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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … County) The board does not audit library claims prior to payment. Instead, the board designates two members to audit claims prior to the monthly meeting of the board. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Municipal Audits
… always evaluate procurement options or make comparisons to benchmark rates to ensure they received the lowest prices for electricity and … (Chenango County) The board established adequate controls to help safeguard assets, and the legally required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-municipal-auditsAccidental Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… you have. “Accident” has a specific meaning with NYSLRS disability benefits. We determine whether an incident is an … this benefit, if you file an application for an accidental disability retirement benefit within one year of the alleged accident. The Benefit If approved, the accidental disability retirement benefit is a lifetime pension. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/accidental-disabilityState Agencies Bulletin No. 1906
… Line Number field. If applicable, update the Position Pool ID field on the Specific Information Page by expanding … 1. (24000,230) During the Update Incumbent processing, the above counts reflect the number of incumbents examined for … employee’s record. Deleting Position Pools If a Position Pool is no longer used by the agency and should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1906-reporting-line-number-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2021-2022Cincinnatus Fire Department – Financial Management (2025M-91)
… with documentation and safeguarded is essential for bills to be paid on time and making funds available for equipment, … and emergency responses. A lack of oversight can lead to a lack of operational effectiveness, mismanagement, fraud, … records and reports were maintained and submitted to the membership. Bank statements indicated that $270,147 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/03/20/cincinnatus-fire-department-financial-management-2025m-91State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… balance. As a result, more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. For the four fiscal years reviewed … appropriated fund balance of $216,780 that was not needed to fund operations which contributed to the accumulation of surplus fund balance. Additionally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1954
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2021 APSU Clothing Allowance and to provide agency instructions for payments not processed … pay period 16L, paychecks dated 11/24/2021. Due to the issues surrounding COVID-19, OSC will process this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1954-2021-clothing-allowance-certain-agency-police-service-unit-apsuOpinion 97-9
… discussion or vote on the zoning change. This is in reply to your letter asking whether two village board members must … would expand the rights of other food service businesses to provide services already provided by the businesses in … et seq .) contains the provisions of law which relate to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9XI.11.A Agency Contracts, Non-Personal Service and Capital Spending Controls – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… B-1184, contract and amendment transactions submitted to OSC for pre-audit and contract reporter exemption requests submitted to OSC for approval must be accompanied by a properly … the required Attachment A, B or C may be returned by OSC to the agency non-approved. The Attachment A, B or C forms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11a-agency-contracts-non-personal-service-and-capital-spending-controlsXII.9.A Obtaining Statewide Financial System Payment Data – XII. Expenditures
… the internal controls over the payment process (refer to Section 4.D - Certification of Internal Controls over the … and queries. For example, agencies can use SFS Analytics to access the DW330 - Voucher Listing Report . Agencies can … York using the State Payments search capabilities (refer to https://www.osc.ny.gov/open-book-new-york ). Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9a-obtaining-reports-or-information-office-state-comptrollerVillage of Canisteo - Clerk Treasurers' Records and Reports (2018M-243)
… basis of accounting. Accounting records were not adequate to properly monitor the Village’s financial condition and … monthly financial reports of receipts and disbursements to the Board. Key Recommendations The Clerk-Treasurer should: … basis of accounting. Provide monthly financial reports to the Board. Village officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/05/village-canisteo-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2018m-243Andes Central School District - Cafeteria Operations (2019M-26)
… for breakfast and second lowest for lunch as compared to all Delaware County school districts. Internal controls … could be improved. Key Recommendations Consider ways to encourage more daily participation for breakfast and lunch and continue to identify potential efficiencies. Adopt detailed policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/12/andes-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2019m-26Hamburg Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-10)
… Personal Internet use was found on computers assigned to four employees who routinely accessed personal, private … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to District officials. Key Recommendations Provide periodic … Provide adequate oversight of employee Internet use to ensure it complies with Board policies and regulations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/hamburg-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-10Evans-Brant Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-121)
… Personal Internet use was found on computers assigned to four employees who routinely accessed personal, private … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to District officials. Key Recommendations Provide periodic … Provide adequate oversight of employee Internet use to ensure it complies with Board policies and regulations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/04/evans-brant-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-121Town of Perinton - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-232)
… IT policies or provide IT security awareness training to employees. In addition, we communicated sensitive … technology (IT) control weaknesses confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic … comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans to substantiate reserves. Develop comprehensive IT policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/29/town-perinton-financial-management-and-information-technology-2017m-232Bath Central School District - Online Banking (2018M-79)
… banking policy and officials did not develop procedures to adequately segregate online banking duties. Officials did not ensure that authorized access to online bank accounts was limited or provide users with … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to District officials. Key Recommendations Obtain adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/bath-central-school-district-online-banking-2018m-79Village of Scottsville - Financial Management (2018M-75)
… Determine whether the Board adopted and enforced policies to effectively manage Village operations. Key Findings The … financial and IT policies, review and revise policies to fit current operations and needs and ensure adopted … and deliberate audit of claims before authorizing payment to ensure that they are accurate, properly supported, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-scottsville-financial-management-2018m-75Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission – Financial Operations (2015M-149)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial operations of the Commission for the … was established by an intermunicipal agreement in 1974 to provide high-quality water to the approximately 30,000 customers of its member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2015/09/11/southern-cayuga-lake-intermunicipal-water-commission-financial-operationsArdsley Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-348)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s reserve funds for the period July … identifying the leave balances for employees entitled to a payout at retirement included employees who were not … Key Recommendation The Board should only include payouts to eligible employees when determining the amount to fund the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/ardsley-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-348Chili Public Library – Board Oversight (2015M-130)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of Library operations for the … the Town of Chili in Monroe County and provides services to approximately 28,600 residents. The Library is governed by … audit of claims from the private funds account prior to their payment. Key Recommendation Audit and approve all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/14/chili-public-library-board-oversight-2015m-130