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I.5 OSC Bureau Contact Information – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… (518) 457-7737 or toll-free at (877) 737-4185. BUREAU OF ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS Agencies should contact the SFS Help … for assistance regarding the policies and practices of New York State regarding: Appropriation accounting; General … travel guidance (e.g., agency travel policies, OSC Travel Manual , Chapter XIII of the GFO , etc.). If Finance Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i5-osc-bureau-contact-informationTown of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
… Two of these exemptions lacked proper documentation and the remaining one was granted even though the 10-year … when required, with proper supporting documentation and meet eligibility requirements before granting exemptions. … expired. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194External Peer Review Results
… total, 419 audits completed by the Division for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 were subject to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/external-peer-review-resultsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-92
… on December 9, 2003 Purpose To change the payment date of the SUNY Discretionary Lump Sum Payments for 2003-2004 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-92-change-payment-date-suny-discretionary-lump-sum-paymentsPulteney Fire District No. 2 – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-308)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2009 through July 24, 2014. … Volunteer Fire Department. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled $229,350. Key Findings The Board failed to … present accurate reports to the Board or deposit revenue for hall rentals timely. Key Recommendations Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/28/pulteney-fire-district-no-2-misappropriation-funds-2014m-308Hoosic Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-238)
… necessary reserves and reducing property taxes. Review all reserves to determine whether balances are necessary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/hoosic-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-238New 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-263Halcottsville Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-190)
… protection services to the Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District and has approximately 15 active members. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/10/halcottsville-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-190Cincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and that District moneys were safeguarded for … and separate from the Town of Cincinnatus, is located in Cortland County and is governed by a five-member Board of … that the annual financial reports are submitted to OSC in a timely manner. Ensure that the Treasurer’s records are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49Village of Tuxedo Park - Board Oversight (2018M-66)
… Water rates were not clearly documented resulting in underbillings totaling $4,065 and overbillings totaling … for 494 bills during the eight quarters we reviewed. In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Village’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-tuxedo-park-board-oversight-2018m-66Iroquois 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 … with our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. … Iroquois …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/iroquois-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-102Catskill 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/catskill-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-134Town of Dannemora – Part-Town Activities (2017M-215)
… the Village of Dannemora within its boundaries, is located in Clinton County. The Town, which is governed by a … allocation of PT activities and ensure they are allocated in the proper fund in accordance with these requirements. … Town of Dannemora …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-dannemora-part-town-activities-2017m-215South Country Central School District – Information Technology Inventory (2017M-219)
… records to safeguard information technology assets for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background … and operates six schools. Operating appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $119 … maintain a complete and accurate inventory record. Except for a camera valued at $799, none of purchased items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/south-country-central-school-district-information-technology-inventoryWalton Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-242)
… was not properly documented. Key Recommendations Ensure all transactions are entered into the accounting records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/02/09/walton-fire-department-financial-operations-2017m-242City of Lockport – Cash Flow (2014M-195)
… May 30, 2014. Background The City of Lockport is located in Niagara County, encompasses 8.4 square miles and serves approximately 21,100 residents. It is governed by … million. Key Findings The City’s accounting records are in such poor condition that City officials do not know the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/20/city-lockport-cash-flow-2014m-195State Police Bulletin No. SP-168
… using the new deduction code 526. The vendor will submit all transactions for enrollments, cancellations, and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-168-new-long-term-care-deduction-code-526-police-benevolent-association-pbaState Police Bulletin No. SP-152
… Purpose To notify agencies of new voluntary deduction code 481, NYS Troopers PBA Signal 30 Fund, established for members of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-152-new-deduction-code-481-nys-troopers-pba-signal-30-fundOriskany Central School District – Procurement (2017M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the procurement of goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/28/oriskany-central-school-district-procurement-2017m-87Roosevelt Union Free School District – Competitive Procurement (2015M-234)
… The Roosevelt Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which operates five schools … use competitive methods when procuring goods and services in accordance with GML and the District’s purchasing policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/18/roosevelt-union-free-school-district-competitive-procurement-2015m-234