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Analytical Reviews – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… opportunities for improvement in procuring goods and services. An analytical review may also indicate that certain … expenditures. Increases in expenditures for consumable inventory items such as office and cafeteria supplies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/analytical-reviewsTown of Darien – State Contract Loader Purchases (2013M-88)
… State contract price lists, apply the appropriate contract discounts, or compare the resultant prices with the invoice … State contract list prices, as adjusted for State contract discounts. Recover any overpayments Town made to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-darien-state-contract-loader-purchases-2013m-88Chestertown Fire District – Claims Processing (2016M-387)
… supported, properly authorized and approved prior to payment and for valid District purposes for the period January 1, 2015 … documentation. Resolutions that the Board passed to approve claims for payment did not include information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/24/chestertown-fire-district-claims-processing-2016m-387Benefits
… 13 paid holidays annually Flex spending accounts Health Care Spending Account – provides employees the opportunity to pay for health-related expenses with tax-free dollars. Dependent Care Advantage … Account – provides employees the opportunity to pay for child care, elder care or other dependent care expenses on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/benefitsInternal Control
… Laws, Rules & Regulations Internal Control Act Standards for … Laws Rules Regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/internal-controlCincinnatus Central School District – Procurement (2021M-111)
… to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding requirements. Key Findings District officials did not … to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding requirements. As a result, goods and services may not … procuring goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Comply with all District procurement policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/cincinnatus-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-111Penfield Central School District – Procurement (2022M-76)
… could not provide written justification for selecting the parcel that was purchased or an analysis or documentation for how they negotiated the price of the parcel, which was between $1,500 and $10,200 higher per acre …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/21/penfield-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-76Romulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… Romulus Central School District Financial Condition Management and State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateOrange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… of our audit was to examine the District’s budget process for the period January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. … an elected five-member Board of Commissioners. The budget for 2015 totals approximately $1.45 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt any written policies or procedures for preparing the annual budget. Budgets did not contain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146Town of Plymouth – Board Oversight (2016M-190)
… (PPSI); disbursements; and the Board’s annual audit, for the period January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for the general and highway funds for the 2016 fiscal year total approximately $1.24 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-plymouth-board-oversight-2016m-190Village of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… $37,000 for fiscal year 2015-16. Key Findings Bank statements and reconciliations were not provided to the … to the Treasurer for deposit. Key Recommendations Review bank statements in conjunction with a review of the bank reconciliations to ensure a proper review of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Town of Shandaken – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-289)
… employees and whether amounts withheld and paid for employee benefits were accurate for the period January 1, 2016 through October 31, 2017. … Town officials did not withhold employee contributions for health insurance coverage. As a result, during the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-shandaken-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2017m-289Marathon Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-280)
… The Marathon Central School District serves seven towns in Cortland County, two towns in Broome County and one town in Tioga County. Enrollment for 2016-17 was 686 students. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/marathon-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-280Fishers Island Union Free School District – Five Point Plan (2015M-320)
… Background The Fishers Island School District is located in the Town of Southold in Suffolk County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 70 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/fishers-island-union-free-school-district-five-point-plan-2015m-320Yonkers City School District – Fixed Assets (2015M-229)
… selected to review, 10 were either not tagged or the asset tag information did not agree with the accounting records, 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/yonkers-city-school-district-fixed-assets-2015m-229Cato-Meridian Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the process and procedures to … Central School District is located in the Towns of Cato, Conquest, Ira, Sterling and Victory in Cayuga County, the Towns of Granby and Hannibal in Oswego County, the Town of Lysander …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/cato-meridian-central-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesCity of Mount Vernon – Payroll (2014M-347)
… of which approximately $80 million was attributed to payroll and related benefits. Key Findings The Council has not adopted policies related to payroll. The payroll administrator and payroll clerk, with no independent … City of Mount Vernon Payroll 2014M347 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/13/city-mount-vernon-payroll-2014m-347Sewanhaka Central High School District – Student Fees (2016M-296)
… sufficient supporting documentation, such as receipts, registration forms and class rosters, are available and used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-student-fees-2016m-296Appendix B — Travel References – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Online References United States General Services … Online References …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-b-travel-referencesWest Islip Union Free School District – Payroll (2016M-78)
… July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. Background The West Islip Union Free School District is located in the Town … West Islip Union Free School District Payroll 2016M78 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/west-islip-union-free-school-district-payroll-2016m-78