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Operational Advisory No. 12
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) and guidance on date determinations effective June 19, 2014 Guidance : The … updated due to references to Liability and/or Accounting Date: Chapter VII, Section 9.A - Fringe Benefit and Indirect … XII, Section 5.G - Entering the Appropriate Accounting Date Chapter XII, Section 6.C - Paying Prompt Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/12-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 51
… from vendors and state employees are appropriate to pay. Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter … are just, true and correct and therefore appropriate to pay. In addition, Title 2, Chapter 1, Part 6.7 of the NYCRR … To determine if a claim for payment is appropriate to pay prior to being certified and submitted to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/51-supporting-informationTown of Morris – Justice Court Operations (2021M-66)
… reviewed a sample of 42 cash receipts totaling $7,307 and all disbursements totaling $30,398. Key Recommendations There …
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)
… 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. The Board and District officials: … appropriations and appropriated fund balance, resulting in surplus fund balance exceeding the 4 percent statutory …
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)
… no longer enrolled but had active network user accounts. 13 individuals left employment between 2013 and 2020 but had …
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)
… of (closed) cases were properly reported to appropriate State agencies. Key Recommendations Periodically review … that the clerk reports all disposed cases to appropriate State agencies. Ensure that the clerk accurately updates …
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-andMarion Central School District – Procurement (2022M-3)
… report - pdf] Objective Determine whether Marion Central School District (District) officials procured goods and … Determine whether Marion Central School District District officials procured goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/marion-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-3City of Mechanicville – Procurement (2025M-60)
… manner is to seek competition, which is often required by State law or by locally adopted policy. One of the goals of … this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-procurement-2025m-60Whitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… were properly supported and accurately calculated in accordance with Board-approved agreements. Key Findings … are accurately calculated, supported and disbursed in accordance with the terms of CBAs and individual … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
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)
Determine whether the Town of Ithaca Town Justices collected 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-13Town of Solon - Financial Management (2018M-233)
… plans to address the Town’s operational and capital needs in the general and highway funds. Key Findings From … have concerns about upcoming financial or capital needs that will require significant funding, they have not … longterm plans to address Towns operational and capital needs in general highway funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-solon-financial-management-2018m-233Elwood Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-31)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether systems were in place to ensure that claims were adequately documented, … Determine whether systems were in place to ensure that claims were adequately documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/elwood-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-31Coxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… obtained from seven providers who were paid a total of $172,184 in 2016-17. Have required written quote documentation for purchases from 11 purchase contract … public work contract vendors totaling $27,319 in 2016-17. The Board did not appoint an independent claims auditor. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditNiagara Falls City School District - Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2020M-73)
… by approximately $44,000. District officials were unable to properly monitor out-of-district tuition billings or … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
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)
… deposited, disbursed and reported all fines and fees in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings Although the … fees, they did not disburse or report all fines and fees in a timely and accurate manner. The Justices did not … account for bail, which led to them retaining $14,793 in bail funds that could not be identified by payee. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/11/06/town-patterson-justice-court-operations-2020m-63West Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… invoices. Consult legal counsel and, if appropriate, seek reimbursement for the improper charges. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mState 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-employees