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I.3 Guide to Financial Operations Account Codes Procedure – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… and acts as a useful general reference through all stages of financial system processing. OSC will periodically update … in Chapter IV – Accounting Codes – Uses and Descriptions of this Guide. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/14/2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i3-guide-financial-operations-account-codes-procedureMount Markham Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-39)
… Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures. Discontinue the practice of adopting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/mount-markham-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-39Village of Horseheads – Collections (2023M-169)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Horseheads (Village) officials properly recorded and … collections totaling $71,992 were deposited an average of 15 and 21 days late, respectively. Code Enforcement cash … or seven to 11 months after collection. The Board of Trustees (Board) did not comply with New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-collections-2023m-169Opinion 2000-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Snow and Ice Removal and … snow and ice removal and road repair reserve funds. Moneys in the fund may be appropriated only: a. For the removal of … of the Town Law authorizes a town to supplement the moneys in the section 141 accounts by transfers from the town-wide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-5Town of Evans – Employee Benefits (2024M-53)
… properly supported or approved. We reviewed leave records for 27 of the Town’s 80 employees and determined that 373.5 … to a variety of factors including a decentralized process for maintaining leave records and a lack of oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-evans-employee-benefits-2024m-53XII.2 Expenditure Policies – XII. Expenditures
… has outlined policies, procedures, and guidance for Business Units when making payments to vendors doing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii2-expenditure-policiesJohnsburg Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2018M-150)
… and collections and disbursements were properly accounted for. Key Findings Collections totaling $26,598 for 10 fundraising activities were not supported by adequate … funds spent are supported by adequate documentation and for appropriate purposes. Prepare check disbursements only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/01/johnsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2018mGreenville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-156)
… did not establish adequate policies and procedures for network user accounts to prevent unauthorized use or … acceptable use policy clearly states what is acceptable for District computer use, is updated to include District employees and is regularly reviewed and monitored for compliance. Design and implement procedures to monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/greenville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-156South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations and did not adopt or enforce key financial policies. As a … lacked guidance to adequately perform financial duties and thus: did not maintain sufficient banking or purchasing records, funded and disbursed money from reserves without authorization and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155Wayne Central School District – Property Disposal (2021M-161)
… do not have assurance that they received the best value for this property. We noted similar deficiencies in our 2014 … more comprehensive written policy and detailed procedures for the sale and disposal of District property to ensure that the District receives the best possible value for its surplus property. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/wayne-central-school-district-property-disposal-2021m-161New York State Business Owners - EPI
As a previous analysis from the Office of the State Comptroller demonstrated, even as many small businesses shuttered their doors or struggled through the pandemic period, entrepreneurs continued to identify and pursue new opportunities and create new businesses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-business-owners.pdfOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (2021-S-39) (DHSES 180-Day response)
To determine if the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient guidance and oversight to ensure that water system operators have completed and submitted updated emergency response plans timely, including vulnerability assessments, to the Department as required.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s39-response2.pdfCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2020-S-12)
To determine if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s12.pdfOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (2021-S-39) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient guidance and oversight to ensure that water system operators have completed and submitted updated emergency response plans timely, including vulnerability assessments, to the Department as required.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s39-response.pdfBuffalo Hearing & Speech Center, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-20)
To determine whether the costs and revenues reported by Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s20.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, August 2023
While May marked the end of the public health emergency in the United States, New York City continues to face the residual effects of the pandemic and the many unanticipated consequences on its finances, operations and economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2024.pdfNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown produced almost 2 million job losses in 2020. Yet for many, economic hardships existed long before this time.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-poverty-trends.pdfBuffalo Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-20) 30-Day Response
To determine whether the costs and revenues reported by Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manua
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s20-response.pdfMonitoring of Select Programs (2020-S-47)
To determine if the New York State Office for the Aging’s policies and procedures for select programs are adequate to ensure Area Agencies on Aging are appropriately monitored and the older New York population is adequately served.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s47.pdfOneida-Herkimer-Madison Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES) – Information Technology (2020M-99)
Determine whether Oneida-Herkimer-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials ensured security awareness training was provided, IT assets were accessed for appropriate purposes, and IT controls over BOCES’ network and financial system were adequate to safeguard information.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/oneida-herkimer-madison-boces-2020-99.pdf