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Opinion 88-7
… not be paid from the assessments. 4 Opns St Comp, 1948, p 315 superseded. You ask whether 4 Opns St Comp, 1948, p 315 (File No. 3046) reflects the current position of this … of an appropriation." We note that 4 Opns St Comp, 1948, p 315 failed to consider that Local Finance Law, §165.00 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-7Beekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2025M-70)
… payable and payroll disbursements totaled $590,354. In addition, the District had funds on deposit at one financial institution in a noninterest-bearing checking account and a savings account. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/02/13/beekmantown-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2025m-70Bedford Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-164)
… networking that did not always comply with the District’s Internet use policy. In addition, sensitive IT control … software to enforce compliance with the District’s Internet use policy. District officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/bedford-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-164Town of Hartwick – Water District Operations (2017M-250)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that … January 1, 2016 through July 27, 2017. Background The Town of Hartwick is located in Otsego County and has a population … Town of Hartwick Water District Operations 2017M250 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/04/town-hartwick-water-district-operations-2017m-250Accounts Payable Advisory No. 8
… Subject: Paying for One Invoice on a Voucher Guidance: This advisory is intended to remind Business Units to pay for one invoice for each voucher processed in the SFS, … Paying for One Invoice on a Voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/8-one-invoice-voucherCentral Valley School District – Claims Audit (2015M-129)
… Background The Central Valley School District is located in the Towns of Columbia, Frankfort, German Flatts, Herkimer, Litchfield, Little Falls and Schuyler in Herkimer County. The District operates four schools and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/central-valley-school-district-claims-audit-2015m-129Urban Choice Charter School – Information Technology (2013M-53)
… and procedures related to remote access, data backup, computer security, and data breach. The Board has not adopted … and procedures related to remote access, data backup, computer security, and data breach. Adopt a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/05/17/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2013m-53Quogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials … million. Key Findings Unrestricted fund balance increased to $2.9 million as of June 30, 2017, or 37 percent of the … exceeded the statutory limit by 19 to 33 percentage points from 2012-13 through 2016-17. The District’s budgeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mVested Retirement Benefit – State Police Plan
… will be eligible for a vested retirement benefit when you do reach retirement age. Your benefit will be based on your … earnings as an active member. 1 The date you are eligible to collect a vested retirement benefit depends on your tier: … and you may elect one of several pension payment options to provide for a continuing payment to a beneficiary of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/vested-retirement-benefitVested Retirement Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… will be eligible for a vested retirement benefit when you do reach retirement age. Your benefit will be based on your … earnings as an active member. The date you are eligible to collect a vested retirement benefit depends on your tier. … and you may elect one of several pension payment options to provide a continuing payment to a beneficiary of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/vested-retirement-benefitAudits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… Audits LGSA conducts performance audits. According to the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) Yellow Book [pdf] , performance audits are designed to do the following: Provide findings or conclusions based on an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-auditsOnondaga Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (2018M-181)
… the District experienced unplanned operating surpluses in two of the three completed fiscal years reviewed. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/onondaga-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-fuelTown of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)
… Findings The Board did not establish compensating controls to help oversee the former Supervisor’s work. Our tests of … $1,100 and detailed time records were not maintained to support $1,922 in hourly wages paid to another employee. The Board did not properly authorize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58Incarcerated and Death Matches
Our Office examined $14 billion in payments for more than 17 million in medical and other service charges the New York State Insurance Fund NYSIF made on beh
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/09/incarcerated-and-death-matchesAltmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-232)
AltmarParishWilliamstown Central School District Financial Condition 2015M232
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/altmar-parish-williamstown-central-school-district-financial-conditionDansville Central School District – Separation Payments (2016M-102)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s calculation of separation payments … The District did not adopt policies and procedures to provide guidance to employees and District officials when processing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/dansville-central-school-district-separation-payments-2016m-102Deer Park Union Free School District – Fuel and Vehicle Inventory (2023M-152)
… School District (District) officials adequately maintained vehicle inventory records and monitored fuel usage. Key … Findings District officials did not adequately maintain vehicle inventory or monitor fuel usage. As a result, … Officials did not: Maintain accurate inventory records of vehicle additions and disposals. There were discrepancies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/deer-park-union-free-school-district-fuel-and-vehicle-inventory-2023m-152Village of Alden – Ambulance Service Billing and Collection (2016M-321)
… July 27, 2016. Background The Village of Alden is located in Erie County. The Village, which has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/01/06/village-alden-ambulance-service-billing-and-collection-2016m-321Town of Greig – Long-Term Planning (2023M-13)
… did not establish long-term financial and capital plans or fund balance and reserve policies. As a result, the Board lacks important tools to project current and future operating and capital needs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/05/19/town-greig-long-term-planning-2023m-13Three Village Central School District – Financial Operations (2021M-141)
… oversight. Present all claims to the claims auditor for review and approval prior to payment. At least $37.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/three-village-central-school-district-financial-operations-2021m-141