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State Agencies Bulletin No. 285
… review of employees who claim to be exempt from Federal and State withholding. Affected Employees Employees claiming … 15 each year. New York State Department of Taxation and Finance regulations require anyone claiming State … Agency Actions A report (NPAY738) identifying employees in your agency claiming Federal and/or State exempt status is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/285-claiming-exemption-withholding-taxGreater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2024M-35)
… from loss, theft, misuse and obsolescence. We reviewed 50 assets with a combined purchase price totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/06/21/greater-southern-tier-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2024mTown of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and not in the best interest of the taxpayers. In our sample of 199 claims totaling $824,330, 166 claims … approving payment. Ensure that Town personnel involved in the procurement process are aware of, and comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Fort Hunter Fire District – Capital Reserve Funds (2022M-202)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Fort Hunter Fire District (District) Board of … and managed capital reserve funds. Key Findings The Board did not properly manage the District’s three capital reserve funds. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/fort-hunter-fire-district-capital-reserve-funds-2022m-202Village of Johnson City – Oversight of Justice Court Operations (2015M-29)
… 2014. Background The Village of Johnson City is located in the Town of Union, Broome County, and has a population of … During our audit period, the Court collected over $628,000 in receipts and disbursed over $641,000. Key Findings The … enforcement of unpaid parking tickets, including enrolling in DMV’s parking ticket scofflaw program. Perform monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/06/05/village-johnson-city-oversight-justice-court-operations-2015m-29William Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… The Board did not designate an alternate signatory in the Treasurer’s absence. The Board did not enter into a … officials did not conduct online banking transactions in the most secure manner through a wired connection. Key … to sign checks and authorize electronic/wire transfers in the Treasurer’s absence. Conduct online banking using a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingVillage of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… 392 . 54 days worked to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). Key Recommendations Deposit all cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on SEC's Climate Disclosure Proposal
… the robust climate disclosures that we have long advocated for. Access to consistent, comparable, and … as investors to make sure the companies we invest in are prepared for the future, so they can be profitable and successful in the global marketplace. To do so requires us to have the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-secs-climate-disclosure-proposalPutnam Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-154)
… did not adopt a password security policy or manage the use of administrative accounts. As a result, the District has an increased risk of unauthorized use or access that could result in important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/putnam-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-154Cheektowaga Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-85)
… was unaware inadequate accounting records were maintained. In 2019, CEDC wrote off two loans with balances totaling … repayments were not properly accounted for or deposited in a timely manner. Late fees were not always properly … are properly accounted for, received and deposited in a timely manner and late fees are properly assessed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/11/05/cheektowaga-economic-development-corporation-cedc-revolvingHaldane Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-32)
… of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in comprehensiveness. This prevents taxpayers and other … results or the corrective action plan (CAP) in an easily accessible location. Officials did not prepare: … Posting budget-to-actual results and CAP to the website in a transparent location. Preparing and posting a multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/haldane-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-32Middle Country Public Library – Treasurer (2015M-291)
… officer or independent contractor is unclear. The Board does not require the Treasurer to take an oath of office, and … being paid a salary. The Treasurer only signs checks but does not maintain accounting records or prepare and submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/22/middle-country-public-library-treasurer-2015m-291Campbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-16-6)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2016-17 fiscal … totaling $3,250,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2006. Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/13/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-16-6Accounts Payable Advisory No. 15
… Voucher Authorizers Guidance: This advisory is intended to remind Business Units that individuals certifying/approving vouchers to OSC using SFS must also be designated and recorded in … 4.B - Certification of Vouchers . For instructions on how to designate someone as a Voucher Authorizer in OSC’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/15-voucher-authorizersHenry Johnson Charter School – Financial Operations (2014M-214)
… compact contract is not sufficiently detailed to determine how the quality of services provided will be measured. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/10/31/henry-johnson-charter-school-financial-operations-2014m-214Village of Old Westbury – Justice Court (2017M-64)
… 2016. Background The Village of Old Westbury is located in the Towns of Oyster Bay and North Hempstead in Nassau County. The Village is governed by an elected … and documented. Identify the source of the overages in the Justices’ bank accounts and distribute the funds as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/07/07/village-old-westbury-justice-court-2017m-64Cortland Enlarged City School District - Budget Review (B4-15-12)
… The Cortland Enlarged City School District, located in Cortland County, has a tentative budget for fiscal year … the reserve. After the District’s planned use of $500,000 in fund balance, the remaining unassigned fund balance is … as recurring financing sources and consider reduction in appropriations or increasing other sources of revenue. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/15/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-12Town of Ephratah – Supervisor’s Records, Reports and Deposits (2016M-311)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s internal controls over financial … March 31, 2016. Background The Town of Ephratah is located in Fulton County. The Town, which has approximately 1,700 … the prior years’ accounting records. The Supervisor did not provide adequate oversight of the bookkeeper’s duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ephratah-supervisors-records-reports-and-deposits-2016m-311Town of Kirkwood – Justice Court Operations (2016M-414)
… September 30, 2016. Background The Town of Kirkwood in located in Broome County and maintains a Justice Court with two … the audit period, the Court collected more than $1 million in fines, fees, surcharges and bail money. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-kirkwood-justice-court-operations-2016m-414Town of Greenport – Town Clerk Operations (2017M-3)
… 23, 2016. Background The Town of Greenport is located in Columbia County and has a population of approximately … make disbursements to the Supervisor and State agencies in a timely manner. The Board did not provide adequate … and State agencies in a timely manner as required by law. Periodically review the Clerk’s operations and conduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-greenport-town-clerk-operations-2017m-3