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XVI.3.E The Reporting Entity – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Preparation: BACKGROUND New York State is involved in providing a full range of services to its citizens. Many … various State agencies, whose activities are accounted for in numerous funds. Such agencies are logically part of the … activities and financial transactions are accounted for in separate, independent accounting and reporting systems and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3e-reporting-entityOpinion 91-45
… pursuant to agreement between the town board and highway superintendent) -- Repairs (performance pursuant to agreement between town board and highway superintendent) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Powers and Duties (scope of … Whether the activities of a town highway superintendent are limited to those directly related to town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45XII.5.E Processing Vouchers Against a Purchase Order – XII. Expenditures
… one invoice on a voucher. Provided Business Units are in compliance with this policy, Business Units may: Reference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xii/xii5e-processing-vouchers-against-purchase-orderSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and incidental … (Division) as high risk due to substantial charges for car rentals. The total costs associated with these travel cards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesVirgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District … and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through September 23, 2013. Background The Virgil Fire District is a district corporation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2013 … corporation whose purpose is to promote, develop and assist industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research and recreation facilities. The Agency, which was created in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectSauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… and reported and that District moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … elected Treasurer. The general fund budget totals $111,698 for the 2014 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, and provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s financial records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178Richmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys … The Richmond Fire District, located in Ontario County, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mBrookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… audit was to examine the District’s purchasing procedures and to determine whether the District’s computer system was … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/brookhaven-fire-district-procurement-and-information-technology-2014m-339Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits of the Allegany Engine Company , Columbia County and the Town of Tuxedo . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Herricks Union Free School District and the Stockbridge Valley Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsExamination of Travel Expenses
… Purpose This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04 , which outlined our findings … to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Background As reported in 2015-BSE1-04, according to the State’s travel rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesFuel Purchases
… the fuel purchased, receiving the correct amount of fuel, and keeping accurate records of the supply and distribution … subsidiaries provide public transportation services in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wayne, Wyoming, and … are available. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest MTA Bus Company and New York City Transit: Selected Aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/fuel-purchasesWellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2013 through April 19, 2017. … 1,300 students. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $29 … unrestricted fund balance has exceeded the statutory limit for the past three fiscal years by amounts ranging from $1.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159Roxbury Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-207)
… Background The Roxbury Central School District is located in the Towns of Roxbury, Middletown and Gilboa in Delaware and Schoharie Counties. The District is governed … effect of these variances generated over $2.4 million in operating surpluses for the fiscal years ending in 2008 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/01/roxbury-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-207Town of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… to January 31, 2013. Background The Town of Shandaken is located in Ulster County and has a population of about 3,100. The Town is governed by a Town Board (Board) that includes the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-171)
… former Director appears to have been affiliated, resulting in a potential conflict of interest. The Assistant was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/04/17/jefferson-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-overXIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… are identified in this section of law. The Comptroller is responsible for the investment of State funds until they … and in some cases, non-appropriated payments. The Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) is comprised of all the operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewVillage of Allegany – Vehicle Fuel (2012M-308)
… of fuel purchased, dispensed and on hand. These records should be reconciled to periodic physical inventories and differences should be promptly investigated and resolved. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/31/village-allegany-vehicle-fuel-2012m-308City of Cortland – Non-Contractual Employees’ Payroll Benefits (2020M-161)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Cortland’s (City) non-contractual (NC) employees’ payroll benefits were authorized and accurate. … benefits inconsistent with Council approvals. Most of the prior control weaknesses remain and the Council still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/08/27/city-cortland-non-contractual-employees-payroll-benefits-2020m-161