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Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… issued to State agencies for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and other funding needs (e.g., confidential, patient, … 31, 2012. Key Findings SED no longer issues checks for travel advances and infrequently issues checks for petty cash … Key Recommendations Consolidate the petty cash and travel categories into the “other “category and notify OSC to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsSherman Central School District – Claims Audit (2024M-92)
… was unaware of how to properly perform her job duties and did not properly audit all claims prior to payment. … more than $1.2 million were not properly authorized and approved. 81 claim packets totaling approximately $91,000 … As a result, improper or unsupported claims may be paid and may not be detected and corrected. Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/18/sherman-central-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-92Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen – Disbursements (2023M-178)
… legitimate District purposes, when the Treasurer does not maintain control of his electronic signature, the chances of … checks totaling $26.7 million. The Treasurer did not maintain custody or supervise the use of his electronic … Authorize the use of an electronic signature. Maintain custody of the Treasurer’s electronic signature and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-thirteen-disbursements-2023m-178Caton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2013M-237)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are adequate to ensure that financial … activity is properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, … through July 12, 2013. Background The Caton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Caton, in Steuben …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/caton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialAfton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-248)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Afton, and located in Chenango County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … each attached invoice; however, the Board has no process in place to verify it is approving all claims for payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/afton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-248Orange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… two campuses and about 5,500 students, is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees. Expenditures for the 2015-16 … security by installing fire suppression systems, automatic temperature controls, a designated generator and entry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances
… Correction (Commission) is fulfilling its responsibilities for the oversight of correctional facilities and for responding timely to complaints and inmate grievances. … July 19, 2017. Background The Commission is responsible for oversight of all 561 correctional facilities throughout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/19/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievancesPlattekill #1 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-282)
… approximately $780,000. Key Findings The Treasurer did not issue press-numbered duplicate receipts, did not record the … and a store which the Chair owns. Key Recommendations Issue press-numbered duplicate receipts for moneys received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/plattekill-1-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsReal Estate Portfolio
… Transportation Authority has accounted for all of its real estate holdings, established a value for those holdings, … of Interest Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Real Estate Portfolio (2009-S-10) Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Real Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up) (2011-F-30) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/27/real-estate-portfolioXI.2.G Submission and Retention of Bids/Proposals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… When submitting to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) contract transactions requiring OSC approval, State agencies are required to submit the complete … provides additional information. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in most cases does not require the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2g-submission-and-retention-bidsproposalsComsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s controls over cash disbursements and … also did not provide guidance for goods and services not required to be competitively bid. Therefore, all 35 claims … for procuring those goods and services which are not legally required to be bid, including the procurement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316State Police Bulletin No. SP-83
… Purpose To notify the Division of State Police of the procedure for processing the 2005-2006 payment. … Investigators in Bargaining Unit 62 Background Chapter 8 of the Laws of 2001 provides for a $200.00 Lump Sum Payment … To notify the Division of State Police of the procedure for processing the 20052006 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-83-permanent-rank-sergeant-payment-employees-represented-nys-policeState Police Bulletin No. SP-77
… Purpose To notify the Division of State Police of the procedure for processing the 2004-2005 payment. … Investigators in Bargaining Unit 62 Background Chapter 8 of the Laws of 2001 provides for a $200.00 Lump Sum Payment … To notify the Division of State Police of the procedure for processing the 20042005 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-77-permanent-rank-sergeant-payment-employees-represented-nys-policeSchool District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3)
… of PE to students in grades K-4, and seven did not do so for grade 5. None of the districts audited had developed a PE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/12/school-district-physical-education-compliance-2018-ms-3General Brown Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-216)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … 2012-13. District expenditures, specifically those related to employee benefits, have increased by more than $1.2 … fund balance. Continue to explore and evaluate ways to cut costs and increase revenues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/24/general-brown-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-216SUNY Bulletin No. SU-239
… pay periods: Cycle/Pay Period/Type Pay Period Begin Date Check Date Administration Extra Lag 05/26/2016 06/29/2016 … the Goal Amount is $100.00 or less (total of all record numbers) , the Earnings field is equal to the Goal Amount. If … the Earnings field is equal to the Goal Amount and the OK to Pay check box will be unchecked for this record number. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-239-repayment-suny-united-university-professions-uupUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-232
… Negotiating Unit S9, G9 (Uniform Blazer Allowance payment only); or SY, SR, 87, 86 (Uniform Allowance Payment only); or DR, F8 (Uniform or Blazer Allowance payment); and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-232-december-2016-unified-court-system-ucs-uniform-and-equipmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Homes and Community Renewal: Housing Trust Fund Corporation – … Renewal, administers the Rural Rental Assistance Program in partnership with the United States Department of … University of New York – Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up) (2023-F-45) The State University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTrouble Ahead: Managing Your Budget in Times of Fiscal Stress
managingbudget lgmg local government management guide Trouble Ahead: Managing Your Budget in Times of Fiscal Stress
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/managingbudget.pdfFishing, Hunting and Trapping in New York State, December 2015
New York offers a wide variety of sporting opportunities for the almost two million men and women who hunt, fish and trap in the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-hunting-fishing-2015.pdf