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Hudson Falls Central School District - Retiree Insurance Contributions (2018M-18)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether retiree health insurance contributions were accurately … have established adequate procedures to ensure that retiree health insurance contributions were accurately … months, totaling approximately $241,880 and found that retiree health insurance payments were deposited intact, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/hudson-falls-central-school-district-retiree-insurance-contributionsWindsor Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-130)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine District officials’ management of the school lunch … $36.1 million. Key Finding District officials have taken actions to reduce the school lunch fund’s dependence on the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/windsor-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-130Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District – Professional Services (2015M-267)
… have established a comprehensive purchasing policy and procedures that provide guidance as to when items must be competitively bid and when proposals or quotes should be obtained for purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/brookhaven-comsewogue-union-free-school-district-professional-servicesAvoca Central School District – Separation Payments (2015M-273)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s calculation of separation payments … reviewed and approved separation payments, but they have not developed written policies or procedures to formalize this process. Key Recommendation District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/avoca-central-school-district-separation-payments-2015m-273Vacating Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… a DRO has been filed with NYSLRS, the parties must return to court to obtain a Vacating Order. A signed agreement or a notarized letter signed by the parties is not sufficient to vacate a DRO. NYSLRS requires that the … that it remains in effect. Please note that the court may have additional requirements for the contents of a Vacating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/vacating-ordersRotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-19)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s internal controls over the claims processing function for the period July 1, 2011, to October 31, 2012. Background The Rotterdam-Mohonasen … taxes and State aid. Key Finding District officials have established adequate controls over the claims processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/rotterdam-mohonasen-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-19Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-128)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s internal controls over the claims processing function for … Union Free School District (District) is located in the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/12/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-128Nassau County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Claims Auditing (2016M-164)
… claims processing function that allow claims to be audited in a timely manner in accordance with BOCES’ policy and statutory requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/06/24/nassau-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-claims-auditing-2016m-164Morristown Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2016M-257)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims audit process for the period … $10.3 million. Key Finding District officials have established adequate procedures over the claims processing function to ensure that claims are adequately documented and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/morristown-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2016m-257Village of Speculator – Claims Auditing (2017M-25)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Village officials established effective procedures to ensure claims were properly audited, adequately supported … approximately $1.6 million. Key Finding Village officials have established adequate procedures to ensure that claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-speculator-claims-auditing-2017m-25Town of New Hartford – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-11)
… Determine whether Town of New Hartford (Town) employees and elected officials completed annual sexual harassment … Key Findings SHP Training was provided to most employees and elected officials. Of the 20 total individuals we tested (11 selected employees and all nine elected officials), three employees or 27 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/08/town-new-hartford-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-11Cortland County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management (2015M-303)
… was to evaluate the Agency’s project management practices for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. … Agency officials have developed adequate procedures for selecting and monitoring participating projects and for managing the assistance and incentives provided to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/01/22/cortland-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (2020M-84)
… Central School District (District) officials could achieve cost savings by offering health insurance buyout incentives and providing select … in-house. Key Findings District officials could achieve cost savings by: Offering an acceptable health insurance … Central School District District officials could achieve cost savings by offering health insurance buyout incentives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-health-insurance-and-special-education-costTown of Lloyd - Information Technology (2019M-36)
… IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Officials. Key Recommendations Monitor compliance with the … use policy. Provide IT security awareness training to personnel who use IT resources. Adopt written IT policies … recovery and data backup. Officials indicated that they have initiated corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-lloyd-information-technology-2019m-36Opinion 91-38
… -- Bid Specifications (amount returned from the deposit for copies of) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (deposits on plans … MUNICIPAL LAW, §102; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10: A political subdivision must return the entire amount of the deposit on plans and specifications for the performance of public work submitted by each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-38Seeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-062223.pdfMental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
Determine whether the school districts (Districts) used resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/mental-health-training-component-of-the-new-york-state-save-act-2022-ms-1.pdfTupper Lake Central School District – Records and Reports (2021M-14)
Determine whether complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports were maintained to allow Tupper Lake Central School District (District) officials to effectively manage the District’s financial operations and capital projects.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/tupper-lake-2021-14.pdfResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
On the founding Earth Day just over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to ensure protection of our natural resources for generations to come.
Lead Contamination of State Armories (2019-S-50) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has implemented adequate controls to ensure all armories are tested for lead and are remediated where excessive levels are detected.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s50-response.pdf