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Genesee Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-231)
… Findings The Board overestimated appropriations by a total of $2.7 million from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and annually appropriated $225,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations. As of June 30, 2019, surplus fund balance totaled over $1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/genesee-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-231Manchester-Shortsville Central School District – Instructional Complex Capital Improvement Project (2021M-103)
… or transparently use capital project resources. As a result, voters were not afforded the opportunity to ratify or … added another project phase totaling approximately $1.2 million and completed $149,000 in additional work that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-instructional-complexCUNY Bulletin No. CU-719
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of new … will automatically process deduction transactions using the following new deduction codes: Deduction Code Description … City of New York, Office of Labor Relations will submit all transactions for enrollments, cancellations, and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-719-new-voluntary-deductions-codes-cuny-health-insuranceBelfast Central School District – Reserve Funds (2021M-135)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Belfast Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/belfast-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2021m-135Overview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… an organization’s critical business processes in the event of a disruption. It provides detailed guidance for … continuity planning. IT contingency planning refers to the plans, policies, procedures and technical measures that … no computer system can be expected to operate perfectly at all times, unplanned service interruptions are inevitable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overviewIX.7.J Final Reports – IX. Federal Grants
… either programmatic, financial, or both. Since the SFS is New York State’s official book of records, the amounts listed in … records. State agencies are required to reconcile state accounting records to federal award records before the final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7j-final-reportsLiverpool Central School District – Information Technology Assets (2020M-59)
… to ensure that information technology (IT) assets are safeguarded. Key Findings District officials did not … 2003. District officials cannot be assured that IT assets are adequately accounted for and protected from loss, theft, … inventory to ensure that information technology IT assets are safeguarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/liverpool-central-school-district-information-technology-assets-2020m-59Village of Maybrook – Financial Condition (2020M-54)
… five years, and the water fund had an operating deficit in 2019. Village officials did not develop a fund balance … 2020 projections and our audit work do not factor in the pandemic’s financial effects. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/02/village-maybrook-financial-condition-2020m-54Town of Hebron – Fiscal Oversight (2015M-59)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over … 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. Background The Town of Hebron is located in Washington County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/26/town-hebron-fiscal-oversight-2015m-59Acceptable Time and Attendance Systems – Legacy Reporting
… system is one used by the employer to generate payroll and/or keep track of employee accruals. The system should include … System Some employees, such as salaried employees or elected or appointed officials, are not required to participate in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/acceptable-time-and-attendance-systemsTown of Camden – Internal Controls Over Salaries/Benefits and Ambulance Services (2014M-82)
… 30, 2013. Background The Town of Camden is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 4.930. … paid to the Supervisor for services as cemetery official in the notice of public hearing each year. The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/30/town-camden-internal-controls-over-salariesbenefits-and-ambulance-services-2014m-82Clarence Fire District – Purchasing (2016M-297)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, … process, when procuring professional services. Ensure that all District officials who are involved in the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/11/04/clarence-fire-district-purchasing-2016m-297Hermon-DeKalb Central School District – Segregation of Duties (2016M-35)
… The Business Manager has the ability to control all phases of nonpayroll transactions. The Business Manager …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/hermon-dekalb-central-school-district-segregation-duties-2016m-35Pearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… School District (District) officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets. Key Findings District officials did not properly monitor and account for 70 percent of fixed assets reviewed totaling … Ensure that: The inventory list is accurate and up-to-date. All fixed assets on the inventory list are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126Village of Brookville – Board Oversight (2015M-45)
… 30, 2014. Background The Village of Brookville is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, and has a population of approximately 3,400. The Village is governed … how the Village will use surplus moneys accumulated in operating funds and establish policies that address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/06/12/village-brookville-board-oversight-2015m-45Town of Wappinger – Financial Condition (2013M-94)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Wappinger is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately 26,275. An elected five-member … over several years, but has shown some improvement in 2012. Key Recommendations Develop realistic revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/21/town-wappinger-financial-condition-2013m-94Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Watertown Fire District (District) Board of Fire … percent) were not competitively procured as required by the District’s procurement policy. As a result, the Board and … as required by the procurement policy and ensure that all proper documentation is maintained. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Truxton Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-123)
… whether the Truxton Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of District financial activities. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of District financial activities and did not complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/truxton-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-123Newark Central School District – Employee Benefits (2024M-40)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Newark Central School District (District) officials accurately calculated … Recommendations Establish written policies and procedures for issuing separation payments, including a formal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/newark-central-school-district-employee-benefits-2024m-40II.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… state funds, and financial reporting. Sections 8, 8-A and 8-B specifically provide for the duties of the State … GAAP-based reports must be issued quarterly and annually. In addition, there are many other state statutes that govern … funds are spent. References to these statutes are included in the respective sections of this Guide where these statutes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policies