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GASB Statement 87, Leases
… typically occurs on an annual basis. A cancellation clause only affects the lease term if it’s reasonably certain the … with an agreement that it will then be leased back. Only a sale transaction qualifies for sale-leaseback …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/gasb-statement-87-leasesCincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… Findings The Board did not adopt an investment policy or credit card use policy. The Treasurer filed annual financial reports … all. Key Recommendations Adopt an investment policy and a credit card use policy. Ensure that the annual financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49Halcottsville Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-190)
… Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Middletown, Delaware County. The Department … and has approximately 15 active members. Expenditures in 2013 totaled approximately $28,000. Key Findings The … Department procedures and not all transfers were approved in advance. Key Recommendations Revise the bylaws to include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/10/halcottsville-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-190Franklin County – Internal Controls Over the Timekeeping System (2014M-276)
… Franklin County is located in northeastern New York and has a population of approximately 51,600. The County is … system access is granted to employees appropriately and prohibit employees from modifying their own time records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/30/franklin-county-internal-controls-over-timekeeping-system-2014m-276Iroquois Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-102)
… are necessary and reasonable, and use excess amounts in accordance with applicable statutes in a manner that benefits taxpayers. District officials … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/iroquois-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-102South Country Central School District – Information Technology Inventory (2017M-219)
… July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background The South Country Central School District is located in the Town of … South Country Central School District Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/south-country-central-school-district-information-technology-inventoryYorktown Central School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2017M-177)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District procured goods and services in accordance with law and District policy and to determine whether payments for goods and services were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/yorktown-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2017mTown of Colden – Highway Operations (2017M-127)
… in the Town paying $8,800 more than necessary for a dump truck and purchasing $32,000 in road materials without … maintenance records listing cumulative costs of parts and labor for each vehicle during its service life. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-colden-highway-operations-2017m-127Town of Dannemora – Part-Town Activities (2017M-215)
… whether Town officials properly allocated revenues and expenditures to the part-town (PT) funds for the period … not include a PT general fund. General fund PT revenues and expenditures were not properly allocated, and the Town unnecessarily taxed Town residents residing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-dannemora-part-town-activities-2017m-215Catskill Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-134)
… Background The Catskill Central School District is located in the Towns of Catskill, Athens and Cairo in Greene County. The District operates three schools, has … and develop a plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits District residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/catskill-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-134City of Lockport – Cash Flow (2014M-195)
… is located in Niagara County, encompasses 8.4 square miles and serves approximately 21,100 residents. It is governed by a Mayor and an elected Common Council. The City’s budgeted … analyses. Without cash-flow projections, the Council and City officials were unaware of the magnitude of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/20/city-lockport-cash-flow-2014m-195State Police Bulletin No. SP-152
To notify agencies of new voluntary deduction code 481 NYS Troopers PBA Signal 30 Fund established for members of the New York State Troopers Police Benevolen
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-152-new-deduction-code-481-nys-troopers-pba-signal-30-fundState Police Bulletin No. SP-168
… long term care deduction code 526 for members of PBA of the New York State Troopers, Inc. Affected Employees … in Bargaining Units 07 and 17 represented by PBA of the New York State Troopers, Inc. and those designated … or confidential in Bargaining Unit 18 Background PBA of the New York State Troopers, Inc. has requested a new payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-168-new-long-term-care-deduction-code-526-police-benevolent-association-pbaVillage of Tuxedo Park - Board Oversight (2018M-66)
… (Board) provided adequate oversight of Village operations to safeguard resources. Key Findings Incompatible duties are … the Clerk/Treasurer and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer with little to no oversight by the Board. Competition was not sought for 14 professional services totaling $926,188. Water rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-tuxedo-park-board-oversight-2018m-66Town of Erwin – Justice Court (2017M-266)
… The Justices should review the Traffic Safety Law Enforcement and Disposition reports to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/09/town-erwin-justice-court-2017m-266Walton Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-242)
… 21, 2017. Background The Walton Fire Department is located in the Town of Walton in Delaware County and provides fire protection and other … approve bills prior to payment and document the approval in the meeting minutes or supporting documentation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/02/09/walton-fire-department-financial-operations-2017m-242Town of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
… one was granted even though the 10-year exemption term had expired in 2013. Did not grant an exemption credit … on an annual basis to verify that the 10-year exemption term has not expired. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194York Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-112)
… 30, 2013. Background The York Fire Department is located in the Town of York in Livingston County. The Department contracts with the Town … Key Recommendations Adopt a code of ethics as required by law. Provide annual reports to the membership as required in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/18/york-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mPulteney Fire District No. 2 – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-308)
… 2014. Background The Pulteney Fire District No. 2, located in Steuben County, is a district corporation of the State, … oversight, the former Treasurer misappropriated $9,224 in District funds and made $709 in questionable payments to her husband. The former Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/28/pulteney-fire-district-no-2-misappropriation-funds-2014m-308New Woodstock Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-263)
… and separate from the Towns of Cazenovia and DeRuyter in Madison County, in which it is located. The general fund budget for 2014 … Ensure that the annual financial report is filed with OSC in a timely manner. Conduct an audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/new-woodstock-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-263