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Bradford Central School District – Claims Auditor (2022M-157)
… claims auditor, who is an employee of the Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services (GST BOCES), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/bradford-central-school-district-claims-auditor-2022m-157Hilton Central School District – Network Access Controls (2022M-200)
… adding or disabling user accounts and permissions. The District had 230 unneeded enabled network user accounts, … and others who were no longer providing services to the District. Key Recommendations Establish adequate written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/hilton-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2022m-200Marcellus Central School District – Online Banking (2020M-66)
… and secure. Key Findings Officials segregated the duties of employees responsible for online banking transactions, but … computer was not always used for online banking and none of the employees involved in online banking received Internet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/11/marcellus-central-school-district-online-banking-2020m-66Greenville Fire District – Capital Reserve (2014M-64)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s funding of its capital reserve for … budgeted annually for the reserve. The Board had intended to use the reserve to purchase a truck but did not due to a public petition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/greenville-fire-district-capital-reserve-2014m-64The Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… the highest job losses. The loss of 44,400 construction jobs was the State’s worst annual decline in more than 25 … by 14.4 percent (23,300 jobs) in 2020, worse than for the private sector overall. Most construction firms in New York … to continue, such as those involving the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), other infrastructure, schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Opinion 90-39
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … the Legislature (NY Const., art XVI, §1; Sonmax v City of New York , 43 NY2d 253, 401 NYS2d 173; Mobil Oil v Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-39Opinion 98-1
… 637, Letter of July 10, 1991 to the Honorable Elizabeth D. Moore, Counsel to the Governor, from the New York State … July 12, 1991; but see Letter to Honorable Elizabeth D. Moore, Counsel to the Governor from the Legislative … for L 1991, ch 637, Letter to Honorable Elizabeth D. Moore, Counsel to the Governor from Senator Charles D. Cook, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-1XI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… "responsible" is a question of fact to be determined on a case-by-case basis. Based upon existing legal precedents, … the proposed contractor's responsibility. In the case of any contract valued at $100,000 or more, contracting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityCity of Amsterdam – Records and Reports (2013M-266)
… statements. As of September 17, 2013, the City had not yet closed its accounting records, initiated the independent … manner. Ensure that the accounting records are properly closed at year end. Initiate the independent audit and file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-amsterdam-records-and-reports-2013m-266City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… audit was to examine the Joint Water Project’s operations for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … entered into an intermunicipal cooperative agreement in 1991 to form the Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project, which … Water Board which comprises six members. Expenditures for 2013 were approximately $3.3 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Village officials did not always use competitive methods for purchasing goods and consumable products. For example, the village paid $4,126 more for fuel than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Putnam Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-135)
… the statutory limit. Officials have not established a reserve fund policy stating how much would be set aside in each reserve, how each reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/putnam-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-135Weedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2012 through March 1, 2016. Background … Board of Education. The District’s operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $17.56 … reserve funds to determine if the amounts are appropriate for the District’s needs. Key Recommendations Continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94V.3.H Category Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… The Category Code ChartField is used to identify an item/service being … use UNSPSC (United Nations Standard Products and Services Code) Category codes statewide. There are over 50,000 … Codes that are configured in the SFS. Where a Category Code field is used or required, it will be entered at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3h-commodity-codeCity of Poughkeepsie – Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight (2013M-30)
… million and $69.9 million, respectively. Key Findings From 2007 to 2011, the City’s general fund balance declined … year. Evaluate the City’s debt and develop a comprehensive plan to reduce the outstanding debt. Require the Mayor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/22/city-poughkeepsie-fiscal-stress-and-council-oversight-2013m-30VII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Section 115 of the State Finance Law authorizes the establishment of cash advance accounts. The moneys are to be used in … limited to: Developing and implementing a complete system of internal controls governing advance accounts; Proper … Section 115 of the State Finance Law authorizes the establishment of cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewVillage of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… IT policies and the Board has not developed a formal disaster recovery plan, instituted breach notification … safeguard the Village’s IT resources. Establish a formal disaster recovery plan and Board-written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineTown of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s methodology for … 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Riverhead is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 33,500. The Town is governed by a Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Draft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… publication for the member’s tier and retirement plan should be carefully reviewed before a DRO is drafted. … may be prepared using the Domestic Relations Order (DRO) template, which has been developed by NYSLRS with guidance … a customized proposal based on a member’s tier, retirement plan and retirement status using specific information the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateState Police Bulletin No. SP-237
… 2023, the NYS Troopers PBA requested the creation of two new deduction codes to enable the separation of the below … may contact the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. at (518) 462-7448. Questions regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-237-separation-pba-insurance-deduction-code-545