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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 15
… to OSC using SFS must also be designated and recorded in OSC’s Contact Database as a “State Agency – Voucher … OSC. Instead, the designated individuals must be recorded in OSC’s Contract Database. To support these designations the … on how to designate someone as a Voucher Authorizer in OSC’s Contact Database, see the GFO, Chapter XII, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/15-voucher-authorizersHenry Johnson Charter School – Financial Operations (2014M-214)
… school not under control of the school board, located in the City of Albany. The School, which is governed by an eight member Board of Trustees, had 365 students in kindergarten through fourth grade during the 2013-14 … Key Findings The compact contract does not describe in detail the services that the Foundation will provide. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/10/31/henry-johnson-charter-school-financial-operations-2014m-214Cohoes City School District – Budgeting (2016M-111)
… to fund one-time expenditures, fund needed reserves or reduce property taxes. Adopt realistic budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/cohoes-city-school-district-budgeting-2016m-111Cortland Enlarged City School District - Budget Review (B4-15-12)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background The … After the District’s planned use of $500,000 in fund balance, the remaining unassigned fund balance is only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/15/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-12Greenville Central School District – Information Technology (2016M-221)
… controls over Information Technology for the period July 1, 2014 through January 14, 2016. Background The Greenville … distributed or tested on a regular basis. The District’s web filter permitted categories that did not appear to be for … recovery policy is periodically updated. Adjust the web content filtering to ensure that staff and students are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/greenville-central-school-district-information-technology-2016m-221East Moriches Union Free School District -- Budget Review (B7-16-3)
… The East Moriches Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County. Pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Laws of … totaling $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2006. Local … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-16-3Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Clerical Overtime (2023M-124)
… practice of verbally preapproving overtime, rather than in writing, does not provide support that the overtime we … Ensure all non-emergency overtime is approved in writing prior to work being performed and document why the … officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings in our report, but indicated they planned to implement our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/29/western-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-clerical-overtime-2023m-1242024 Annual Cash Basis Report on State Funds
… and Changes in Fund Balances (Excel) Governmental Funds Operating Results Governmental Funds - Footnotes … General Obligation Debt Service Requirements Payable from Debt Service Funds Debt Service Funds - Other Financing … - Governmental Funds Tax Stabilization Reserve Account - Statement of Net Cash Transactions Short-Term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/finance/cash-basis/2024-annual-cash-basis-report-state-fundsState Police Bulletin No. SP-243
… to Deduction Code 302. Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Units 07, 17 and 18, represented by the Police … of the New York State Troopers, Inc. and employees in Bargaining Unit 62, represented by the New York State … Association, are affected. Effective Dates: Effective in paychecks dated July 31, 2024 (Administration). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-243-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceTompkins County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-7)
… were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … and measuring devices or update the inventory of devices. In addition, the Department did not develop and implement … testing. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/tompkins-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-7Wyoming County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-10)
… were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … and measuring devices or update the inventory of devices. In addition, the Department did not develop and implement … testing. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/wyoming-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-10Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… turned over to the State Comptroller. The County Clerk’s register of moneys and securities paid, transferred or … Court Clerk has not kept the required Surrogate’s register. Key Recommendations Ensure that all moneys deemed … in a timely manner. Maintain an up-to-date County Clerk’s register as required by law. Ensure that all court and trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… did not seek competition for purchases totaling $848,783. In addition, the Town may have saved $44,828 if officials had alternative procurement procedures in place. Specifically, competition was not sought for: 52 … the Town obtained the most favorable terms and conditions in the best interests of its taxpayers. Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Selected Publications and Reports
… Risks Fiscal Stress in School Districts: Common Themes for School Year 2018-19 Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Results for Municipalities: Common Themes for Fiscal Year 2018 Fiscal Stress in School Districts: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/selected-publications-and-reportsMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2025
… latest Retirement System member and retiree news. May 2025 Members Member Annual Statements Now Available in … Fast, Convenient Way to Do Business with NYSLRS April 2025 National Financial Literacy Month Financial Literacy and … by 4/20 Go Green with Retirement Online March 2025 National Consumer Protection Week Protect Yourself from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2025State Agencies Bulletin No. 1952
… Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees Employees in certain Professional, Scientific, and Technical Service … Uniform Maintenance Allowance may be submitted beginning in Institution or Administration pay period 16L, using the … 16L 10/28/2021 11/24/2021 Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 05 who meet the following requirements are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1952-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-nursing-titles-representedOpinion 90-34
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Recipients (emergency rescue and … An emergency rescue and first aid squad within a village fire department is not entitled to receive foreign fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-34Opinion 89-36
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Funds (referendum requirements where capital improvement has a period of probable usefulness of five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-36Division of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property tax exemptions, the Program required limitations on profit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellXV.16.A Overview – XV. End of Year
… is required to ensure full and proper disclosure in cash, modified accrual and accrual basis financial statements prepared in accordance with State Finance Law requirements and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv16a-overview