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Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… fund’s year-end fund balance increased from $292,780 to $917,351, or 213 percent. In June 2018, the Board adopted … policy that allowed for unexpended surplus funds of up to 70 percent of annual expenditures. The policy did not … that benefits taxpayers. Revise the fund balance policy to ensure reasonable levels of fund balance and define timing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171Village of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… a thorough audit of claims. Ensure investments were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law … Municipal Law (GML), Section 11 2 Two individuals served in this position during our audit period. One Clerk-Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town’s … assess the Town’s financial condition and file the annual report with OSC. The Clerk did not maintain a complete and … reports to the Board and file the required annual report with OSC. The Clerk should maintain timely and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Accounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… Subject : New dollar threshold requirements for the use of a purchase order (PO) and the procurement card (PCard). … Agencies are required to use a PO for all single purchases of $10,000 or more from any vendor that has a classification … This policy, subject exceptions, is applicable regardless of whether the agency intends to pay the vendor with a check, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-useState Agencies Bulletin No. 1751
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2019 maximum salary limit for Tier 6 members of NYCTRS (7S), NYCBERS (7T), NYCERS (7U), … Bill No. C00243, approved on April 1, 2019, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under … (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $200,000 for the 2019 plan year. Affected Employees Employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1751-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsPortville Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-245)
… to within the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Review and fund … reserve balances to reasonable levels and use reserves in accordance with applicable statutes. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/portville-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-245Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Career Plan
… To receive credit for any type of previous or military service, send a … is a cost, it will be less expensive than if you wait to purchase it at a later date. Your retirement benefit will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… To receive credit for any type of previous or military service, send a … is a cost, it will be less expensive than if you wait to purchase it at a later date. Your retirement benefit will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – New Career Plan
… To receive credit for any type of previous or military service, send a written request (which must be received before your effective date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… To receive credit for any type of previous or military service, send a written request (which must be received before your effective date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditWest Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-242)
… and reported and that Company money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. … The West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Town of Fort … canceled checks. Company bylaws did not provide guidance for issuing receipts for cash collected and for conducting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/west-fort-ann-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-overTown of Pamelia – Financial Management (2015M-276)
… March 31, 2015. Background The Town of Pamelia is located in Jefferson County and has a population of approximately … a reasonable amount of fund balance to maintain in each fund. Develop and adopt a comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/15/town-pamelia-financial-management-2015m-276Seaford Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2014M-319)
… and separate from the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … with GML. Ensure that the point system is applied in a manner consistent with GML and that points earned are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/21/seaford-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2014m-319Accounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… Subject : Scheduled Delivery Due Date and Unit of Measure Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), … must properly configure POs, including selecting the unit of measure that is in accordance with the contract or most … Online agencies should evaluate the appropriateness of the populated date based on the contract and expectations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersFillmore Central School District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (2023M-115)
… and for appropriate purposes. Key Findings Although the 230 charges reviewed totaling approximately $40,000 were … $38,000 in charges were not properly approved prior to the card being used. Approximately $12,000 in charges did not … and sales tax expenses had officials requested and used the lower priced General Services Administrative (GSA) daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/08/fillmore-central-school-district-credit-cards-and-purchase-cards-2023mTown of Johnsburg – North Creek Water District Charges (2023M-51)
… annual water revenue) in water revenues it was entitled to . Officials did not: Ensure services provided by the contractor were billed to the customers. Identify and bill all new water customers. … all water rates were Board-adopted and accurately charged to customers. Perform an annual audit of the Water Clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-johnsburg-north-creek-water-district-charges-2023m-51Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2023M-4)
… officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/hawthorne-cedar-knolls-union-free-school-district-financial-conditionSandy Creek Central School District – Reserve Management (2023M-43)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Sandy Creek Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed … transferred to the debt reserve in the debt service fund even though it was not required to be restricted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/sandy-creek-central-school-district-reserve-management-2023m-43Village of Victor – Financial Management (2015M-166)
… July 8, 2015. Background The Village of Victor is located in the Town of Victor, Ontario County, and has a population … the level of fund balance to maintain, resulting in excessive unrestricted general fund balance. The Board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/11/06/village-victor-financial-management-2015m-166Pearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… on the inventory list are immediately tagged and are in known locations. Disposals are properly authorized. … includes our comment on an issue District officials raised in their response. … Determine whether Pearl River Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126