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Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-22)
… District officials ensured that the personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI)1 maintained on the … was adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss. Key Findings District officials did not: Provide … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/oyster-bay-east-norwich-central-school-district-information-technologyChili Public Library – Board Oversight (2015M-130)
… library located in the Town of Chili in Monroe County and provides services to approximately 28,600 residents. The … account prior to their payment. Key Recommendation Audit and approve all claims prior to payment and document the approval in Board minutes. … Chili Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/14/chili-public-library-board-oversight-2015m-130Town of Fishkill – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-188-F)
… The Town of Fishkill is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately 22,100. The Town is … by the Town Board, which comprises the Town Supervisor and four Board members. Budgeted appropriations for 2012 were approximately $13.5 million. Results of Review Based on our limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/19/town-fishkill-audit-follow-2013m-188-fLivonia Joint Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-97-F)
… Background The District is located in Town of Livonia and the Village of Livonia in Livingston County. An appointed … Fire Commissioners is responsible for general management and control of financial operations. Results of Review It … two recommendations were partially implemented, and one recommendation was not implemented. … The purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/01/livonia-joint-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-97-fState Agencies Bulletin No. 1076
… Incumbents box on the Specific Information tab is checked and the transaction is saved. If the agency user saves a transaction in Position Data and the Update Incumbents box is checked but the prior row … will appear: If the Update Incumbents box is unchecked and a transaction is saved on the Position Data page, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1076-changes-position-management-update-incumbent-processXII.5.D Selecting the Appropriate Location – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES When processing payments to a vendor, agencies … that Location is no longer synonymous with payment method, and as a result, agencies can no longer rely on the default location. Instead, they must review and pick an appropriate Location for each transaction, as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5d-selecting-appropriate-locationOpinion 96-23
… TOWNS -- Liability (for court fees) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8017: Section 8017 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules does not grant a broad exemption to towns, or other … opinion regarding section 8017 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules ("CPLR"). You have asked whether this provision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-23Opinion 94-19
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (amount chargeable for zero coupon … to "zero coupon bonds" issued between July 19, 1991 and December 31, 1993 as part of an issuance having an … You ask whether the face amount of "zero coupon bonds" (i.e. deep discount bonds on which no periodic interest is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 1540
… of the Budget establishes the pay rate for State seasonal and other non-statutory positions paid using an hourly rate. … the minimum hourly wage be increased for seasonal and other non-statutory positions to $11.00 for State … (NYC) or $10.00 for State employees in Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties, excluding employees of the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1540-december-2016-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employeesMedicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… Part A). Medicaid is considered the payer of last resort, and, as such, MCOs are required to coordinate benefits with … (a Gainwell Technologies company [Gainwell]) to identify and recover payments made for services that should have been … not result in a recovery, and ensure all necessary follow-up actions are taken to obtain appropriate recoveries. Assess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/medicaid-program-recovering-managed-care-payments-inpatient-services-behalf-recipientsOpinion 2005-4
… procedures outlined in section 1804 of the Education Law and the voter approval requirements provided by section 1951 … Opns St Comp No. 89-41, p 98; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-13, p 22). Had the legislature wished to exclude BOCES from … section 1951 of the Education Law. July 19, 2005 Charles I. Schachter, Esq., Counsel Genesee Valley Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-4SUNY Bulletin No. SU-171
… salary for the calculation of dues (Deduction Codes 222 and 260) and agency shop fee (Deduction Codes 215 and 262) as follows: For employees with a base annual salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-171-united-university-professions-uup-dues-structure-changeCity of Rome – Solar Power Purchase Agreements (2015M-290)
… Background The City of Rome is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 35,000. The City is governed by an elected Mayor and eight-member Common Council. The City has entered into two power purchase agreements and lease agreements with a solar company that provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/20/city-rome-solar-power-purchase-agreements-2015m-290Accounts Payable Advisory No. 61
… cases, an agency may request that BSE expedite our review and approval of vouchers to create a payment sooner than the … be able to demonstrate to BSE that expediting the review and approval of vouchers will provide a significant, material … but are not limited to, emergencies (e.g., public health and safety), vendor cash flow concerns, or Prompt Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/61-expedite-requestsFort Ann Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-119)
… was almost $1.83 million or 15.25 percent of the ensuing year’s budgeted appropriations, exceeding the statutory limit … fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits and use surplus funds as a financing source to fund one-time expenditures and needed reserves or reduce District property taxes. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/fort-ann-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-119West Buffalo Charter School - Payroll (2018M-72)
… not formally approve the health insurance opt-out program and the leave benefits for maintenance employees. Key … in salary or pay rate are properly authorized, approved and documented. Formally approve benefits provided or paid to … School officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/06/15/west-buffalo-charter-school-payroll-2018m-72Sempronius Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-231)
… with the Three Town Fire District in Cayuga County and provides fire protection services for the Towns of Niles and Sempronius. The Company is governed by a five-member … perform an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. Profit and loss (P&L) statements were not prepared for fundraising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/sempronius-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-231City of Mechanicville – Audit Follow-Up (2012M-162-F)
… The City of Mechanicville is located in Saratoga County and has approximately 5,200 residents. The City’s government … services mainly through real property taxes, State aid and fees charged to residents. Results of Review Based on our … two recommendations were partially implemented and three recommendations were not implemented. … City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/07/03/city-mechanicville-audit-follow-2012m-162-fEast Ramapo Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-141-F, 2011M-52-F)
… our recommendations in the audit reports released in 2011 and 2013. Background The East Ramapo Central School District … was fully implemented, one was partially implemented and three were not implemented. Of the 11 audit … seven were partially implemented, two were not implemented and one was not applicable. … East Ramapo Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/21/east-ramapo-central-school-district-audit-follow-2013m-141-f-2011m-52-fTown of Stuyvesant – Procurement (2017M-54)
… The Town of Stuyvesant is located in Columbia County and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. … for its general fund totaled approximately $468,000 and highway fund totaled $486,000. Key Findings The procurement policy excludes professional services and does not require competitive methods to be used when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-stuyvesant-procurement-2017m-54