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Jamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
Determine if District officials properly administer the length of service award program (LOSAP).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/jamesport-05.pdfBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
Bridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-fire-2018-bridgehampton-district.pdfXIX.1.C PCIP Changes to Federal Grants – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… and related Activity IDs in SFS Agency fills out AC-3286-S form and emails to OSC. OSC sets up in SFS. Agency directly … Establish the Project Parent/Child Budgets Agency via Budget Journal entry No change – Agency via Budget Journal entry Commitment Control > Budget Journals > …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1c-pcip-changes-federal-grantsBuffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… the minutes and all such records maintained by the Board secretary. Conduct site selection reviews and cost analysis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138V.3.G Product Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
The Product ChartField is used to record revenue or expenses related to agencyprovided goods or services at a more detailed level than statewide eg revenueexpenses related to specific fees fines or licenses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3g-product-codeCicero Fire District – Financial Condition (2023M-132)
… whether the Cicero Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) received adequate financial … The Board did not: Pay the recommended 2022 contribution of $121,981 into the District’s Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP). Effectively monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/cicero-fire-district-financial-condition-2023m-132Town of Tonawanda – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-42)
… Assess whether Town of Tonawanda (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town … Assess whether Town of Tonawanda Town officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/28/town-tonawanda-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-42Accounting for LOSAP
This session will discuss accounting principles and work through journal entry examples to ensure the proper recordkeeping for length of service award programs (LOSAP). Participants will also learn about the establishment of the programs, applicable GASB criteria and reporting requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-losap-120424.pdfV.3.A General Ledger Business Unit (GLBU) – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… when a separate GL BU may be warranted. Created by statute – If an organizational entity has been created by statute, then it may be a candidate for a GL BU. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3a-general-ledger-business-unit-glbuRombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… facets of the District’s Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) without first soliciting competition or entering into … Consult the District’s attorney to evaluate the present LOSAP program and related documents. The Board also should … enter into contracts with each service provider for the LOSAP. Enter into a new custodial agreement to include only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88V.3.B Departments and Agencies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… which a user will enter transaction information associated with its agency. Department is required on all operating … which a user will enter transaction information associated with its agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3b-departments-and-agenciesMontauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… whether the Montauk Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) monitored financial activities and … operations. Specifically: Mandated annual audits of the District’s financial or length of service award program (LOSAP) records have not been … Determine whether the Montauk Fire District District Board of Commissioners Board monitored financial activities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/montauk-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-117V.3.D Accounts – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… ranges are assigned to Account types as follows: Balance Sheet Assets/Deferred Outflows of Resources 10000-19999 … on the Income Statement for Cash Reporting and Balance Sheet for GAAP Reporting Refunds and Reimbursements of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3d-accountsAm I Required to Have an Audit?
… for volunteer firefighters are required each year by law to have an audit conducted by an external auditor. A local … awarded funds in its fiscal year is also required to have an audit, conducted by an external auditor, in … Am I Required to Have an Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/am-i-required-have-auditComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… 2011 through April 2013, department members did not always sign the daily member attendance record and not all overtime … of Hague – Departmental Cash Receipts (Warren County) The board has established adequate internal controls over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Circleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… transfers. The treasurer performed online transactions without Board oversight and bypassed established internal … District expense. Ensure that the District credit card policy is enforced. Adopt an online banking policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… capital plans. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Roosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2025M-40)
… Board did not ensure that the LOSAP was annually audited in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 181-b, or in the alternative, ensure LOSAP disclosure notes were included in the District’s annual audit. During the audit period, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40Opinion 92-15
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Disability Benefits (payment for partial … proceeding necessarily determined that the police officer was injured in the course of duty and disabled as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-15Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … financial plan. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits