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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 23
… Subject: Proper Coding of State Payments Reportable to the Internal Revenue Service Reference: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 5.K - … Business Units should not have been coded as reportable to the IRS. As a reminder, when online Business Units process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/23-properly-coding-vouchers-withholdingWillsboro Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-362)
… our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through October 31, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $8.2 million. … Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for appropriations. Ensure that the District’s unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/willsboro-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-362South Kortright Central School District – Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2016M-148)
… to the actual amounts so that the estimated billings can be adjusted. Key Recommendations Segregate duties or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/south-kortright-central-school-district-retiree-health-insuranceRaquette Lake Union Free School District – Monitoring Financial Condition (2016M-203)
… officials monitored the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through February 29, 2016. … The District operates no schools and has two students for whom it pays tuition to attend a neighboring school district. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled $261,308. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/raquette-lake-union-free-school-district-monitoring-financial-conditionGowanda Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-368)
… to review the District's financial management practices for the period July 1, 2013 through September 1, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $29.9 million. Key Findings For the 2013-14 through 2015-16 fiscal years, the Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/gowanda-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-368Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-89)
… District’s financial operations and use of fund balance for the period July 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. … with approximately 5,200 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $144 … taxpayers. Ensure that budgets presented to voters for approval are transparent and include any intent to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/31/plainview-old-bethpage-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015mEastchester Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-59)
… the Board’s management of the District’s financial affairs for the period July 1, 2010 through November 6, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $80 million. … Key Findings Budgets did not include estimated amounts for refunds of real property taxes or amounts to fund them. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/eastchester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-59Eastport-South Manor Central School District – Financial Software User Access (2014M-379)
… controls over user access to the financial software for the period July 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. … 4,000 students and 650 employees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year are approximately $93 million. … package. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for granting, changing and terminating user access rights to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/20/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-financial-software-userLewiston-Porter Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-202)
… The Lewiston-Porter Central School District is located in the Towns of Lewiston and Porter, Niagara County. The … Findings The Board used fund balance as a financing source in the annual general fund budgets until it was nearly … Reduce reliance on fund balance as a financing source in the annual budget. Closely monitor actual operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/lewiston-porter-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-202Plattsburgh City School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-74)
… had established effective internal controls over payroll for the period July 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012. Background … significant portion of the District’s annual expenditures; for the 2011-12 fiscal year these costs totaled approximately … oversight. Key Recommendation There are no recommendations for this report. … Plattsburgh City School District Internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/plattsburgh-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-74South Glens Falls Central School District – Access Rights (2012M-257)
… access rights to the District’s financial system for the period July 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … nine elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year are $52.1 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-access-rights-2012m-257Franklinville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-49)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2013 through February 8, 2017. … approximately 690 students. General fund appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total $18.2 million. Key Findings … unrestricted fund balance to exceed the statutory limit for the past three fiscal years by an average of $2.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/franklinville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-49Town of Pendleton – Capital Projects (2024M-72)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Pendleton (Town) capital projects (projects) were properly … monitored. Key Findings The Town Board (Board) and Town Supervisor (Supervisor) did not ensure projects were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pendleton-capital-projects-2024m-72Southampton Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-43)
… with our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on the District’s response. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/18/southampton-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-43SCAM ALERT
… member, retiree or beneficiary data being compromised. You can avoid the scam by accessing Retirement Online only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertNewark Central School District – Employee Benefits (2024M-40)
Determine whether Newark Central School District District officials accurately calculated separation payments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/newark-central-school-district-employee-benefits-2024m-40Town of Franklin – Financial Condition (2018M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Board effectively monitored the … (TOV) Highway fund balance decreased by 59 percent to $87,500, or 13 percent of expenditures. The Town … timely AUD each year, file it with OSC and provide a copy to the Clerk and Board members. The Board should annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/23/town-franklin-financial-condition-2018m-8City of Norwich – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-35)
… the proper length and height. Four components at the Fire Station, such as a portion of the Code Enforcement service … at an accessible height. Three components at the Police Station, such as accessible parking spaces in the parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-norwich-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-35City of Middletown – Payroll and Leave Benefits (2024M-26)
… at another municipality. City officials made $99,761 in vacation buyout payments that were not in accordance with City collective bargaining agreements … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the City’s response letter. … Determine whether City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/09/city-middletown-payroll-and-leave-benefits-2024m-26Employer Education Seminars
… seminars. What to Expect Our seminars cover a range of topics including: Member Enrollment Monthly Reporting … are held at various locations statewide during the months of April, May, September and October. (Return to Top) How … to Participate Invitations are sent based on the proximity of the seminar to your location. Payroll Contacts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-education-seminars