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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 72
… Acquisition Payments (formerly “Paying for the Purchase of Land”) informs State agencies how to process vouchers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/72-land-acquisition-paymentsTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Oversight (2021M-37)
… properly approved and monitored projects in accordance with standard project procedures, it did not set clear and … meeting the intended purpose. THLDC officials disagreed with the findings and recommendations in our report. Appendix …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/09/10/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-projectWorcester Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2022M-75)
… fund balance exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit in each of the last five fiscal years by $490,000 to $1.8 … Real property tax levies were higher than necessary, in part, because surplus fund balance in excess of the statutory limit was maintained. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/worcester-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-75Town of Hempstead – Vehicles and Fuel Usage (2022M-25)
… (Town) officials effectively monitored Town vehicles and fuel usage for loss, waste or misuse. Key Findings Town … officials did not adequately monitor Town vehicles and fuel usage. As a result, Town officials did not know if Town vehicles and fuel were only used for Town business. Officials did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/02/town-hempstead-vehicles-and-fuel-usage-2022m-25Milford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-94)
… the projected unused appropriated fund balance of $720,000 is added back, the recalculated surplus fund balance exceeded … policy. Key Recommendations Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. Develop and adopt a comprehensive written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/milford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-94Wappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… audit period. Last sought competition for the architect and attorney in 2012 and 2015, respectively. Key Recommendations Ensure … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have indicated they planned to initiate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88State Agencies Bulletin No. 1883
… Revenue code, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, the … limit under Section 401(a)(17), 404(I), 408(k)(3)(C), and 408(k)(6)(D)(ii) will increase to $290,000 for the 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1883-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-tiers-1-through-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 1876
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum salary limit for Tier 6 … PFRS, NYSTRS or ERS are affected. Background In accordance with Senate Resolution No. 958 of Bill No. C00243, approved … 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will continue to remain at $225,000 until a new Senate Resolution has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1876-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsPalmyra-Macedon Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-2)
… (NYSED). When tested, the average wireless Internet download speed was 232 Mbps, and the average ethernet cable Internet download speed was 564 Mbps. The District’s contracted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9Lowville Academy and Central School District – In-School Internet Conntectivity (S9-22-3)
… of 17 teachers responding to our survey were satisfied with their Internet connectivity. Additionally, the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-school-internetMount Pleasant Central School District – Information Technology User Accounts (2021M-31)
… access and/or loss. Officials did not: Monitor compliance with the District’s acceptable use policy (AUP). Adequately … Develop and implement procedures to monitor compliance with the AUP. Develop written procedures for managing system … and appropriateness. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and initiated or indicated they plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/16/mount-pleasant-central-school-district-information-technology-userTown of Lloyd - Financial Condition (2019M-108)
… The Board appropriated fund balance totaling $1.4 million of which only $340,000 (25 percent) was used to finance … year. Key Recommendations Include more realistic estimates of revenues and expenditures when adopting the annual budget. Discontinue the practice of adopting budgets with appropriation of fund balance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/02/town-lloyd-financial-condition-2019m-108State Agencies Bulletin No. 1796
… members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, which provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1796-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedTown of Hume – Financial Management (2014M-333)
… February 11, 2015. Background The Town of Hume is located in Allegany County and has a population of approximately … the Town’s operations, reducing unexpected surplus funds in the general fund from more than $304,500 as of January 1, … Review budget-versus-actual reports and past trends in order to develop budgets that are based on prior actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/22/town-hume-financial-management-2014m-333State Agencies Bulletin No. 1846
… (7U), and NYSTRS (7X). Background In accordance with Senate Resolution No. 958 of Bill No. C00243, approved on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1846-maximum-salary-contribution-limit-tier-6-members-following-new-yorkMargaretville Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-46)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board overestimated appropriations and appropriated approximately $1.4 million in fund balance … When unused appropriated fund balance was added back to and overstated receivables were deducted from surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/margaretville-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-46Town of Great Valley – Town Clerk (2014M-29)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Clerk’s financial management practices for … not deposit all collections or remit all tax collections to the Town and County in a timely manner. The Board did not … the Clerk’s records or engage an independent accountant to do so. Key Recommendations Issue duplicate receipts when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/20/town-great-valley-town-clerk-2014m-29Town of Mooers – Payroll (2014M-087)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials established effective controls … policy or implemented procedures requiring each employee to maintain a time sheet to be signed by the employee and their supervisor. The … The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials established effective controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-mooers-payroll-2014m-087Town of Wappinger - Information Technology (2019M-220)
… use and loss. Key Findings Town employees did not comply with and officials did not monitor the computer use policy. … Monitor web and computer usage for compliance with policy. Develop written procedures for managing system … and the IT consultant. Town officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/06/town-wappinger-information-technology-2019m-220Massena Central School District - Selected Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-71)
… administrative fees and utilities), direct access to a District bank account to disburse these funds. Payment of utilities totaling $60,641 and … a District bank account and the ability to disburse funds. Transfer money to the administrator for the total amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/massena-central-school-district-selected-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m