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Oakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… The Department, which is governed by an eleven-member Board of Directors, provides fire protection services to … year totaled approximately $56,500. Key Findings The Board failed to establish adequate internal controls or … which resulted in the misuse of funds and unaccounted-for raffle proceeds. The Board’s audit of claims was ineffective. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187Village of Sleepy Hollow – Parking Ticket Collections (2016M-408)
… Court. During our audit period, the Village issued 6,005 tickets and collected approximately $255,690 in fines, … with a vendor to assist with the processing of parking tickets and to enforce payment of unpaid parking tickets, but $2.2 million in cumulative unpaid parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/02/03/village-sleepy-hollow-parking-ticket-collections-2016m-408DiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… legislation enabling the Office of the State Comptroller to expedite certain unclaimed funds payments of $250 or less. … office, the measure amends the Abandoned Property Law to authorize the State Comptroller to administer a newly established expedited payment program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyPeru Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-69)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether extra-classroom … and disbursements were properly accounted for for the period July 1, 2015 through January 31, 2017. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/peru-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2017m-69Hammond Central School District – Payroll (2016M-398)
… for his custodial, transportation supervisor or bus driver positions. Key Recommendation Segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/17/hammond-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-398Norwood-Norfolk Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-288)
… to audit District claims, and a BOCES employee audited all District claims including those for BOCES-provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/norwood-norfolk-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-288Village of Clinton – Financial Management (2014M-316)
… and establish and maintain receivable control accounts for real property taxes and water and sewer rents. Pay only the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/02/village-clinton-financial-management-2014m-316X.3 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Vendor File. An agency must register a vendor at the time of contract award if the vendor is not already registered in … to the Vendor Management Unit (VMU). Subsection A of this chapter provides the agency with guidance on how to: … in the Statewide Vendor File. add a significant number of vendors at one time. resolve various issues encountered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3-overviewIX.7.K Record Retention – IX. Federal Grants
State agency retention and access to records must be in full compliance with all applicable federal laws rules and regulations e
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7k-record-retentionTown of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)
… the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, through September 27, 2012. … which includes the Town Supervisor. The adopted budget for 2011 was approximately $860,000. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12Analytical Reviews – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… It is important for the claims audit function to be viewed as more than just … The following are examples of areas to consider: Increases in utility usage (consumption) and telephone and cell phone expenditures. Increases in expenditures for consumable inventory items such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/analytical-reviewsRockville Centre Housing Authority – Claims Auditing and Cash Receipts (2017M-57)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Authority’s claims auditing and cash receipts … in Nassau County. The Authority, which was established to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/06/30/rockville-centre-housing-authority-claims-auditing-and-cash-receiptsBradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-91)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period … provides fire protection and emergency rescue services to residents in the Town of Bradford in Steuben County and … finances; as a result, it appears the Treasurer was able to misappropriate approximately $8,500 from January 1, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/bradford-volunteer-fire-company-inc-apparent-misappropriationTown of Cohocton – Town Clerk Cash Shortage (2014M-325)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town Clerk’s fiscal operations for the period … and penalties collected on the late payment of taxes to the Supervisor as required. The Clerk failed to record certain tax collections and penalties in the cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/15/town-cohocton-town-clerk-cash-shortage-2014m-325Benefits
… education and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to … health insurance, to opt-out of their insurance coverage in exchange for an incentive payment. Productivity … eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/benefitsDepartment of Taxation and Finance: Personal Income Tax
… personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were … personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance Department for paymen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/department-taxation-and-finance-personal-income-taxPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of … The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 9
… Subject: Making Payments to National Grid Guidance: This advisory has been updated to … entering a unique invoice number on vouchers payable to National Grid, as discussed below. Consistent with the Guide … to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to National Grid may delay payment crediting and Business Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/9-complex-entity-national-gridTravel Advisory No. 1
… SFS must either: Certify a completed Employee Report of Travel Expenses and Claim for Payment ( AC 132-S *), or … ) Statement of Automobile Travel ( AC 160-S ) Statement of State Corporate Travel Card Charges ( AC 3256-S ) References: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/1-requirements-proxy-expense-reportsTravel Advisory No. 5
… GFO , Chapter XIV, Section 9 - Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance . If the agency does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expense