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V.3.H Category Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… The Category Code ChartField is used to identify an item/service being … use UNSPSC (United Nations Standard Products and Services Code) Category codes statewide. There are over 50,000 … Codes that are configured in the SFS. Where a Category Code field is used or required, it will be entered at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3h-commodity-codeCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… were not met. We also found: Required Annual Financial Disclosure Statements that are meant to help identify … $75,039, and to the school district and library, $300,875. Tax exemptions disclosed in audited financial statements were … to each ATJ based on the amount of real property tax that should be paid to that jurisdiction. Although GCIDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mTown of Galen – Financial Management (2014M-341)
… management of financial operations and ambulance services for the period January 1, 2013 through June 12, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $1.5 million. Key Findings The Town did not properly account for reserves within the operating funds that financed them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-galen-financial-management-2014m-341DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… court clerk – his mother – was on sick leave, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eric Fleury, 44, was sentenced in Dickinson Town Court to three years’ probation and ordered to pay full restitution after his February 1 guilty plea to … other court clerk his mother was on sick leave according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesWhitney Point Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-179)
… potential inability to communicate during a disruption. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that we … user accounts (4 percent) that were not needed and/or used in more than five years. All of these user accounts were … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/whitney-point-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-179Putnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-2)
… may be provided to the court and then delivered to the Commissioner of Finance (Commissioner) for safekeeping. Payments made pursuant to … these funds. Key Finding The records maintained by the Commissioner, County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/03/29/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-2Jefferson County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-6)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/jefferson-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-6Stay Informed – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Your retirement benefits are an important part of a solid … , and tips on Preparing for Retirement . Attend a pre-retirement presentation to learn about the retirement … to request specific information or schedule a pre-retirement consultation . Subscribe to our blog, New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/stay-informedMontauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… monitored financial activities and ensured appropriate records and reports were maintained and/or audited to comply … monitor financial activities or ensure that appropriate records and reports were maintained and audited to comply … financial or length of service award program (LOSAP) records have not been performed since 2019. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/montauk-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-117Village of Pomona – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-17)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Pomona (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records … Determine whether the Village of Pomona Village Board of Trustees Board Conducted an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-pomona-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-17Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
… and maintaining unreasonable reserve balances results in real property tax levies that are higher than needed to … District officials disagreed with certain findings in our report, but indicated they plan to initiate corrective … Appendix B includes our comments on certain issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-52)
… fund balance to exceed the statutory limit as of June 30, 2023 by 20 percentage points, or $6.1 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-52DiNapoli Announces Elliott Auerbach to Oversee Local Government Division
… training local officials, assigning fiscal stress scores to local communities, and studying issues facing local … University. He starts on May 16. His salary is $150,000. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-announces-elliott-auerbach-oversee-local-government-divisionComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Groton Central School District , Herricks Union Free … Stockbridge Valley Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … district’s payroll process provided adequate segregation of duties, supervision and oversight. ### For access to state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… with law enforcement to bring offenders to justice and recoup stolen public money. My thanks to District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsVirgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… Although the Board has adopted procurement, investment and code of ethics policies, it did not ensure there were proper … meetings. However, because it is not reviewing monthly bank statements or bank reconciliations, the Board cannot verify if it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the … guidance regarding appropriate inventory recordkeeping, or vehicle and equipment usage and disposal. Key Recommendations … policy to ensure that it provides guidance regarding the types of specific documentation required to support the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardRichmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… Background The Richmond Fire District, located in Ontario County, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and … general fund budget totaled $530,523 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The District’s financial position has … and unforeseen repairs to the District’s equipment. The Treasurer submitted budget-to-actual reports to the Board on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mContinuity of Operations Planning
… of State agencies’ continuity of operations planning for major unexpected events. Our audit scope included the … Security and Emergency Services (Division) is responsible for coordinating emergency management planning efforts in New … which each State agency is required to have in place for each of its facilities, and has developed a series of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningDayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through October 21, 2013. … President, Treasurer and Secretary. Company expenses for January 1, 2012 to October 8, 2013 included the following … all bills," it is unclear what bills are being approved for payment. The majority of payments made by the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial