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Village of Atlantic Beach - Payroll (2018M-254)
… officials: Did not perform an independent review of payroll activities before payment. The Board: Did not audit … percent) from 2015-16 through 2017-18. As a result, the budget did not reflect realistic appropriations for the … for the building inspector position to ensure all salary and benefits are clearly documented in the minutes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/03/village-atlantic-beach-payroll-2018m-254More About This Retirement Plan – Career Plan
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to … are provided by Article 11, Sections 375-f and 375-g of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law … and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller of the State of New York, administers this plan. Our main …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/more-about-retirement-planTuckahoe Common School District - Purchasing (2018M-228)
… sought competition for its professional service providers and for purchases that were under the bidding threshold, and whether professionals were paid in accordance with … 10 professional service providers paid a total of $422,677 and found the District did not seek competition for eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2018m-228Town of Hancock – Transfer Station Operations (2016M-255)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if transfer station operations were self-sufficient for the … governed by an elected five-member Town Board, operates a transfer station for Town residents and the Town of Tompkins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/28/town-hancock-transfer-station-operations-2016m-255Dansville Central School District - Information Technology and Non-Instructional Employee Leave Benefits (2018M-169)
… employees tested (78 percent) were inaccurate. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … Ensure that amounts earned for leave are granted in accordance with contracts and Board approval and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/dansville-central-school-district-information-technology-and-nonShelby Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-372)
… Background The Shelby Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Town of Shelby, Orleans County, and contracts with the … Audit claims and ensure that approved claims are listed in the official proceedings of the Board. Develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/08/shelby-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialBolton Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-249)
… fund balance to within the statutory limit and use surplus funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/bolton-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-249Clifton Park Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-69)
… to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and Department money was safeguarded for the period January … The Department is governed by a Board of Directors, and the members elect a Treasurer. Expenditures for 2014 … financial transactions. Contact the Department’s bank and request that copies of canceled checks be returned with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/26/clifton-park-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overCity of Cohoes – Purchasing (2014M-192)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s purchasing process for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Background The City of Cohoes is located in Albany County and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-cohoes-purchasing-2014m-192Village of Homer – Purchasing and Credit Cards (2017M-112)
… which has a population of approximately 3,300, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted … were unaware of the requirement that purchases be approved by the Mayor and a Trustee, or by two Trustees, prior to the purchases being made. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/09/08/village-homer-purchasing-and-credit-cards-2017m-112State Agencies Bulletin No. 2188
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that the pensionable overtime (OT) earnings limit for Tier 6 members of the New York City Employee Retirement System (NYCERS), New York City Teachers Retirement System (NYCTRS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2188-2024-tier-6-overtime-limit-new-york-city-retirement-systemsHilton Central School District – Network Access Controls (2022M-200)
… (PPSI) are at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to sensitive network access control … District officials did not establish written policies or adequate written procedures for managing network user account access, including adding or disabling user accounts and permissions. The District had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/hilton-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2022m-200Heuvelton Central School District – Procurement (2023M-55)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Heuvelton Central School District (District) officials procured goods and services in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/heuvelton-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-55Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-190)
… Objective Determine whether Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District (District) officials established adequate … on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … school BayportBlue Point audit nonstudent network user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-userCity of Niagara Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-2)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/01/city-niagara-falls-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-2Operational Advisory No. 34
… Guidance : Starting on April 1, 2022, NYS agencies acquired the ability to create new activities using the “Project Guide” in the SFS. When adding a new activity … Customer Contract line using the Customer Contract section of the Project Guide to ensure accurate Federal billing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/34-linking-new-project-activity-existing-federal-customer-contractTown of Seneca Falls – Cash Collections (2023M-57)
… collection function. Therefore, cash was not adequately or appropriately safeguarded. Officials did not properly … $186,873 and reconciliations were not always performed or reviewed. The accounting functions performed by staff were not always properly segregated or reviewed. The Town Board (Board) did not adopt a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/25/town-seneca-falls-cash-collections-2023m-57Village of Monticello – Payroll (2022M-59)
… received erroneous compensation totaling $141,800. Due to unclear Board resolutions, undocumented verbal agreements … about $12,800. Key Recommendations Take immediate action to strengthen the Village’s policies and procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/11/18/village-monticello-payroll-2022m-59Town of Hempstead – Procurement (2022M-63)
Determine if Town of Hempstead Town officials used competitive methods when procuring professional services and purchases subject to competitive bidding
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/23/town-hempstead-procurement-2022m-63Factors Affecting an Employer’s Annual Payment – What Every Employer Should Know
… Number of Employees Who Are Members Generally, the more members there are on an employer’s payroll, the higher the employer’s annual … of covered payroll. Higher salaries will increase an employer’s total bill. Retirement Plans and Options …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/factors-affecting-employers-annual-payment