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County of Oswego Industrial Development Agency – Revolving Loan Programs (2014M-356)
… The County of Oswego Industrial Development Agency is an independent public benefit corporation created to … which was created in 1973 by the State Legislature, is governed by a seven-member Board which is appointed by the Oswego County Legislature. As of May 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/county-oswego-industrial-development-agency-revolving-loanShelby Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-372)
… Background The Shelby Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Town of Shelby, Orleans County, and contracts with the … the Treasurer’s records. The Board does not properly audit all claims. The Board has not adopted a code of ethics. Key … Audit claims and ensure that approved claims are listed in the official proceedings of the Board. Develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/08/shelby-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialBolton Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-249)
… and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations based on historical trends or other … relevant information. Reduce unrestricted fund balance to within the statutory limit and use surplus funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Review and reduce reserve balances to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/bolton-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-249Tuckahoe Common School District - Purchasing (2018M-228)
… the bidding threshold, and whether professionals were paid in accordance with Board-approved rates. Key Findings We … services exceed the Board-approved compensation in written agreements or Board resolutions. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2018m-228McLean Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-40)
… Key Recommendations For money collected at fundraising events use: cash reporting forms to document and certify revenue collected and tickets or duplicate receipts to track revenue. Ensure the …
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)
… internal controls over selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2012 through October 22, 2013. … Treasurer and Chaplain. The Company’s expenditures for the audit period were approximately $59,500. Key Findings … because the report template does not include a section for bills paid prior to meeting. Key Recommendations Ensure …
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)
… tracked and billed back to the appropriate fund, resulting in taxpayer inequities. The Board did not adopt information … Discontinue appropriating nonexistent fund balance in the TW general fund and central water district. Ensure …
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)
… limit by approximately $1.3 million or 6 percentage points. Reserve funds are generally not being used 1 and the …
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 …
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)
… services. Adopt policies for Internet use, implement web filtering software and review web usage logs for unauthorized personal Internet use. …
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)
… activity was properly recorded and reported and that District money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2016 through July 14, 2017. Background The Pine City Fire District No. 1 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from … Pine City Fire District No 1 Board Oversight 2017M166 …
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)
… 31, 2016. Background The Town of Canaan is located in Columbia County and has a population of approximately … tax collections totaling $2,794,760 to the Supervisor in a timely manner. The Board did not perform annual audits …
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)
… of Glens Falls in Warren County. The District is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted … and advisors properly account for all ECA collections and appoint a faculty auditor to oversee management of ECA funds …
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
… Pay Discounts have the ability to save the State money and can benefit the vendor community by improving cash flow. … term. BOC also reminds State agencies to promote the benefits of Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments when negotiating discounts and contract terms with vendors. GFO, Chapter XII, Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/24-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesMore About This Retirement Plan – Forest Rangers Plan
… retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System members covered by the Forest Rangers Retirement Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police … Throughout this publication, you will find references to “Sections” and “Articles” that refer to the RSSL. The New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/more-about-retirement-planMore About This Retirement Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System members covered by the Basic … benefits are provided by Sections 370-a, 371-a and 375 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/more-about-retirement-planMore About This Retirement Plan – Career Plan
… describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System members covered by the Career Retirement Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retirement System.) These benefits are … of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in Albany, New York. This publication is a general summary of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/more-about-retirement-planCity of Binghamton - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-152)
Determine whether City officials adequately safeguarded electronic access to the water system
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-binghamton-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-152School District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4)
… in five districts did not annually approve all bus drivers. Of the 777 bus drivers, 169 (22 percent) did not complete required trainings. We found 22 bus drivers (3 percent) were omitted from random drug … School District Bus Safety 2018MS4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/30/school-district-bus-safety-2018-ms-4