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State 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-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-724
… for the 2022 CUNY Charitable Campaign will begin in paychecks dated January 13, 2022. Background and CUNY … will not be permitted to manually enter online enrollments in PayServ. An electronic file will be created and sent to OSC to insert a row in the General Deduction page to initiate the deduction. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-724-2022-cuny-charitable-campaignState 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 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-reviewOpinion 90-38
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Seasonal Limited Use … and are dependent upon the highway for access. We are in receipt of your letter concerning a town highway which has … to annually designate, on or before November in each year, a town highway as a seasonal limited use …
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-89-14Responsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… Internal controls are essential to the effective operation of local governments and schools. They encompass the … process, transmit and store can be trusted; are available when needed; and are adequately protected from unauthorized … and ethical leadership. Generally, governing boards do not design internal controls or develop the written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsXIII.2.B Expense Report Submission – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… proxy is used, the agency must follow the process outlined in Section 2 – Employee Expense Reimbursement Policies of … to be the employee’s proxy and the employee’s supervisor in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). All expense reports … the approver reviewing the expenses should be someone in a position of authority who is knowledgeable of the rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2b-expense-report-submissionXI.7.C Deferred Payment Arrangements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Office. The agreement establishes a payment schedule in order to satisfy a debt. A DPA represents an arrangement … debt. An agency should follow the process outlined in the DOB Budget Policy and Reporting Manual Item K-0036 to … and Transaction Preparation: DPA transactions are created in the Customer Contracts Module and require a New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7c-deferred-payment-arrangementsXV.4.A Reconciling Prior Fiscal Year Credit Card Charges – XV. End of Year
… period to the next accounting period – resulting in delays to FYE processing. Business Units are required to … for approval by the deadline for online vouchers stated in the Calendar . Ensure any existing reconciliation vouchers … for approval by the deadline for online vouchers stated in the Calendar . NOTE- reconciliation vouchers cannot be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4a-reconciling-prior-fiscal-year-credit-card-chargesDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar For First Quarter
… and $400 million is a refunding. The anticipated sales in the first quarter compare to past planned sales of $7.57 … programs. The schedule will be modified and updated in response to changes in program needs and market conditions. It is also contingent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… or school district operations plays an important role in deciding whether or not the appointment of a claims … as such guidance is consistent with legal requirements. In order to keep the claims auditing function as independent … head that may have placed or approved the purchase in question. The claims auditor should attend training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorJanuary 2001: Accounting & Reporting of Expendable and Non-expendable Trusts
… earnings and not the principal may be spent. Currently, in the Uniform System of Accounts (USA), these trusts are accounted for and reported in the fiduciary funds, TE Fund (Expendable) and TN Fund (Non … and use the full accrual basis of accounting. As described in our June 2000 bulletin, OSC "will make the necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/january-2001-accounting-reporting-expendable-and-non-expendable-trustsUse of New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Funds
… Fund is used for its intended purpose. Background In 1985, the New York State Legislature required the Office … to prepare a plan to service the snowmobile trail miles in New York State and established the means to fund a statewide snowmobile trail system. In 1989, Parks completed the plan and the use of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/02/use-new-york-state-snowmobile-trail-development-and-maintenance-fundsUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… and expanding New York's rich cultural resources. In 2007, former New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer … 1, 2007 at an annual salary capped by law at $109,800. In the same month Ms. Hitchens began work at the Council, … term. Ms. Hitchens resigned from her Council position in May 2011. Key Findings We found possible violations of law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsTuition Assistance Program – LIM College
… certifying students for State financial aid. Background TAP is the largest student grant program administered by the … risk that a significant number of students certified for TAP were not eligible for awards. Nonetheless, our tests did … to help ensure that they fully credit student accounts for TAP awards within the required time frames. The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/tuition-assistance-program-lim-college