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Lake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
… the Lake Pleasant Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) ensured claims were supported by … the Lake Pleasant Central School District District Board of Education Board ensured claims were supported by adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2021m-202Long Lake Central School District – Capital Project (2021M-183)
… claims, monitored and accounted for the project consisting of building improvements, upgrades and tennis court … audit period. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. Officials: Prepared an itemized budget and … period to ensure unexpended funds are accurately disposed of when the project is complete. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/18/long-lake-central-school-district-capital-project-2021m-183Northport - East Northport Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2021M-167)
… all collections and disbursements are accurately accounted for, supported, approved and reconciled. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they are taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom2022 Black History Month Celebration
… Watch a Replay of the Event In honor of Black History Month, Comptroller DiNapoli hosted a fireside … the American Way. Click below to hear from these prominent black leaders who advocate for protecting people in need and … Executive Director People for the American Way About Black History Month The first Black History Month was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-black-history-month-celebrationCambria Housing Authority – Financial Management (2015M-316)
… 1, 2014 through August 24, 2015. Background The Cambria Housing Authority is located in the Town of Cambria in … Cambria Housing Authority Financial Management 2015M316 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/12/cambria-housing-authority-financial-management-2015m-316Watertown City School District – Procurement (2021M-176)
… (District) officials sought competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key … procurement policy and seek competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. … service providers, totaling $305,052 (92 percent of the District’s providers) and did not have written service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/watertown-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-176New Rochelle City School District – Information Technology (2021M-142)
… the vendor. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for managing network access that include periodically … access and disabling network user accounts when access is no longer needed. Evaluate all existing financial … and appropriateness. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/new-rochelle-city-school-district-information-technology-2021m-142Gloversville Housing Authority – Selected Financial Operations (2015M-257)
… Background The Gloversville Housing Authority is located in the City of Gloversville, Fulton County. The Authority, which was established in 1963 pursuant to State Public Housing Law, is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/15/gloversville-housing-authority-selected-financial-operations-2015m-257Beaver River Central School District – Collection of Real Property Taxes and Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2021M-123)
… over a senior account clerk/tax collector (clerk) who is responsible for receiving, recording, depositing and reporting all money … over the clerk. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/beaver-river-central-school-district-collection-real-property-taxes-andCUNY Bulletin No. CU-719
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of new voluntary deduction codes for City University of New York (CUNY) Health Insurance. Affected Employees CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-719-new-voluntary-deductions-codes-cuny-health-insuranceTown of Stanford – Financial Management (2021M-130)
… over the prior year and levied more taxes than necessary to fund general fund operations. Exceeded its fund balance … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/24/town-stanford-financial-management-2021m-130Town of Hempstead – Compensatory Time (2021M-64)
… accrued and accounted for. As a result, officials do not have adequate assurance that all comp time is appropriately earned, accurately recorded and properly … authorizing accrual of comp time. Ensure earned comp time is properly supported and approved. Ensure separation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/10/town-hempstead-compensatory-time-2021m-64Oneida Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2015M-20)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the … in Madison and Oneida Counties, including portions of the City of Oneida and the Towns of Lincoln, Lenox, Verona, Vienna and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/05/08/oneida-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2015m-20Clyde-Savannah Central School District – Network Access Controls (2020M-122)
… Officials did not regularly review network user accounts and permissions to determine whether they were appropriate or … 354 network user accounts (33 percent) 53 generic and/or shared user accounts (53 percent) Five administrative … to increased reliance on a remote learning environment and administrative operations, protecting IT assets becomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/22/clyde-savannah-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2020m-122Town of Worth – Financial Operations (2014M-323)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations … January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The Town of Worth is located in Jefferson County and had a population … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns financial operations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-worth-financial-operations-2014m-323Stamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-123)
… as required. Although the Treasurer’s financial records and reports we reviewed were accurate and financial transactions were appropriate and properly accounted for, the Treasurer performed all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/01/29/stamford-harpersfield-kortright-fire-district-financial-activities-2020mState Agencies Bulletin No. 146
… to agencies on reporting this retirement status change for affected employees Affected Employees Tier 3 and Tier 4 members who qualify for reinstatement to Tier 1 or 2 Effective Date 12/17/1999 … Contact the OSC Deductions Help Desk at (518) 486-1213. For Additional Information Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/146-employees-retirement-system-ers-tier-reinstatement-chapter-646-laws-1999Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-15-18)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Sidney, located in Delaware County, issued debt totaling … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/10/26/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-15-18Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The governing board of a local government or school district generally may, by … cash funds and authorize petty cash payments in advance of audit. Most petty cash payments will involve small amounts … infrequent purchases, such as office supplies. The amount of a petty cash fund may be limited by statute. The custodian …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditTown of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Watertown Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) used a competitive process to … most prudent and economical manner in the best interest of taxpayers. District officials did not: Use a competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155