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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) District officials did not seek competition for the services of 16 of 20 professional service providers … board policy. Although auditors found the purchases were for legitimate purposes, officials do not have assurance that … most claims were adequately documented and supported and for appropriate purposes. However, the use of a debit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSeneca County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-207)
… to review the Agency’s processes for evaluating, awarding and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2014 … assistance if job creation and economic goals or other terms of the agreements are not met. The Board did not … is meeting its goals and in compliance with the terms and conditions of project agreements. … Seneca County Industrial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/12/24/seneca-county-industrial-development-agency-projectAlmond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… internal controls over its financial operations for the period January 1, 2009 through March 13, 2014. … governing body with the following positions responsible for Department operations: President, Vice President, Chief, … Key Recommendations Take action to recover the missing funds identified in this report. Develop and include internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Lakeland Fire District – Travel and Conference Costs (2013M-145)
… travel payments identified in this report and seek reimbursement for any costs that are not actual and necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/23/lakeland-fire-district-travel-and-conference-costs-2013m-145Golden Glow Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-170)
… currently has two existing fire stations and is building a new fire station that is near completion. The Company’s … did not adequately plan for the construction of the new fire station. Because the Company did not solicit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/golden-glow-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1191
… A Time Entry test file from the NY State Police would have the following file name: … Please email payrollsystemquestions@osc.state.ny.us on or before Tuesday, October 2, 2012 with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1191-osc-will-allow-agencies-test-interface-files-preparation-ssn-decouplingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1118
… Purpose To inform agencies of the content information for the 2011 Form W-2. Affected … in the same company during the year [for example, State of New York (NYS) or City University of New York (CUNY)] will receive only one (1) Form W-2. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1118-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2011State Agencies Bulletin No. 1220
… Purpose To inform agencies of the content information for the 2012 Form W-2. Background … in the same company during the year [for example, State of New York (NYS) or City University of New York (CUNY)] will receive only one (1) Form W-2. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1220-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2012Sullivan County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-81)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine the financial health of the County and identify causes of any identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/sullivan-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-81Health Sciences Charter School – Procurement (2013M-211)
… services such as janitorial services, school uniforms and kitchen supplies. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/health-sciences-charter-school-procurement-2013m-211State Agencies Bulletin No. 1657
… to federal tax withholding Background In December of 2017, new legislation (TCJA) was passed changing many areas of the … of withholding. Employees will need the previous year’s personal income tax return in order to maximize the benefit … Changes to the Form W-4 can be made on New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO) . Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1657-federal-withholding-change-tax-year-2018Saugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… student treasurers include, collect and remit sales tax on applicable sales; and ensure that central treasurers file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77Lackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… through March 31, 2014. Background The Lackawanna City School District is located in the City of Lackawanna, Erie … The plan should be updated annually. … Lackawanna City School District Financial Condition 2014M119 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Hourly Based Information Technology Services
… an effective process to ensure a candidate consultant’s qualifications meet the mandatory qualifications specified by the agenc ies using the HBITS … obligation to verify that a candidate has the mandatory qualifications specified by the agenc ies, nor do OGS staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/hourly-based-information-technology-servicesTapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)
… School’s internal controls over credit and debit card use for the period July 1, 2011, to August 16, 2013. Background … parent representatives. The School’s operating expenses for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $10 million. … controls to provide greater assurance that School funds are not exposed to substantial loss. … Tapestry Charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsHyde Park Central School District – Financial Management Practices (2012M-172)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … and 800 employees. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven elected members. The … amounts reasonably deemed necessary to pay for the cost of judgments and claims arising from the tax roll in the year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/25/hyde-park-central-school-district-financial-management-practices-2012mAssessment and Collection of Selected Penalties
… does not take any enforcement actions against carriers who do not pay; instead WCB routinely sends quarterly billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/24/assessment-and-collection-selected-penaltiesTown of Rensselaerville – Financial Operations (2012M-168)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period … The Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and has not filed the AUD for 2010 … online banking privileges because the Board failed to establish policies and procedures for online banking. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-rensselaerville-financial-operations-2012m-168XII.6.F Paying Deceased Legislator Benefits – XII. Expenditures
… State will provide the beneficiary with a benefit equal to the remainder of the legislator’s annual salary. In the … payment vendor ID into the voucher. For instructions on how to request a single payment vendor ID, refer to Chapter … This record will contain the benefit amount of how much is remaining of the deceased legislator’s salary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6f-paying-deceased-legislator-benefitsVillage of Red Creek – Board Oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer and Water Operations (2014M-173)
… of their water distribution system, enhance the financial health of the Village’s water fund and preserve water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-red-creek-board-oversight-clerk-treasurer-and-water-operations-2014m-173