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… Monitoring System (FSMS). FSMS was updated in November 2017. Access to these materials is being maintained for … Munis in Stress: 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021 , 2022 , 2023 , 2024 Not … Filed and Inconclusive: 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021 , 2022 , 2023 , 2024 Summary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/archived-data-and-publicationsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on December 22, 2014, determined whether Parks needs their … issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-569
… Purpose To notify CUNY agencies of a new deduction code for after-tax (ROTH) contributions to the 403(b) plan Affected Employees All CUNY employees … To notify CUNY agencies of a new deduction code for aftertax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-569-new-403b-after-tax-deferred-annuity-plan-roth-cunyArchived Publications
… Documents linked below relate to the original Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS). FSMS was updated in November 2017. Access to these materials is being maintained for historical … District Fiscal Stress Results: School Years 2012-13 to 2014-15 - 1/28/2016 Three Years of the Fiscal Stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/archived-publicationsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 15
… Subject: Voucher Authorizers Guidance: This advisory is intended to … recorded in OSC’s Contact Database as a “State Agency – Voucher Authorizer”. Prior to SFS, agencies filed an AC852 … maintain, at a minimum, the original signatures of the Voucher Authorizer and department head or authorizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/15-voucher-authorizersAccounts Payable Advisory No. 9
… Subject: Making Payments to National Grid Guidance: This advisory has been updated to … entering a unique invoice number on vouchers payable to National Grid, as discussed below. Consistent with the Guide … to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to National Grid may delay payment crediting and Business Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/9-complex-entity-national-gridAccounts Payable Advisory No. 5
… Making Payments to the United States Postal Service (USPS) and related postal services, such as Pitney Bowes … to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable for USPS and related postal services may delay payment crediting. … For information on how to process payments to the USPS and related postal services, including specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/5-complex-entity-payments-postageContract Advisory No. 22
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Once OSC has closed a contract the SFS header status will display “Closed”. No further transactions can be processed against a contract in the “Closed” status. Contracts meeting the criteria below are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemTravel Advisory No. 1
… Subject: Employees’ responsibilities when using a proxy to create an expense report in SFS Guidance: This is a reminder that all employees who use a proxy to enter expense information into the SFS must either: … *Business Units may use a form other than the AC 132-S to record and certify employee expenses only when the form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/1-requirements-proxy-expense-reportsApalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
Apalachin Fire District Oversight of Financial Operations 2013M25
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Village of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… of our audit was to determine if the Village’s joint youth activity’s financial activities were properly recorded … June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016. Background The joint youth activity program (Program) has been established by the Village of Northville to operate youth development activities for children residing in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B17-6-17)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Deerpark, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling … Town of Deerpark Budget Review B17617 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b17-6-17Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission – Financial Activities (2017M-68)
… Lake Central School District. The Commission’s Board is currently composed of one member each from Ballston and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/10/06/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-youth-recreation-commission-financial-activitiesWestchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)
… budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background Westchester County, adopted a total budget of approximately … Westchester County Budget Review B1862 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2Jordan-Elbridge Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-241)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials … maintained general fund unrestricted fund balance close to the 4 percent statutory limit. The District retained an … fund balance and reserve fund balances to ensure they do not accumulate to excessive levels. Use money in the debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/jordan-elbridge-central-school-district-financial-condition-managementCity of Lockport - Budget Review (B1-16-16)
… review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City's proposed budget for 2017. Background Chapter 332 of … 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the "Act"), authorized the City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City's general, water and sewer funds as of December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-16-16Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… ordered to be paid, transferred or deposited, to a court is inaccurate. The Surrogate’s Court Clerk has not kept the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353Yonkers City School District – Fixed Assets (2015M-229)
… operations was transferred to the City. Expenditures in 2014 totaled approximately $526 million. Key Finding Of … to them, locate the missing inventory items identified in this report, maintain accurate asset lists and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/yonkers-city-school-district-fixed-assets-2015m-229Town of Putnam Valley – Purchasing (2013M-193)
… 6, 2013. Background The Town of Putnam Valley is located in Putnam County and has a population of approximately 11,000 … paid more than $20,000 each and approximately $1.4 million in total. We also reviewed supporting documents to verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-putnam-valley-purchasing-2013m-193Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B17-6-8)
… expenditure projections in the Village’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/20/village-suffern-budget-review-b17-6-8