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Continuity of Operations Planning (Follow-Up)
… documents (Guidance) intended to aid agency planning teams when they prepare COOPs. The Guidance incorporates a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/continuity-operations-planning-followCity of Lockport – Independent Audit Services (2014M-238)
… audit services and the effectiveness of such services as a means for the timely detection of errors and irregularities … 31, 2012. Background The City of Lockport is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately … Previous audits demonstrated signs of fiscal stress in several areas and determined that the City’s accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/05/city-lockport-independent-audit-services-2014m-238Smithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… has not submitted required annual financial reports to OSC for 2010 through 2014. The Treasurer does not provide the … for review and there is no evidence that the Board reviews bank statements or canceled checks. The Treasurer … Key Recommendations File annual financial reports with OSC within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113State Agencies Bulletin No. 1403
… Purpose To inform agencies of procedural changes in PayServ related … Affected Employees Agency representatives responsible for adding/updating Position Pools with the … Liaisons and Fiscal Officers) Background The State adopted a new Chart of Accounts (COA) in 2012 when it implemented the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1403-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialWoodbourne Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-98)
… B includes our comments on issues that were raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/woodbourne-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-98DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… growth in local sales tax collections could be challenging for local officials trying to maintain fiscal balance,” DiNapoli said. “Being prepared for a slowdown is especially important in this uncertain economy.” For May 2023 compared with May 2022: New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayKenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Change Orders (2022M-41)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-change-orders-2022m-41Rye City School District – Payroll (2024M-2)
… record or pay overtime. District officials did not budget for approximately $600,000 of incurred overtime, and … paid to 15 employees with the highest overtime charges for their positions for the audit period and reviewed all of their time records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/rye-city-school-district-payroll-2024m-2Village of Hewlett Neck – Treasurer’s Duties (2022M-159)
… internal control deficiencies identified by the certified public accountant (CPA) firm retained for the 2019-20 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/03/31/village-hewlett-neck-treasurers-duties-2022m-159Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-15-11)
… expenditure projections in the Village's tentative budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/13/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-15-11Town of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… in duplicate payments totaling $33,282. 44 of 97 credit card purchases, totaling $12,695, reviewed were paid prior to … the Board for audit. The Board did not monitor the health insurance payments to the former Town Supervisor … to appropriately address the former Supervisor’s health insurance payments. Properly audit and approve all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127Homeowners Association, Inc.
… York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) in accordance with the terms and conditions of contract. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/homeowners-association-incTown of Bombay – Justice Court Operations (2015M-208)
… 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. Background The Town of Bombay is located in Franklin County and has a population of … Department of Motor Vehicles’ scofflaw program. … Town of Bombay Justice Court Operations 2015M208 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-bombay-justice-court-operations-2015m-208Rochester Land Bank Corporation – Monitoring Subcontractor Performance (2016M-373)
… $4.6 million since 2014. Key Findings Land Bank officials do not adequately monitor aspects of performance such as the … projects or Subcontractor performance. Land Bank officials do not adequately monitor cash disbursements or profits from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/rochester-land-bank-corporation-monitoring-subcontractor-performanceVillage of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-14-7)
… expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/11/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-14-7Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s process for selecting and negotiating the related financial terms to … Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises five members. The … We also found that the terms and conditions of the lease agreement appear to benefit the Corporation more than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138Town of Genesee Falls – Fiscal Stress (2013M-146)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2011, through May 7, 2013. … The elected Town Board is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations, including establishing internal controls over financial operations and for maintaining sound financial condition. The Town’s general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/12/town-genesee-falls-fiscal-stress-2013m-146Town of Cortlandville – Fuel Purchases (2012M-171)
… by diesel or unleaded gasoline. The Town receives a fleet discount by purchasing fuel from a national gas station chain. During our audit period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/13/town-cortlandville-fuel-purchases-2012m-171V.3.G Product Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
The Product ChartField is used to record revenue or expenses related to agencyprovided goods or services at a more detailed level than statewide eg revenueexpenses related to specific fees fines or licenses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3g-product-codeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not have adequate online banking agreements. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1