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Town of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s internal controls … February 1, 2009, to June 5, 2013. Background The Town of Wheatfield is located in Niagara County. The Town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mV.1 Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance Overview and Policies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… (COA) is the foundation of the Statewide Financial System (SFS). It provides each business unit, department, fund, … The development and implementation of the COA for the SFS allows the State to realize significant benefits: … operations; and generates savings by streamlining agency administrative practices. Enhances Controls – Improves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v1-chart-accounts-coa-governance-overview-and-policiesVillage of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … for review. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Pekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… in 2014 and 2015, which misrepresented his use of the funds. As company president, Amacher oversaw the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jarComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… approved prior to payment, supported or accounted for in a timely manner. In addition, school officials are using debit cards for cash … School District – Financial Operations (Tioga County) In the sample auditors reviewed, 30 claims (11 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0SUNY Bulletin No. SU-261
… To notify SUNY agencies of a new deduction code for after tax (ROTH) contributions to the 403(b) plan Affected … Board of Trustees approved the establishment of an after tax ROTH account within the Special Annuity Program. The … Number 1621 Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA) and Tax Deferred Annuity (TDA) Contribution Limits for 2018 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-261-new-403b-after-tax-deferred-annuity-plan-roth-sunyCortlandville Fire Department – Internal Controls (2014M-3)
… controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through November 8, 2013. … approximately $135,350 and expenses approximately $236,850 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/cortlandville-fire-department-internal-controls-2014m-3DiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… with Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the New York State Police, we were able to bring this public official … Division of Investigations, 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … Former Cohocton Town Clerk Sandra Riley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… alleged theft of nearly $42,000 of her deceased mother's pension payments. "Ms. Robertson allegedly thought she could … system and continue to pocket her deceased mother's pension to pay her personal bills. Instead, she is now … mother's account, failed to notify the State retirement fund of the pensioner's passing, and continued to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 1649
… Purpose To notify agencies of changes being made to the checks they … process, if the employee needs a check exchanged, or is due a balance from a partial reversal, the check is created from the Payroll Revolving Exchange account and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1649-changes-payroll-reversal-and-exchange-checksSwan Lake Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-258)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys … bid, as required. Although the Board Chairman informed us it was bid, we were not provided any documentation to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/29/swan-lake-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits of Village of Painted Post , Town of Schaghticoke and City of Yonkers . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … County) The board did not establish adequate controls to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … In addition, the board does not require the treasurer to perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure an accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMandatory Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… they are covered under Section 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code. Mandatory purchases of ERS service on or after … a link to the Loan/SCP Deduction page in Retirement Online , which will list the member’s pre-tax deduction … (deficiencies) for your employees: Sign in to Retirement Online . From your Account Homepage, click the “Access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-service-credit-purchase-paymentsTown of Potsdam – Justice Court (2014M-014)
… originally entered into the Court’s computerized program when received, but were later altered to change the receipt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/10/town-potsdam-justice-court-2014m-014Travel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… interchangeably in this section. Both refer to a claim for reimbursement by the local government or school district for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirementsElectronic Fund Transfer Instructions
… or Federal Wire payment to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds. If you are unfamiliar with making electronic … Routing Number 021000021 Name SNY BUREAU OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Account Number 573801479 The following information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-fund-transfer-instructionsIX.11.B Federal Program Information Act of 1977 (As Amended) – IX. Federal Grants
… This Act provides for the efficient and regular distribution of information of … to the federal awarding agencies and grant recipients for uniform, systematic and periodic collection of information for all federally financed domestic assistance programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11b-federal-program-information-act-1977-amendedExamination of Outstanding Premiums
… the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) participates in the Statewide Offset Program (SWOP), and (ii) the amount … to offset State payments to recover outstanding debt. In May 2015, we recommended NYSIF participate in SWOP as a means to recover outstanding premium. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/19/examination-outstanding-premiumsSt. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-99)
… Key Findings BOCES officials did not properly monitor and account for IT assets. As a result, officials cannot ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/01/st-lawrence-lewis-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-99