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IX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants
… Budget will enter the new fringe benefit and indirect cost standard rates into the State Financial System. In some … by the Division of Budget. For example, a special rate can be developed for a state-administered program or an … in SFS which, once approved at the agency level, will be routed to DOB for further review and final approval. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsNorth Shore Public Library – Financial Condition (2013M-344)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Library’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2012 … through June 30, 2013. Background The North Shore Public Library is located in the Towns of Riverhead and Brookhaven … governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. The Library comprises all of the Shoreham-Wading River Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/28/north-shore-public-library-financial-condition-2013m-344Newfield Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-17)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District … or establish adequate controls to safeguard IT assets. As a result, officials cannot assure taxpayers that money invested in IT assets has been appropriately spent or safeguarded. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/newfield-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-17Town of Alexandria - Water and Sewer District Financial Condition (2019M-116)
… did not budget accurately nor raise sufficient revenues to fund water and sewer operations, which resulted in five … districts had deficit fund balances ranging from $13,620 to $113,900 as of December 31, 2018. These deficit fund balances ranged from 14 to 217 percent of 2019 budget appropriations. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-water-and-sewer-district-financial-condition-2019m-116Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s financial … not-for-profit organization which was located in the Towns of Nanticoke and Lisle in Broome County. The Department, … Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department Misappropriation of Funds 2015M3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/03/25/nanticoke-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsX.1 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… with multiple New York State Business Units register only once. The assigned ten-digit New York State Vendor ID is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x1-overviewDisposal of Electronic Devices
… One way information can be compromised is through careless disposal of electronic devices. This policy also requires … Agencies are required to remove all information prior to disposal and, if sending them to OGS, to certify in writing … University at Albany had 36 electronic devices ready for disposal through OGS' Surplus Unit. Key Findings Seven of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… that receipts were properly recorded and deposited in the bank and that disbursements were properly supported and … and disbursements policies. Town of Guilford – Justice Court Accountability (Chenango County) The justices did not … sufficient records to identify outstanding balances. The Court has a shortage of $370 and unidentified funds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMadison-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Payroll (2017M-239)
… based on job duties. Duties related to the payroll certification process were not properly segregated. Key … Ensure that a payroll clerk is not involved in the payroll certification process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2017/12/29/madison-oneida-board-cooperative-educational-services-payroll-2017m-239Alternative and Out-of-Service Death Benefits – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Alternative Death Benefit If you die while in service, after becoming eligible to retire, an alternative death benefit may be payable. This benefit would equal the … have been established had you retired on your date of death. Out-of-Service Death Benefit If you are a vested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/alternative-and-out-service-death-benefitsFinn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… whether Board and School officials effectively managed information technology (IT) assets. Key Findings The Board … security and protection of personal, private, sensitive information (PPSI). Develop a disaster recovery plan. Address … Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School Information Technology 2018M141 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141Town of Hartwick – Water District Operations (2017M-250)
… July 27, 2017. Background The Town of Hartwick is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 2,100. … meter issues. Ensure that accurate information is kept on each property and is compared to the Town’s billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/04/town-hartwick-water-district-operations-2017m-250Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-122
… Purpose To notify agencies of a new voluntary insurance deduction code. Background The New York State Court … has requested a new deduction code for Group Life Insurance offered through Unum Provident Insurance for their members. Affected Employees Employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-122-new-deduction-code-534-first-unum-insuranceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2302
… year. The amount of the increase is based on the Consumer Price Index of the previous year. Effective Dates: Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2302-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2025City of Watertown – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-3)
… and reliable records. City officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/09/01/city-watertown-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-3XIV.10.A Required Information for State Credit Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICY The purpose of this section is to provide agencies with guidance related to required employee information for all New York State credit cards. This includes the … The purpose of this section is to provide agencies with guidance related to required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfochapter-xiv/xiv10a-required-information-state-credit-cardsComptroller DiNapoli Announces Joint Effort With Ulster, Orange County District Attorneys to Combat COVID-19 Scams
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Orange County District … them and with law enforcement across the state to protect New Yorkers and hold those who would commit these crimes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-joint-effort-ulster-orange-county-district-attorneys-combat-covid-19Poughkeepsie City School District - Extra-Classroom Activities and Information Technology Assets (2019M-15)
… did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for 25 deposits totaling $37,256. The central treasurer did not prepare timely reports for the Board or the auditor. IT assets valued at $11,397 … not be located. Key Recommendations Maintain documentation for all ECA receipts. Ensure that the central treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-andTown of Covert – Financial Management and Justice Court (2015M-180)
… May 20, 2015. Background The Town of Covert is located in Seneca County and has a population of approximately 2,200. … Ensure that budgets are structurally balanced by developing long-term financial and capital plans and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/11/town-covert-financial-management-and-justice-court-2015m-180State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District , … School District , Putnam Northern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services , Raquette Lake Union Free School District and the Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services . State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits