling $14,458 for … records. Ensure penalties are properly assessed on unpaid customer accounts. Ensure water billing rates are formally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/31/village-argyle-water-billing-and-collections-2023m-148