Search
XVI.1 Financial Reporting Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… by the Office of the State Comptroller (the Comptroller) for preparing the State’s financial reports for the public and the Legislature in accordance with … Standards Board (GASB); the standard-setting body for governmental accounting and financial reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi1-financial-reporting-overviewXVI.3 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… principles described in this chapter are applicable only to the central State Government; that is, the agencies, … maintained or tied in with the SFS. It does not apply to the independent public benefit corporations and … their own accounting systems but which report pursuant to State laws and regulations promulgated by the Comptroller. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3-overviewChittenango Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-155)
… manage nonstudent network and local user account access or develop an IT contingency plan. As a result, the … have less assurance that, in the event of a disruption or disaster such as a ransomware attack, employees and other … and effectively to help resume, restore, repair and/or rebuild critical IT systems or data in a timely manner. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/chittenango-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-155Kings Park Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-13)
… response letter. … kings park audit schools statewide IT asset management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/kings-park-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-13Walton Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-24)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District officials did not appropriately track or inventory IT assets, maintain complete IT inventory records or establish adequate controls to safeguard IT assets. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/walton-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-24Obtaining Information about a Member’s Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… must: Specifically be addressed to the New York State and Local Retirement System; Specifically identify the … release. Alternatively, the information may be obtained by subpoena. In accordance with New York State Civil Practice … department of the State of New York must be “So Ordered” by a Justice of the Supreme Court in the district where the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/obtaining-information-about-members-benefitsTown of Dix – Justice Court Operations (2022M-06)
… recording and reporting errors occurred, causing the Court to owe the Office of the State Comptroller’s Justice Court … issued receipts, and allowed the Court clerk (clerk) to delete or modify transactions without supervisory approval … log. 186 adjudicated cases were not accurately reported to the DMV. Justice Gregory had a shortage totaling $119 that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/04/22/town-dix-justice-court-operations-2022m-06Thurston Fire Company – Board Oversight (2016M-429)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that … Company provides fire protection services for the Town of Thurston in Steuben County. The Company is operated in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/thurston-fire-company-board-oversight-2016m-429Village of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… our audit was to examine internal controls over water fees for the period June 1, 2012 through June 14, 2013. Background … Village’s budgeted water fund expenditures were $862,000 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311Town of Patterson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-63)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Patterson (Town) Justices collected, recorded, deposited, … $16,287 to the known payees or remit them to the Town. 55 of 100 tickets reviewed were not reported or incorrectly reported to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), or were not submitted to the DMV’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/11/06/town-patterson-justice-court-operations-2020m-63City of Yonkers – Information Technology (2017M-86)
… The City of Yonkers is the fourth largest city in New York State, with a population of more than 200,000. The City … restore critical operations as quickly as possible in the event of a disaster. The plan should be distributed to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/11/city-yonkers-information-technology-2017m-86Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… until the Cayuga County Health Department forced the Board to submit a plan. In addition: $42,696 in unauthorized … Recommendations Establish written policies and procedures to provide adequate guidance for billing, collecting and enforcing water charges. Ensure all adjustments made to water customer accounts are reviewed and approved. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145Village of Riverside – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2024M-107)
… timely to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (NYSDTF), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-riverside-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-107Fairview Fire District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2024M-96)
… not provide adequate oversight, segregate payroll duties or develop compensating controls or develop written policies and procedures for these duties. … $55,407 in overtime payments that could have been avoided or reduced. Key Recommendations Ensure employees are paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/01/24/fairview-fire-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2024m-96XIX.2.C.1 Statewide Standard Activities – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… to communication systems as such hardware or software used in communication systems. CONST, CONEW CONSTRUCTION All … be used where the agency wants to track tasks that results in increased energy efficiency. CONST, CONEW ENG_DESIGN DOT … to upfitting vehicles. CONST VEHICLE_PARTS Vehicle Parts, In-house This activity is intended to be used for the purpose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xix/xix2c1-statewide-standard-activitiesOpinion 2011-1
… such employment, as being eligible for membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System. For the … General Municipal Law § 856 [1] [a]; see also NY Const, art X, § 5). With limited exceptions, these special acts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2011-1Town of Frankfort – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-192)
… The Town of Frankfort is located in Herkimer County and has a population of approximately 7,600. The Town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-frankfort-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-192Challenging a Determination – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… process when we receive your written request. If you have questions regarding the hearing process, please review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/challenging-determinationChallenging a Determination – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… denied or improperly calculated, you may request a hearing and redetermination to be held before an independent hearing officer. Your request must be in writing and directed to the Hearing Administration Bureau within four months of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/challenging-determinationTown of Elba - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-261)
… Key Findings We reviewed 91 agricultural, veteran and senior citizen exemptions totaling $6 million, on … properties with a total assessed value of $15.5 million. The Assessor: Granted or subsequently maintained 81 … as required, to ensure the exemptions remained in compliance with State or local laws. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-elba-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-261