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Central Square Central School District – Fund Balance (2022M-196)
… nonspendable fund balance and encumbrances, which resulted in surplus fund balance being underreported by about $6.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/10/central-square-central-school-district-fund-balance-2022m-196Franklin Square Public Library - Claims Audit (2018M-48)
… Library officials generally agreed with our recommendation and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/08/24/franklin-square-public-library-claims-audit-2018m-48Pine Plains Central School District - Internal Controls Over Select Financial Activities (2018M-52)
… transfers. Key Findings Officials did not identify $93,569 in federal withholding penalties that were incurred and paid … interim financial reports are reviewed to detect errors in preparation. … Pine Plains Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/29/pine-plains-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectXII.6 Overview – XII. Expenditures
… Business Units with guidance on how to process certain payment situations where the type of vendor or type of payment differs from the normal policies and processes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xii/xii6-overviewMarathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… March 2023 and invested $653,000 into an investment fund with higher interest rates. Key Recommendation Periodically … to maximize interest earnings. District officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76NFC Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-11)
… agreements and found: Officials did not verify or confirm the 18 businesses that agreed to create or retain a total of 96 positions actually did so. Three of the eight loans reviewed had delinquent payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/05/28/nfc-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoringArea #11 – Physical Controls – Information Technology Governance
… smaller units may place servers next to or under a desk, in a closet, in the middle of the room or other high-traffic area. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-11-physical-controlsCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Audit Committee
… qualifies Candidates should collectively possess knowledge in accounting, auditing, financial reporting and district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-audit-committeeClinton County - Separation Payments (2018M-44)
… four former employees were overpaid a combined total of $10,089 and three former employees were underpaid a combined total of $403. Key Recommendations Implement an independent review and approval of separation payments. Direct the County’s legal counsel to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/06/15/clinton-county-separation-payments-2018m-44Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration
… to New York State. The live stream has ended, but you can watch a replay of the event below. 2022 Honorees Michèle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/caribbean-heritage-month-2022William Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials ensured check signings and online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While the bank transactions we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingFinn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… personnel who use IT resources, including the importance of physical security and protection of personal, private, sensitive information (PPSI). Develop a disaster recovery plan. Address the IT recommendations communicated confidentially. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141Constitutional Tax Limits
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/constitutional-tax-limitsSweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-166)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Sweet Home Central School District’s (District) Board of Education … on issues raised in the District’s response. … audit sweet home school financial management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/31/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-166IX.12 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… Congress enacted the Cash Management Improvement Act of 1990 (CMIA) to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in the exchange of funds between the Federal Government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix12-overviewJustice Court Fund: Advisories
… (1), Cap Extension VTL 1809 (2) April [pdf] - Reporting to the Justice Court Fund Adjustments and Refunds ENCON Civil … 2008 July [pdf] - 2008 Legislative Updates and Reporting to the Justice Court Fund (JCF) Surcharge and Fee Increase PL … January [pdf] - 2008 Legislative Update and Reporting to the Justice Court Fund Surcharge and Fee Extension VTL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-advisoriesI.3 Guide to Financial Operations Account Codes Procedure – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… Chapter IV – Accounting Codes – Uses and Descriptions contains information and details regarding State accounting codes. This chapter provides useful information to assist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i3-guide-financial-operations-account-codes-procedureByron-Bergen Central School District - Procurement (2018M-157)
… Key Finding District officials made 40 purchases, of 77 reviewed, totaling approximately $184,000 without … Ensure that officials obtain the necessary number of competitive quotes as required by the purchasing policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/02/byron-bergen-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-157Elba Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-96)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District … they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 Our audit focused primarily on the general fund's financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/elba-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-96XVI.3.G Legal Compliance – XVI. Financial Reporting
… should be presented in the ACFR as may be necessary to report legal compliance responsibilities and accountabilities. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/12/2022 … GASB Codification Section 1200 Generally Accepted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3g-legal-compliance