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Hermon-DeKalb Central School District – Segregation of Duties (2016M-35)
… cash receipts and nonpayroll disbursements procedures. The Business Manager has the ability to control all phases of nonpayroll transactions. The Business Manager has full administrative rights to the … the periodic review of journal entries prepared by the Business Manager. System administrator responsibilities …
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)
… 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-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 … 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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition and budgeting … such as fund balance appropriations and inter-fund loans to fund recurring operating expenditures. Consequently, the … inter-fund loans. Carefully monitor actual budget results to identify potential fiscal difficulties, such as structural …
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)
… do not have assurance that goods and services are acquired at the best price and that purchases are being made in the …
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)
… internal controls and reporting requirements were in place. Key Recommendations Complete mandatory fiscal oversight training, file the required AUD in a timely manner, routinely review the Treasurer’s work and …
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)
… (District) officials accurately calculated separation payments. Key Findings District officials did not always … payments and did not ensure an independent review of separation payment calculations was performed. Therefore, … action. Appendix B includes our comment on the District’s response letter. … Determine whether Newark Central School …
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
… to prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties. The State … Law provides more detailed general fiscal provisions for accounting for appropriations, state funds, and financial reporting. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesTown of Pendleton – Capital Projects (2024M-72)
Determine whether Town of Pendleton Town capital projects projects were properly planned accounted for and monitored
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pendleton-capital-projects-2024m-72SCAM ALERT
… to Retirement Online , aimed to trick users and capture login credentials. First and foremost, we assure you your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertContract Advisory No. 33
… without registering with the Department of Labor. When State Contracting Entities submit public works contracts … (EDSS) or Contract Submission System, as applicable. State Contracting Entities are reminded that they must ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/33-dol-public-work-contractor-registryCity of Auburn – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-31)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether City of Auburn (City) officials could take additional steps to … provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 538 applicable physical accessibility components … City officials should assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-auburn-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-31Town of Chili – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-33)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether Town of Chili (Town) officials could take additional steps to … provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 781 applicable physical accessibility components … at the proper height. Four components at the Department of Public Works (DPW) building, such as securely-attached …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-chili-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-33Opinion 99-13
… LAW, §381: Town permit fees must bear a direct relation to the costs of issuing the permit and inspecting or … enforcing the permitted activity, and may not be charged to offset the cost of general governmental functions. … permit fee for seasonal, unheated structures would appear to be more readily justifiable if the town's administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13Opinion 89-9
… LOST PROPERTY -- Compensation of Employees (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased employee) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased employee) SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §1310: A municipality may pay the unclaimed wages of a deceased employee who died intestate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 271
… its attachments to all agency Payroll and Human Resource staff that have access to paycheck data and have also been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/271-agency-access-view-retroactive-payment-panels-and-workers-compensationDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… obstacles on access trails and paths, and limited parking for people with disabilities, according to an audit released … do a better job incorporating this goal into its processes for maintaining and operating its sites, and improve its … mats were put down to improve access to the water. Signage for such amenities were prominent at some parks, while others …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDisability Retirement Applications – When Employees Retire
… Type dropdown and choose the Disability Retirement App option. Click the “Attach Files” button, follow the steps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/disability-retirement-applicationsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… December, all of which is new money. The anticipated sales in the fourth quarter compare to past planned sales of $8.58 … is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution … spending, public authority financial data and information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… their major public authorities during the third quarter of 2019. The planned sales of $7.68 billion include $6.43 billion of new money and $1.25 … issuance calendar can be obtained at: www.osc.state.ny.us/pension/scccalendar.pdf Find out how your government money is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarter