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Details About the Audit Process
… appended to the end of the final report. Note that we will only include the response itself; any voluminous documents … to Top Report Distribution Draft reports are distributed only to auditee officials, with copies provided to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/details-about-audit-processSmithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… recorded and reported and that moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015. … the Town of Fenner. The District’s general fund budget for 2015 totals $68,996. Key Findings The Treasurer has not submitted required annual financial reports to OSC for 2010 through 2014. The Treasurer does not provide the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113Beacon City School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-20)
… Beacon, Dutchess County. The District, which operates six schools with approximately 3,400 students, is governed by an … policies for the claims auditor to use as guidance when auditing the claims related to purchases that do not require competitive bidding. The claims auditor did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/beacon-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-20Village of Painted Post – Board Oversight (2017M-92)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of Village activities for the period July 1, 2015 through … Village of Painted Post Board Oversight 2017M92 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/08/11/village-painted-post-board-oversight-2017m-92Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… Determine whether the Orange County (County) Department of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and … records were maintained. Key Findings The Director of Weights and Measures (Director) did not complete all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5Hannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… former Treasurer was able to misappropriate over $850,000 in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For example, he was able to: Disburse over $451,000 in unauthorized checks to himself from January 2014 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Change Orders (2022M-41)
… items as alternates in original project plans and bid specifications. Solicit competition using bids, request for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-change-orders-2022m-41Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… the Board’s oversight of selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … and recycling pickup services to households and businesses in parts of the Town of Hempstead. The District is separate … elected five-member Board of Commissioners. Expenditures for 2013 were approximately $9.8 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingVillage of Richmondville – Disbursements (2012M-178)
… Deputy do not have full control over the payroll process or establish mitigating controls. Ensure that someone outside … the financial software for non-payroll disbursements or establish mitigating controls. Ensure that all the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/25/village-richmondville-disbursements-2012m-178Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-82
… have served 15 calendar days but will receive payment for only 14 calendar days in the initial paycheck. Note : If a … have served 15 calendar days but will receive payment for only 14 calendar days in the initial paycheck. Therefore, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-82-payment-procedures-judges-beginning-calendar-year-2005Rockland Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Administrator Compensation, Financial Management and Purchasing (2017M-60)
… was to review administrative compensation, purchasing and financial management practices for the period July 1, … position of Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Superintendent and then hiring a new District Superintendent, BOCES incurred … a written policy that addresses procedures for billing and collection. The Board and Superintendent incurred $70,290 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2017/12/15/rockland-board-cooperative-educational-services-administrator-compensationCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2016. Background Chapter … City of Lockport Budget Review B11520 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20Hammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
… an analysis of the projected needs of reserve funds in the upcoming year(s). Recommendations The audit report includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54Town of Lebanon – Justice Court (2013M-247)
… was to determine if the Justice was properly accounting for all Court moneys and to review the Court’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background … four council members, is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. During the audit period, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/17/town-lebanon-justice-court-2013m-247Village of North Haven – Collections (2024M-99)
… whether Village of North Haven (Village) officials ensured collections were properly collected, recorded and deposited. Key Findings Village officials did not ensure collections were properly collected, recorded and deposited … could be lost, misused or misappropriated. We reviewed 922 collections totaling $1.4 million and identified 486 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-north-haven-collections-2024m-99Roxbury Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-207)
… Background The Roxbury Central School District is located in the Towns of Roxbury, Middletown and Gilboa in Delaware and Schoharie Counties. The District is governed … transfers to unrestricted fund balance, where allowed by law, or other reserves established and maintained in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/01/roxbury-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-207Additional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – State Police Plan
… Social Security Law (RSSL), you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave at retirement. To be … your unused sick leave at retirement cannot be used to: Qualify for vesting. For example, if you have four years and … sick leave credit can’t be used to reach the five years. Qualify for a better retirement benefit calculation. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveSubmitting a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Law and Rules Section 2105. NYSLRS also requires proof of divorce, such as a copy of the parties’ judgment of divorce. Submit the DRO and a copy of the judgment of divorce to: NYSLRS Matrimonial Bureau 110 State Street Mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/submitting-droVertus Charter School – Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2016M-344)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to evaluate the School’s financial activities for conflicts … and code of ethics, which suggest that Board members may have an interest in certain transactions with the School, … Municipal Law (GML). The Board and School officials have not implemented appropriate information technology (IT) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/vertus-charter-school-conflict-interest-and-information-technology-2016mService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
… (SDVOBs) by providing them increased opportunities for procurements with our office. New York State's SDVOB … (OGS) administers the SDVOB program and is responsible for certifying eligible SDVOBs and assisting and promoting … activities. To learn more about certification, or for questions on eligibility, visit the OGS website . Do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/sdvob