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Laurens Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-43)
… whether the Laurens Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established adequate controls … The Board did not contract for an independent audit of its 2019 records, as required by law, or provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. As of June 30, 2020, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/02/laurens-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-43Village of Oyster Bay Cove – Claims Audit (2022M-114)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Village of Oyster Bay Cove (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured that … Determine if the Village of Oyster Bay Cove Village Board of Trustees Board ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/12/02/village-oyster-bay-cove-claims-audit-2022m-114Tonawanda City School District - Procurement (2023M-108)
… As a result, they did not comply with District policies or New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 103 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/tonawanda-city-school-district-procurement-2023m-108Fishers Island Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2023M-28)
… be used to make informed decisions. Officials did not post the following information they were required to include … online submission request for records. Key Recommendations Post all required and recommended information on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/fishers-island-union-free-school-district-website-transparency-2023m-28Lansing Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-62)
… (District) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings District officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not develop and adopt a comprehensive written investment policy as required by New York State General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/09/01/lansing-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-62DiNapoli and William Glasgall Op-Ed
… Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for its budget as well as annual comprehensive financial reports. This … is instructive. Simply stated, we have not fully lived up to these goals. That's why we propose implementing … the federal relief aid efficiently to help improve the lives of all of our constituents. The time is now to create a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-and-william-glasgall-op-edPortville Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-384)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2012 through November 13, 2013. … Board of Education. Budgeted general fund expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year are approximately $16 million. … Real Property Tax Law statutory limits and develop a plan for the use of excess fund balance. Develop a policy for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/portville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-384Otselic Valley Central School District – Capital Project (2015M-263)
… and approve all project change orders in accordance with New York State Department of Education requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-capital-project-2015m-263Greene Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-17)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess District officials’ management of the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/greene-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-17About the Retirement System – What Every Employer Should Know
… The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) administers two … of the largest public retirement systems in the world. The New York State Comptroller is the administrative head …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-retirement-systemCambria Housing Authority – Financial Management (2015M-316)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if expenditures were itemized, supported and for … County. The Authority, which was established pursuant to New York State Public Housing Law, is governed by an … itemized, supported and audited by the Board prior to payment. Tenant files did not contain documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/12/cambria-housing-authority-financial-management-2015m-316Mandatory Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… covered under RSSL Article 15, as modified by Chapter 18 of the Laws of 2012; and Most PFRS Tier 6 members covered under RSSL … Member Contributions page . You should maintain a record of a member’s contribution rates with your payroll records … Most NYSLRS members make contributions a percentage of their earnings toward funding future retirement benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-contributionsTown of Marilla – Town Supervisor’s Activities (2015M-27)
… Supervisor relied on a certified public accounting firm (CPA) to maintain the accounting records without oversight, … the Board with reports that were not accurate. The CPA erroneously commingled debt and grant proceeds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/22/town-marilla-town-supervisors-activities-2015m-27Examination of Island Peer Review Organization
… We examined select subcontractor expenses the Department of Health (Department) made to Island Peer Review … in administrative charges and nearly $180,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Our objective was to determine whether … by the Comptroller’s Office pursuant to Section 365-l of the Social Services Law. IPRO entered into subcontractor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/14/examination-island-peer-review-organizationPoland Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-218)
… all claims are audited and approved by the membership for payment each month. Adopt a code of ethics and ensure … or press-numbered receipts, and require two members to count the money and certify the amounts submitted to the Treasurer. Company officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/02/14/poland-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2019mTown of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (2022M-57)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Dix (Town) Supervisor ensured cash in his custody was … We found: The former Supervisor did not provide oversight of the bookkeepers, who performed all financial duties, … dental and vision insurance through the Town and paid $126 of the premium cost . There was no documentation to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/02/town-dix-supervisors-control-cash-2022m-57Addison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services. Key Findings District officials did … District officials: Paid approximately $365,000 to 12 of the District’s 14 professional service providers without … within the last five years as required by Chapter 263 of the Laws of 2005. Have consistently used the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 1039
… Purpose To inform the Senate and Assembly payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for … transactions in Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees Members of the NYS Legislature who are paid using the LEG Pay Basis … Special Allowance Background Pursuant to Section 5 of the Legislative Law, the total regular earnings received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1039-2010-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureState Agencies Bulletin No. 1116
… Purpose To inform the Senate and Assembly payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for … transactions in Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees Members of the NYS Legislature who are paid using the LEG Pay Basis … paychecks dated 12/21/11 Background Pursuant to Section 5 of the Legislative Law, the total regular earnings received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1116-2011-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureState Agencies Bulletin No. 945
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees Members of the NYS … based on the number of calendar days actually served in the calendar year. In addition, if a Member on the Assembly Special Allowance … and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Pay Period 19C …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/945-2009-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislature