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Town of Berne – Board Oversight (2021M-77)
… of financial operations and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing the … were accurate, timely, and properly reviewed. As a result, we found three significant unreconciled variances … timely, accurately, and are properly reviewed. Perform a deliberate and thorough audit of claims, and annually audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/17/town-berne-board-oversight-2021m-77Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Board Oversight (2015M-33)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for approving, monitoring and reporting projects for the period January 1, 2013 through … of whether financial assistance should be recaptured from those business that fall short of performance goals in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-boardKenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Change Orders (2022M-41)
… Comply with the District’s procurement policies and regulations. Competitive pricing was not obtained for 199 … Law (GML) and the District’s procurement policies and regulations, or properly review and approve change orders, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-change-orders-2022m-41Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-149)
… Board of Education (Board) appointed a new claims auditor in July 2022 to correct this internal control deficiency. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/jamesville-dewitt-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-149Introduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Officers and employees often travel as part of their official … Officers and employees often travel as part of their official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionXII.7.C Reprocessing an OSC Denied Voucher – XII. Expenditures
… a voucher that has been rejected by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), the Business Unit should address all of the reasons the voucher was rejected. Process and Document … in Section 5 - Agency Payment Preparation and Submittal of this Chapter. ONLINE BUSINESS UNITS When denying a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7c-reprocessing-osc-denied-voucherLockport City School District - Procurement (2021M-198)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Lockport City School District (District) officials procured goods and … Determine whether Lockport City School District District officials procured goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198Village of Albion – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-108)
… deposited and made adjustments for water and sewer bills with only limited oversight. The Board also did not … and calibrated on a regular basis to help ensure that bills, especially those for the Village’s largest customers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/21/village-albion-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-108Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B21-6-2)
… fiscal year. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects … than budgeted. The Village’s tentative budget includes a tax levy of $12,238,192, which is $40,928 above the limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b21-6-2Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s process for selecting and negotiating the related financial terms to obtain building space for school operations for the period July 1, 2006, to April 22, 2013. Background The Buffalo Academy of Science …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138DiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her … announced today. Johnson was sentenced to 60 days in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay full … District Attorney Brooks Baker, Ms. Johnson is going to jail and will repay taxpayers.” Johnson pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftWhat Tier Are You In?
… When you join NYSLRS, you are assigned to a tier based on your … contribute toward your benefits, and Eligibility for loans If you are an ERS Member... You are in: If you joined: Tier 1 before July 1, 1973 Tier 2 July 1, 1973 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/what-tier-are-youDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… global pandemic, the state’s finances took another serious hit in the month of May,” DiNapoli said. “We are now clearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayElectronic Reporting
… after our conversion to a new system August 11, 2025. If you upload your report, do not mail a separate Verification and Checklist. Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-reportingFairview Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2025M-75)
… for accuracy and completeness. We attribute these findings to a general lack of Board oversight, as well as inadequate … as they were gifts. Did not approve reimbursement payments to 27 employees totaling $19,419. Key Recommendations The … generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. Our comments on certain issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/fairview-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2025m-75Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… fewer than eight teachers. Use the request for proposal (RFP) to hire the external auditor on a five-year basis/term. … of the State Comptroller "Sample Request for Proposals (RFP) for External Auditor," - State Education Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorState Agencies Bulletin No. 1651
… provide for payment of performance advances on April 1, 2018 to eligible M/C employees based on the April 2017 … Job Data page effective 3/29/2018 (Institution) or 4/5/2018 (Administration) using the Action/Reason code of Pay … report includes the Action/Reason code used as well as the old compensation rate and new compensation rate. NHRP708 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1651-april-2018-managementconfidential-mc-performance-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1739
… of 2019 provides for a salary increase of two percent (2.00%) for fiscal year 2019-2020 and includes the April 1, … wage rates in effect on the effective date of the M/C 2% Salary Increase for April 2019 (See Effective Dates listed … Fine 410 Health Care Spending Account 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1739-april-2019-managementconfidential-mc-2-salary-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1738
… Institution or Administration Pay Period 3L. If the agency does not submit the transaction to withhold the full … the effective date of the payment, the payroll system does not consider the AC-230 when calculating the automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1738-april-2019-managementconfidential-mc-performance-advancesDetails About the Audit Process
… contained in various statutes, including the State Finance Law and New York City’s General Municipal Law. The Comptroller also has the authority to … information relevant to their audit objective(s). The aim is to understand the risks associated with the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/details-about-audit-process