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eLearning Videos and Resources
… The videos here provide explanation and guidance on reporting procedures. Check back often for new videos and … useful to you, submit those ideas to [email protected] . Reporting Time Deposit Accounts Video Resources from this … Reporting Abandoned Property Videos and Resources explanation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/elearning-videos-and-resourcesUnderstanding the Audit Process
… they need to effectively manage and improve operations. In performing our audits, we are required by State Executive … issued by various standard-setting bodies. The Audit Process at a Glance Opening Conference: Audit team and … position or factual differences; this written response is appended to and issued with the final report. Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/understanding-audit-processTown of Smyrna – Claims Audit Process (2022M-161)
… evidence of compliance with the Town’s procurement policy. Diesel fuel purchases totaling $46,655 were approved without … if they had used the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) contract pricing option. The Board did not … the payment in advance of the audit of claims for utility services. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/06/town-smyrna-claims-audit-process-2022m-161Copiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
… The District has been contracting with the company for about 10 years. Key Recommendations Provide guidance for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/copiague-fire-district-procurement-2020m-114Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School - Procurement (2019M-250)
… is used to procure goods and services. Key Findings The School’s procurement policy is not comprehensive. The Board … payments totaling $1.3 million, as required by the School’s policy. School officials made 26 purchases totaling $289,500 without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/03/13/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-procurement-2019m-250IX.6 Drawdown Process – IX. Federal Grants
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6-drawdown-processAudits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… Below is a brief overview of the audit process, highlighting some of the significant milestones of an audit. More detailed information can be found in: Understanding the Audit Process Brochure [pdf] . Audit Selection: A risk … Audits of Local Governments The Audit Process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processTown of Pawling – Procurement (2021M-17)
… for procuring professional services in their procurement policy. Seek competition for professional services obtained … $186,821. Key Recommendations Revise the procurement policy to provide a clear method for procuring professional … reasonable intervals. Comply with the Town’s procurement policy and competitive bidding requirements when making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/18/town-pawling-procurement-2021m-17Village of Islandia – Procurement (2021M-203)
… $161,278 from a Trustee’s incorporated gas station and auto repair business, which was a prohibited interest. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-islandia-procurement-2021m-203Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s (OTDA) Fair Hearing process was used only as necessary. The audit … through September 30, 2013. We found that HRA applied a fair and consistent assessment process when determining … and costly, and in some cases unnecessary, OTDA Fair Hearings. These hearings were unnecessary because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process-followTown of Westfield - Real Property Acquisition (2019M-119)
… of purchase, the property had an estimated full market value of $243,000. Key Recommendations Use a thorough process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-westfield-real-property-acquisition-2019m-119Copiague Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2019M-225)
… 306 checks, totaling almost $2 million, had only one of the two required signatures. Payments totaling $3,190 were … Recommendations Conduct a deliberate and thorough audit of each claim to ensure that each individual claim is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2019m-225Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Human Resources … (Client) eligibility, and when a Client is determined to be ineligible, denying, reducing or terminating the Client's benefits. As a last resort, Clients deemed to be ineligible are entitled to a Fair Hearing administered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processVendor Responsibility Review Process
… the contract on the Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire, if required. The State contracting entity must fully review … information, see How to Conduct a Responsibility Review. What must be filed For each contract, the State contracting … see How to Make a Responsibility Determination. What happens after filing Our office will review the Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-review-processXI-A.1 Purchasing Process Overview – XI-A. Purchasing
… The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to Business Units about the procurement process in the Statewide Financial System. Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1-overviewTown of Middleburgh – Audit Claims Process (2023M-56)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/middleburgh-town-2023-56.pdfImproving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
This session will assist local officials in learning how to establish an effective and efficient claims processing system. A well-designed system ensures proper use of municipal resources, provides local officials with useful information and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/improving-effectiveness-claims-processing-020525.pdfTown of Smyrna – Claims Audit Process (2022M-161)
To determine whether the Town of Smyrna (Town) Board (Board) properly audited claims prior to payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/smyrna-town-2022-161.pdfTown of Marathon – Claims Audit Process (2022M-124)
Determine whether the Town of Marathon (Town) Board (Board) properly audited claims prior to payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/marathon-town-2022-124.pdfTown of Sanford – Claims Audit Process (2021M-189)
Determine whether Town of Sanford (Town) officials ensured that claims were appropriately audited and approved and goods and services were received.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/sanford-2021-189.pdf