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Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B22-6-2)
… [read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Village’s tentative budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year. Background The Village of … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/04/15/village-suffern-budget-review-b22-6-2Mid-Hudson Library System – Procurement (2016M-261)
… approximately $3.5 million. Key Finding The Library System does not verify that a vendor's quote is in agreement with … prior to ordering. The Library System's purchasing policy does not address what internal procedures to use for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/10/07/mid-hudson-library-system-procurement-2016m-261XVIII.1 Capital Projects – XVIII. Capital Projects
… promulgated in this bulletin; and ii) adhere to data entry instructions included in the PCIP Supplemental Guidance … *Note: If users have previously opened the above guidance documents via the links, browser history/cache will need to be cleared to see the most recent versions of these documents. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 11/26/2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xviii/xviii2-project-costing-changes-pcipTown of Caroline – Renewable Energy (2013M-325)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s energy usage for Town facilities for the period January 1, … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Towns energy usage for Town facilities for the period January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/17/town-caroline-renewable-energy-2013m-325Town of Andover – Audit of Claims (2013M-388)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the audit of claims process for the period January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. Background The Town of Andover is located in … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the audit of claims process for the period January 1 2012 through September 30 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-andover-audit-claims-2013m-388Town of Hornellsville – Financial Management and Town Clerk Operations (2014M-21)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s financial … and evaluate the operations and financial practices of the Clerk’s office for the period of January 1, 2012 … The purpose of our audit was to review the Boards financial management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/21/town-hornellsville-financial-management-and-town-clerk-operations-2014m-21Franklin Square and Munson Fire District – Non-Firefighting Vehicles (2017M-20)
… from the hamlet of Franklin Square, Nassau County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … no use was recorded for either vehicle in the vehicle use log until May 2016. Key Recommendations Determine whether the … use of public funds. Enforce the use of the vehicle use log by ensuring that the log is completely filled out each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/franklin-square-and-munson-fire-district-non-firefighting-vehicles-2017m-20State Agencies Bulletin No. 2128
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the new NYS-Ride pre-tax parking deduction code, 511. … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the new NYSRide pretax parking deduction code 511 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2128-new-deduction-code-511-new-york-state-nys-ride-pre-tax-parkingAudits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) Yellow Book [pdf] , performance audits are designed to do the … objectives can vary widely, and as explained in GAO’s Yellow Book [pdf], include assessments of: Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-auditsInternal Control
… Laws, Rules & Regulations Internal Control Act Standards for … Laws Rules Regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/internal-controlAccounts Payable Advisory No. 5
… contain the eight digit account number associated with the meter, followed by a space, and then the date of the payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/5-complex-entity-payments-postageOperational Advisory No. 3
… Subject: Budget Check Reminder Guidance: Agency transaction … changed in the review process, the transaction must be re-budget checked and be in a valid budget status prior to submittal to OSC. Changing chart of … Budget Check Reminder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/3-budget-check-reminderOperational Advisory No. 6
… recording all re-appropriations contained in the 2025-2026 fiscal year enacted budget. All appropriations scheduled to lapse on March 31, 2026 contain the appropriate lapse date. Please see the … review appropriations scheduled to lapse on March 31, 2026 by utilizing the SFS report NYKK0004 as detailed in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/6-lapsing-notice-and-remindersTravel Advisory No. 5
… supporting Travel and Expense transactions for six years. Online agencies are required to use the attachment feature in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expenseCity of North Tonawanda – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-90-F)
… in August 2020. The audit determined that the Mayor and Council did not adopt structurally balanced budgets, properly … City has an elected Mayor and an elected five-member City Council (Council). The Council is the City’s legislative branch and is … Determine whether the Mayor and City Council adopted realistic budgets that were structurally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/03/07/city-north-tonawanda-audit-follow-2020m-90-fTown of Yorkshire – Financial Management (2021M-109)
… levels of fund balance and properly planned for equipment replacement. Key Findings The Board and officials did not … levels of fund balance or properly plan for equipment replacement. The Board: Consistently overestimated … levels of fund balance and properly planned for equipment replacement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-yorkshire-financial-management-2021m-109Town of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objectives Determine whether the Town of Owasco (Town) Board (Board) effectively managed fund balances and reserves for the general, water and sewer district funds and has multiyear … Determine whether the Town of Owasco Town Board Board effectively managed fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70North Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-34)
… without seeking competition. Used a request for proposals (RFP) process to select certain professional service providers … officials should issue professional service RFPs. Use an RFP process to solicit competition when procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-34Little Flower Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-78)
… and accounted for fixed assets. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not ensure … June 26, 2018. Poor fixed asset controls and the lack of regular inventory checks contributed to: 231 assets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/little-flower-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-78Village of Hewlett Neck – Financial Management (2022M-35)
… budgets based on historical trends and known plans for the fiscal year. Reduce surplus fund balance to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/08/village-hewlett-neck-financial-management-2022m-35