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Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs) Renewals Issued 2015 Through 2020
… on August 24, 2020 as Chapter 157 of the Laws of 2020 – A.10492 Rules (Thiele) / S.8417 Krueger - Provides financial … the "rollover" period for bond anticipation notes issued in calendar years 2015 through 2021, inclusive; (2) … school districts to spend or temporarily transfer moneys in reserve funds for COVID-19 pandemic-related expenses; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/bond-anticipation-notes-bans-renewals-issued-2015-through-20202021 Financial Condition Report – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… the resilience demonstrated by New Yorkers in responding to the multitude of challenges. The impact of the economic … risks and challenges, and opportunities for changes to improve the long-term outlook for State finances. Read … financial, economic and demographic information in an easy-to-understand format. Read More …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcrAccounts 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, consistent … OSC will reject all vouchers that include more than one invoice. … Paying for One Invoice on a Voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/8-one-invoice-voucherTown of Hamburg - Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts (2019M-79)
… for Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts. Key Findings Daily tally and gate summary sheets for entrance fees were … Provide training to employees on how to complete daily tally sheets and ensure that sheets are completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-hamburg-woodlawn-beach-state-park-receipts-2019m-79Town of Johnstown - Fuel Inventory (2019M-178)
… Town officials have adequate controls over the Town’s fuel inventory. Key Findings Town officials did not: Adopt … sufficient procedures to account for the Town’s fuel inventory. Monitor fuel use, which resulted in … order and access to pumps is monitored. Maintain fuel inventory records that include all fuel use and perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/06/town-johnstown-fuel-inventory-2019m-178Town of Union Vale - Payroll (2018M-31)
… controls over payroll to ensure paycheck amounts are accurate and for documented hours. Review all individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-union-vale-payroll-2018m-31Village of Corfu - Sewer Operations (2018M-133)
… operations by reasonably estimating budgets, ensuring a good financial condition and properly billing, collecting … audit, or contract with a certified public accountant to audit, the Clerk-Treasurer’s records. Village officials … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-corfu-sewer-operations-2018m-133Town of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… fund $340,000. The Budget Officer made billing adjustments in 2017 totaling $228,146 without Board approval. The water … were overcharged for water and sewer late penalties in 2017 by $8,654. Key Recommendations Prepare an annual cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160Locust Valley Fire District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2018M-56)
… reimbursed travelers a total of $244 for mileage and parking that were not supported by the claims documentation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/locust-valley-fire-district-conference-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-56Village of Ballston Spa - Financial Condition (2017M-256)
… the last four fiscal years. The Board did not adequately monitor the Village’s financial condition. The general fund’s … Maintain adequate accounting records in a timely manner. Monitor the Village’s financial condition and ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/05/village-ballston-spa-financial-condition-2017m-256Troy City School District – Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2020M-167)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if District officials of the Enlarged City School District of Troy (District) accurately calculated payments for unused leave … Determine if District officials of the Enlarged City School District of Troy District accurately calculated payments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/04/troy-city-school-district-payments-unused-leave-accruals-2020m-167Cortlandville Fire District – Credit Cards (2020M-57)
… for appropriate purposes and paid timely. Key Findings The Board approved credit card charges totaling $18,124 without adequate supporting documentation. The District incurred penalty charges totaling $393 for late … card policy and ensure that supporting documentation is provided with credit card claim vouchers prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/07/10/cortlandville-fire-district-credit-cards-2020m-57Town of Westerlo - Information Technology (2020M-33)
… IT resources. Implemented strong access controls over user accounts and have not disabled unnecessary accounts. Formalized a contract describing specific services … access controls, in part, by disabling unnecessary user accounts. Develop a service level agreement with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-westerlo-information-technology-2020m-33City of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/26/city-syracuse-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-173Yates County – County Clerk Cash Receipts (2015M-223)
… our audit was to examine the Clerk’s cash receipt process for the period January 1, 2014 through August 19, 2015. … a 14-member Board of Legislators. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total approximately $42.8 million. Key Findings The … Clerk has not established written policies and procedures for cash receipts. Cash receipt duties are not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/04/yates-county-county-clerk-cash-receipts-2015m-223Shenendehowa Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-137)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s claims processing for the period July 1, 2014 … 31, 2016. Background The Shenendehowa Central School District is located in the Towns of Clifton Park, Halfmoon, … Malta, Stillwater and Waterford in Saratoga County. The District, which operates 13 schools with approximately 9,800 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/shenendehowa-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-137Valley Stream Central High School District – Payroll (2016M-19)
… September 28, 2015. Background The Valley Stream Central High School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, … Valley Stream Central High School District Payroll 2016M19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/valley-stream-central-high-school-district-payroll-2016m-19Barnard Fire District – Financial Condition (2015M-145)
… managed the District’s financial condition and operations for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The general fund budget for 2015 totals approximately $3.9 million. Key Findings The … did not adopt detailed budget policies and procedures for accurately estimating revenues, expenditures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-district-financial-condition-2015m-145Slingerlands Fire District – Professional Services (2014M-250)
… five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. The general fund budget for the 2014 fiscal year totaled $547,525. Key Finding … during the audit period. Key Recommendation Revise the procurement policy to clearly define the professional services procurement requirements and require written proposals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/slingerlands-fire-district-professional-services-2014m-250Depew Union Free School District – Investment Program (2023M-77)
… period, officials missed an opportunity for the District to realize approximately $487,000 in additional interest … such interest earnings, the Board may have been able to avoid increasing the 2023-24 tax levy. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/20/depew-union-free-school-district-investment-program-2023m-77