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Avoiding the Fiscal Cliff: A Lesson in Budgeting and Financial Condition Analysis
This session will identify those concepts commonly misunderstood by local government managers and governing boards, help explain how to properly implement these concepts and ways to prevent pitfalls in the budgeting process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-cliff-budgeting-041625.pdfMay 1998: Accounting Requirements and Program Information for Multi-Modal Transportation Program
… Issued To: New York State Chief Fiscal Officers of Counties, Cities, Towns and … expenditures will be classified by functional unit based on the type of project being undertaken. Enterprise funds … following overview is based on information provided by the State Legislature and by the Department of Transportation: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/may-1998-accounting-requirements-and-program-information-multi-modal-transportation-programUtica Academy of Science Charter School – Purchasing (2015M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s purchasing … through September 30, 2014. Background The Utica Academy of Science Charter School is a public school, located in the … Utica Academy of Science Charter School Purchasing 2015M71 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/06/26/utica-academy-science-charter-school-purchasing-2015m-71Spencer-Van Etten Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-233)
… Etten Central School District is located in the Towns of Baldwin, Chemung, Erin and Van Etten in Chemung County; the Town of Cayuta in Schuyler County; the Towns of Spencer, Barton and Tioga in Tioga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/24/spencer-van-etten-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-233State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audit
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audit was … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audit was issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditMount Markham Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-39)
… in deficits planned in the budgets. District officials have not updated the multiyear financial plan since it was … that appropriate fund balance that is not needed or used to fund District operations. Periodically review and update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/mount-markham-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-39Maine-Endwell Central School District - Leave Records (2019M-40)
… leave taken. The District may have paid as much as $14,200 for the cost of substitute employees for unsupported and potentially inappropriate leave taken. … Increase oversight of personnel responsible for leave accrual records. Explore options for a more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/maine-endwell-central-school-district-leave-records-2019m-40Your Membership Tier – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… plan election. This publication does not cover benefits for Tier 1 members or Tier 3 members covered under Article 14. If you are a Tier 1 or Tier 3 (Article 14) … Special 20 and 25Year Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/your-membership-tierOther Bulletin No. 54
… the State University Construction Fund with instructions for processing the April 2020 SCF CSEA LLS payment. Affected … State University Construction Fund and CSEA which provides for payment of the 2020-2021 Longevity Payment in April 2020 … processed in a separate check ; there is no direct deposit for this payment. Eligibility Criteria Employees in NS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-54-april-2020-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-264
… April 2015, April 2016, and April 2017 salary increases for Bargaining Units SR, SY and S9, and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … between the UCS and Bargaining Units SR and SY provide for a salary increase of two percent (2.00%) or $1,000, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-264-retroactive-salary-increases-bargaining-units-sr-sy-and-s9Opinion 2002-2
… credit after entitlement age); (voluntary waiver of right to begin receiving award at entitlement age) GENERAL … To implement that feature, a service award program may permit a participant to waive voluntarily the right to begin … award program, however, should not be structured so as to permit a participant to begin receiving payment of his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2City of Albany – Payroll (2015M-110)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s payroll operations for the period … 30, 2014. Background The City of Albany is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately … million. Key Findings Seven employees were paid for unused vacation time without adequate leave records to support the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/09/16/city-albany-payroll-2015m-110Bradford Central School District – Claims Auditor (2022M-157)
… had adequate supporting documentation for her review prior to approval. We reviewed 74 claims totaling approximately $3 … did not contain documentation for the claims auditor to perform a proper audit. The claims auditor, who is an … and independence. The Board of Education (Board) should have audited these claims. Key Recommendations Ensure claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/bradford-central-school-district-claims-auditor-2022m-157Eden Central School District – Payroll (2017M-11)
… Background The Eden Central School District is located in the Towns of Boston, Concord, Eden, Evans and North Collins in Erie County. The District, which is governed by an elected … adequately review the accuracy of payroll, particularly in situations where wages or pay rates change or when there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/07/eden-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-11Town of Hartford – Online Banking and Information Security (2016M-385)
… 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background The Town of Hartford located in Washington County and has a population of … Town of Hartford Online Banking and Information Security 2016M385 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-hartford-online-banking-and-information-security-2016m-385Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration
… Caribbean American Heritage Month celebration in honor of the rich and diverse history and culture of the Caribbean, and recognize Caribbean Americans who … Voltaire Marcelin Artist Roxanne Persaud New York State Senator, 19th District Michèle Voltaire Marcelin Artist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/caribbean-heritage-month-2022Cato-Meridian Central School District – Salaries, Wages and Leave Benefits (2021M-173)
… and wage payments were disbursed without authorization. For four of nine employees that had separation payments, … Key Recommendations Develop and implement procedures for monitoring salary and wage payments. Seek recovery of any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/cato-meridian-central-school-district-salaries-wages-and-leave-benefitsHighland Central School District – Non-Instructional Overtime (2021M-8)
… scheduling, over $60,000 of these overtime payments could have been avoided or reduced. 10 employees were overpaid for … for overtime work, including approval of overtime, to ensure that only necessary overtime charges are being … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/04/highland-central-school-district-non-instructional-overtime-2021m-8Sea Breeze Fire District – Board Oversight (2018M-269)
… maintained basic accounting records including adequate bank and debt obligation records. Comply with legal mandates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/sea-breeze-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-269Remsen Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-86)
… Objective Determine whether the claims auditor audited and approved claims before payment. Key Findings The claims … not: Receive claims paid by check disbursement for audit and approval until after payment and did not receive claims paid electronically for audit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/remsen-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019m-86