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XVII.1 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… the lapse date. For additional instruction on this topic, visit job aid "Lapsing Action by Transaction Type" published … to SFS Coach. SFS Coach is accessible from the SFS home page after logging in with your SFS user ID and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii1-overviewGeorge Junior Republic Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2021M-212)
… either not posted or comprehensive, resulting in a lack of transparency. This limits the community and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/25/george-junior-republic-union-free-school-district-website-transparencySpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… School District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network, student information and financial applications. … Key Findings Although District officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not … School District District officials adequately secured access to the network student information and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andVillage of Castile – Water Billing for Letchworth State Park (2021M-1)
… accurately billed New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (State Parks) for water usage for … overage rates charged to State Parks follow the contract and contract amendment. Stop charging late fees that are not … Village officials generally disagreed with our findings and recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/05/28/village-castile-water-billing-letchworth-state-park-2021m-1Lockport Public Library – Claims Processing (2015M-192)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s claims auditing … The Lockport Public Library is located in the City of Lockport, Niagara County. The Library is a school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/30/lockport-public-library-claims-processing-2015m-192Pearl River Fire District – Purchasing (2016M-407)
… audit was to examine the District’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2015 through September 26, 2016. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $1.6 million. Key Findings … were unable to provide evidence that they obtained quotes for eight of the 27 purchases we reviewed. District personnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/03/pearl-river-fire-district-purchasing-2016m-407State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audit
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audit was issued. Groton … officials did not maximize interest earnings. During the audit period, the district’s interest earnings totaled $72,555, but the … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audit was issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditCity of Norwich – Information Technology (2012M-254)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if computerized data and assets … January 1, 2011, to September 5, 2012. Background The City of Norwich is located in Chenango County and has 7,190 … City of Norwich Information Technology 2012M254 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/22/city-norwich-information-technology-2012m-254Honeoye Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-9)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the District’s … information technology (IT) assets. Key Findings The Board and District officials have not adopted adequate security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. Employees stored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/09/honeoye-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-9Suffern Central School District - Financial Condition (2019M-145)
… if they are necessary and reduce unneeded reserve funds in accordance with statutes. Approve a comprehensive … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/suffern-central-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-145Green Island Union Free School District - Separation Payments (2019M-55)
… Key Findings The former Business Manager’s separation payment was inadequately supported, and he was overpaid by … The District paid the former Business Manager’s separation payment totaling $84,063 over a period of time, including … to the former Business Manager with the District’s legal counsel and take appropriate action to recover funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/green-island-union-free-school-district-separation-payments-2019m-55Restrictions – State Police Plan
… Regular Earnings: For Tier 6 members, earned compensation that exceeds the … be included in your pensionable earnings. As of July 1, 2019, public safety overtime that is paid to you by a public entity and meets other requirements may count toward your retirement benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/restrictionsRestrictions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Regular Earnings: For Tier 6 members, earned compensation that exceeds the Governor’s annual salary is excluded (please … For Tier 5 and 6 members, the total amount of overtime that can be included in your FAE calculation is limited to 15 … earnings. As of July 1, 2019, public safety overtime that is paid to you by a public entity and meets other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/final-average-earnings/restrictionsWalton Central School District - Fund Balance (2019M-209)
… Key Findings The Board appropriated over $1.9 million in fund balance from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and only used … to comply with the statutory limit and use excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/17/walton-central-school-district-fund-balance-2019m-209Edmeston Central School District - Fund Balance (2020M-1)
… Key Findings The Board appropriated approximately $929,100 in fund balance from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and did not use … to comply with the statutory limit and use excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/edmeston-central-school-district-fund-balance-2020m-1Medina Central School District - Capital Projects (2019M-163)
… District officials could have improved their management of the Project. We found: District officials did not always … for Project purchases. The Board did not always approve change orders. Monthly financial reporting to the Board did … is receiving the lowest possible price. Properly approve change orders. Include all itemized Project costs in monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-capital-projects-2019m-163State Agencies Bulletin No. 1950
… NYCERS, PFRS, NYSTRS, or ERS are affected. Background In accordance with Senate Resolution No. 958 of Bill No. … reach the $250,000 limit. Contributions will resume in the first paycheck of the following plan year. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1950-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsIX.8 Federal Grant Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… state appropriated funds are to be immediately documented and transmitted to the State's Treasury pursuant to §121 of … the expenditure balance on the appropriation/segregation and federal grant award, as well as increasing the undrawn … state appropriated funds are to be immediately documented and transmitted to the States Treasury pursuant to 121 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8-federal-grant-refundsTown of Jefferson – Selected Financial Operations (2014M-332)
… July 15, 2014. Background The Town of Jefferson is located in Schoharie County and had a population as of the 2010 … the new Supervisor therefore hired a bookkeeping company in February 2014 to maintain the Town’s financial records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/13/town-jefferson-selected-financial-operations-2014m-332Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B24-6-3)
… by law. Key Recommendation Be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/12/village-suffern-budget-review-b24-6-3