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Operational Advisory No. 8
… an uncashed check will be turned over to the OSC Office of Unclaimed Funds if action is not taken to negotiate the … the funds will be turned over to the OSC Office of the Unclaimed Funds on April 30th. It is important that Agencies … Once the funds have been escheated to the Office of Unclaimed Funds no future Agency action will be allowed. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachVestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… Vestal Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Vestal in Broome County. The Department operates within the Town of … audits. The Financial Secretaries did not approve vouchers in a timely manner and the Treasurers often disbursed moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Oakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… 2014. Background The Oakfield Fire Department is located in the Village of Oakfield in Genesee County. The Department, which is governed by an … of the Department’s financial operations, which resulted in the misuse of funds and unaccounted-for raffle proceeds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187Accounts Payable Advisory No. 27
… Payable Vouchers Guidance: The Accounting Date recorded on a voucher is generally the date a liability is incurred … - Entering the Appropriate Obligation and Accounting Dates on Vouchers has been updated to include the table below: TYPE … is the Billing Date. The GFO also provides information on why Accounting Dates in Accounts Payable may sometimes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/27-voucher-accounting-dateState Police Bulletin No. SP-188
… to Deduction Code 302. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 07, 17 and 18, represented by the Police … of the New York State Troopers, Inc. and employees in Bargaining Unit 62, represented by the New York State … the biweekly maximum deduction to $52.69, resulting in an annual maximum deduction of $1,370.00. Questions To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-188-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… 30, 2013. Background Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 is in Hamilton County and is governed by a Board of Fire … Records were incomplete because deposits were not recorded in the checkbook register and a running cash balance was not … and include these along with a copy of the bank statements in her monthly report to the Board. Ensure that the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Minetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… prior to payment. The Board has not adopted a code of ethics as required per statute. The Board did not ensure that … other documentation to prior to payments. Adopt a code of ethics to communicate the expected standards of conduct. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andLivonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. – Financial Controls (2014M-001)
… The Livonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. is located in the Town of Livonia in Livingston County and provides fire protection services to … not provide written disclosure of his ownership interest in a business used by the Company. The Board has not adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/livonia-hook-and-ladder-company-no-1-inc-financial-controls-2014m-001Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… 2015. Background The Orange Lake Fire District is located in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County. The District, which … surplus funds to its reserves, which was not included in the budget. Key Recommendations Develop policies and … over the budgeting process so that proposed budgets are in the required format and contain sufficient and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146St. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2016M-173)
… our audit was to review the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. … 15-member Board of Legislators. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $226 million. Key Findings The … financial and capital plans to provide a framework for preparing future budgets and managing the financing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/06/24/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2016m-173Town of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… through December 31, 2017, total fund balance increased in the general fund by $94,855 (49 percent). Year-end 2017 … appropriations. During the same period, total fund balance in the highway fund increased by $130,589 (58 percent). … Town has projects that will require significant funding in the coming years, Town officials have not developed fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… the capital reserve balance was overstated by $200,790. In addition, all 45 general ledger accounts did not comply … and other accounts are accurately reconciled and recorded in a timely manner. Update financial records and reports to … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the District’s response letter. 1 Refer to the Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mCUNY Bulletin No. CU-122
… employee's current deduction or goal amount, the Agency should update the general deduction panel accordingly. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-122-tax-deferred-annuity-tda-and-supplemental-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1104
… notify the agencies of changes to the file and provide the new file layout Affected Employees None Effective Date(s) … Length Bank Code Char 9 Account Type Char 1 Deposit Amount Number 11 These fields will be displayed in this order up to … notify the agencies of changes to the file and provide the new file layout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1104-changes-nhrp501-master-file-include-direct-deposit-dataVillage of Wurtsboro – Financial Operations (2017M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition and segregation … as a financing source rather than using recurring revenue to finance recurring expenditures. The general fund borrowed an average of $95,300 from the water fund to maintain operations in the last three years. The Mayor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/10/village-wurtsboro-financial-operations-2017m-71Village of Port Chester – Payroll (2017M-115)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the … approximately $2.2 million for overtime wages to police department personnel. There are no written policies or procedures governing how leave time accrual records are maintained or who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/13/village-port-chester-payroll-2017m-115Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Operations and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-276)
… is an independent public benefit corporation located in Wayne County. The Authority, which is governed by an … water totaling 195 million gallons (19.7 percent) in 2016, valued at approximately $405,000. The Authority did … where significant discrepancies exist and correct issues in a timely manner. Establish formal policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/wayne-county-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-operations-and-wastewaterWestmoreland Central School District – State Transportation Aid (2017M-220)
… was to determine whether the District applied for all State transportation aid to which it was entitled for the purchase of new buses for the period January 1, 2008 through June 30, … Manager prepared and submitted State aid forms to the New York State Department of Education for the 18 buses, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/westmoreland-central-school-district-state-transportation-aid-2017m-220Town of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)
… October 2, 2017. Background The Town of Carlton is located in Orleans County and has a population of approximately … were accurate and complete and did not deposit receipts in a timely manner. We found that 93 percent of receipts … and accurate accounting records and deposit all money in a timely manner. Submit annual financial reports to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263State Agencies Bulletin No. 765
… the taxation and reporting of Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement (CLERF) Program recipients who … and Management Confidential Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement Program administered by the Governor's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/765-processing-certification-and-licensure-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2007