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Town of Callicoon – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-16)
… the Board had not defined the rate or percentage of health insurance premiums that retirees must pay for their continuing health insurance coverage, we were unable to determine whether the … purposes. Define the rate or percentage of health insurance premiums that retirees must pay for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-callicoon-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-16Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and … electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the governing board may generally establish … petty cash funds and authorize petty cash payments in advance of audit. Most petty cash payments will involve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditMandatory Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… in Tiers 3 and 4 have reached their cessation date and no longer make contributions. New York State correction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-contributionsTown of Long Lake – Capital Projects and Reserve Funds (2012M-235)
… July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Long Lake is located in Hamilton County and has a population of about 700. The … when the reserves are established. Monitor the balances in specific reserves, amend the maximum amounts if necessary, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/08/town-long-lake-capital-projects-and-reserve-funds-2012m-235State Agencies Bulletin No. 1807
… the January 1, 2020 salary increases. Affected Employees Executive Law Section 169 Commissioners are affected. … to the recommendations of the Committee on Legislative and Executive Compensation established by Chapter 59 of the Laws … effective January 1, 2020, the salaries of the following Executive Law Section 169 Commissioners are increased as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1807-january-1-2020-salary-increases-executive-law-section-169-commissionersTown of Boonville – Claims Auditing and Conflict of Interest (2014M-373)
… deliberate and thorough audits are conducted and that each claim approved is properly supported by original invoices, … is approved by the officer whose action gave rise to the claim. Ensure that all officials and employees are familiar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-boonville-claims-auditing-and-conflict-interest-2014m-373Glenham Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2016M-380)
… of our audit was to determine if claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and … the Town of Glenham in Dutchess County. It is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. … audit and approval. Ensure that all claims are supported by adequate documentation prior to approving payment. Perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/03/glenham-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2016m-380Copiague Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2019M-98)
… the District’s travel meal allowance by $5,047. The Board approved 28 charges totaling $5,786 for refreshments that … violation of New York State Public Officers Law. The Board approved $1,488 in charges that were not for valid District … District’s maximum meal allowance established by District policy. Ensure that the Board only approves purchases that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2019m-98Fabius-Pompey Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-83)
… whether Fabius-Pompey Central School District (District) claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes … approved prior to payment. Key Findings We reviewed 100 claims totaling approximately $5.3 million and found that … purposes. However, the District needs to improve the claims audit process because some claims were not subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-83Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2022M-128)
… whether Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton- Herkimer-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials used competitive methods when … whether JeffersonLewisHamiltonHerkimerOneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES officials used competitive methods when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/12/02/jefferson-lewis-hamilton-herkimer-oneida-board-cooperative-educational-servicesGreenport Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-30)
… required. Such training should address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/greenport-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newLivonia Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-22)
… Objective Determine whether the Livonia Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental … in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental … Determine whether the Livonia Central School District District used District resources to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/livonia-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkRye Neck Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-34)
… health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 as required by New York State Education Department (SED) regulations. Ten … health training to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as required. Such training should address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/rye-neck-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newSayville Union Free School District - Purchasing (2019M-69)
… Key Findings District officials did not use a request for proposals (RFPs) process or seek competition for three professional service providers paid $220,748. Four … vendor. District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/sayville-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2019m-69Brasher Falls Central School District – Financial Condition (2019M-158)
… $5 million. The District also overestimated appropriations by an average of $2.4 million each year or by 10.5 percent. During this time, total reserves increased by $3.9 million. District officials have not developed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/25/brasher-falls-central-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-158Patchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of non-payroll … initiated by business office staff were not included on the warrants or audited by the Board. Of the 76 claims we reviewed that were paid in … Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of nonpayroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured that fund balance was reasonable. Determine if the Board ensured that leave records were properly maintained … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsHarpursville Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-120)
… deficits totaling $4.8 million during this time. As a result, the District used $3.2 million more fund balance and reserves than planned. In 2016-17, revenues began to outpace expenditures; revenues … District officials improved their budgeting practices in 2016-17 by considering historical trends, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/07/harpursville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-120Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-160)
… and verification of project performance related to job creation and capital investment. Four companies received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/11/01/onondaga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectFrankfort Hill Volunteer Fire Company - Financial Activities (2020M-47)
… and reported and that money was safeguarded. Key Findings The bylaws provided limited guidance on financial responsibilities and the Board did not establish any supplemental financial policies or procedures. The Treasurer did not maintain adequate accounting records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/06/12/frankfort-hill-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activities