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Harborfields Central School District – Information Technology Asset Management (2024M-9)
… through their life cycle and replaced as necessary. As a result, when inventory records are incomplete and assets … appropriately safeguarded. For example, we selected 50 of the District’s IT assets to locate the assets and confirm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/07/harborfields-central-school-district-information-technology-assetState Agencies Bulletin No. 300
… in withholding allowances and maximum Social Security Tax. Affected Employees All employees. Effective Date(s) New … 2, 2002 and Institution checks dated January 10, 2002. Tax Tables The value of a withholding allowance has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/300-changes-federal-income-tax-withholding-tables-earned-income-tax-creditsSherburne-Earlville Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-61)
… Determine whether the Sherburne-Earlville Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District … did not adopt a reserve policy to define its rationale for establishing reserve funds, maximum targeted funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/sherburne-earlville-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-61Wantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (2024M-46)
… adequate controls over user accounts for the financial application to help prevent inappropriate access and use. Key … adequate controls over user accounts for the financial application to help prevent inappropriate access and use. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-application-user-accessTown of Gorham – Budgeting (2023M-181)
… (TOV) general, TOV highway, sewer and water funds combined generated a total of $1.6 million in operating … totaling $230,000 were inappropriately recorded in the TW funds instead of the TOV funds, given property taxes were levied in the TOV funds. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-budgeting-2023m-181Village of Riverside – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2024M-107)
… of Taxation and Finance (NYSDTF), which could result in the Village paying fines and penalties. Recommendations … complete and accurate accounting records and reports in a timely manner. Village officials generally agreed with … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the response. … Determine whether the Village of Riverside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-riverside-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-107Town of Chesterfield – Town Clerk (2024M-110)
… do not have assurance that all collections are accounted for, and money could be lost or misappropriated. The Clerk … and remit collections to the Supervisor and other agencies in the appropriate amounts. Prepare monthly bank … which compare the amount of cash on hand and on deposit in the bank to detailed lists of amounts due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/24/town-chesterfield-town-clerk-2024m-110Lewis County – Purchase Cards (2024M-41)
… Determine whether Lewis County’s (County) purchase card charges were properly approved, supported and for … purposes. Key Findings We reviewed 366 purchase card charges totaling $229,635 and determined the charges … prior approval is required by the County’s purchase card policy, 238 online purchases totaling $189,852 did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/07/26/lewis-county-purchase-cards-2024m-41Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Statistics
Office of the New York State Comptroller Fiscal Stress Monitoring System
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-statisticsRhinecliff Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-154)
… adequately provide oversight of financial operations. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions and cannot assure … financial and capital plans. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt policies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/rhinecliff-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-154Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (2024M-144)
… knowledge. The equipment was shipped to the Town’s former video supply contractor. The Supervisor and we were unable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/16/town-saugerties-claims-auditing-2024m-144Town of Rutland – Water and Sewer Charges (2025M-30)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Rutland (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) properly billed water … bill water and sewer charges. We identified a total of $8,823 in billing errors that resulted in $4,634 in … to customer accounts and $4,189 in undercharges. Of 81 customer account billing adjustments tested for 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-rutland-water-and-sewer-charges-2025m-30Greece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2024M-129)
… the Greece Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services. Key Findings The Board and … in the most economical way and without favoritism. Of the 51 professional service providers that were paid more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/31/greece-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2024mResources for Local Officials
… Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Guidance: Guidance on Use of Funds, Reporting Requirements, Distribution Process and Contact Information from the State Division of the Budget Accounting Guidance from the Office of the State Comptroller [pdf] Constitutional Debt Limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/resources-local-officialsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the board did not adopt a disaster recovery plan. As a result, there is an increased risk that the district’s IT … district vehicle use was reasonable. Auditors identified 16 different mile per gallon (mpg) readings that did not … balance further exceeded the statutory limit, ranging from 9.4 to 14.2 percent. Furthermore, auditors found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2XIV.4.C Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations – XIV. Special Procedures
… cash advance accounts, custodial accounts (e.g. inmate funds, patient accounts, etc.), agency funds, etc. All … checks are written off and turn over to the OSC Bureau of Unclaimed Funds. All questions concerning the disposition of uncashed checks should be directed to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. Information and phone numbers concerning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4c-bank-account-reporting-and-reconciliationsXII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
… Agreement payment request into the Statewide Financial System (SFS) as a regular voucher using the appropriate … situations where continuation of an individual as a State employee would present health or safety concerns for … a return of capital and would therefore be non-taxable. An employee claims to have been subjected to discrimination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreementsOpinion 2003-2
… pursuant to Article 11-A of the Town Law (§189-a et seq .), may establish a joint fire district that would … as a village. Article 17 of the Village Law (§17-1700 et seq .) contains provisions applicable to a village … fire department (see Village Law, Article 10 [§10-1000 et seq .]; see also 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-19, p 42; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-2Opinion 88-55
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. FIRE COMPANY- Powers and Duties (submission of books and records for audit) FIRE PROTECTION AND …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-55Life Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… over a lifetime. Having everything in order will help your survivors make important decisions should anything … your will or a trust prepared. Become familiar with and complete advance directives, such as a durable power of … contacts and other important information. Here is a checklist to get you started: Personal documents — passport, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivors