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DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… to the growing threat climate change poses to transit, and its most recent 20-year needs assessment shows many … in trouble as it wrestles with an overdue list of repairs and upgrades and growing debt,” DiNapoli said. “It needs to … spending on projects as they progress and can demonstrate benefits to the system, not just when they’re completed; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherTown of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (2022M-57)
… ensured cash in his custody was properly collected and disbursed. Key Findings The former Supervisor did not ensure all cash in his custody was properly collected and disbursed. We found: The former Supervisor did not … documentation to support she was entitled to receive these benefits. The findings regarding the former bookkeeper were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/02/town-dix-supervisors-control-cash-2022m-57Town of Russia – Financial Management (2014M-212)
… The Town of Russia is located in Herkimer County and has a population of approximately 2,600. The Town is … Town Board which is responsible for the general management and control of the Town’s financial and operational affairs. … a plan for the use of excess funds in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Adopt budgets that include realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/03/town-russia-financial-management-2014m-212Town of Sharon – Fund Balance (2017M-271)
… The Town of Sharon is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately 1,800. The Town is … total approximately $916,500. Key Findings Town-wide (TW) and town-outside-village (TOV) fund balances grew by 28 and … fund balance by using excess fund balance in a manner that benefits Town residents. Adopt budgets that include realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/21/town-sharon-fund-balance-2017m-271Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… time periods or means for which fund balance will be used and replenished. The Board has not formalized or adopted comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans specifying the Town’s objectives and goals … the excess funds as a financing source in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Revise the fund balance policy to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171Town of Lincklaen – Board Oversight (2017M-37)
… The Town of Lincklaen is located in Chenango County and has a population of approximately 400. The Town is … Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for the general and highway funds for 2017 totaled approximately $535,000. … use excess funds as a financing source in a manner that benefits Town residents. Perform annual audits of the records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-lincklaen-board-oversight-2017m-37Town of Taylor – Financial Management (2016M-391)
… purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight and financial management of the Town's operations for the … The Town of Taylor is located in Cortland County and has a population of approximately 525. The Town is … the amount of available fund balance in a manner that benefits Town residents. Annually audit, or have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-taylor-financial-management-2016m-391West Babylon Union Free School District – School Lunch Operations (2016M-243)
… District is located in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County and is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. … cafeterias located in the high school, junior high school and five elementary schools, which offer breakfast, lunch and … participation and control food costs, materials, labor and benefits. Monitor the number of meals produced divided by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2016m-243Lake George Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-122)
… School District is located in the Village of Lake George and the Towns of Lake George, Queensbury, Bolton, and Fort Ann in Warren and Washington Counties. The District … only approved salaries and wages, and received only the benefits to which they were entitled. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/02/lake-george-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013mGreenport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-203)
… is located in the Village of Greenport in Suffolk County and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. … overestimated appropriations by approximately $3.3 million and did not use more than $789,000 of appropriated fund … and develop a plan to reduce the surplus in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. … Greenport Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/05/greenport-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-203Town of Corning – Financial Condition (2020M-13)
… revenues (until 2019), overestimated appropriations and failed to use most of the appropriated fund balance for … actual expenditures. Did not develop multiyear financial and capital plans or adopt a reasonable fund balance policy. … the TW general fund and use excess funds in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/08/14/town-corning-financial-condition-2020m-13Town of Dayton – Financial Condition (2013M-90)
… The Town of Dayton is located in Cattaraugus County and has a population of approximately 1,900 residents. The … five-member Town Board comprised of the Town Supervisor and four council members. Budgeted appropriations for the … and highway town-outside-village funds in a manner that benefits Town taxpayers, such as reducing property taxes, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/14/town-dayton-financial-condition-2013m-90Plattsburgh City School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-74)
… of Education which comprises nine elected members. Payroll and associated employee benefit costs represent a significant … established adequate internal controls over payroll and personal services. District officials implemented … approved salaries and wages, and they received only the benefits to which they were entitled. We also determined that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/plattsburgh-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-74CUNY Bulletin No. CU-178
… Purpose To explain agency procedures for entering payments into the Time Entry panel. Affected … Central Office. … This bulletin explains agency procedures for entering payments into the Time Entry panel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-178-cuny-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycle-1103-63003CUNY Bulletin No. CU-166
… who elect to participate in the Buy Out Waiver program and who are designated on the Buy Out Waiver Listing submitted by the CUNY University Benefits Office Effective Date Payment will be included in … To pay eligible employees, use the earnings code HBB and enter the following information through the Time Entry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-166-cuny-buy-out-waiver-program-712002-12312002-payment-cycleState Agencies Bulletin No. 1882
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2021 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 6 … 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $290,000 for the 2021 plan year, which is the calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1882-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedRockville Centre Union Free School District – School Lunch Fund Financial Condition (2016M-139)
… (District) is located in the Village of Rockville Centre and includes parts of the Town and Village of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, … the industry standards for MPLH. Pay for the associated benefits of the cafeteria employees out of the school lunch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-school-lunch-fund-financialMargaretville Central School District – Fund Balance (2015M-55)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2013 through … Ensure that the amount of the District’s unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with Real Property Tax Law statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/margaretville-central-school-district-fund-balance-2015m-55Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-89)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial operations and use of fund balance for the period July 1, 2013 through … overestimated expenditures in its adopted budgets, and, therefore, none of the appropriated fund balance was … to use excess unexpended surplus funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Ensure that budgets presented to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/31/plainview-old-bethpage-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015mNew Lebanon Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-222)
… Findings District officials have overstated liabilities and accumulated excessive funds, resulting in taxpayers … general fund reserves did not meet statutory requirements and three were funded at levels that were generally higher … a plan to use surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Review all reserves and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/new-lebanon-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-222