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Acceptable Time and Attendance Systems – Legacy Reporting
… by the employee that full hours were worked, except for time charged to accruals for vacation and other leave time. For good internal controls, the system should also … not have supervisors.) Examples include: Hard copy (paper) time sheets, signed by the official; Electronic time sheets …
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)
… over the billing and collection of ambulance service fees for the period of January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 were approximately $1.3 million. Key Findings The Board did not properly authorize salaries and benefits for all Town officers and employees. The Board did 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)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Clarence, in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected … Ensure that all District officials who are involved in the procurement process comply with the purchasing policy …
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 Hermon-DeKalb Central School District is located in the Towns of Canton, DeKalb, Hermon and Russell in St. Lawrence County. The District, which operates one …
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)
… (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 $546,527. … District officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets …
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)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of Village activities for the period June 1, 2013 … 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 by …
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 … 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)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Watertown Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) used a competitive process to … most prudent and economical manner in the best interest of taxpayers. District officials did not: Use a competitive …
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)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Truxton Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of District financial activities. Key Findings The Board did not … Determine whether the Truxton Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board provided …
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)
… Therefore, calculation errors went undetected and resulted in erroneous and missed payments. Of the 41 employees we … $66,036 were not calculated correctly, which resulted in separation payment calculation errors totaling $20,157. …
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
… Article V – The State Comptroller shall be required: (1) to audit all vouchers before payment and all official accounts; (2) to audit the accrual and collection of all revenues and receipts; and (3) to prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesTown of Pendleton – Capital Projects (2024M-72)
… projects (projects) were properly planned, accounted for and monitored. Key Findings The Town Board (Board) and … did not ensure projects were properly planned or accounted for and did not monitor projects. As a result, the Supervisor … project scope, timelines, cost or funding sources for any of the Town’s five projects. Prepare detailed project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pendleton-capital-projects-2024m-72SCAM ALERT
… Published November 27, 2024 NYSLRS is monitoring a potential cyber threat involving Retirement … Scam Alert NYSLRS is monitoring a potential cyber threat …
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)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether City of Auburn (City) officials could take additional steps to increase … to programs and services provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 538 applicable physical … Assess whether City of Auburn City officials could take additional steps to …
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)
… Town of Chili (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and … where Town officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected Town … should assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-chili-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-33DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… potential impact of policy choices at the federal level." In accordance with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated … governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026State Agencies Bulletin No. 1751
… (7S), NYCBERS (7T), NYCERS (7U), PFRS (7W), NYSTRS (7X), and NYSERS (7Y) Background In accordance with Senate … 1, 2019, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, the … limit under Section 401(a), 404(I), 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $200,000 for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1751-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… at a dollar amount within the agency’s authority as set in law or by contract. The PO communicates critical … POs, including selecting the unit of measure that is in accordance with the contract or most closely associated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersPortville Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-245)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board annually appropriated … fund balance that was not used to finance operations and overestimated appropriations by $3.3 million (6 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/portville-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-245