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Town of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the Board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the … except as authorized by law. Discontinue the use of debit cards. Discontinue allowing the service provider access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62East Meadow Union Free School – Overtime (2022M-118)
… overtime budget from 2018-19 through 2021-22 by $1,107,396. District officials did not ensure that written … Ensure all non-emergency overtime is preapproved in writing, properly documented and monitored. Adopt a realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/24/east-meadow-union-free-school-overtime-2022m-118Northeastern Clinton Central School District – Payroll (2016M-76)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s payroll procedures … Clinton Central School District is located in the Towns of Altona, Champlain, Chazy and Mooers in Clinton County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-76Town of Exeter – Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2024M-25)
Determine whether the Town of Exeter Town Town Supervisor Supervisor maintained complete accurate and timely financial records and reports
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-25Salamanca City School District – Financial Management and Payroll (2017M-138)
… and employee compensation payments for the period July 1, 2013 through May 19, 2017. Background The Salamanca City School District is located in the City of Salamanca and the Towns of Carrollton, Great …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/salamanca-city-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll-2017m-138City of Olean Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2016M-93)
… does not have a written agreement with the brokerage firm that assists the Director in managing the Authority’s … Enter into a written agreement with the brokerage firm specifying, among other things, the services to be provided by the firm and the consideration to be paid by the Authority. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/07/29/city-olean-housing-authority-board-oversight-2016m-93Upper Jay Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-30)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Upper Jay Volunteer Fire Department (Department) officials ensured … audit fire department Upper Jay financial activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/05/26/upper-jay-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activities-2023mPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Health Insurance Buyouts (2023M-21)
… Union Free School District’s (District) health insurance buyout program is cost-effective. Key Findings Although the District’s health insurance buyout program is generally cost-effective, the … For example, the District should review the eligibility requirements of the program for married couples and family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-health-insurance-buyoutsXII.4.B Certification of Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… Section 110 of New York State Finance Law requires the head of the agency certify or approve vouchers for submission … audit. Other individuals may also approve vouchers if the head of the agency (or designee) has granted that authority … filed with the Comptroller. OSC defines the terms Agency Head and Voucher Authorizer, as follows: Agency Head – The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b-certification-vouchersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1243
… a later date. OSC Actions Ten new benefit plans (five for SUNY and five for CUNY) have been created to withhold the … contribution rates are identified within the description. SUNY and State Education Department T6S030 TIAA SUNY TIER 6 3PCT T6S035 TIAA SUNY TIER 6 3.5PCT T6S045 TIAA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1243-tier-6-tiaa-retirement-contribution-rate-changesEnforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… in a variety of ways, such as quickly scanning resumes for key words to select the most qualified candidates, … the candidate’s experience, it also comes with risks. For instance, it can amplify existing biases and create novel … of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is responsible for enforcement of key consumer protection, licensing, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… You can take steps to reduce the cost of unemployment insurance, which provides short-term financial assistance to … After you terminate an employee and file for unemployment insurance, DOL will determine whether or not the employee is … uses the tax contribution method to fund unemployment insurance. Document your reviews thoroughly and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsHammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
… practice of consistently appropriating $1.4 million in fund balance over these three fiscal years that is not needed to finance operations is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided … 1318. Five reserves totaling $2.3 million had balances in excess of the District’s needs totaling $1.4 million. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was determine if the District could achieve cost … The District is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. There are two schools in operation within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1336
… the purview of the Agreement between the State of New York and the United University Professions. Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1336-2014-2016-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-year-round-lifeguardState Agencies Bulletin No. 1856
… 2020 December 31, 2020 January 5, 2021 Due to limited mail delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the limited time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1856-schedule-submitting-2020-year-end-returned-checksReimbursement of Social Services Costs (2013MS-3)
… 31, 2012. Background The Department of Social Services (DSS) incurs both direct and indirect program costs in the … by other county departments for the benefit of the DSS) that are directly billed to the DSS. In addition, counties are reimbursed for the indirect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/12/13/reimbursement-social-services-costs-2013ms-3Schuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1Wells Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-70)
… the statutory limit by 11.1 percentage points as of June 30, 2016. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/wells-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017m-70West Babylon Union Free School District – School Lunch Operations (2016M-243)
… school and five elementary schools, which offer breakfast, lunch and à la carte foods to approximately 4,000 students … employees. Budgeted appropriations for the for the school lunch fund for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately … than the revenue generated by the meal sales. School lunch productivity is lower than industry standards. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2016m-243