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Eastchester Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-59)
… does not have a written, comprehensive multiyear financial plan for operating expenditures. Key Recommendations Ensure … issuing debt. Develop a comprehensive multiyear financial plan, and monitor and update the plan on an ongoing basis. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/eastchester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-59Portville Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-384)
… were higher than necessary or were not supported by a plan or other documentation validating the amounts retained. … with Real Property Tax Law statutory limits and develop a plan for the use of excess fund balance. Develop a policy for … reserve funds, review existing reserves and develop a plan for using surplus reserve fund balances. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/portville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-384Opinion 99-10
… of probable usefulness (Local Finance Law, §11.00[a]; NY Const, article VIII, §2). Periods of probable usefulness, … or capital improvement (see Exley v Village of Endicott , 51 NY2d 426, 434 NYS2d 922; Cherey v City of Long Beach , 282 NY 382, 389, 390 at pps 386-8, discussing the history of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-10Cost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… is growing interest by citizens and local governments to explore consolidation of justice courts, when practicable. … Benefits of consolidation include, but are not limited to, maximizing services by pooling resources and streamlining … justice court matters arising in the village. What needs to happen The village board must abolish the office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1759
… of the implementation of the New York State Paid Family Leave program Affected Employees As of August 22, … In 2016, the Governor signed into law a comprehensive Paid Family Leave policy. The law provides for a deduction from employee wages to fund the program. Paid Family Leave coverage is funded by employee payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1759-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-employees-tug-hill-commissionUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-257
… updated. Position and Job do not match – if the Position Number equals the NYS Position Number on the employee’s Job Data page but the Bargaining … updated. Position and Job do not match – if the Position Number equals the NYS Position Number on the employee’s Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-257-april-2018-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-salaryUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-275
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2019 UCS Salary Increases and provide … Union Name BU Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County DR Suffolk County Court Employees … To inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the April 2019 UCS Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-275-april-2019-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-salaryXI-A.9 Receiving – XI-A. Purchasing
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Overview The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to ensure that … condition and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the purchase agreement. The agency must complete the … was received, the quantity or amount received, the date of receipt, and who received the goods or services. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a9-receivingFranklin County – Internal Controls Over the Timekeeping System (2014M-276)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s internal controls over the timekeeping system for the period January 1, 2013 through … Franklin County Internal Controls Over the Timekeeping System 2014M276 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/30/franklin-county-internal-controls-over-timekeeping-system-2014m-276Hughsonville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Cash Disbursements (2014M-159)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Wappinger in Dutchess County. The District, … prior to payment. Establish procedures to obtain the required number of quotations for purchases. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/hughsonville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-cash-disbursements-2014mPultneyville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-80)
… and the related reconciliations and canceled check images. The Board did not complete, or contract with an … and the related reconciliations and canceled check images. Ensure that the Treasurer’s financial records are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/pultneyville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsHeuvelton Central School District – Procurement (2023M-55)
… the District’s procurement policy by seeking competition for the purchases of goods and services. As a result, they … and the procurement policy. Periodically use requests for proposals (RFPs) when seeking professional services and establish written agreements with all providers. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/heuvelton-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-55Orient Fire District – Cash Reserves and Credit Cards (2015M-319)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s controls over cash … The Orient Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, in which it is located. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/03/04/orient-fire-district-cash-reserves-and-credit-cards-2015m-319Town of Sand Lake – Justice Court (2015M-121)
… through February 28, 2015. Background The Town of Sand Lake is located in Rensselaer County and has a population of … that all deposits are made no later than 72 hours from the day of receipt. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/town-sand-lake-justice-court-2015m-121Herricks Union Free School District – Fuel Card Purchases (2014M-321)
… tax exemption forms. Key Recommendations File necessary paperwork to recoup all sales and use taxes paid on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/16/herricks-union-free-school-district-fuel-card-purchases-2014m-321Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Purchasing (2016M-259)
… or quotes for professional services is required. Bid specifications for equipment costing $170,470 may have been … the procurement of professional services. Ensure that bid specifications are written to encourage competition from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/10/21/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-purchasing-2016m-259DiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… and to reduce school overcrowding. The city forecasts a $2 billion surplus for 2014, which was used to help balance … exceeded the average length of all recoveries since World War II. The city expects that ongoing litigation related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-citys-finances-solid-footingDebt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… ability to provide current services, as well as its long-term fiscal health. High borrowing levels may: Indicate … Assistance Corporation (LGAC) bonds and the Municipal Bond Bank Agency. New York issues State-Supported debt to fund certain capital purpose grants to other entities, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/debtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… lose important data and suffer a serious interruption to operations, such as not being able to process paychecks, vendor payments, student grades or … (Erie County) The board and district officials need to improve their budgeting practices and transparency. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsThe Norman Howard School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether costs reported by the Norman Howard School (NHS) on the Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) … To determine whether costs reported by the Norman Howard School NHS on the Consolidated Fiscal Report CFR were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/15/norman-howard-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual