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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… years auditors reviewed. Appropriating fund balance that is not needed circumvents the statutory limit. Auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-344
… 10989, 10993, and 10994 Note : The Zip Code criteria is only applicable to members of District Council 37. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-344-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsCanisteo-Greenwood Central School District – Claims Auditing (2025M-84)
… the Canisteo-Greenwood Central School District (District) Board of Education’s (Board) appointed claims auditor … improper or fraudulent claims from being paid. A board of education (board) must audit the claims against a … Did the CanisteoGreenwood Central School District District Board of Educations Board appointed claims auditor properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/31/canisteo-greenwood-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2025m-84Caledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… not provide adequate oversight of financial operations. In addition, our previous audit report, Caledonia Fire … $211,917. Adopt: Written financial policies to establish a system of internal controls that ensure oversight of … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mState Agencies Bulletin No. 621
… who have received an overpayment of unemployment insurance benefits, as determined by the New York State Department of … the New York State Department of Labor determines that an employee of the State of New York has received an overpayment … of the pay period for the check date the deduction is to start. Enter the biweekly deduction as the Flat Amount. Enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/621-involuntary-deductions-unemployment-insurance-owedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2117
… that OSC will be unable to print SFS checks for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, Exchanges, and Direct Deposit Returns during the SFS blackout period. Affected … deposit is reversed due to an overpayment, who request a check exchange, and who request a Payroll Check Reissue for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2117-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… and, through its Bureau of Administrative Hearings (Legal), for enforcing violations. Regulatory enforcement … penalty amounts. Pursuant to PHL, a portion of the penalties imposed against facilities or individuals found to … the PSC account for PSC-related activities. In some cases, Legal allows payment plans for penalties but does not monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesMcLean Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-40)
… amounts collected are properly recorded and deposited. The membership did not approve all disbursements as required by the bylaws. Department officials did not provide adequate … oversight of the Treasurer’s duties. Key Recommendations For money collected at fundraising events use: cash reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/05/25/mclean-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-40Circleville Fire Company – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-391)
… $59,500. Key Findings The Treasurer was allowed to pay bills and make cash withdrawals without evidence of Company … Treasurer did not perform monthly bank reconciliations. Bills paid between Company meetings are not included in the … because the report template does not include a section for bills paid prior to meeting. Key Recommendations Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/04/circleville-fire-company-selected-financial-activities-2013mBerkshire Fire District – Recording and Reporting Financial Activity (2014M-122)
… and separate from the Town of Johnstown, and is located in Fulton County. It is governed by a Board of Fire … record and report the District’s financial activities in the accounting system. Prepare and file the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/berkshire-fire-district-recording-and-reporting-financial-activity-2014mTown of Manchester - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-39)
… recovery and backups, and has not provided IT security awareness training. Key Recommendations Discontinue … IT policies and procedures and provide IT security awareness training. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-manchester-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-39Allegany-Limestone Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-129)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board’s budgeting practices … fund balance that was not used to finance operations and overestimating appropriations by $4.8 million (8 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/allegany-limestone-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-129Voorheesville Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-181)
… The Voorheesville Central School District is located in the Towns of Berne, Guilderland and New Scotland in Albany County. The District, which is governed by a seven-member Board of Education, has approximately 1,170 …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials procured … January 1, 2016 through May 24, 2017. Background The Town of Union Vale is located in Dutchess County and has a … 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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that … Pine City Fire District No. 1 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of …
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)
… Recommendations Issue pre-numbered duplicate receipts for all transactions where no other form of receipt is available. Remit all tax collections to the Supervisor at least once each …
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)
… is located in the Town of Queensbury and the City of Glens Falls in Warren County. The District is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/19/queensbury-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mContract Advisory No. 24
… to promote the benefits of Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments when negotiating discounts and contract terms … 8.G - Payment Alternatives provides additional details on ACH payments. References: Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/24-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesMore About This Retirement Plan – Forest Rangers Plan
… These benefits are provided by Section 383-c of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) as … enacted by the New York State Legislature. Throughout this publication, you will find references to “Sections” and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/more-about-retirement-planMore About This Retirement Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available … covered by the Basic Retirement Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retirement System.) These benefits are … of the State of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in Albany, New York. This publication is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/more-about-retirement-plan