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Gloversville Enlarged City School District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-180)
… The Gloversville Enlarged School District is located in Fulton County. The District is governed by the Board of … recovery plan. The Treasurer has administrative rights in the financial software that allow access to all aspects of … an audit committee and enumerate its responsibilities in a charter. Ensure the internal audit function is performed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/gloversville-enlarged-city-school-district-board-oversight-andDelaware County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-2)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. 2 These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, 3 funds from estates are entrusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/22/delaware-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-2Town of Cayuta – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2015M-6)
… 10, 2014. Background The Town of Cayuta is located in Schuyler County and has a population of approximately 600 … could purchase equipment and make capital improvements. In each of the fiscal years 2012 through 2014, the general … Recommendations Establish reserves and include a provision in the budget for their funding, instead of inflating budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/28/town-cayuta-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2015m-6Town of Cheektowaga – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-293)
… 28, 2013. Background The Town of Cheektowaga is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 88,000 … projects and sidewalk replacement services − that resulted in payments totaling more than $10.6 million to two … project activity to ensure that projects are completed in a cost effective manner. Determine whether to pursue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-cheektowaga-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-293State Agencies Bulletin No. 1718
… To advise agencies of the proper treatment of qualified parking benefits provided to employees during any given year Affected Employees Employees who receive qualified parking benefits from agencies Background The IRS issues … benefits, as defined by the IRS, includes “qualified parking,” using mass transit, commuter highway vehicles, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1718-qualified-parking-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Company , Town of Ithaca and the Town of Smithtown . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … and file an annual report of foreign fire insurance funds. In addition, the board did not establish and implement … However, auditors found improvement opportunities in some areas were still needed. Town of Smithtown – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… it. Without a comprehensive written IT contingency plan in place that is properly distributed to all responsible … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. District officials did implement the recommendations in Comptroller DiNapoli’s July 2020 budget review letter. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… The district’s failure to solicit competition may result in obtaining services on unfavorable terms and conditions, … officials did not always procure goods and services in accordance with board policy. Although auditors found the … have assurance that goods and services are being procured in the most economical way. Poland Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Municipal Audits
… reviewed, totaling $783,400, the supervisor paid $124,000 in claims (16 percent) that were either not presented to the … recently implemented by the superintendent and board. In addition, the district has no available unrestricted fund … customer meters to ensure customers are accurately billed. In addition, the clerk-treasurer used an inconsistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… from 2016-17 through 2018-19, helping result in $12.1 million in appropriated fund balance not being used to finance operations. In addition, the district’s recalculated surplus fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 231
… using code 431. Enter the beginning date of the pay period in the Effective Date field. Choose the calculation routine Flat Amount. Enter the last day of the period in the Deduction End Date field. Enter the total finger print fee amount in the Flat/Addl Amount field. By entering the last day of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/231-fingerprint-fee-processingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … ensure that budgets were realistic or maintain reserves in accordance with statutory requirements. For the five … million. These budgeting practices generated $1.3 million in operating surpluses, which caused the unexpended surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Water Commission and the Town of Westport . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … County) The board did not enforce the financial provisions in its bylaws and did not adopt policies and procedures to … at the end of 2014 and has continued this positive trend in the 2015 budget. Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Mid-Year State Cash Report and Review
… today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In spite of higher than anticipated spending, the General … and settlement revenue is boosting state coffers. In the short term the state’s fiscal outlook is positive.” … reflecting lower Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections in April. Since then, tax growth has generally been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-releases-mid-year-state-cash-report-and-reviewComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … total of $16,348 because payments were not calculated in accordance with terms of their collective bargaining … realistic budgets based on historical or known trends. In addition, five of the district’s reserves, totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 90-38
… the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Seasonal Limited Use Highway (effect of subsequent construction of residence on) HIGHWAY LAW, §205-a: The status of a highway as a seasonal limited use highway terminates when one … Whether the town highway superintendent is required to remove snow and ice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Vendor Responsibility Documentation
… * ✔ ✔ 5. Change to contract value not provided for in the original contract ✔ ✔ 6. Change to contract time or value provided for in the original contract (i.e., Renewal) ✔ ✔ 7. Change in contract not provided for in the original contract which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-documentationOpinion 89-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- … 986(1) of the Real Property Tax Law which provides, in part, that: Every collecting officer shall deliver or upon … town, village or school district. We expressed the view in 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-120, p 149 that since section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Hicksville Union Free School District , Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District , … methods for the procurement of goods and services. Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District – … GilboaConesville CSD Hicksville Union Free School District Highland FallsFort Montgomery CSD MadridWaddington CSD and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Responsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… and ethical leadership. Generally, governing boards do not design internal controls or develop the written … to recommend and implement procedures to help inform staff how to achieve objectives set forth in policies. Some local … knowledgeable about or feel comfortable discussing IT. As you will note after reviewing the IT Governance Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controls