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Berkshire Fire District – Recording and Reporting Financial Activity (2014M-122)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Johnstown, and is located in Fulton County. … was filed with the Office of the State Comptroller 152 days late. Key Recommendations Ensure that the Treasurer … and file the District’s Annual Update Document within 60 days of the close of the fiscal year. … Berkshire Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/berkshire-fire-district-recording-and-reporting-financial-activity-2014mContract Advisory No. 24
… Contract Purchases Guidance: As referenced in the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XI, Section 11.H - … (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC), encourages State agencies to request Early Pay Discounts from contract vendors when feasible. Early Pay Discounts have the ability to save the State money and can benefit the vendor community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/24-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesVoorheesville Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-181)
… to determine whether District officials properly accounted for extra-classroom activity (ECA) fund collections and disbursements for the period July 1, 2015 through March 31, 2017. … has approximately 1,170 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled $23.8 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/08/voorheesville-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mTown of Union Vale – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-172)
… 1, 2016 through May 24, 2017. Background The Town of Union Vale is located in Dutchess County and has a population of … for unauthorized personal Internet use. … Town of Union Vale Procurement and Information Technology 2017M172 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-union-vale-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-172Pine City Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2017M-166)
… mileage. Establish reserve funds in accordance with law. … Pine City Fire District No 1 Board Oversight 2017M166 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/01/pine-city-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2017m-166Town of Canaan – Board Oversight (2017M-183)
… over the Town’s financial activities were adequate for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $1.3 million. Key Findings The … Recommendations Issue pre-numbered duplicate receipts for all transactions where no other form of receipt is available. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-canaan-board-oversight-2017m-183Queensbury Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-164)
… (ECA) clubs and the central treasurer properly accounted for extra-classroom collections and disbursements for the period July 1, 2015 through March 31, 2017. … and appoint a faculty auditor to oversee management of ECA funds and records. … Queensbury Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/19/queensbury-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mFactors Affecting an Employer’s Annual Payment – What Every Employer Should Know
… Who Are Members Generally, the more members there are on an employer’s payroll, the higher the employer’s annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/factors-affecting-employers-annual-paymentCity of Cohoes – Purchasing (2014M-192)
… March 31, 2014. Background The City of Cohoes is located in Albany County and has approximately 16,200 residents. The … Key Findings The City’s procurement policy was adopted in 2000 and has not been updated to keep it current. Numerous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-cohoes-purchasing-2014m-192Hauppauge Union Free School District – Overtime (2016M-70)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s use of overtime for the period July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. Background The Hauppauge Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Islip and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/hauppauge-union-free-school-district-overtime-2016m-70Mineola Union Free School District – Competitive Quotations (2015M-313)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s internal controls over the procurement process for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Mineola Union Free School District is located in the Town of North Hempstead, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/12/mineola-union-free-school-district-competitive-quotations-2015m-313Williamson Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-55)
… The Williamson Central School District is located in the Towns of Ontario, Marion, Sodus and Williamson in Wayne County. The District, which operates three schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/williamson-central-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesManchester-Shortsville Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-157)
… Manchester-Shortsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Manchester, Hopewell and Farmington in Ontario County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-procurement-professionalUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-59
… To explain processing of Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes. Affected Employees Employees in bargaining … of prepaid legal benefit, and the earn codes being applied for benefit year 2002. Union BU Value Earn Code SEIU Local … is a taxable benefit that will be automatically applied for tax purposes only in the last paycheck of the 2002 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-59-prepaid-legal-service-benefitState Agencies Bulletin No. 484
… Purpose To provide processing instructions for Deduction Code 648 . Background Chapter 548 of the Laws … or during wartime periods to purchase and receive credit for up to three (3) years of military service. This new … code has been created to allow recovery of arrears for these employees. Affected Employees Employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/484-new-general-deduction-code-648-nye-military-buyback-arrears-after-taxRye Neck Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-280)
… approximately $39.6 million. Key Findings The District does not have adequate policies and procedures for personal, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/rye-neck-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-280Town of Hempstead – Procurement (2022M-63)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if Town of Hempstead … Key Findings Officials did not always seek competition for professional services and ensure bid specifications were … million without seeking competition. Five subcontractors for work totaling $9.3 million without the required written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/23/town-hempstead-procurement-2022m-63Town of Lansing – Information Technology (2022M-66)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of … Board (Board) did not create adequate written IT policies for network user access, online banking and breach … The Board did not require IT security awareness training for computer users. Key Recommendations Review user access on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/08/town-lansing-information-technology-2022m-66Town of Groton – Highway Department Asset Accountability (2022M-117)
… approval for all disposals or dispose of Department assets in accordance with the Town’s capital asset policy. Sixteen … Ensure the bookkeeper follows the requirements set forth in the Town’s capital asset policy and procedures for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-groton-highway-department-asset-accountability-2022m-117Cato-Meridian Central School District – Salaries, Wages and Leave Benefits (2021M-173)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Cato-Meridian … and wage payments were disbursed without authorization. For four of nine employees that had separation payments, … Key Recommendations Develop and implement procedures for monitoring salary and wage payments. Seek recovery of any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/cato-meridian-central-school-district-salaries-wages-and-leave-benefits