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Internal Control System Components
… the New York State Governmental Accountability, Audit and Internal Control Act requiring each State agency to … its operations. The Division of the Budget’s Budget Policy and Reporting Manual Bulletin B-350 requires the head of each … Act by April 30 of each year by submitting a Certification and Internal Control Summary describing the internal control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/internal-control-system-componentsOpinion 91-40
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … EMPLOYEES -- Military Leave (compensation- determination of period of entitlement); (rescheduling of work days to … ordered military duty during a calendar year for a total of 39 days 30 of which coincide with his or her regular work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-40DiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… according to the monthly state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The General … said. “Still, it’s important to keep in mind that economic conditions and the revenue outlook may change.” State tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportE&D Children Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… June 30, 2015, E&D reported approximately $11.8 million in reimbursable costs for the SEIT preschool cost-based … 3 fiscal years ended June 30, 2015, we identified $711,676 in reported costs that did not comply with the requirements in the RCM and the CFR Manual, as follows: $300,142 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/ed-children-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualPositive Beginnings, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
To determine whether the costs reported by Positive Beginnings Inc Positive Beginnings on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports CFRs were reasonable necessary directly related to the special education program and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Departments SED
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/positive-beginnings-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSaranac Central School District – Payroll (2015M-298)
… Background The Saranac Central School District is located in the Towns of Beekmantown, Black Brook, Dannemora, Plattsburgh, Saranac and Schuyler Falls in Clinton County. The District, which operates four schools … performed by the payroll clerk. The Superintendent, or in his absence the Business Administrator, should compare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/saranac-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-298Town of Moira – Fiscal Oversight and Selected Financial Operations (2016M-350)
… controls over the Justice Court's financial operations for the period January 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016. Background The Town of Moira is located in Franklin County, contains the Village of Brushton within … accounting records are complete, accurate and maintained in a timely manner. Prepare and provide the Board with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-moira-fiscal-oversight-and-selected-financial-operations-2016m-350Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… ensure that receipts were properly recorded and deposited in the bank and that disbursements were properly supported … The Assistant Treasurer admitted to stealing $4,100 in County funds from 2012 to 2017 and resigned from her … that cash receipts were properly recorded and deposited in the bank and that disbursements were properly supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andTown of Charleston – Internal Controls Over Payroll Processing (2013M-326)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s internal controls over payroll processing for the period … Town has a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the highway department employees, the Town lacks written policies … highway department employees received a total of 134.25 hours of leave accrual benefits valued at $2,516 they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/31/town-charleston-internal-controls-over-payroll-processing-2013m-326Village of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… The Village of Spencer is located in Tioga County and has approximately 800 residents. The Village is governed … from the accounting records to the financial reports and in the reports to the IRS. The Clerk-Treasurer submitted … fund balance was also significantly underreported and several expenditure lines were reported inaccurately. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Village of Munnsville – Financial Operations (2012M-239)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … example, the Clerk-Treasurer has not filed the required annual financial report with OSC on a timely basis. The Board did not audit, … Village of Munnsville Financial Operations 2012M239 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-munnsville-financial-operations-2012m-239Town of Galen – Financial Management (2014M-341)
… or capital plan. The Board did not audit the books and records of the Supervisor. The Board does not adequately … financial plan and capital plan. Annually audit the records and reports of the Supervisor or engage the services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-galen-financial-management-2014m-341Tioga County – Social Service Contracts (2023M-162)
… adequately monitored performance measured contracts with community-based agencies (agencies). Key Findings While … through reviewing agency reports, in-person meetings with agency staff and firsthand observation of services, they … not ensure a contract price reduction was in accordance with contract terms, resulting in approximately $6,900 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/29/tioga-county-social-service-contracts-2023m-162Jefferson County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-6)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/jefferson-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-6Village of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… through March 12, 2015. Background The Village of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency is an independent public benefit … corporation that was established to plan and undertake urban renewal projects in the Village of Fairport. The Agency … Village of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency Board Governance 2015M196 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Town of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… adequate Internet security awareness training and training on the Town’s IT policies. Ensure that the Town has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109Your Membership Tier – State Police Plan
… join PFRS, you are assigned a tier depending on your date of membership. You are in: If you joined: Tier 1 Before July … publication describing those benefits on our website. As of March 31, 2015, there are no active Tier 1 members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/your-membership-tierAvailable Pension Payment Options – State Police Plan
… contributions have been paid out, all payments will stop when you die. Mandatory contributions made by Tier 5 and … If your beneficiary dies before you, all payments will stop when you die. Joint Allowance — Half* This option will … If your beneficiary dies before you, all payments will stop when you die. Pop-Up/Joint Allowance — Full or Half* …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/available-pension-payment-optionsReal Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… Estate Portfolio ( 2013-S-23 ). Background The New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) mission is to “provide clean, … review. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New York Power Authority: Selected Management and Operations Practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/real-estate-portfolio-followDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… charges for allegedly stealing more than $123,000 in town funds. He allegedly used the funds to pay credit card bills and pad his salary an … investigation also revealed that Brown allegedly used town funds to pay 100 percent of his home telephone, internet and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theft