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XII.8.G Payment Methods – XII. Expenditures
… POLICIES This section advises agencies on payment methods available in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). There are … should contact OSC’s Bureau of State Expenditures at (518) 474-4868 or [email protected] for additional … of State Expenditures’ Customer Service Help Desk at (518) 474-4868, or by email addressed to [email protected] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8g-payment-methodsEast Bloomfield Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-154)
… financial operations to ensure that assets are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2015 through February 23, 2017. … Fire Commissioners. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 total $354,594. Key Findings The purchasing agent … with the procurement policy. Develop and adopt policies for credit card use and IT. Develop policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-154Village of Wurtsboro – Financial Operations (2017M-71)
… our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition and segregation of duties for the period June 1, 2015 through … is located in the Town of Mamakating in Sullivan County and has a population of approximately 1,250. The Village is … appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year for the general and water funds totaled $762,250. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/10/village-wurtsboro-financial-operations-2017m-71Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B17-6-17)
… expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … operating deficits to submit their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b17-6-17Village of Port Chester – Payroll (2017M-115)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of payroll payments for the period June 1, 2015 through January … will be in accordance with CBAs. … Village of Port Chester Payroll 2017M115 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/13/village-port-chester-payroll-2017m-115Columbia County – Payroll (2014M-121)
… time and attendance and leave accruals were adequate for the period January 1, 2012 through October 3, 2013. … a 23-member Board of Supervisors. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014 fiscal year total approximately $149 million. … payroll system resulted in payments to part-time attorneys for hours not worked. The County does not have comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/14/columbia-county-payroll-2014m-121Magee Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-294)
… recorded and reported and Department money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2016 through September 7, 2017. … five-member Board of Directors. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled $118,776. Key Findings The Board and … bank reconciliations consistently prepared and provided for review. The Board has not filed the required Internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/03/30/magee-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activities-2017mSaranac Lake Central School District – Financial Management and Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-274)
… cash collections and disbursements were properly accounted for during the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. … has approximately 1,200 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $30.5 … clubs did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for collections and some clubs did not maintain ledgers. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/saranac-lake-central-school-district-financial-management-and-extraAloma D. Johnson Charter School – Leave Accruals (2017M-218)
… Aloma D. Johnson Charter School is a public school located in the City of Buffalo that is not under the control of the … year totaled approximately $3.9 million. Key Findings Sign-in and sign-out sheets did not agree with leave request … employees to the 2016-17 beginning leave balances recorded in the employee leave records and found that 12 of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/12/29/aloma-d-johnson-charter-school-leave-accruals-2017m-218Vested Retirement Benefit – State Police Plan
… Eligibility If you leave public employment before retirement age, but have at least five years of service credit, you will be eligible for a vested retirement benefit when you do reach retirement age. Your … retirement benefit as soon as possible, file a retirement application as early as 90 days before you become eligible. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/vested-retirement-benefitApalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight … has filed the required annual financial report with the Office of State Comptroller. The Board does authorize each claim for payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Travel Advisory No. 5
… – Travel and Expense was updated. Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) updated Chapter XIII, Section … Online agencies are required to use the attachment feature in the SFS to store electronic documents in support of Travel … of record only when the agency has complied with the State’s record retention policies and the GFO , Chapter XIV, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expenseComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. In addition, employees stored personal data, such as photos, … 2018, the audit period. Three employees received $34,738 in health insurance buyouts that they may not have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Town of Barton - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-8)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town officials have adequate controls in the Highway Department to safeguard … safeguard highway assets, including scrap metal, which may have resulted in at least $1,700 in scrap metal proceeds … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/19/town-barton-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-8SUNY Bulletin No. SU-162
… OSC inserted a new row on Position Data effective 7/9/09 and updated the Earnings Program to NBW for Bargaining Unit … code of DTA CHG/Z12 with an effective date of July 9, 2009 and change the employee’s Earnings Program to NBW . Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-162-establishment-new-earnings-program-suny-employees-biweeklyTravel Advisory No. 1
… Certify a completed Employee Report of Travel Expenses and Claim for Payment ( AC 132-S *), or Review the information that a … expenses as necessary, and then submit the expense report for approval. *Business Units may use a form other than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/1-requirements-proxy-expense-reportsLivonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. – Financial Controls (2014M-001)
… the Company’s internal controls over financial operations for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 5, 2013. … The Company reported operating expenditures of $33,209 for 2012. Key Findings The Board’s code of ethics is … The Board has not adopted written policies and procedures for financial operations. The Company’s financial duties are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/livonia-hook-and-ladder-company-no-1-inc-financial-controls-2014m-001Lake George Fire Company - Cash Receipts (2015M-216)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company collections were properly … George Fire Company is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Lake George, Warren County. The Company, which provides fire protection services to the Village and to part of the Town of Lake George, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/lake-george-fire-company-cash-receipts-2015m-216Cameron Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-363)
… and reported and that Department funds were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. … by an elected five-member Board. The Department’s revenues for 2014 included $94,000 for fire protection services. Key Findings The Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/07/17/cameron-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overState Agencies Bulletin No. 1299
… Law, employees may be entitled to service credit in NYSLRS for periods of military service. Affected Employees Any … of New York or, in certain circumstances, volunteered for active military service and has since been honorably … service that in order to ensure full NYSLRS service credit for their military service, the employee must forward a copy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1299-new-procedure-receive-service-credit-members-new-york-state-and-local