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Kendall Central School District – Capital Project (2017M-194)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s use of capital project resources … District located in the Towns of Carlton, Kendall and Murray in Orleans County and the Towns of Clarkson and Hamlin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/05/kendall-central-school-district-capital-project-2017m-194Sandy Creek Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-354)
… period July 1, 2015 through June 24, 2016. Background The Sandy Creek Central School District is located in the Towns of Sandy Creek, Boylston, Orwell, Redfield, Richland and … Sandy Creek Central School District Cafeteria Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/sandy-creek-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-354Williamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-274)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management for the period … appropriated $21.7 million of unrestricted fund balance to help finance operations, which was not needed because the … include realistic appropriations based on actual needs to avoid levying taxes at a level greater than needed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-274Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… to review the BOCES’ management of financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 through December 2, 2015. … Board of Education. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $56 … restricted more than $5 million of surplus funds for a purpose not statutorily allowed and had approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016mVillage of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-15-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village's tentative budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year … reasonable. Background The Village of Endicott, located in Broome County, issued debt totaling $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village's general fund as of May 31, 2004. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/13/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-15-11Red Hook Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-105)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management for the period … consider how the overall actual results or trends compare to the current budget for departmental budgets. As a result, … District has four reserve funds which have not been used to fund any payments over the five-year period from 2010-11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/red-hook-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-105Ithaca City School District – Transportation State Aid and Information Technology (2017M-63)
… million. Key Findings District officials did not apply for all the transportation State aid to which the District was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/ithaca-city-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-informationSaranac Central School District – Tuition Billing and Collections (2023M-90)
… properly billed and collected tuition for nonresident foster care students enrolled at the District. Key Findings … did not properly bill and collect tuition for nonresident foster care students enrolled at the District. As of March … districts of origin in a timely manner for all nonresident foster care students enrolled at the District. Maintain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-tuition-billing-and-collections-2023m-90Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-103)
… from loss, theft, misuse and obsolescence. We selected 94 capital assets purchased for $247,918 and identified one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/15/orleansniagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-103DiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… monitoring the finances of New York’s local governments and school districts. She will direct seven regional offices … accountable for taxpayer dollars, while offering them the assistance they need to better serve their constituents.” … public accounting, corporate accounting, and small business operations. She is a graduate of Mount Saint Mary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionWest Genesee Central School District - Capital Assets (2023M-128)
… the records were accurate and complete and the assets were on hand. The last physical inventory was completed in 2017 … and officials only updated the District’s asset records on an annual basis thereafter. As a result, officials may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/16/west-genesee-central-school-district-capital-assets-2023m-128Vestal Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-08)
… Board and District officials developed reasonable budgets for the period July 1, 2012 through October 17, 2013. Background The Vestal Central School … general fund spent $21.7 million less than planned. As a result of these budgetary surpluses, the District did not use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/vestal-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-08State Agencies Bulletin No. 298
… Agencies of the following changes to Deferred Compensation rules, rates, and limits effective 01-01-2002. The yearly … Agencies of the following changes to Deferred Compensation rules rates and limits effective 01012002 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/298-changes-processing-deferred-compensation-calendar-year-2002Review of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… select Procurement Card transactions incurred by Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Service Office (DDSO) to Finger Lakes Home Supply from December 18, 2012 through June 4, … of our examination was to determine whether Finger Lakes DDSO adhered to State purchasing laws, rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddsoVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B8-15-13)
… evaluation of the Village of Suffern’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background The Village of … Suffern, located in Rockland County, has adopted a budget for fiscal year 2015-16 of approximately $17.9 million. Key … to reduce the property tax levy, such as fund balance. For 2013-14, there were unassigned fund deficits of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-suffern-budget-review-b8-15-13XII.7.C Reprocessing an OSC Denied Voucher – XII. Expenditures
… Section Overview and Policies: Prior to reprocessing a voucher that has been rejected by the Office of the State … the Business Unit should address all of the reasons the voucher was rejected. Process and Document Preparation: BULKLOAD BUSINESS UNITS When rejecting a voucher, OSC will reject and delete the voucher, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7c-reprocessing-osc-denied-voucherHadley-Luzerne Joint Youth Commission – Governance and Cash Receipts (2016M-262)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine Board oversight of Commission operations and the … joint activity which provides recreation and youth service to approximately 190 children residing in the Towns of Hadley … Findings The three towns did not enter into an agreement to govern the Commission or establish policies or procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/30/hadley-luzerne-joint-youth-commission-governance-and-cash-receipts-2016mState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… government audits have been issued. Town of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (Delaware County) The board did not properly manage pool project donations or disbursements. The board also … member signed them. Village of Little Valley – Capital Project Management (Cattaraugus County) The board properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimBolton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-58)
… that include realistic estimates for expenditures based on contractual and historical data. Discontinue the practice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/bolton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-58