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Brentwood Union Free School District – Fund Balance and Hiring Practices (2016M-251)
… The Board did not hire the most qualified available candidate for the Superintendent position as required by its … hiring a Superintendent by choosing the most qualified candidate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/22/brentwood-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-and-hiring-practicesTupper Lake Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-151)
… The Tupper Lake Central School District is located in the Town of Tupper Lake in Franklin County and the Towns of Colton and Piercefield in St. Lawrence County. The District is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/29/tupper-lake-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-151Springs Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Leave Accruals (2014M-200)
Springs Union Free School District Financial Condition and Leave Accruals 2014M200
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/springs-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-leave-accrualsThurston Fire Company – Board Oversight (2016M-429)
… provides fire protection services for the Town of Thurston in Steuben County. The Company is operated in accordance with its bylaws which stipulate that a Board … audit of the Secretary/Treasurer's books and records in January 2015 or 2016. The credit card policy lacks a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/thurston-fire-company-board-oversight-2016m-429Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal … The Chenango Valley Central School District, located in Broome County, issued debt totaling $3.5 million to … deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, in general, we found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-11Cortland Enlarged City School District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2012M-230)
… of our audit was to determine whether the Superintendent and the Director of Business Services provided adequate … City School District is located in the City of Cortland and five towns in Cortland County. The District is governed … Services and Treasurer assign financial duties so that one person does not have custody, recordkeeping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/01/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-oversight-financial-operationsSmithtown Central School District – Capital Projects (2016M-202)
… period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Smithtown Central School District is located in the Town of Smithtown in Suffolk County. The District, which operates 13 … Smithtown Central School District Capital Projects 2016M202 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/smithtown-central-school-district-capital-projects-2016m-202Rensselaer City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-286)
… officials transferred $1.3 million from two reserve funds to the general fund without appropriate support. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/rensselaer-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-286Valley Stream Union Free School District #24 – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2016M-335)
… the District’s accounting for leave time and separation payments for the period July 1, 2014 through February 29, … Free School District 24 Leave Accruals and Separation Payments 2016M335 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-24-leave-accruals-and-separationNiagara Wheatfield Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-364)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … $64.6 million. Key Findings The District has needed to borrow several million dollars throughout the audit period … resources totaling $7.7 million in the 2013-14 fiscal year to pay for principal and interest costs on outstanding debt. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/10/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-364Village of Monticello – Board Oversight (2016M-337)
… of Audit The objective of our audit was to assess the Board’s and officials’ oversight of Village operations for … approximately 6,500, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. The annual budget for the 2015-16 fiscal … are not completed accurately and in a timely manner. The Board has not established any policies or procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/02/03/village-monticello-board-oversight-2016m-337Village of Fleischmanns – Financial Condition and Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties (2017M-30)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition and the Clerk-Treasurer’s maintenance of the financial records and reports for the period June 1, … Village of Fleischmanns Financial Condition and ClerkTreasurers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/06/23/village-fleischmanns-financial-condition-and-clerk-treasurers-duties-2017m-30Owego Apalachin Central School District – Capital Project and Financial Condition (2014M-109)
… Apalachin Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of Candor, Newark Valley, Nichols, Tioga and Owego in Tioga County. The District, which is governed by an … estimates for expenditures and use of fund balance in the annual District budget. Even though the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/22/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-capital-project-and-financialDeRuyter Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-119)
… is located in the Towns of Cazenovia, DeRuyter, Georgetown and Nelson in Madison County; the Towns of Lincklaen and Otselic in Chenango County; The Town of Cuyler in … Town of Fabius in Onondaga County. The District operates one school and has approximately 430 students. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/21/deruyter-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-119Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B23-6-2)
… independent evaluation of the Village’s tentative budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Background The Village of … the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings We estimate the total 2023-24 collections for water and sewer rent revenues will be approximately $2.08 million and $2.47 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/14/village-suffern-budget-review-b23-6-2DiNapoli: Medicaid Billing Errors Cost State More Than $1.5 Billion
… The state Department of Health (DOH) allowed more than $1.5 billion in improper … have exposed patients to unqualified and uncredentialed health care providers, according to three reports released … The state Department of Health allowed more than $15 billion in improper Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-medicaid-billing-errors-cost-state-more-15-billionXII.9.G Reissuing or Cancelling a Refund Check – XII. Expenditures
… Cancelling a Refund Check Flow Chart . METHODS TO LOOK UP REFUND INFORMATION Look Up Stop Payment Request Status … If the payee declares the check to be cashed fraudulently, follow the forgery claim process below. Forgery Claims If a … the agency must obtain from the next of kin or the estate, the following: A completed form AC934 (Next of Kin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9g-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-checkState Agencies Bulletin No. 2312
… completion of the roll-over to the Department Budget Table USA containing the chart of accounts strings for agency … on March 20, 2025 to update the Department Budget Table USA page to a read-only page which will prevent updates to … changes to the Fiscal Year 2024 Department Budget Table USA rows on or after March 20, 2025 until the April 9, 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2312-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… Whether your municipality provides garbage collection services directly or by contract with a private … possible cost. To determine if your community’s system of collection is the most cost-effective, evaluate different … The local government, when considering which system of collection to use, should also consult with its legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… to establish the cooperative. Other Ways to Trim Costs Wellness programs – These promote healthy habits and include … Department NGA Center for Best Practices: State Employee Wellness Initiatives Government Finance Officers Association: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costs