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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… report. Several of the strategies the program plans to implement are scheduled to begin with the 2016-2017 school year. State Education … initial audit report. This included implementing controls to prevent the payment of pharmacy claims for quantities of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… to ensure that cash receipts were properly accounted for due to internal control weaknesses. Hamburg Central … technology (IT) cybersecurity awareness training for individuals who used district IT assets. In addition, … Auditors analyzed the budget-to-actual expenditures for 2013-14 through 2017-18 and found that the board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… citizens must receive the highest quality of service for the lowest possible cost. To determine if your … evaluate these services to see if opportunities for cost savings exist. There are a number of ways to … and attractiveness by limiting the number of garbage trucks on its roads. Less traffic from garbage trucks may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… As an employer, you should always look for ways to contain health insurance costs without cutting … to establish the cooperative. Other Ways to Trim Costs Wellness programs – These promote healthy habits and include … Other Resources: New York State Insurance Department NGA Center for Best Practices: State Employee Wellness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsHomeless Outreach Program at the Metro-North Railroad
… Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester) and two counties in Connecticut (New Haven and Fairfield). The presence of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/21/homeless-outreach-program-metro-north-railroadState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed … District , Town of DeKalb , Town of Hartford , Town of Taylor and the West Hempstead Water District . "In today's fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsV.3.E Programs – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… The Program ChartField captures related activities that cross … ChartField, and as such has been configured under the SHARE SetID, which means all agencies will be able to … instruction on this topic, visit job aid Reporting Tree published to SFS Coach. SFS Coach is accessible from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3e-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2312
… Fiscal Year Ending 2024-25 and the Fiscal Year Beginning 2025-26, the PayServ position pool chart of accounts must be updated to reflect the 2025-26 … to a read-only page which will prevent updates to position pool funding between the timeframe of March 20, 2025 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2312-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionMontauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Did the Montauk Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) pay Advanced Life Support (ALS) employees only the amounts to which they were … occurring. For example: The Secretary-Treasurer, when implementing a Board-authorized pay increase for ALS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153Life Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… or financial circumstances, you may be considering working after retirement. NYSLRS retirees can work after retirement and still receive a … duty and the position is essential to the public’s health and safety, your earnings are not limited by Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirementNew Woodstock Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-263)
… Board provided the fire chief with an annual stipend for mileage incurred while responding to fires but did not have … Require the fire chief to submit itemized claims for mileage reimbursement. … New Woodstock Fire District Controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/new-woodstock-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-263Otsego County – Cost of Temporary Housing (2015M-97)
… temporary housing costs per capita and average cost per night are higher than in four neighboring counties. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/01/22/otsego-county-cost-temporary-housing-2015m-97Claryville Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2014M-59)
… purpose of our audit was to examine budgeting practices for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 20, 2013. … Sullivan and Ulster Counties. The District is responsible for providing equipment for the Claryville Volunteer Fire Department. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/23/claryville-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2014m-59Town of Colden – Highway Operations (2017M-127)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review highway department operations for the period … management policy. The Superintendent did not keep up-to-date maintenance logs for the department’s fleet of … a fleet management policy. Keep records of daily vehicle use and comprehensive maintenance records listing cumulative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-colden-highway-operations-2017m-127Franklinville Joint Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-141)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims processing procedures for … The Chief and assistant chiefs primarily used debit cards to purchase miscellaneous District equipment and supplies. … governing claims processing procedures. Discontinue the use of debit cards. Ensure that the resolutions authorizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/22/franklinville-joint-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-141True North Troy Preparatory Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2013M-147)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the student enrollment and billing process for the period July 1, 2011, to January 22, 2013. Background The True North Troy … under SUNY authorization and provides elementary education to approximately 300 students in kindergarten through eighth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/09/true-north-troy-preparatory-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2013mVillage of Nassau – Budgeting (2018M-3)
… 2014 through September 30, 2017. Background The Village of Nassau is located in the Town of Nassau in Rensselaer County and has a population of approximately 1,100. General … percent) for 2014-15 through 2016-17. The general fund’s unrestricted fund balance increased by $97,547 (25.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/20/village-nassau-budgeting-2018m-3Brentwood Public Library – Leave Accruals (2018M-26)
… 2017. Background The Brentwood Public Library is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The Library is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/04/20/brentwood-public-library-leave-accruals-2018m-26Vendor File Advisory No. 11
… Subject: Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS Guidance: It is important that agencies select the correct vendor Location for each transaction in SFS. This will ensure the State does business with the … 4.D - Location … Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationVoorheesville Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-181)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials properly accounted … requests are adequately supported and approved prior to disbursing ECA funds. Ensure that student treasurers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/08/voorheesville-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m