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Lease Classification Changes as Required by GASB Statement No. 87
This bulletin explains the GASB’s new definition of a lease (including outlining the types of leases that are excluded by this new standard) and an explanation of what a lease term is per Statement 87.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/lease-classification-changes-required-by-gasb-statement-87.pdfClifton Park Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-69)
… who serve the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 in Saratoga County. The Department is governed by a Board of … financial procedures to ensure that the informal processes in practice continue to provide adequate oversight of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/26/clifton-park-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overBroome County – Information Technology (2013M-351)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the County’s computerized … data and assets were properly safeguarded for the period of January 1, 2012 through August 20, 2013. Background Broome …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/broome-county-information-technology-2013m-351Cincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… Key Findings The Board did not adopt an investment policy or credit card use policy. The Treasurer filed annual financial reports well after the deadlines or not at all. The external auditor has not filed annual audits timely or at all. Key Recommendations Adopt an investment policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49Niagara County – Golf Course Financial Operations (2015M-308)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Golf Course financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 … a 15-member Legislature, owns and operates an 18-hole Golf Course. Course employees collected and deposited approximately … Niagara County Golf Course Financial Operations 2015M308 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/26/niagara-county-golf-course-financial-operations-2015m-308Wyoming County – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-94)
… 1, 2013 through April 15, 2015. Background Wyoming County is located in western New York State and has a population of approximately 42,000. The County is governed … private developer. The procurement policy does not provide clear guidance for procuring and awarding professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/20/wyoming-county-selected-financial-activities-2015m-94Glens Falls Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2014M-370)
… timely deposit of tenant rents and that the clerk’s file cabinet is securely locked. Ensure that receipts are issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/03/20/glens-falls-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2014m-370Buffalo Sewer Authority – Industrial Waste Section (2016M-434)
… Buffalo Sewer Authority Industrial Waste Section 2016M434 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/buffalo-sewer-authority-industrial-waste-section-2016m-434Orient Fire District – Cash Reserves and Credit Cards (2015M-319)
… The Orient Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Southold, … prior to Board approval. The Board did not ensure that travel was authorized in advance. Key Recommendations Amend the investment policy, close any improper accounts and ensure that all funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/03/04/orient-fire-district-cash-reserves-and-credit-cards-2015m-319Hudson Housing Authority – Information Technology (2019M-224)
… use, access and loss. Key Findings The Board did not adopt an acceptable use policy. Officials did not provide IT … aware of adopted policies and procedures and understand what is expected of them. Authority officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2020/07/10/hudson-housing-authority-information-technology-2019m-224Circleville Fire Company – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-391)
… in the Treasurer’s report because the report template does not include a section for bills paid prior to meeting. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/04/circleville-fire-company-selected-financial-activities-2013mNewark Housing Authority – Information Technology (2017M-282)
… 2017. Background The Newark Housing Authority is located in the Village of Newark in Wayne County. The Authority, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/03/30/newark-housing-authority-information-technology-2017m-282Cattaraugus County - Onoville Marina and Probation Department (2018M-32)
… for and enforced the collection and disbursement of all funds. Key Findings Marina employees did not accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/09/07/cattaraugus-county-onoville-marina-and-probation-department-2018m-32State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… Agencies and the projects that receive tax breaks with new reforms now signed into law. “These measures build … Agencies and the projects that receive tax breaks with new reforms now signed into law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915More About This Retirement Plan – Career Plan
… plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System members covered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/more-about-retirement-planMore About This Retirement Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… covered by the Basic Retirement Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retirement System.) These benefits are … of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in Albany, New York. This publication is a general summary of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/more-about-retirement-planMore About This Retirement Plan – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… This retirement plan publication describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire … 4 within the Police and Fire Retirement System.) These benefits are provided by Section 383-b of the New York State … York. This publication is a general summary of membership benefits, rights and responsibilities, and is not a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/more-about-retirement-planFranklin County – Internal Controls Over the Timekeeping System (2014M-276)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s internal controls over the timekeeping system for the period January 1, 2013 through … Franklin County Internal Controls Over the Timekeeping System 2014M276 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/30/franklin-county-internal-controls-over-timekeeping-system-2014m-276Orleans County – Sheriff’s Department Inmate and Commissary Accounts (2017M-209)
… 10, 2017. Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of approximately 43,000. The County Legislature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/orleans-county-sheriffs-department-inmate-and-commissary-accounts-2017m-209Franklin-Treadwell Fire District – Disbursements (2021M-16)
… officials had some good controls over disbursements, the Board did not always provide adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s activities. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not properly segregate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/21/franklin-treadwell-fire-district-disbursements-2021m-16