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Department of Labor Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether: (i) … current and prior year data analytics. Background As part of our Office’s audit of the Department’s UI program, we … The objectives of our examination were to determine whether i Unemployment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/19/department-labor-examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2017Grand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured officials did not have prohibited interests in District contracts. Determine whether … Key Findings The Board did not ensure there were no prohibited conflicts of interest and allowed claims to be … a code of ethics, as required by law. A Commissioner had a prohibited interest in the contracts between the District and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151Annual Invoice
… Overview Your annual invoice is provided at the beginning of November. If … is available in Retirement Online . Payment for your annual invoice is due by February 1, 2026. Since this due … daily interest at a rate of 5.9 percent. Viewing Your Annual Invoice Sign in to Retirement Online . From Account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/annual-invoiceCity of Dunkirk – Budget Review (B24-1-10)
… budget for 2025. Background Chapter 5 6 of the Laws of 2024, Part DD (the City of Dunkirk Fiscal Recovery Act; “Act” … and capital projects fund existing at the close of its 2024 fiscal year. During the effective period of the Act, the … 30 days before the date scheduled for the City Council’s vote on the adoption of the final budget or the last date on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/27/city-dunkirk-budget-review-b24-1-10City of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… [ read complete report – pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as amended by Chapter 147 of the Laws of … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B25-5-5)
… exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative deficits in the City’s general, transportation, sewer and recreation … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2025-26 proposed budget are reasonable. However, we … City officials did not implement all the recommendations in our previous budget review letter when preparing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/15/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b25-5-5City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B24-5-5)
… an independent evaluation of the Citys proposed budget for 202425 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/13/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b24-5-5City of Lockport – Budget Review (B21-1-9)
… budget to fund buyouts. The proposed budget includes a tax levy of $13,242,097 which complies with the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Carefully monitor … occur. Be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no more than the tax levy limit as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/05/city-lockport-budget-review-b21-1-9City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B20-5-8)
… for Aid and Incentives for Municipalities, property registration fees, metered sewer rents and golf course fees … appropriations for debt service and appropriations for health insurance and Social Security and Medicare taxes that … the allowable tax levy limit by $187,957. However, the Council adopted a local law to override the tax levy limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/09/25/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b20-5-8City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B22-5-3)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2022-23. Background Chapter … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/27/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b22-5-3City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… funds accumulated as of June 30, 2018. Local Finance Law Section 10.10(d) requires all municipalities that have been … debt service and appropriations for health insurance and Social Security and Medicare taxes that may not be sufficient. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5City of Lockport - Budget Review (B19-1-7)
… the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, refuse, water and sewer funds as of December 31, 2013. The Act … is the maximum levy that the City can impose without the Common Council needing to override the tax levy limit. Key … of revenues and expenditures. City officials and the Common Council should consider the CBAs nearing settlement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b19-1-7Oversight of Campus Foundations (Follow-Up)
… the campus to support approved programs and activities. In 2017, SUNY’s 31 campus-related foundations had net assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/oversight-campus-foundations-followSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… does not have an official identification tag while not on the owner’s premises; or is licensed but not in control of or on the property of the owner or custodian and is believed to … an unsatisfactory rating. Our initial report, issued on April 16, 2018, determined the Department was adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… requests and payments made by the Department of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and DOL policies and procedures, and (ii) DOL took corrective action and recouped overpayments based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsMonitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Construction … (Report 2020-S-42 ). About the Program Established in 1960, the Office of General Services (OGS) facilitates the … are required to establish goals for MWBE participation in their contracts. Accordingly, construction contracts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/monitoring-construction-management-followOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… – estimated at more than 80,000 and comprised of families, couples, and single adults – while guiding them to … oversees these larger-scale facilities, and is responsible for inspecting these certified shelters and ensuring they … and Regulations. In contrast, it has delegated authority for oversight of smaller, uncertified shelters to the Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followAdministration of Fellowship Leaves (Follow-Up)
… report, Administration of Fellowship Leaves (Report 2011-S-20). Background Our initial audit report, issued October 9, … of New York: Administration of Fellowship Leaves (2011-S-20) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/administration-fellowship-leaves-followMonitoring of Select Programs (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Monitoring of Select Programs (Report 2020-S-47 ). About the Program The New York State Office for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/12/monitoring-select-programs-followManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… are generally classified as aquatic invasive species (AIS) or terrestrial invasive species (TIS). AIS are commonly spread via fishing and boating activities. The Department is authorized to enact AIS preventive measures, including public education (e.g., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-follow