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Accounting for Capital Projects
Dealing with capital projects is often a source of confusion for local officials. In this session, we will review some of the important steps in planning a capital project and focus on proper accounting treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-projects-071724.pdfFiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board
This session will discuss some key functions including budget responsibilities, interim reporting, the audit of claims, and the annual audit requirements. We will also provide resources available to assist in these oversight activities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-oversight-responsibilities-governing-board-041223.pdfSelected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses (2020-N-10)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services properly administered the Employee Retention Grant program. We also examined whether SBS implemented the recommendations in the Small Business First Report.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20n10.pdfInternal Controls for Tax Collection Webinar Presentation
Please join us as we discuss internal controls over the collecting and depositing of money, the disbursement of money, maintaining adequate accounting records and reporting responsibilities for tax collection in Towns and Villages.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/internal-controls-for-tax-collection-11-10-2021.pdfOpinion 2008-4
… against the properties within the park district on an ad valorem basis, and are not general town expenses payable … and at the same time as other town charges ( i.e . on an ad valorem basis) (11 Ops St Comp No. 7841, at 744). 2 … against the properties within the park district on an ad valorem basis. The Town Law does not provide for a town to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-4DiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… The city’s unemployment rate in December was 11.4 percent, down from a peak of 20.3 percent in June. However, the rate … source at 46 percent of city-funded revenue, adjusted down by $2.5 billion. They are not expected to return to … municipal unions, a budget risk. The city has also drawn down $1.15 billion in contingent reserves to attain balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingEnglish Language Learners Programs
… Education Department is adequately overseeing whether school districts are providing services to English Language Learners as required. The audit … are generally entitled to receive an education in the school district where they live, regardless of the language …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2265
… payroll check, OSC will accept a photocopy of this form along with a new Report of Check Exchange. Questions: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2265-council-82-afscme-afl-cio-council-82-security-supervisors-2024-nonState Agencies Bulletin No. 2266
… payroll check, OSC will accept a photocopy of this form along with a new Report of Check Exchange. Questions: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2266-agency-police-services-unit-apsu-employees-represented-policePutnam County – Probation Department Collection of Revenue (2014M-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Probation Department’s … October 16, 2013. Background Putnam County consists of six towns and three incorporated villages and has a population of approximately 99,600. The Legislature comprises nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/putnam-county-probation-department-collection-revenue-2014m-5Village of Depew - Purchasing (2018M-158)
… the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in the most economical way and in accordance with the Village’s purchasing policy. Key … the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in the most economical way and in accordance with the Villages purchasing policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-depew-purchasing-2018m-158Town of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
… adequate supporting documentation (e.g., applications, renewal forms, income support and military records) to verify … to meet eligibility requirements. Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/16/town-skaneateles-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-173Islip Union Free School District – Payroll (2017M-291)
… whether District officials paid employee salaries and wages accurately for the period July 1, 2016 through July … with officials, District officials accurately calculated and paid gross salaries and wages. Key Recommendations There were no written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/islip-union-free-school-district-payroll-2017m-291Albany City School District – Payroll (2017M-97)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether employee salaries and wages were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/08/18/albany-city-school-district-payroll-2017m-97Town of Amherst – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-9)
… 100 total individuals we tested (91 selected employees and all nine elected officials), 67 employees or 74 percent of … should monitor the completion of annual SHP Training by all employees and elected officials. Town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/22/town-amherst-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-9Onondaga County – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-8)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether County of Onondaga (County) employees and elected officials … was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 250 total individuals we tested (227 selected … and all 23 elected officials), 14 employees or 6 percent of employees tested did not complete the annual SHP Training. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/09/08/onondaga-county-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-8Urban Choice Charter School - Credit Card Expenditures (2019M-192)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether School officials ensured credit card purchases were … Key Findings Credit card users did not always follow the School’s internal control policies. Forty percent of credit … Ensure that all credit card users follow the School’s internal control policies, including the preapproval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/11/22/urban-choice-charter-school-credit-card-expenditures-2019m-192Town of Hancock – Justice Court Operations (2021M-6)
… we tested were properly recorded and deposited intact and in a timely manner. However, monthly accountabilities were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/05/21/town-hancock-justice-court-operations-2021m-6Town of Lenox - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-242)
… 101 properties with agricultural, senior citizen, and veteran exemptions and found 62 (61 percent) lacked … supporting documentation (e.g., applications, renewal forms, income support and military records) to verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-lenox-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-242Town of Lysander - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-221)
… 116 properties with agricultural, senior citizen and veteran exemptions and found 14 (12 percent) lacked adequate … supporting documentation (e.g., applications, renewal forms, income support and military records) to verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-lysander-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-221