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Cost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… collection efforts. Transfer stations: A transfer station may include one or more large containers for solid … with the General Municipal Law. Resources The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) … solid waste composition and characterization in New York State. See our Local Government Management Guides for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B21-5-10)
… estimated revenues for metered water rents contingent on Council approval of a proposed rate increase to be fully … include them in the budget instead of continuing to rely on the issuance of debt to finance these purchases. The City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b21-5-10DiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… Ulster County District Attorney David J. Clegg and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former … County Police Officer, for allegedly swindling the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) out of … with my office in our work to protect the resources of the New York State and Local Retirement System for its members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemMontauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… The District’s 13 ALS employees use a combination of sign-in sheets and a biometric timeclock (finger reader) to help … they are properly compensated for all the time worked. In 2023, the District’s payroll for ALS employees totaled … of the increased hourly rate went undetected, resulting in a total overpayment of $8,690. The District’s inconsistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153Obtaining Information about a Member’s Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… the information may be obtained by subpoena. In accordance with New York State Civil Practice Law and … must be “So Ordered” by a Justice of the Supreme Court in the district where the records are located or, for actions within New York State, by a Judge of the Court in which the action is placed on trial. NYSLRS will reject an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/obtaining-information-about-members-benefitsIX.7.F M-Year Legislation – IX. Federal Grants
… Most federal grant award funding has a limited period of availability. Some grant’s … awarding agency and the award is considered expired. In some instances, the life of a federal award may be more or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7f-m-year-legislationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1004
… Purpose To notify agencies that OSC has modified the Retirement Plan … The overtime compensation limit for calendar year 2010 is $15,000 and will be increased by 3% each calendar year … compensation limit for Tier 5 employees. As a result, it is critical that the employee’s correct Date of Membership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1004-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-employees-enrolled-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 1005
… Purpose To notify agencies that OSC has modified the Retirement Plan … The overtime compensation limit for calendar year 2010 is $15,000 and will be increased by 3% each calendar year … compensation limit for Tier 5 employees. As a result, it is critical that the employee’s correct Date of Membership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1005-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-employees-enrolled-new-yorkTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-16-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Sidney, located in Delaware County, issued debt totaling $2.5 million to … review, we found that revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The Town’s preliminary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/25/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-16-13Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B18-7-9)
… and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/29/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b18-7-9BOCES Milk Bidding (2018-MS-2)
… May have saved as much as $355,000 (15 percent) on fat free chocolate milk half pints in 2016-17, in places … of Federal Regulations, Title 7 Section 210.10 2 New York State General Municipal Law Section 103 … BOCES Milk Bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/07/27/boces-milk-bidding-2018-ms-2Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B17-7-15)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2018 fiscal year are … reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general fund as of December 31, 2007, December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b17-7-15Pine City Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2017M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that financial … Board improperly allowed the Chief and Assistant Chiefs to fuel their personal vehicles. The Board did not establish … and performing an annual audit. Revise the fuel policy to provide reimbursement based on actual expenditures or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/01/pine-city-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2017m-166Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-16-5)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … in the District’s general fund and food service fund as of June 30, 2008. Local Finance Law requires all local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/11/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-16-5Assessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and … help ensure that the operators of motor vehicles driven in New York State possess adequate insurance coverage, or are … to by the Department, to ascertain the expenses incurred in administering the Acts for the State Fiscal Year ended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/16/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleVillage of Oyster Bay Cove – Claims Audit (2022M-114)
… (Board) ensured that claims were adequately supported, for appropriate Village purposes and audited before payment. … did not ensure that claims were adequately supported, for appropriate Village purposes and audited before payment. … $775,633 and found that although these claims were for legitimate Village purposes, none of the claims were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/12/02/village-oyster-bay-cove-claims-audit-2022m-114Assessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023
… Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2023. About the … Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is responsible for tracking the expenses of administering the Acts and … ascertain the expenses incurred in administering the Acts for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2023. Expenses to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/26/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleTonawanda City School District - Procurement (2023M-108)
… (GML) Section 103 and may have paid more than necessary for goods and services. The Board and District officials: Procured 167 interactive panels for $684,132 without obtaining competitive bids as required … or request proposals in accordance with District policies for 23 purchases totaling $102,378. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/tonawanda-city-school-district-procurement-2023m-108East Moriches Union Free School District – Budget Review (B7-14-3)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/01/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-14-3Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-14-8)
… and food service fund as of June 30, 2008. Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized … deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, in general, we found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-14-8