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Wyoming County - Hospital Cafeteria Cash Receipts (2018M-70)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective To determine whether the County Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility (Hospital) … Cash from cafeteria sales was not always deposited. The cafeteria manager did not ensure documentation to support … procedures. Take a more active role in providing oversight of the cafeteria’s financial operations. County officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/08/31/wyoming-county-hospital-cafeteria-cash-receipts-2018m-70Warrensburg Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2017M-265)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether District officials effectively managed the District’s … overestimated appropriations from 2014-15 through 2016-17 and it appears they did so again in 2017-18. Unrestricted … to initiate corrective action. … Warrensburg Central School District Financial Condition Management 2017M265 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/warrensburg-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mGlens Falls Common School District - Cash Management (2019M-177)
… earnings could have been increased by $45,330 during the audit period. Key Recommendations Ensure available funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/glens-falls-common-school-district-cash-management-2019m-177Opinion 98-7
Whether a fire district may establish a capital reserve fund for the purpose of replacing three chiefs cars
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-7DiNapoli Examines Fiscal Hurdles Facing Key NYC-Supported Agencies
… are confronting. DiNapoli also launched a new data tracker to monitor trends for New York City agencies’ performance data, staffing, and spending. “We continue to shine a light on the financial challenges city agencies have to contend with amid economic and budget uncertainty,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agenciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… insurance costs for more than 27 years. In addition, the employee benefit accrued liability reserve (EBALR) has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsVillage of Depew - Purchasing (2018M-158)
… the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in the most economical way and in accordance with the Village’s purchasing policy. Key Findings We examined 59 purchases … obtained. Key Recommendations Seek the necessary number of quotes as required by the purchasing policy. Retain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-depew-purchasing-2018m-158Hampton Bays Union Free School District - Claims Processing (2018M-68)
… purchase orders. The purchasing agent approved 34 percent of the purchases tested, or 74 invoices for $19,845, after … ordered. Key Recommendations Enforce the District’s policy of not allowing confirming purchase orders. Develop … procedures and/or a policy governing employees’ use of the District’s Amazon Prime (Amazon) account. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/hampton-bays-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2018m-68DiNapoli Statement on Greenville Arrest for Alleged Theft of Taxpayer Funded Resources
… and paid for by taxpayers," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my ongoing partnership with the New York State Police, Mr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-statement-greenville-arrest-alleged-theft-taxpayer-funded-resourcesIX.7.D Cost Allocation – IX. Federal Grants
… on future agency specific federal cost allocation plans. For additional detailed information, see Chapter XIX, Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7d-cost-allocationVillage of Red Hook - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2019M-101)
… with statutes. Key Finding The Board engaged the services of a contractor to assist the Treasurer with her duties. … the contractor performed those duties without oversight by the Treasurer. Key Recommendation Consider creating and … statute. Village officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendation, but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-clerk-treasurers-duties-2019m-101Croton-Harmon Union Free School District - Professional Services (2019M-51)
… service providers who were paid $128,205 during the audit period. Have written agreements for four … service providers who were paid $58,409 during the audit period. Key Recommendations Seek competition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/croton-harmon-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2019m-51Village of Fort Johnson – Claims Processing (2016M-324)
… was to examine the Village’s claims processing procedures for the period June 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $268,000. Key … claims are adequately documented, properly supported, for legitimate Village purposes and approved prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-fort-johnson-claims-processing-2016m-324Opinion 92-44
… (see Sponsor's Memorandum in Support and Memorandum of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc. re: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… The New York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY … balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in state assistance, potential federal budget cuts and slower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingOpinion 90-33
… and duties of the mayor during the mayor's absence or disability. Therefore, it is our opinion that, at a village board meeting from which the mayor is absent, the deputy mayor has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-33Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Establishing a separate position with the responsibility for auditing claims may increase the effectiveness of this … of a claims auditing official would be beneficial for your locality. Several sections of law (see Appendix A) … powers, the following guidance should be considered: As a best practice, the governing board may provide the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorOpinion 2009-2
… "does not involve the expenditure of a large amount of money."]). Accordingly, when a town proposes or is required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0City of Troy – Budget Review (B18-5-8)
… The City’s proposed budget is in compliance with the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations It is essential the … should be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no more than the tax levy limit as permitted by law, unless it properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b18-5-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 921
… Dutchess and Westchester. Affected Employees Employees are not affected. This is an employer tax. All employee … of agencies located in downstate New York (in the MCTD) are subject to the tax. Employee payroll expenses of agencies … located in upstate New York (outside of the MCTD) also are subject to this tax for employees in positions located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/921-metropolitan-commuter-transportation-mobility-tax