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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… the public transportation systems in the central region of New York State, including Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and … discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies and procedures specifying which types of … should state what type of supporting documentation and formal approvals are necessary for such costs. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 314
… the following path: Start, Compensate Employees, Maintain Payroll Data U.S., Use, General Deduction Data Agency, Update/Display … information, please call (518) 474-0429 to request a hard copy. Questions concerning Payroll should be directed to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/314-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsFire Protection Contracts
… / S.5785 (Marchione) – Increases transparency relating to the contract negotiation process for fire protection … Increases transparency relating to the contract negotiation process for fire protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/fire-protection-contractsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2145
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools in … 30, 2023, are affected. Background: Certain chart of accounts strings in SFS that are attached to position … OSC Actions: The attachment below contains a spreadsheet of all current position pools that are associated with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2145-sfs-chartfield-strings-payserv-09152023-09302023-lapse-datesLocal Government Interactive Data
… view and analyze a tenyear window of New York State local government finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/interactive-dataXIV.14.D Criteria for Recording General Capital Assets Including Infrastructure – XIV. Special Procedures
… General capital assets, consisting of tangible and intangible assets, should be capitalized when all of the following criteria are met: Tangible Assets The asset … tangible in nature, complete and is not a component part of another item. The asset is used in the operation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14d-criteria-recording-general-capital-assets-including-infrastructureGreenville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-156)
… (District) officials established adequate network user account controls to prevent unauthorized use or access. Key … District officials established adequate network user account controls to prevent unauthorized use or access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/greenville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-156XI.11 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and specific contract transactions not covered in other sections of this chapter. Guide to Financial … and specific contract transactions not covered in other sections of this chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/x11-overviewVI.1.B Budget Overview – VI. Budgets
… The Budget Overview is an inquiry in Commitment Control that … on this topic, visit job aid "JAA-KK215-012 – Reviewing Budget Overview" published to SFS Coach. SFS Coach is … (Encumbrance Amount, Pre-Encumbrance Amount, Available Budget, and Percent Available). Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi1b-budget-overviewOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program
… for the Aging (DFTA) effectively oversees the provision of home delivered meals. The audit covered the period from … Council on September 20, 2021, the Executive Director of Hunter College’s Food Policy Center stated that hunger, … public policy and service issues for the aging. As of 2019, there were over 1.76 million seniors residing in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/20/oversight-home-delivered-meals-programX.5.A Assigned Single Payment Vendor IDs – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Payments in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) are typically processed using regular vendor IDs. To make payments to entities and individuals with … relationship with New York State, agencies create regular vendor IDs in the SFS Vendor File using the Vendor Add …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x5a-assigned-single-payment-vendor-idsWho Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Although there are exceptions, the governing board is generally responsible for the audit of claims. The audit of claims is one of the few control procedures that is often executed directly by the governing board. Having the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleTown of Rosendale – Financial Operations (2015M-38)
… The Town of Rosendale is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 6,000. The Town is … The Town’s financial accounting system was inadequate and accounting records were inaccurate and incomplete. Accounting records did not support the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/17/town-rosendale-financial-operations-2015m-38Lake Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-157)
… officials provided adequate oversight of operations to ensure financial activity was properly reported and money … not provide sufficient oversight of the bookkeeper hired to account for the Department’s financial transactions. … and are adequately supported. Adopt procedures to ensure that collections are documented, safeguarded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/12/06/lake-pleasant-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financialMarie Pense Center, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… year, Marie Pense served approximately 280 students. In addition to the SEIT cost-based program, Marie Pense … 30, 2015, Marie Pense reported approximately $8 million in reimbursable costs for the SEIT cost-based program. Key … fiscal years ended June 30, 2015, we identified $152,967 in reported costs that did not comply with the requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/marie-pense-center-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBlock Institute School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Block and its affiliates¹ operate from three locations in Brooklyn and share the same executive management and board of … reimbursement requirements. ¹ Block Institute, Inc.; Brooklyn Community Mental Retardation Services Company, Inc.; and the Brooklyn Hebrew School for Retarded Children. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/block-institute-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 1784
… fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. … in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program or received reimbursement from … compensation. Tax Information Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement is considered a taxable fringe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1784-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2019Town of Candor – Fund Balances (2014M-157)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial activities … January 1, 2011 through April 8, 2014. Background The Town of Candor is located in Tioga County, has a population of … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Towns financial activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/01/town-candor-fund-balances-2014m-157League Treatment Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by League Treatment Center (LTC) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports … To determine whether the costs reported by League Treatment Center on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/16/league-treatment-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSt. Anne Institute – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by St. Anne Institute (St. Anne) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on St. Anne’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. About … To determine whether the costs reported by St Anne Institute on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/st-anne-institute-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual