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Oversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… the State Education Department (Department) is monitoring school districts’ compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe … whether the State Education Department is monitoring school districts compliance with safety training requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesWheelerville Union Free School District – Unused IT Asset Inventory (2022M-2)
… were unable to identify 354 unused IT assets (91 percent) on inventory records. We identified 70 unused IT assets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/wheelerville-union-free-school-district-unused-it-asset-inventory-2022m-2Overtime Compensation – Enhanced Reporting
… visit our Public Safety Overtime page . The following are not considered payment for overtime, and should be … worked beyond regular scheduled hours Certain payments are not considered overtime and are not pensionable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/overtime-compensationBrighton Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-133)
… were properly procured, approved or adequately supported. Of 97 disbursements tested totaling $1.13 million, seven … or not required, itemized receipts or documentation of prior approval. Of 19 professional service providers paid $769,931 in 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-133East Meredith Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-26)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the East Meredith Rural Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire … Determine whether the East Meredith Rural Fire Districts District Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/28/east-meredith-rural-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-26Implementation of the Security Guard Act
… Act’s requirements, having processes in place to ensure only individuals meeting the Act’s requirements are issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actTown of Springfield – Credit Card Purchases (2020M-138)
… the Town of Springfield’s (Town) Board ensured credit card purchases were adequately supported, for legitimate … Key Findings The Town Board (Board) did not ensure credit card purchases were adequately supported, for legitimate purposes or approved before payment. Credit card statements were mailed to the prior Supervisor and not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/07/town-springfield-credit-card-purchases-2020m-138Hudson City School District – Information Technology (2020M-157)
… use policy (AUP) was complied with, monitor the use of IT resources or provide IT security awareness training. We found questionable Internet use on four of six computers tested. Disable 123 of the 462 enabled network accounts we examined. These 123 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/hudson-city-school-district-information-technology-2020m-157City of Johnstown – Information Technology (2020M-127)
… City, such as reputation damage, lawsuits, a disruption in operations or a security breach. City officials did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/19/city-johnstown-information-technology-2020m-127Downsville Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-134)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials ensured claims were properly audited before payment. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not always ensure claims were … payment. We reviewed 150 claims packets totaling $870,798 and found claims totaling $700,507 were not properly audited. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/downsville-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-134East Moriches Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-1)
… School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and Superintendent effectively managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board and Superintendent did not effectively manage the District’s … made it appear that the District needed to increase taxes and use appropriated fund balance to close projected budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementNewark Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-60)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Newark Valley Central School District (District) officials used a competitive … Determine whether Newark Valley Central School District District officials used a competitive process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/newark-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-60Town of Marilla – Town Supervisor’s Activities (2015M-27)
… 3, 2015. Background The Town of Marilla is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 5,300. … million. Key Findings The Supervisor relied on a certified public accounting firm (CPA) to maintain the accounting records without oversight, resulting in inaccurate records, and therefore provided the Board with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/22/town-marilla-town-supervisors-activities-2015m-27NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System for 2021-22
… National Association of State Retirement Administrators. Only 24 of 130 major public funds are currently below 7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-system-2021-22Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-289
… implemented the various agreements between the Unified Court System of the State of New York (UCS) and the affected … implemented the 2017-2021 Agreement between the Unified Court System of the State of New York (UCS) and the Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-289-april-2020-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has adequate controls … State assets are appropriately managed and safeguarded. The audit covered the period April 1, 2016 through September … To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs DMNA has adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/27/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsOversight of Homeless Shelters
… Objective To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) adequately oversees homeless shelters to ensure they … population – 46.8 percent – between 2007 and 2018. The Office administers programs for the State’s low-income … To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1833
… not automatically processed. Affected Employees Employees in the following Bargaining Units who meet the eligibility … the State of New York and NYSCOPBA, eligible employees in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester … Pay Downstate Adjustment (LOC) and eligible employees in Orange, Dutchess, and Putnam counties earning Location Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1833-april-2020-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-198
… will be paid using the following effective dates and check date: Payments Pay Cycle/Pay Period Type Payment Effective Dates Check Date Location Pay Administration 16 Lag 04/04/2019 … an effective date of 04/04/2019 and increase the amount from $1,536 to $1,686 for all employees in BU62 receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-198-april-2019-retroactive-increases-location-pay-and-maintenance-allowanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 1845
… Employees with the following criteria are affected: Home Address is not in New York City but Local Tax Data Indicates New York City Residence or Additional Amount. Home Address is in New York City but Local Tax Data Does Not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1845-correction-employee-addresses-and-local-tax-data