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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1015
… the options available to continue to automatically invest in Treasury securities. OSC Actions OSC will automatically … of a bond. Refunds will be processed through PayServ in a future check after the third party provider, National … the information is available. A bulletin will be issued in the near future announcing the guidelines for employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1015-termination-deduction-code-101-bondsThe ARC of Ulster-Greene – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended December 31, 2014. Background Ulster-Greene, a not-for-profit organization located in Kingston, New York, is an … Green and Delaware counties. Ulster-Greene is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/arc-ulster-greene-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAspire of Western New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Aspire of Western New York (Aspire) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/aspire-western-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHealth Sciences Charter School – Procurement (2013M-211)
… audit was to examine the School’s procurement practices for the period July 1, 2011, to May 3, 2013. Background The Health Sciences Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and is governed by a Board of Trustees. The School’s budgeted expenses for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $4.8 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/health-sciences-charter-school-procurement-2013m-211State Agencies Bulletin No. 1260
… an automatic dues increase. Affected Employees Employees in Management/Confidential positions who are members of OMCE … each employee as described below: When an employee enrolls in OMCE, the correct deduction amount must be entered based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1260-organization-new-york-state-managementconfidential-employeesEssex County Sheriff’s Department – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-35)
… all financial duties without sufficient oversight or other mitigating controls. Bail and civil office cash … to Department checks without his direct oversight or review. Bank reconciliations were not prepared properly or timely. The Department’s computer system allowed for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-sheriffs-department-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-andQuogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts (2013M-274)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Districts controls over its budgeting … District taxpayers. Develop a formal plan indicating how reserves will be funded, how much will be reserved and when reserves will be used. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cash-receiptsFranklin County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-252)
… our audit was to review the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2009, to June 30, 2013. Background … as the Chairman. The County’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year are approximately $100.5 million. Key Findings The Legislature adopted budgets for the general fund that were not structurally balanced, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/franklin-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-252Tuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … of our audit approximated 20,000 and its annual tuition for New York City residents is about $4,500. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-collegeXII.6.F Paying Deceased Legislator Benefits – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Legislation provides that when … Document Preparation: Create a voucher in accordance to Section 5 - Agency Payment Preparation and Submittal of this … to request a single payment vendor ID, refer to Chapter X, Section 5.B – Requesting a Single Payment Vendor ID . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6f-paying-deceased-legislator-benefitsHicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… operations and other financial related activities for the period January 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013. Background … and a Secretary. General fund budgeted expenditures for 2013 totaled $10 million. Key Findings District officials did not obtain quotes for goods and services purchased from three of 13 vendors, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233Franklin Square Water District – Life Insurance Policies (2013M-127)
… Background The Franklin Square Water District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and serves the communities of Franklin … cash surrender value of $155,717 as of December 31, 2012. In addition to individual life insurance policies not being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/07/19/franklin-square-water-district-life-insurance-policies-2013m-127Albany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s calculation of separation payments and information technology for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationCity of Long Beach – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities (2013M-48)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the City’s financial condition and to examine internal controls over cash receipts from recreational activities for the period July 1, 2010, to April 30, 2012. Background The City of Long Beach, located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/07/11/city-long-beach-financial-condition-and-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-2013mTown of East Fishkill –Financial Condition (2014M-139)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial condition of the Town’s sewer fund for the period January 1, 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/08/town-east-fishkill-financial-condition-2014m-139Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… Guard Bureau (NGB) allows DMNA to be reimbursed by NGB for expenses it incurs in operations and training of the … significant weaknesses in DMNA’s controls over accounting for employee credit card purchases, including no review of purchases made by individuals who no longer worked for DMNA and lack of follow-up on unsubmitted support for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/27/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsUtica City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-341)
… did not exceed the budget. However, they relied heavily on appropriations of fund balance in the budgets from 2010-11 … financial operations. Key Recommendations Reduce reliance on fund balance as a financing source and continue to … adequate fund balance and cash flow to avoid reliance on short-term debt borrowing. Develop and document a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/utica-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-341Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… Background Albany County is located in eastern New York State and has a population of approximately 303,000. The … disbursing restitution money retained in a victims’ trust fund, Department officials have not disbursed these funds in … policy. As of July 2013, the balance in the victims’ trust fund totaled $130,707; this excessive balance precludes many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… projects in New York State. Its two major programs are the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and the Drinking … and procedures identifying discretionary costs that are appropriate and dollar thresholds for each. In addition, … $22,926. Included in the expenditures we questioned are payments for travel to conferences that were not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… said. "Water contamination in Hoosick Falls, Newburgh and Long Island revealed our vulnerabilities. With the President … statewide response plan, with public input, to effectively address drinking water contamination incidents; Create a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protection