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Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The governing board of a local government or school district generally may, by resolution, authorize … Public utility services generally include electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the … Village Law section 5-524(6) 10 For towns, fuel oil is considered a public utility service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditXVI.2 Financial Reporting Policies – XVI. Financial Reporting
… the Comptroller to prepare periodic financial reports in accordance with GAAP. GASB Statements and Interpretations … and Interpretations are periodically incorporated in the Codification of Governmental Accounting and Financial … Specific applicable principles are referenced in the topical sections of this chapter. References may be to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi2-financial-reporting-policiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Signing of New Legislative Package on Gun Control
… gotten worse and hurts too many families. From a grocery store in Buffalo to an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-signing-new-legislative-package-gun-controlOverview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… processes, planning specifically for IT disruptions is a necessary part of business continuity planning. IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overviewNY Full-Time Equivalent Employees Dashboard
… NY Full-Time Equivalent Employees Dashboard The Office of the … NY FullTime Equivalent Employees Dashboard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/ny-full-time-equivalent-employees-dashboardAccounts Payable Advisory No. 64
… vendor must complete an affidavit. The paying and cashing banks will review the affidavit and collaborate to render a decision on the claim. If the banks determine the claim is a valid forgery, a check will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/64-forgery-checksNew York State Payroll
… Payroll Bulletins All State Agencies City University of New York Housing and Community Renewal Other Bulletins … Improvement Project State Police State University of New York Transportation Unified Court System Job Aids Tax … related to payroll services. Payroll Users Group The New York State Payroll Users Group, established in December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payrollAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… as a result of an accident. According to Vehicle and Traffic Law, the Department is responsible for tracking its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleNew Rochelle City School District – Information Technology (2021M-142)
… communicate financial application user account changes to the vendor. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/new-rochelle-city-school-district-information-technology-2021m-142Long Lake Central School District – Capital Project (2021M-183)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Long Lake Central School District (District) officials properly … Determine whether Long Lake Central School District District officials properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/18/long-lake-central-school-district-capital-project-2021m-183Copiague Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2019M-98)
… totaling $5,786 for refreshments that were in violation of New York State Public Officers Law. The Board approved $1,488 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2019m-98West Canada Valley Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-41)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether West Canada Valley Central School District (District) … Determine whether West Canada Valley Central School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/west-canada-valley-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursementsVillage of Montgomery – Board Oversight of the Treasurer’s Office (2021M-50)
… (Board) provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s office financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not … the lack of segregation of duties within the Treasurer’s office. Approve or authorize anyone to approve billing … Recommendations The Board should: Ensure the Treasurer’s office complies with water and sewer Village laws and codes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/23/village-montgomery-board-oversight-treasurers-office-2021m-50Millbrook Central School District – Information Technology – User Accounts (2021M-48)
… user access and disabling user accounts when access is no longer needed. Develop a breach notification policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/millbrook-central-school-district-information-technology-user-accountsEdwards-Knox Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-92)
… which it was entitled. Key Findings The District did not claim any Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled. District officials: Did not claim Medicaid reimbursements for the 12 students we … it is not cost-effective. Did not establish Medicaid claim policies or procedures or ensure that sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/edwards-knox-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-92Arlington Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-110)
… of shared network user accounts and develop procedures to monitor the use of these accounts. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/29/arlington-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-110Menands Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-78)
… Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials adequately safeguarded computerized data from unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings District officials did not adequately … safeguard computerized data from unauthorized use, access and loss and although the District paid IT vendors $106,460 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/menands-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-78Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Watertown Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) used a competitive process to … most prudent and economical manner in the best interest of taxpayers. District officials did not: Use a competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Hunter-Tannersville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-125)
… user accounts or develop a written IT contingency plan. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were … and adopt a comprehensive written IT contingency plan or store back-up data off site. Key Recommendations Develop and … and adopt a comprehensive written IT contingency plan and store back-ups off site. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-andPleasantville Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-136)
… Key Recommendations Ensure that the claims auditor is properly trained and that claims contain sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pleasantville-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-136