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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… at a dollar amount within the agency’s authority as set in law or by contract. The PO communicates critical information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersWest Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-242)
… Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Town of Fort Ann in Washington County. The Company, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/west-fort-ann-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-overSaratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
… is an independent public benefit corporation established in 1971 to further economic development in Saratoga County. It is governed by a Board which comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of East Greenbush – Justice Court Operations (2016M-60)
… records. … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Courts financial operations for the period January 1 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/05/06/town-east-greenbush-justice-court-operations-2016m-60South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the District’s response letter. … South Farmingdale Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsNiagara County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-93)
… the potential benefits compared to costs. Not all payments-in-lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed accurately. The Board … to determine whether businesses achieved the goals stated in their applications. Key Recommendations Develop CBA ratios … Ensure that all PILOT billings and payments are made in accordance with agreements and pursue, if feasible, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/niagara-county-industrial-development-agency-projectAccounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… that has a classification as a “procurement supplier” in the NYS vendor file. This policy, subject exceptions, is … XI-A, Section 3 – Purchase Orders for more information. In addition, agencies are required to use PCards to purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-useApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Career Plan
… credit for your previous public employment as early in your career as possible ensures that: If there is a cost, … will be processed more quickly if your service credit is in order. Records we need to verify your service will be more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditAccounts Payable Advisory No. 21
… advisory is to inform Business Units of new guidelines for referencing a Master Contract ID on a voucher. As stated … vendor provide the Business Unit with separate invoices for each master contract purchase. A voucher can reference … ID in the Master Contract ID field on the voucher. For more information on referencing a Master Contract on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/21-master-contractsCity of Jamestown – Financial Condition (2016M-298)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through August 19, 2016. … City Council. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016 fiscal year total approximately $35.1 million. … and Director of Financial Services did not properly budget for, and the Mayor did not ensure that the Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/09/30/city-jamestown-financial-condition-2016m-298Town of Pamelia – Financial Management (2015M-276)
… purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, … purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Towns financial management for the period January 1 2014 through March 31 2015 …
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-319Wantagh Fire District – Payroll (2013M-176)
… and separate from the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County in which it is located. An elected five-member Board of Fire … use, or get paid for more leave than the amounts allowed in the District’s policy. Key Recommendation Take immediate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/20/wantagh-fire-district-payroll-2013m-176Oneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… were being met. Contracts were not always renegotiated in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Require that agencies … so there is sufficient time to renegotiate the contracts in advance of the contracts’ expiration dates. … Oneida …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015mGenesee County – Purchasing (2015M-241)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine certain County procurement practices for the … Key Recommendations Maintain adequate documentation to help ensure that purchase contracts are awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the GML. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/genesee-county-purchasing-2015m-241East Aurora Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-247)
… and reported and that Department money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through June 6, 2014. … to the bylaws, a 13-member Fire Council is responsible for the Department’s overall financial management. The Department’s expenses for 2013 totaled $115,144. Key Findings The Council does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/east-aurora-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialHortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine controls over the recording and reporting of … payouts and grant activities were not included on reports to the members. Fundraising controls are generally lacking. Not all claims were approved by the members prior to payment. Key Recommendations Compare financial activity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… 2018, the Board adopted a fund balance policy that allowed for unexpended surplus funds of up to 70 percent of annual … The policy did not define the time periods or means for which fund balance will be used and replenished. The … capital plans specifying the Town’s objectives and goals for use of accumulated funds. Key Recommendations Consider …
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)
… of claims to identify any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally … Appendix B includes our comment on issues that were raised in the Town’s response letter. … Town of Davenport …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85