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East Aurora Union Free School District – High School Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2016M-163)
… June 13, 2016. Background The East Aurora Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Aurora, Colden and … year totaled approximately $31 million. The District’s high school extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds were maintained … East Aurora Union Free School District High School ExtraClassroom Activity Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/24/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-high-school-extra-classroomSmithtown Central School District – Capital Projects (2016M-202)
… The Smithtown Central School District is located in the Town of Smithtown in Suffolk County. The District, which operates 13 schools with approximately 9,700 students, is governed by an elected … Ensure that all capital projects are properly authorized and established with a maximum estimated cost. Require the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/smithtown-central-school-district-capital-projects-2016m-202City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-15-2)
… for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt … City of Olean Budget Review B1152 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/03/13/city-olean-budget-review-b1-15-2SUNY Bulletin No. SU-356
… records rejected by PayServ. Agency Actions: SUNY agency payroll officers should no longer enter or modify SUNY 403(b) … contribution changes through the SUNY Retirement at Work portal. Depending on the timing of submissions, 403(b) … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox. Questions regarding SUNY’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-356-process-change-sunys-voluntary-403b-savings-planState Agencies Bulletin No. 238
… Purpose To explain OSC and agency procedures when filled positions are abolished or … (employee is on a leave of absence without pay). OSC and Agency Procedures OSC will use the attached … Report will be mailed to agencies with the Auditor and Salary Determination Correction Reports. In the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/238-abolished-and-inactivated-nystep-positionsKings Park Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-13)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Kings Park Central School District (District) officials … kings park audit schools statewide IT asset management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/kings-park-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-13Obtaining Information about a Member’s Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS cannot release member account information without a signed authorization and release from the member. The authorization must: Specifically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/obtaining-information-about-members-benefitsCopiague Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2019M-225)
… 306 checks, totaling almost $2 million, had only one of the two required signatures. Payments totaling $3,190 were … Recommendations Conduct a deliberate and thorough audit of each claim to ensure that each individual claim is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2019m-225County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) adequately planned for the acquisition of the Oneonta Rail Yards property (Rail Yards). Key Findings … Determine whether the County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency COIDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaVillage of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over water fees for the period June 1, 2012 through June 14, 2013. … members and an elected Mayor. The Village’s budgeted water fund expenditures were $862,000 for the fiscal year … internal controls over billing, collecting and enforcing water fees need to be improved. The Clerk’s duties were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311Rome City School District – Multiyear Planning (2021M-144)
… established comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans. Key Findings Officials did not develop comprehensive written multiyear financial or capital plans. While officials have some information needed to develop the plans, additional information and analysis is needed. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/rome-city-school-district-multiyear-planning-2021m-144Introduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… cannot afford to overpay vendors, lose discounts or pay for goods and services not received. An effective audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent claims … audit and approval of claims. Claims were approved for payment despite not being sufficiently supported. Not all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionXIII.1 Employee Expense Reimbursement Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… employee expenses will be reimbursed through the Travel and Expense module in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Employee expenses reimbursed through the Travel and Expense module include travel expenses, claims for damages, and other employee reimbursements. Some reimbursable expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii1-employee-expense-reimbursement-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Rockville Centre Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-28)
… Officials did not prepare a multiyear financial plan. Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of … and all external CAPs. Should enhance transparency by: Posting budget-to-actual results, all original budget … CAP in a location easy to access. Preparing and posting a multiyear financial plan to help residents see the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 – Board Oversight (2017M-40)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight of the District’s financial … environment that fosters compliance and transparency due to its lack of policies, guidelines and monitoring. The Board … an individual to perform monthly bank reconciliations. Compare all claim vouchers with a list of checks to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-number-14-board-oversight-2017m-40Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-11)
… deficit in the District’s general fund and school lunch fund as of June 30, 2008. Local Finance Law requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-11DiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… and the New York State Police announced the sentencing of Bonnie S. Robertson, 63, of Pleasant Valley for stealing nearly $42,000 of her deceased mother’s pension payments. Robertson pleaded … and the New York State Police announced the sentencing of Bonnie S Robertson 63 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemTown of Schuyler – Financial Management (2014M-182)
… The Town of Schuyler is located in Herkimer County and has a population of approximately 3,400. The Town’s … by an elected Town Board, which comprises a Supervisor and four Board members. Key Findings The Board has not adopted policies and procedures to govern the level of fund balance to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/29/town-schuyler-financial-management-2014m-182State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Knolls Union Free School District – Internal Controls Over Wire Transfers (Westchester County) Auditors found a lack of segregation of duties in the wire transfer process. In addition, the district did not have comprehensive agreements with each bank that addressed electronic or wire transfers. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits