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V.3.I Class – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… of Probable Usefulness (PPU) for General Obligation (GO) Bonds. Class is used on bond proceeds transactions where the PPU is needed to identify the life of GO Bonds. It is also used to identify taxable and tax-exempt GO bond spending and reimbursement transactions. If a GO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3i-classWho Is Responsible? – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The governing board is generally responsible for the high level oversight of … or school district resources. The governing board is also generally responsible for adopting broad policies … employee, an officer, or a member of the governing board, is responsible for having a clear understanding of travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… are struggling to make ends meet during these difficult times. It is disgraceful that Ms. Hand allegedly stole from … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialTier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
… by a union and Their salary at the time they are hired is at least $75,000. Employees who wish to choose the defined … contribution plan. The defined contribution plan option is the result of a 2012 amendment to Section 390 of the New York State Education Law. It is administered by the State University of New York (SUNY). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-optionTrain On-Time Performance (Follow-up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report Train OnTime Performance 2014S56
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/train-time-performance-followControls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight … accounts received little scrutiny and made recommendations to improve internal controls over these accounts. As of March 31, 2016, Parks was authorized to have three advance accounts with a total value of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts-followCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements (Follow-Up)
… (in the 2011 graduating class) completed an Arts Education curriculum that complied with State Education Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/06/compliance-state-arts-education-requirements-followFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse … serves. The audit covers the period from January 1, 2012 to October 18, 2013. Background The Office plans, develops … Centers, which provide inpatient rehabilitation services to 10,000 persons per year. The Office has approximately 675 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-control-0Incarcerated and Death Matches
… Purpose Our Office examined $1.4 billion in payments for more than 17 million in medical and other service charges … upon conviction of a felony shall be deemed ineligible for all benefits. Furthermore, NYSIF will not pay for medical and other service charges that occur subsequent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/09/incarcerated-and-death-matchesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 15
… Subject: Voucher Authorizers Guidance: This advisory is intended to … recorded in OSC’s Contact Database as a “State Agency – Voucher Authorizer”. Prior to SFS, agencies filed an AC852 … maintain, at a minimum, the original signatures of the Voucher Authorizer and department head or authorizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/15-voucher-authorizersAccounts Payable Advisory No. 9
… Subject: Making Payments to National Grid Guidance: This advisory has been updated to … entering a unique invoice number on vouchers payable to National Grid, as discussed below. Consistent with the Guide … to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to National Grid may delay payment crediting and Business Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/9-complex-entity-national-gridTravel Advisory No. 5
… documentation supporting Travel and Expense transactions for six years. Online agencies are required to use the … documents in support of Travel and Expense transactions for supervisory review/approval and for OSC audit. The scanned images may also be used as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expenseOperational Advisory No. 28
… Subject : Guidance for Processing SFS Transactions in Production after Fiscal … (FYE) Processes are Complete Guidance : When FYE processes for SFS are complete, SFS will send a communication to … environment has been restored. The first priority for agencies once the system is available for use is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/28-guidance-processing-sfs-transactions-production-after-fiscal-year-end-fyeVillage of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… of our audit was to determine if the Village’s joint youth activity’s financial activities were properly recorded … June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016. Background The joint youth activity program (Program) has been established by the Village of Northville to operate youth development activities for children residing in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Rockland County Department of Social Services – Service Contracts (2014M-368)
… governed by a 17-member Board of Legislators. The County’s Department of Social Services is responsible for providing … Rockland County Department of Social Services Service Contracts 2014M368 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/06/12/rockland-county-department-social-services-service-contracts-2014m-368Delaware County – Vehicle Usage and Disposal (2014M-258)
… of our audit was to assess the controls over the County’s vehicle fleet operations for the period January 1, 2013 … $129.6 million. Key Findings Although the Board-adopted vehicle policy specifies that each department head is … used. None of the six departments adequately monitored vehicle usage. Key Recommendations Amend the vehicle policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/04/24/delaware-county-vehicle-usage-and-disposal-2014m-258Columbia County – Payroll (2014M-121)
… complete and certify their hours worked on a time record. Payroll duties were not properly segregated. The auto-pay payroll system resulted in payments to part-time attorneys … supervisors or department heads. Ensure that the duties of payroll batch entry and approval are properly segregated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/14/columbia-county-payroll-2014m-121Village of Franklin – Fund Balance Management (2018M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively … 1, 2016 through November 10, 2017. Background The Village of Franklin is located in the Town of Franklin in Delaware … Village of Franklin Fund Balance Management 2018M13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-franklin-fund-balance-management-2018m-13Village of South Corning – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2017M-114)
… through April 27, 2017. Background The Village of South Corning is located in the Town of Corning in Steuben County and has a population of … Village of South Corning ClerkTreasurers Records and Reports 2017M114 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/17/village-south-corning-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2017m-114Village of Wurtsboro – Financial Operations (2017M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition and segregation of duties for the period June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. … Village of Wurtsboro Financial Operations 2017M71 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/10/village-wurtsboro-financial-operations-2017m-71