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Am I Required to Have an Audit?
… A local government that expends $1,000,000 or more in federally awarded funds in its fiscal year is also required to have an audit, … conducted by an external auditor, in accordance with the provisions of the federal "single audit act". Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/am-i-required-have-auditUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security
… Objective To determine whether the Board of Elections utilized available funding from the 2018 Help … 2018 to February 11, 2021. About the Program The Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering and … responsibilities, the BOE supports 57 County Boards of Elections and the New York City Board of Elections (County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/17/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-securityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2197
… is to inform agencies of the new chargeback process for direct-mailed 2023 form W-2’s. Background: In order to repay OSC for the direct mailing costs for 2023 form W-2 for employees, an agency chargeback journal … is to inform agencies of the new chargeback process for directmailed 2023 form W2s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2197-direct-mailed-form-w-2-agency-chargebackState Agencies Bulletin No. 2411
… agencies of the chargeback process for direct-mailed 2025 form W-2’s. Background: In order to repay OSC for the direct mailing costs for 2025 form W-2 for employees, an agency chargeback journal must be … the postage costs for the mailing of their employees' 2025 Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements. Agencies incur mailing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2411-direct-mailed-form-w-2-agency-chargebackState Agencies Bulletin No. 2307
… chartfield string. OSC Actions: Mailing Process OSC will mail out employee’s 2024 W-2s Wage and Tax Statements … to the addressee will be returned to the agency. OSC will mail W-2s to the employee’s “home address” that is populated in PayServ. If the employee has both a “mail” and “home” address in PayServ, the W-2 will be mailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2307-direct-mailed-form-w-2-agency-chargebackRoosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2025M-40)
… Board did not ensure that the LOSAP was annually audited in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 181-b, or in the alternative, ensure LOSAP disclosure notes were included in the District’s annual audit. During the audit period, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-336)
… October 10, 2013. Background The Company is located in the Town of Pomfret, in Chautauqua County. The Company is operated in accordance with its by-laws, which stipulate that an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/lily-dale-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialLakeland Fire District – Travel and Conference Costs (2013M-145)
… could have saved over $12,000 on the five out-of-state conferences in 2012. Key Recommendations Approve only travel to attend conferences for official District business. Update the travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/23/lakeland-fire-district-travel-and-conference-costs-2013m-145Almond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… Background The Almond Volunteer Fire Department is located in the Village of Almond in Allegany and Steuben Counties. The Department, consisting … Take action to recover the missing funds identified in this report. Develop and include internal controls in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Town of Lindley – Financial Management (2012M-226)
… August 15, 2012. Background The Town of Lindley is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately … $309,369 and $399,024 of unrestricted surplus funds in the general and highway funds, respectively. These amounts are excessive in comparison to the Town’s expenditure levels, representing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-lindley-financial-management-2012m-226Town of Lincoln – Financial Management (2013M-245)
… 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Lincoln is located in Madison County and has a population of … Town of Lincoln Financial Management 2013M245 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-lincoln-financial-management-2013m-245Village of Spencerport – Financial Management (2013M-134)
… 25, 2013. Background The Village of Spencerport is located in the Town of Ogden in Monroe County and has a population of approximately 3,600. … As a result, although the Board appropriated $3.73 million in fund balance for the general and sewer funds, over $2.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-spencerport-financial-management-2013m-134Town of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… a population of approximately 2,670. The Town is governed by a five-member Town Board comprising the Town Supervisor … in a timely manner. Establish cash accountability by comparing recorded liabilities to available cash on a monthly basis. Consult with the Town’s legal counsel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-16)
… which impact the City of Yonkers' financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2015-16 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … funding of $14 million which will not be available in future years. The City continues to rely on fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-16Wainscott Common School District – Financial Condition (2013M-268)
… the period July 1, 2011 to April 30, 2013. Background The Wainscott Common School District is located in the Towns of … Wainscott Common School District Financial Condition 2013M268 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-268Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… through June 30, 2013. Background Albany County is located in eastern New York State and has a population of … Probation Department collected $464,508 and $542,187 in restitution, fines and fees during 2011 and 2012, … policies for disbursing restitution money retained in a victims’ trust fund, Department officials have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsAkron Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-196)
… to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and that Department money was safeguarded for the period … provides fire protection services to the Village and the Town of Newstead. The Department’s expenses for the … to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and that money was safeguarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/04/10/akron-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-196Town of Amherst – Recording Financial Activity and Fleet Management (2013M-199)
… to May 8, 2013. Background The Town of Amherst is located in Erie County with a population of 122,366 residents. An … The Town Comptroller does not record reserve activity in the financial system, instead she accounts for certain reserves separately and in some cases does not maintain any record of the reserves. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-amherst-recording-financial-activity-and-fleet-management-2013m-199March 2000: Handicapped Parking Education Program
… Officers Accounting Requirements Summary Chapter 497 of the Laws of 1999 amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law effective … increased public awareness of handicapped parking laws. In order to fund this program the statute provides for … relating to handicapped parking spaces. This surcharge is in addition to any other sentence, fine or penalty. One-half …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/march-2000-handicapped-parking-education-programFund Financial Data – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… and expenditures that are not required to be accounted for in another separate fund. In New York State, significant sources of funds that normally would be reported in the General Fund have been pledged or dedicated to other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/fund-financial-data