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Wainscott Common School District – Financial Condition (2013M-268)
… Background The Wainscott Common School District is located in the Towns of East Hampton and Southampton, in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of Education, which comprises three elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-268Roosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2025M-40)
… to cover all benefits paid to the LOSAP participants and beneficiaries. By obtaining an annual LOSAP audit or … volunteers. Given that most LOSAP plans require investment and actuarial expertise, it remains important that the plans … audit. Comply with the District’s procurement policies and procedures when seeking to contract for LOSAP investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40Opinion 88-61
… is dated by postmark with a date on or before the last day for the payment of taxes without penalty. You ask whether … U.S. Postal Service postmarked with the date of the last day for the payment of school taxes without interest may be … in an envelope postmarked with a date after the last day for the payment of taxes without interest and that you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61Frewsburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-327)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s internal controls over selected financial activities and to identify opportunities for revenue enhancement, for the … validating the amounts retained. District officials also do not have a comprehensive payroll policy supported by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/frewsburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedTaxes and Interest
… utility refunds and certain court funds. Interest is paid for a period of five years from the date we receive the … for securities will include any dividends or accruals that have been earned by the security since the date we received … a calendar year includes: Interest totaling $600 or more, you’ll receive an IRS 1099-INT form in January following the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-81
… Code of CAL Effective Date(s) Payment will be included in the regular paycheck, dated December 29, 2004 Definitions … Compensation page. Regular Salaried Earnings: All earnings in the Earn Codes RGS and RRS (only dates on or after January … a new method for paying judges will take effect in calendar year 2004. The total amount of regular earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-81-2004-year-end-adjustment-judgesSpencerport Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-254)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition and budgeting practices … Central School District is located in the Towns of Ogden, Gates, Greece and Parma in Monroe County. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/spencerport-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-254Watkins Glen Central School District – Health Insurance Cost Savings (2016M-144)
… The Watkins Glen Central School District is located in the Towns of Dix, Hector, Orange, Reading and Tyrone in Schuyler County and the Town of Catlin in Chemung County. The District, which operates two schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/watkins-glen-central-school-district-health-insurance-cost-savings-2016mVillage of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… 2014. Background The Village of Schuylerville is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately … by statute. A purchase awarded by the best value method, in which non-price factors can be considered, did not adhere … Ensure that competitive bids or offers are awarded in accordance with statute. Provide guidance relating to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228Town of Hebron – Fiscal Oversight (2015M-59)
… January 31, 2015. Background The Town of Hebron is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately … that checks are signed only by the Town Supervisor or, in his absence, the Deputy Supervisor, as required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/26/town-hebron-fiscal-oversight-2015m-59Acceptable Time and Attendance Systems – Legacy Reporting
… by the employee that full hours were worked, except for time charged to accruals for vacation and other leave time. For good internal controls, the system should also … not have supervisors.) Examples include: Hard copy (paper) time sheets, signed by the official; Electronic time sheets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/acceptable-time-and-attendance-systemsOneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… were being met. Contracts were not always renegotiated in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Require that agencies … so there is sufficient time to renegotiate the contracts in advance of the contracts’ expiration dates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015mTown of Sharon – Fund Balance (2017M-271)
… through December 31, 2017. Background The Town of Sharon is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately 1,800. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/21/town-sharon-fund-balance-2017m-271State Agencies Bulletin No. 2383
… Goal Amount and Goal Balance on the newly inserted row and then save the transaction. SEFA FCC Codes: The FCC Listing is … card. A PayServ General Deduction transaction should then be processed by the agency to change the deduction. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2383-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.2
… No. 1971.1 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide step-by-step guidance for Direct Deposit entry and provide details of the Direct Deposit Audit … after January 1, 2023 and existing employees with a change to their Request Direct Deposit record are affected . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19712-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.1
… No. 1971 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide step-by-step guidance for Direct Deposit entry and provide details of the Direct Deposit Audit … after January 1, 2023 and existing employees with a change to their Request Direct Deposit record are affected . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19711-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and abuse. New York’s school districts … federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, please contact Brian Butry … time records or leave request forms was properly deducted from their leave accrual balances. Errors were found in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Town of Lancaster – Town Supervisor's Financial Duties (2024M-32)
… review or oversight. The Supervisor also compromised the security of the Town’s resources by granting unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-lancaster-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2024m-32Cost-Saving Ideas: Overtime Planning and Management
… savings. Employee salaries and benefits, including pension benefits, are large expenses for New York's local … wages can significantly increase personal service 1 and pension costs. For example, 8 to 30 percent of wages paid to … legal counsel, as appropriate. AWS examples Five-day flex schedule: Regular start and end times, but allows for changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-overtime-planning-and-managementXII.8.F Changes to Vouchers After Submission to OSC – XII. Expenditures
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs agencies how to request a change to a voucher after submittal to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for payment … This section informs agencies how to request a change to a voucher after submittal to the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8f-changes-vouchers-after-submission-osc