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South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… Board ensured that leave records were properly maintained and leave benefits were authorized. Key Findings As of December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 38
… information regarding this Advisory Opinion, see: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XIV, Section 10 - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/38-reward-programsStafford Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Management (2023M-110)
… did not adopt realistic budgets or take an active role in monitoring Department finances. As a result, the operating budget was underestimated by $29,667 in 2021 and by $33,298 in 2022. The Board did not: Include revenue estimates in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/08/stafford-fire-department-inc-financial-management-2023m-110Town of Lake Luzerne – Procurement (2022M-95)
… bids, officials could have saved Town taxpayers at least $37,000. Seek competitive quotes for 27 purchases … the Town risks acquiring further goods and services at higher costs than necessary. Key Recommendation Comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-procurement-2022m-95Oxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… bidding requirements and/or the District’s procurement policy for 33 transportation contracts totaling $322,056 for … bidding requirements and the District’s procurement policy. Monitor and enforce fuel credit card procedures. … action. … audit oxford academy school transportation department purchases service contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-departmentRidge Fire District – Board Oversight of Treasurer’s Fiscal Duties (2021M-165)
… did not properly monitor the budget which contributed to the District exceeding its 2020 appropriations by $77,968. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/01/21/ridge-fire-district-board-oversight-treasurers-fiscal-duties-2021m-165Town of Varick – Water and Sewer Operations (2021M-46)
… Appendix B includes our comments to issues raised in the Town’s response. … Determine whether Town of Varick …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/04/town-varick-water-and-sewer-operations-2021m-46Brasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-47)
… the accounting records. Audit District claims prior to payment and conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/11/brasher-winthrop-consolidated-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-47Patchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… 26 totaling $59,691 were not of the type legally permitted to be paid in advance. The Treasurer did not maintain custody …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Town of Greene – Justice Court Operations (2021M-95)
… and Justice Martin was unaware that the cash balance in her account exceeded known liabilities by $5,869 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/12/10/town-greene-justice-court-operations-2021m-95Village of Hilton - Financial Management (2020M-31)
… plan that included the need and optimal funding level for each reserve. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets with realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures, and which appropriate a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/05/village-hilton-financial-management-2020m-31IX.2.A Acronyms – IX. Federal Grants
… ALN Assistance Listing Number (formerly Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance or CFDA) ASAP Automated … Numbering System Identification Number for Grantees and Payees ED Department of Education EFT Electronic Funds … Services Automation FGA Federal Grant Award FCS Food and Consumer Services FNS Food and Nutrition Services GAD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix2a-acronymsIntegrity
… Enforcement Bureau Federal Contractor Misconduct Database NYS Attorney General Press Releases NYS Department of … Administration PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund/False Claims … Pennsylvania Accusations of Fraud Better Business Bureau Health, Safety and Environmental Violations Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/integrityVillage of Madison - Collections (2023M-160)
… ambulance billings, collections, write-offs and unpaid balances. Officials did not perform reconciliations of water and ambulance receivable accounts and the Board did not approve adjustments and … process. Ensure water and ambulance receivable control accounts are maintained and periodically reconciled. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/16/village-madison-collections-2023m-160Town of Stanford – Former Comptroller’s Records and Reports (2022M-33)
… the Board receives the detailed monthly reports necessary to monitor and manage financial operations. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/20/town-stanford-former-comptrollers-records-and-reports-2022m-33Islip Fire District – Disbursements (2020M-9)
… Determine whether disbursements were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law and the District’s … and general credit card charges are sufficiently supported with itemized receipts before audit and approval for payment. … that conference and travel expenditures are in compliance with the District’s travel policy. Ensure officials follow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-disbursements-2020m-9Town of Decatur – Disbursement Oversight and Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-87)
… The annual financial reports (known as AUDs) and tax cap forms were not filed, as required. As a result, the Board … was unaware that the 2019 levy significantly exceeded the cap and did not pass the required local law to override the cap. Key Recommendations Ensure all claims are supported by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-disbursement-oversight-and-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-87Penfield Central School District – Procurement (2022M-76)
… competition for purchases totaling $7.9 million: Subject to competitive bidding requirements totaling $4.6 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/21/penfield-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-76Fire District Information: Fire District Training Providers
… The following providers have obtained certification of an approved training course related to the required training for Fire District Commissioners. Please note that a Fire District … Address: 139 Lafayette Avenue, P.O. Box 177, Suffern, NY 10901 Course Certified Through: 5/5/2026 Law Offices of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/fire-district-information-fire-district-training-providersChallenging a Determination – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… calculated, you may request a hearing and redetermination to be held before an independent hearing officer. Your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/challenging-determination