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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … also exceeded its authority by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the town’s bank account that, at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2012
… available to process a Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange (AC-230) until approximately five to seven (5-7) … the payroll office of a direct deposit account change or closure during the SFS black out period, ensure the … may be directed to the DD Returns and Reversals mailbox or the Payroll Reversal and Exchange mailbox, as appropriate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2012-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2318
… processing when SFS becomes available. Therefore, reversal funds will not be available to process a Report of Check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2318-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsPublic Authorities
… separate board of directors appointed by elected officials for varying terms of office. Funding and Operations Some … of the typical oversight and accountability requirements for operations including, but not limited to: Employment … operate and maintain infrastructure or to fund projects for third parties. Currently, over 97 percent of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authoritiesForms and Publications
… for Individuals ( W-8BEN-E for Entities) - If you do not reside in the United States (U.S.) and do not have a U.S. Social Security Number. Reporting Forms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/forms-and-publicationsTown of Butternuts – Accounting and Reporting (2016M-323)
… for 2016 for the town-wide and town-outside-village funds totaled approximately $1.3 million. Key Findings The … accounting records resulting in misstatements in several funds. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets which include the … Properly record the separate cash balances of different funds that are commingled in one bank account. … The purpose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/25/town-butternuts-accounting-and-reporting-2016m-323County of Otsego – Accountability Over Trust and Agency Funds (2014M-041)
… through October 31, 2013. Background The County of Otsego is located in central New York State and had a 2010 population of 62,259. The County is governed by an elected 14-member Board of Representatives. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/county-otsego-accountability-over-trust-and-agency-funds-2014m-041Broome County – Information Technology (2013M-351)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the County’s computerized data and assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/broome-county-information-technology-2013m-351Town of Dannemora – Part-Town Activities (2017M-215)
… Recommendations Establish a PT general fund and use it to account for PT general activities. Review statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-dannemora-part-town-activities-2017m-215Town of Beekmantown – Procurement and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-217)
… to determine whether the Town procured goods and services in accordance with statutory requirements for the period … 31, 2017. Background The Town of Beekmantown is located in Clinton County and has a population of approximately … $2.6 million. Key Findings The Town did not procure goods in accordance with the competitive bidding requirements and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-beekmantown-procurement-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-217Queensbury Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-164)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether extra-classroom … Union Free School District is located in the Town of Queensbury and the City of Glens Falls in Warren County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/19/queensbury-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mVillage of Kaser - Refuse User Fees and Records (2018M-97)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Village of Kaser Refuse User …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/26/village-kaser-refuse-user-fees-and-records-2018m-97Chateaugay Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2018M-77)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of operations to ensure financial activity was properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/08/10/chateaugay-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2018m-77Vendor File Advisory No. 11
… correct address and voucher payments to the correct bank account or address. The “Location” section of the Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationPultneyville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-80)
… adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through April 1, 2015. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total $132,950. Key Findings The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/pultneyville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsBayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-190)
… the District network and potential loss of important data. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … school BayportBlue Point …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-userCold Spring Harbor Central School District – Capital Assets (2023M-37)
… Superintendent) did not maintain a perpetual inventory of capital assets that had a minimum value of $500. 67 capital assets totaling $171,438 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/cold-spring-harbor-central-school-district-capital-assets-2023m-37Accounts Payable Advisory No. 25
… has not been designed to hold confidential information. For example, Business Units should not enter confidential … Driver license numbers; Bank account numbers; Addresses for individuals; Non-business telephone numbers; Dates of … name(s) in which the confidential information resides. For more information, see the Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/25-confidential-personal-and-private-informationSouth Mountain Hickory Common School District – Financial Management (2022M-49)
… based on historical expenditures that are adjusted for reasonably anticipated increases or decreases. Comply … Develop accurate and reliable annual reports and account for all District assets. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/south-mountain-hickory-common-school-district-financial-management-2022mNanuet Union Free School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Plan (2022M-135)
… comprehensive IT contingency plan to minimize the risk of data loss or prevent a serious interruption of services. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/09/nanuet-union-free-school-district-network-user-accounts-and-information