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Liverpool Central School District – Information Technology Assets (2020M-59)
… count was conducted in 2003. District officials cannot be assured that IT assets are adequately accounted for and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/liverpool-central-school-district-information-technology-assets-2020m-59Village of Maybrook – Financial Condition (2020M-54)
… five years, and the water fund had an operating deficit in 2019. Village officials did not develop a fund balance … 2020 projections and our audit work do not factor in the pandemic’s financial effects. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/02/village-maybrook-financial-condition-2020m-54Town of Hebron – Fiscal Oversight (2015M-59)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over … reports. The Supervisor delegated his responsibility of signing checks to his clerk. The Board did not audit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/26/town-hebron-fiscal-oversight-2015m-59Acceptable Time and Attendance Systems – Legacy Reporting
… by the employee that full hours were worked, except for time charged to accruals for vacation and other leave time. For good internal controls, the system should also … not have supervisors.) Examples include: Hard copy (paper) time sheets, signed by the official; Electronic time sheets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/acceptable-time-and-attendance-systemsTown of Camden – Internal Controls Over Salaries/Benefits and Ambulance Services (2014M-82)
… 30, 2013. Background The Town of Camden is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 4.930. … paid to the Supervisor for services as cemetery official in the notice of public hearing each year. The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/30/town-camden-internal-controls-over-salariesbenefits-and-ambulance-services-2014m-82Clarence Fire District – Purchasing (2016M-297)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Clarence, in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected … Ensure that all District officials who are involved in the procurement process comply with the purchasing policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/11/04/clarence-fire-district-purchasing-2016m-297Hermon-DeKalb Central School District – Segregation of Duties (2016M-35)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if controls over the District’s cash receipts … comply with the District’s written regulations relating to cash receipts and nonpayroll disbursements procedures. The Business Manager has the ability to control all phases of nonpayroll transactions. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/hermon-dekalb-central-school-district-segregation-duties-2016m-35Pearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… (District) officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets. Key Findings District officials did not properly monitor and account for 70 percent of fixed assets reviewed totaling $546,527. This can be … to District officials not following Board-adopted fixed asset policies. We found that (some assets had multiple …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126Village of Brookville – Board Oversight (2015M-45)
… 30, 2014. Background The Village of Brookville is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, and has a … how the Village will use surplus moneys accumulated in operating funds and establish policies that address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/06/12/village-brookville-board-oversight-2015m-45Town of Wappinger – Financial Condition (2013M-94)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Wappinger is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately … over several years, but has shown some improvement in 2012. Key Recommendations Develop realistic revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/21/town-wappinger-financial-condition-2013m-94Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… and that purchases are being made in the most prudent and economical manner in the best interest of taxpayers. District … a competitive method to procure professional services and insurance coverage from five vendors totaling $102,136. … for soliciting competition for professional services and insurance coverage. Obtain quotes as required by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Truxton Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-123)
… internal controls and reporting requirements were in place. Key Recommendations Complete mandatory fiscal oversight training, file the required AUD in a timely manner, routinely review the Treasurer’s work and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/truxton-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-123Newark Central School District – Employee Benefits (2024M-40)
… in separation payment calculation errors totaling $20,157. Specifically: Our audit identified that four employees … employees’ separation payments were underpaid a total of $157. Key Recommendations Establish written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/newark-central-school-district-employee-benefits-2024m-40II.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… Article V – The State Comptroller shall be required: (1) to audit all vouchers before payment and all official … and collection of all revenues and receipts; and (3) to prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesTown of Pendleton – Capital Projects (2024M-72)
… The Supervisor did not: Account for the projects in separate capital projects funds. Recommendations The … C includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pendleton-capital-projects-2024m-72SCAM ALERT
… or beneficiary data being compromised. You can avoid the scam by accessing Retirement Online only through the Office … of Investigations at [email protected] . … Scam Alert NYSLRS is monitoring a potential cyber threat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertContract Advisory No. 33
… Subject: Department of Labor (DOL) Public Work Contractor Registration Guidance: Pursuant to Labor Law § … Law § 220-i to the Bureau of Contracts for approval, a contractor’s timely proof of certificate of registration must be provided with the contract documents in the Electronic Document Submission System (EDSS) or Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/33-dol-public-work-contractor-registryCity of Auburn – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-31)
… and services provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 538 applicable physical accessibility … Seven components at the Fire Station, such as accessible signs identifying restrooms. Seven components at the Police Station, such as van accessible parking spaces and signs at accessible parking spaces. Recommendation City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-auburn-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-31Town of Chili – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-33)
… and services provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 781 applicable physical accessibility … counters with a portion at an accessible height and signs at interior offices with raised lettering and Braille. Seven components at the Community Center, such as signs identifying accessible parking spaces and stall doors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-chili-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-33DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local … that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … that operate on a calendarbased fiscal year according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026