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Operational Advisory No. 3
… are reminded that if any chart of account string value is changed in the review process, the transaction must be … after the budget check to ensure that the transaction is still in a valid budget status (value of “V”). If the … Officers are requested to ensure that all individuals who have any Statewide Financial System role allowing him/her to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/3-budget-check-reminderCUNY Bulletin No. CU-451
… notify CUNY agencies of a health insurance rate adjustment for certain CUNY employees. Affected Employees CUNY employees … calculated. Employees who had a health insurance deduction for the check date of July 12, 2012 for any of the listed deduction codes, are due an adjustment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-451-city-university-new-york-health-insurance-rate-adjustmentAudits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… Provide findings or conclusions based on an evaluation of sufficient, appropriate evidence against criteria, Provide … explained in GAO’s Yellow Book [pdf], include assessments of: Program effectiveness, economy and efficiency Internal … Learn more about our Audit Process . External Peer Review of LGSA To ensure that audits are completed in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-auditsTown of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)
… totaling $36,380 that did not contain adequate support. In addition, one employee was overpaid $1,100 and detailed … time records were not maintained to support $1,922 in hourly wages paid to another employee. The Board did not … benefits averaging $183,000 annually for elected officials in 2016 and 2017. Key Recommendations Segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58Village of Franklin – Fund Balance Management (2018M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively … 1, 2016 through November 10, 2017. Background The Village of Franklin is located in the Town of Franklin in Delaware … Village of Franklin Fund Balance Management 2018M13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-franklin-fund-balance-management-2018m-13Middletown Enlarged City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-245)
… The Middletown Enlarged City School District is located in the City of Middletown and Towns of Goshen, Wallkill and Wawayanda in Orange County. The District, which is governed by a nine-member Board of Education, has approximately 7,160 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/middletown-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-245City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B17-6-18)
… expenditures. The City’s proposed budget complies with the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations City officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b17-6-18Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B17-6-17)
… revenues. The Town’s preliminary budget complies with the property tax levy limit. Key Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b17-6-17Massapequa Union Free School District – Budget Practices and Reserve Funds (2017M-113)
… The Massapequa Union Free School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, which operates nine schools … for fiscal years 2013-14 through 2015-16 that resulted in overestimated appropriations totaling $24.9 million. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/massapequa-union-free-school-district-budget-practices-and-reserve-fundsTravel Advisory No. 5
… – Travel and Expense was updated. Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) updated Chapter XIII, Section 3 – Record Retention – Travel and Expense of the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) . Agencies are … in the SFS to store electronic documents in support of Travel and Expense transactions for supervisory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expenseTown of Warwick - Water and Sewer Fund Financial Condition (2018M-259)
… Determine whether Town officials effectively managed the water and sewer funds’ financial condition to ensure the … and future operations. Key Findings Four of the seven water districts experienced operating deficits during the … and are projected to have operating deficits in 2018. Four water districts also had deficit fund balances in 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-warwick-water-and-sewer-fund-financial-condition-2018m-259Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B19-4-2)
The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Districts proposed budget for the 201920 fiscal year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/12/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b19-4-2Avon Central School District – Information Technology (2016M-123)
… The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s IT for the period July 1, 2014 through February 26, 2016. Background The Avon Central School District is located in the Towns of Avon, Caledonia, Lima and York in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/avon-central-school-district-information-technology-2016m-123Schenectady City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-168)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through March 13, 2014. … 9,600 students. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $159 … order to pay bills and other obligations when due. Budgets for 2010-11 through 2013-14 were not structurally balanced, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/29/schenectady-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-168Village of Sleepy Hollow – Parking Ticket Collections (2016M-408)
… Village of Sleepy Hollow Parking Ticket Collections 2016M408 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/02/03/village-sleepy-hollow-parking-ticket-collections-2016m-408Commack Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Fuel Inventory (2015M-90)
… did not maintain complete and adequate fuel inventory records. Key Recommendations Develop procedures to adopt more … is periodically measured and that adequate fuel inventory records are maintained. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/31/commack-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-fuel-inventoryBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls – Financial Operations (2014M-301)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the School’s contract with a not-for-profit foundation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/06/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-girls-financial-operations-2014m-301Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-232)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition … Central School District is located in the Towns of Albion, Amboy, Hastings, Mexico, Orwell, Parish, Richland, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/altmar-parish-williamstown-central-school-district-financial-conditionState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Release of Its 2025-2029 Capital Program
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA’s) release of its 2025-2029 Capital Program. “The MTA’s proposed $68.4 … right ones to improve safety, frequency and reliability of service. This will help underscore the importance of the work to the MTA’s funding partners as they examine the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-release-its-2025-2029-capital-programBaldwin Public Library – Payroll (2013M-335)
… 30, 2013. Background The Baldwin Public Library is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The Library is governed by a five-member … for the 2011-12 fiscal year were $3.8 million and $3.9 million for 2012-13. Key Finding The Library’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/baldwin-public-library-payroll-2013m-335