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Pearl River Fire District – Purchasing (2016M-407)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Orangetown in Rockland County. The District is governed by an elected … Ensure that all District officials involved in the procurement process comply with the purchasing policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/03/pearl-river-fire-district-purchasing-2016m-407Town of Jefferson – Selected Financial Operations (2014M-332)
… July 15, 2014. Background The Town of Jefferson is located in Schoharie County and had a population as of the 2010 … the new Supervisor therefore hired a bookkeeping company in February 2014 to maintain the Town’s financial records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/13/town-jefferson-selected-financial-operations-2014m-332Town of Seneca Falls - Information Technology (2018M-218)
… awareness training to help ensure their understanding in security measures to protect the network. Town officials … accounts for former personnel were disabled or removed in a timely manner. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/29/town-seneca-falls-information-technology-2018m-218Green Island Union Free School District - Separation Payments (2019M-55)
… resignation/retirement date. Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/green-island-union-free-school-district-separation-payments-2019m-55Suffern Central School District - Financial Condition (2019M-145)
… if they are necessary and reduce unneeded reserve funds in accordance with statutes. Approve a comprehensive … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/suffern-central-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-145Town of Schroon - Town Hall Expansion Project (2018M-128)
… project by approximately $98,000 (7 percent), resulting in the project not being able to repay interfund advances … records for projects are accurate and maintained in a timely manner. Ensure the balance of outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/05/town-schroon-town-hall-expansion-project-2018m-128Half Hollow Hills Community Library - Fund Balance (2018M-127)
… doing so. Develop a plan to use unexpended surplus funds in a manner that benefits the Library’s taxpayers. Library … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Library’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/11/09/half-hollow-hills-community-library-fund-balance-2018m-127Town of Maryland - Financial Management (2018M-121)
… Key Findings Since 2015, the total combined fund balance in the general and highway funds increased by $450,000 and, … of $495,000 and underestimated revenues of $226,000 in the general and highway funds which contributed to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/07/town-maryland-financial-management-2018m-121King Center Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-61)
… or questionable computer use on six computers. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … training to personnel who use the School’s IT resources. In addition, we confidentially communicated key IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/07/20/king-center-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-61Edmeston Central School District - Fund Balance (2020M-1)
… Key Findings The Board appropriated approximately $929,100 in fund balance from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and did not use … to comply with the statutory limit and use excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/edmeston-central-school-district-fund-balance-2020m-1Walton Central School District - Fund Balance (2019M-209)
… Key Findings The Board appropriated over $1.9 million in fund balance from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and only used … to comply with the statutory limit and use excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/17/walton-central-school-district-fund-balance-2019m-209Medina Central School District - Capital Projects (2019M-163)
… approve change orders. Include all itemized Project costs in monthly financial reports to the Board. District officials … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-capital-projects-2019m-163State Agencies Bulletin No. 1950
… NYCERS, PFRS, NYSTRS, or ERS are affected. Background In accordance with Senate Resolution No. 958 of Bill No. … reach the $250,000 limit. Contributions will resume in the first paycheck of the following plan year. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1950-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-117
… Background Eligibility criteria and amounts defined in Attachment APaid in employee's regular check Agency Actions Enter into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-117-june-2001-uniform-allowance-paymentOpinion 97-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Installment Purchase … districts, to enter into "installment purchase contracts" in accordance with the provisions of that section (see … purpose, an "installment purchase contract" is defined in section 109-b, as amended by chapter 258 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-10Area #1 – IT Policy – Information Technology Governance
… to all computer users; and ensuring there are procedures in place to monitor compliance with policies. Your unique … Such policy must also address the data privacy protections in Section 2-d of the State Education Law, including … student, teacher or principal PII from being included in public reports or other documents. 5 Online Banking – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-1-it-policySelected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… reportable incidents involving persons receiving services in State facilities or provider agencies. The Center … the State Comptroller with case-specific information in substantiated cases. Consequently, we were unable to … more than 70 percent of the individual incidents reported in the VPCR database, including any cases where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigationXIV.15 Updating Agency Contacts – XIV. Special Procedures
… Contact Type Contact Description Reporting Required in Online Contact System Contact Manager – Finance … payment to OSC. Optional, see Voucher Authorizers heading in Chapter XII Section 4.D for information about the … Role Contact Description Reporting Required in Online Contact System Contact Manager – Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv15/xiv15-updating-agency-contactsStreet Construction-Related Permits
… and reviews appropriate fees for both online and in-person applications. There is a central permit office in Manhattan and borough permit offices in each of the other boroughs. The Office of Construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… yourself with the different roles and responsibilities in the audit process. Understanding the different roles Each … Auditor – Performs risk assessments and helps the board in developing internal controls to reduce financial risk. … spouse (or spouse equivalent) dependent (related or not) In addition, you must use good judgment by not appointing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resources