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Operational Advisory No. 12
… OSC will issue a monthly operational advisory regarding open accounting periods. Currently, the sub modules (Accounts … Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Project Costing) are open from April 1, 2000 to August 31, 2014 and the Modified … and Budget Dates provides key data elements and explanations on the appropriate use of Obligation, Accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/12-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 51
… guidance to assist agencies in determining whether claims for payment from vendors and state employees are appropriate … agencies to certify to the Comptroller that claims for payment are just, true and correct and therefore … 6.7 of the NYCRR requires agencies to support any claim for payment entered in to the Statewide Financial System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/51-supporting-informationTown of Morris – Justice Court Operations (2021M-66)
… fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner. Key Findings The Justice collected, deposited, disbursed, … as a result of this audit. Town officials agreed with our findings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/06/11/town-morris-justice-court-operations-2021m-66Ripley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)
… not develop and adopt a comprehensive written multiyear financial plan and did not adhere to the fund balance policy. … Develop and adopt a comprehensive written multiyear financial plan and adhere to the fund balance policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-23Millbrook Central School District – Information Technology – User Accounts (2021M-48)
… officials established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or loss. Key … officials established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized access use andor loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/millbrook-central-school-district-information-technology-user-accountsTown of Randolph – Justice Court Operations (2021M-76)
… manner. However, the Justice did not ensure computerized case records were updated in an accurate and timely manner or … review pending cases reports and compare computerized case information to manual case file information. Ensure that the clerk reports all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/08/27/town-randolph-justice-court-operations-2021m-76East Rochester Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-56)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory … officials did not always procure goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory requirements. Of the $1.88 million in purchases tested from 25 vendors, District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-56Milford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-94)
… and District officials properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and … District officials did not properly manage fund balance in accordance with statute. As of June 30, 2021, surplus fund … comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. Develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/milford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-94Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in a cost-efficient manner and provided adequate oversight of … did not ensure that goods and services were procured in the most cost-efficient manner, or provide adequate … public work projects that exceed the bidding thresholds in accordance with GML. Review project proposals before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-andWhitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… agreements. Key Findings Separation payments made to seven of 10 employees tested were generally supported and … supported and disbursed in accordance with the terms of CBAs and individual employment contracts. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146Town of Ithaca – Justice Court Operations (2021M-13)
… deposited, disbursed, recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner. Audit Results The Justices … recorded and reported the fines and fees we reviewed in an accurate and timely manner. During the audit period, … deposited disbursed recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/30/town-ithaca-justice-court-operations-2021m-13Niagara Falls City School District - Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2020M-73)
… Falls City School District (District) students enrolled in out-of-district programs were accurately calculated and … Findings Tuition billings for District students enrolled in out-of-district programs were not always accurately … $71,000 and may have overpaid for three students in foster care and three students in McKinney-Vento status by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/21/niagara-falls-city-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2020m-73Town of Patterson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-63)
… in bail funds that could not be identified by payee. The Court clerks did not return unclaimed exonerated bail … DMV reports to ensure their status is accurate in the Court’s and DMV’s records. Town officials disagreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/11/06/town-patterson-justice-court-operations-2020m-63Marion Central School District – Procurement (2022M-3)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … Board did not always ensure that competition was sought in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … officials cannot assure taxpayers that purchases were made in the most prudent and economical manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/marion-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-3West Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… than $115,000. District officials did not obtain quotes for 16 of 21 purchases totaling approximately $56,000. The … may have improperly charged the District more than $14,000 for administrative fees and sales tax. Key Recommendations … legal counsel and, if appropriate, seek reimbursement for the improper charges. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mTown of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-139)
… 24 hours as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 35. Record 2023 tax collections totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-ripley-town-clerk-collections-2024m-139City of Long Beach - Budget Review (B19-7-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget … Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt not to exceed $12,000,000 to liquidate the … City’s general fund and certain other funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance Law requires all municipalities that have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b19-7-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 1128
… reduced and reported to the Employees’ Retirement System in accordance with the Deficit Reduction Plan. Affected Employees CSEA employees in the following bargaining units who are enrolled in ERS (Retirement Plan 7Y): Administrative Services BU02 … be reduced and reported to the Employees Retirement System in accordance with the Deficit Reduction Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1128-deficit-reduction-reporting-employees-retirement-system-ers-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-212
… biweekly CUNY Administrative Fee deductions. 441 CUNY Replacement Card Fee: This code is to be used to process a one-time fee for replacement of lost/stolen cards. Note : Enrollment for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-212-processing-payroll-deductions-new-cuny-transit-benefitTown of Solon - Financial Management (2018M-233)
… fund balance and reserve policy that establishes the level of fund balance and reserves to be maintained. Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-solon-financial-management-2018m-233