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Claims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… and deliberate examination to determine that the claim is a legal obligation and a proper charge against the local … claim form. The official who initiated the purchase should document his/her approval of the claim, even when not … the minutes of the board meetings should reflect what claims have been audited and whether they were allowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingXI.14.A Publication of Procurement Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Economic Development Law Article 4-C, titled "The Procurement Opportunities … Newsletter," is intended to ensure the integrity of the state procurement process by providing for regular, … Supervision, Division of Correctional Industries; Office of Children and Family Services and the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14a-publication-procurement-opportunitiesPennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Inc. – Financial Operations (2015M-144)
… controls over the Association’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. … Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Schroeppel, … governed by a five-member Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 were approximately $192,000. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/11/16/pennellville-volunteer-firemans-association-inc-financial-operations-2015mTuckahoe Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2015M-152)
… the District’s financial condition and controls over information technology for the period July 1, 2009 through … The District’s acceptable use policy regarding internet and email access is not being followed. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/16/tuckahoe-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-informationTown of Carlisle – Fund Balance (2017M-106)
… 7, 2017. Background The Town of Carlisle is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-carlisle-fund-balance-2017m-106West Albany Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2017M-15)
… related claims included adequate supporting documentation for payment for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. … Board of Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $616,600. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/west-albany-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2017m-15Town of Grand Island – Internal Controls Over Fuel Purchases (2013M-182)
… Town duties. Each employee should use their own ID when pumping fuel. Seek restitution from the former employee for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-grand-island-internal-controls-over-fuel-purchases-2013m-182Opinion 97-10
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … agreement under which a contractor would build a firehouse on a concrete slab on fire district property and the fire district would make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-10Controls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool
… requires an approved access form; however, no form was on file for this student. The student, who was not an … could access FSCM data and accessed the FSCM application on three occasions. We also examined 244 employees’ accounts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-toolState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Program grants "preferred source" status to Corcraft and not-for-profit organizations that serve and employ the blind, … implemented, five were partially implemented, and one has not yet been implemented. In March of 2016, the Office of the … include eleven students who received awards but did not demonstrate academic preparedness and eight students who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
… whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) New York City Transit (Transit) ensures that safety and security … accessories (e.g., camera components, power supplies, cables) at 322 subway stations. As of July 29, 2017, 2,633 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stationsAvailable Pension Payment Options – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… provides the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this selection, all payments … option will provide you with a reduced monthly benefit for your lifetime. When you die, the unpaid balance of your … option will provide you with a reduced monthly benefit for your lifetime and is based on your birth date and that of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/available-pension-payment-optionsBlock Institute School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on Block’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2016. About the Program Block is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/block-institute-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAutomated Phone Service
… federal withholding status. To request a W-4P form. 5 – COLA Eligibility — For information about cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), and whether you are eligible. If you are already eligible for COLA, you will hear the date you became eligible and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/automated-phone-serviceHalcottsville Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Department’s members ensured that the Treasurer properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/10/halcottsville-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-190Elmsford Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2017M-147)
… through March 13, 2017. Background The Elmsford Union Free School District is located in the Village of Elmsford in … for maintaining fixed asset records. Ensure that all fixed assets with values that exceed the threshold have a tag affixed identifying them as District property. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/27/elmsford-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2017m-147Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Managed Technical Support (2016M-299)
… not shared by two or more districts. BOCES did not charge all districts for services using the approved full-time … are for services that were adequately shared. Ensure that all services provided to districts are properly billed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/12/16/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-managed-technicalManchester-Shortsville Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-157)
… Manchester-Shortsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Manchester, Hopewell and Farmington in Ontario County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-procurement-professionalMadison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2015M-322)
… purpose of our audit was to review the District’s process and procedures for procuring professional services for the … period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Background The Madison Central School District is located in the Towns of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/madison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2015mBuffalo Sewer Authority – Industrial Waste Section (2016M-434)
… sewer services for approximately 106,000 residential and commercial customers in the City and certain neighboring communities. Budgeted appropriations … the amount of liquid/slush waste trucked-in for treatment and disposal. The Administrator has not periodically sampled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/buffalo-sewer-authority-industrial-waste-section-2016m-434