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Massena Central School District - Selected Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-71)
… administrative fees and utilities), direct access to a District bank account to disburse these funds. Payment of utilities totaling … and utility vendors from having direct access to a District bank account and the ability to disburse funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/massena-central-school-district-selected-non-payroll-disbursements-2019mTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Fund Balance (2021M-61)
… or how any surplus funds will be used and the timeframe for doing so. The unrestricted fund balance grew to $2.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/02/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-fund-balanceFranklin-Treadwell Fire District – Disbursements (2021M-16)
… the Board did not always provide adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s activities. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not properly segregate … Provide additional oversight to mitigate the lack of segregation of duties. Establish written procedures over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/21/franklin-treadwell-fire-district-disbursements-2021m-16Sherrill City School District - Future Farmers of America Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2019M-251)
… adequate internal controls to ensure Future Farmers of America (FFA) extra-classroom activity (ECA) cash receipts … found: District officials did not perform an annual audit of FFA records during our audit period. Collections did not … $264,624. There was no supporting documentation for 15 out of 78 check disbursements tested totaling $5,871. FFA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sherrill-city-school-district-future-farmers-america-extra-classroomTown of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
… policy does not provide a clear method for procuring professional services. The Town procured professional … methods. The Town did not obtain the required number of quotes for 34 purchases totaling $59,426, a proposal for … Town officials and employees obtain the required number of proposals or quotes for purchases or competitively bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-carmel-procurement-2019m-179Accounts Payable Advisory No. 72
… “Paying for the Purchase of Land”) informs State agencies how to process vouchers for land acquisition payments. … with voucher processing when acquiring real property (i.e., land). This includes processing voluntary and … to submit the documentation to OSC. Finally, it provides a link to a spreadsheet to facilitate the voucher coding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/72-land-acquisition-paymentsWarsaw Central School District – Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2021M-140)
… billing. Ensure all supporting documentation is provided to the claims auditor so a proper review of billings can be … and indicated they have initiated or planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/warsaw-central-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2021m-140Village of Bellport – Claims Processing (2014M-126)
… November 30, 2013. Background The Village of Bellport is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, has a … purchase order requests. Claims abstracts and Board minutes do not demonstrate that claims are audited by the … contracts or agreements are in place for all claims paid, where necessary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/11/village-bellport-claims-processing-2014m-126Village of Broadalbin - Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-76)
… implemented to minimize the risks associated with the lack of segregation of the Clerk-Treasurer’s duties. The Clerk-Treasurer … or canceled check images to help minimize the risk of unauthorized transactions or other errors or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/08/14/village-broadalbin-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-76Town of Mooers – Payroll (2014M-087)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Mooers is located in Clinton County, has a population of approximately 3,600 … payroll functions without sufficient compensating controls in place. The Supervisor’s payroll reviews were inadequate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-mooers-payroll-2014m-087Cortland County - Claims Audit and Check Printing (2018M-247)
… apply the Treasurer’s signature to checks at the time of printing, without direct supervision. The Treasurer did not control his signature during check printing. Key Recommendations The Legislature should: Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/03/01/cortland-county-claims-audit-and-check-printing-2018m-247Town of Lyons - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-216)
… properties with 108 agricultural, non-profit and not-for-profit, senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The … exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. The Board should: Ensure all exemptions are established by local law or resolution. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-lyons-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-216Tuckahoe Common School District - Purchasing (2018M-228)
… totaling $23,678 without obtaining the required number of quotes. Key Recommendations Use competitive methods to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2018m-228Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … for awarding a contract once funding was approved. State Education Department (SED): Astor Services for Children … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 98-11
… postmarked on that next business day, and otherwise meeting the requirements of Real Property Tax Law, §925, is … postmarked on that next business day, and otherwise meeting the requirements of Real Property Tax Law, §925, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-11Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Cayuga County) The treasurer performs virtually all of the village’s financial operations without board … to safeguard IT assets. Clinton Volunteer Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of Financial Activities (Dutchess County) … the use of these funds. Town of New Albion – Justice Court Operations (Cattaraugus County) The prior town justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOther Bulletin No. 5
… 97 with a Pay Basis Code of ANN or HRY , who are Active, on a Paid Leave of Absence, or on a Leave without Pay with a Reason Code of WDL, WPS or WSP … Bargaining Units 96 and 97. For employees who are Active, on a Paid Leave of Absence or on a Workers' Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-5-april-1-2007-salary-increase-suny-construction-fundRisk Management Planning Group
… effectively addressed the risk of Risk Management Planning Group (RMPG) serving in conflicting roles of insurance broker … North Shore and King Kullen up to a cumulative $14.1 million for workers’ compensation assessments, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/24/risk-management-planning-groupSelected Financial Management Practices
… utilization of its facilities for local economic benefit of the community, and to minimize the costs of … and spending to identify costcontainment opportunities. Contact DOB to determine the status of its accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/09/selected-financial-management-practicesArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… Fraud involving the exploitation of valid online banking credentials is a significant risk facing any … government or school that processes financial transactions online. Some of the more popular types of electronic fraud targeting online banking are phishing 15 and malware. 16 In a typical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-banking