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IX.7.K Record Retention – IX. Federal Grants
… State agency retention and access to records must be in full compliance with all applicable federal laws, rules and regulations (e.g., for … State agency retention and access to records must be in full compliance with all applicable federal laws …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7k-record-retentionAnalytical Reviews – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… the claims audit function to be viewed as more than just a claim-by-claim review and to consider the function in the broader scope of your operations. The body or official auditing claims should be aware of trends in expenditures that may provide opportunities for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/analytical-reviewsBenefits
… balance. A Full-Range of Insurance Options Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance packages (including … (for union-represented employees) 13 vacations days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal days annually 13 paid holidays … Spending Account – provides employees the opportunity to pay for health-related expenses with tax-free dollars. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/benefitsInternal Control
… Laws, Rules & Regulations Internal Control Act Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government (Current) / Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government (2007) International …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/internal-controlCincinnatus Central School District – Procurement (2021M-111)
… funds. Officials did not: Periodically seek competition for nine of 11 professional service providers paid $262,862 during the 17-month audit period. Except for their CPA firm, officials used these 10 professional service providers on average for 11 years each, including a legal firm used for 23 years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/cincinnatus-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-111Penfield Central School District – Procurement (2022M-76)
… could not support they properly sought competition for purchases totaling $7.9 million: Subject to competitive … did not complete a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis for the District’s land purchase inclusive of State … Officials could not provide written justification for selecting the parcel that was purchased or an analysis or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/21/penfield-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-76Romulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… applied for all entitled State transportation aid for new bus purchases. Key Findings The Board-adopted 2014-15 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateOrange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. Background The Orange Lake Fire District is located in the Town of Newburgh, Orange … Orange Lake Fire District Budgeting Practices 2015M146 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146Town of Plymouth – Board Oversight (2016M-190)
… to protect the Town’s data, including PPSI, against loss, theft or abuse. We found no evidence that Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-plymouth-board-oversight-2016m-190Village of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… of our audit was to determine if the Village’s joint youth activity’s financial activities were properly recorded … June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016. Background The joint youth activity program (Program) has been established by the Village of Northville to operate youth development activities for children residing in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Town of Shandaken – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-289)
Town of Shandaken Employee Compensation and Benefits 2017M289
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-shandaken-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2017m-289Marathon Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-280)
… through June 30, 2017. Background The Marathon Central School District serves seven towns in Cortland County, two … Marathon Central School District Fund Balances 2017M280 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/marathon-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-280Fishers Island Union Free School District – Five Point Plan (2015M-320)
… request for proposal process when selecting its external audit firm. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt … committee. Ensure that District officials issue an RFP for external audit services at least every five years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/fishers-island-union-free-school-district-five-point-plan-2015m-320Charter School of Educational Excellence – Middle School Capital Project and Board Oversight of the Management Company (2015M-7)
… Use a competitive process when selecting major contractors or professionals for a capital project. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/05/08/charter-school-educational-excellence-middle-school-capital-project-andYonkers City School District – Fixed Assets (2015M-229)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review controls over the District’s fixed assets for the … for the District’s financial operations was transferred to the City. Expenditures in 2014 totaled approximately $526 million. Key Finding Of the 30 assets we selected to review, 10 were either not tagged or the asset tag …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/yonkers-city-school-district-fixed-assets-2015m-229Cato-Meridian Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-13)
… located in the Towns of Cato, Conquest, Ira, Sterling and Victory in Cayuga County, the Towns of Granby and Hannibal in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/cato-meridian-central-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesOtisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
… of the Treasurer's records. The Treasurer did not present bank reconciliations and bank statements to the Board for review. Key Recommendations … as required by law. Ensure that the Treasurer submits bank reconciliations and bank statements monthly to the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/17/otisco-fire-district-financial-operations-2016m-415Town of Darien – State Contract Loader Purchases (2013M-88)
… not verify that they received the correct State contract prices for the four loaders they purchased in 2011, 2012 and … appropriate contract discounts, or compare the resultant prices with the invoice prices. Therefore, Town officials cannot demonstrate that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-darien-state-contract-loader-purchases-2013m-88City of Mount Vernon – Payroll (2014M-347)
… of which approximately $80 million was attributed to payroll and related benefits. Key Findings The Council has not adopted policies related to payroll. The payroll administrator and payroll clerk, with no independent … City of Mount Vernon Payroll 2014M347 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/13/city-mount-vernon-payroll-2014m-347Sewanhaka Central High School District – Student Fees (2016M-296)
… sufficient supporting documentation, such as receipts, registration forms and class rosters, are available and used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-student-fees-2016m-296