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Area #1 – IT Policy – Information Technology Governance
… procedures in place to monitor compliance with policies. Your unique computing environment should dictate the content … policies should include: Breach Notification – New York State Technology Law (State Technology Law) requires … being included in public reports or other documents. 5 Online Banking – Before a local government or school begins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-1-it-policyXIV.1 Outstanding Check Outreach and Escheatment – XIV. Special Procedures
… is the address associated with the department code used in the original voucher authorizing payment. It is the … the addresses of all associated departments are current in SFS. Information on updating the Departmental addresses … request for reissuance of a check that agencies would see in the normal course of business. Once a replacement check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv1-outstanding-check-outreach-and-escheatmentXIV.15 Updating Agency Contacts – XIV. Special Procedures
… compliance with applicable state, federal, and city tax laws and numerous collective bargaining agreements, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv15/xiv15-updating-agency-contactsWest Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-242)
… Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Town of Fort Ann in Washington County. The Company, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/west-fort-ann-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-overSeaford Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2014M-319)
… controls over its Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … $1.8 million, and the District’s contribution for the 2013 LOSAP program year was $113,300. Key Findings The District’s LOSAP point system is not consistent with New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/21/seaford-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2014m-319Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program 2015M85
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectState Agencies Bulletin No. 1751
… (7U), PFRS (7W), NYSTRS (7X), and NYSERS (7Y) Background In accordance with Senate Resolution No. 958 of Bill No. … reach the $200,000 limit. Contributions will resume in the first paycheck of the following plan year. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1751-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsPortville Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-245)
… to within the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Review and fund … reserve balances to reasonable levels and use reserves in accordance with applicable statutes. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/portville-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-245Accounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… at a dollar amount within the agency’s authority as set in law or by contract. The PO communicates critical information … with the contract or most closely associated to what is being purchased. Additionally, the Scheduled Delivery Due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersEast Aurora Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review whether the Department’s controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … in the Village of East Aurora in Erie County. According to the bylaws, a 13-member Fire Council is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/east-aurora-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialHortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… Fire District, which serves the hamlet of Hortonville in the Town of Delaware, Suffolk County. The members, … activities to ensure that all money collected is deposited in a timely manner. Audit and approve all claims before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… 2018, the Board adopted a fund balance policy that allowed for unexpended surplus funds of up to 70 percent of annual … The policy did not define the time periods or means for which fund balance will be used and replenished. The … capital plans specifying the Town’s objectives and goals for use of accumulated funds. Key Recommendations Consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… if the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured that fund balance was reasonable. Determine if the Board ensured … South Farmingdale Fire District’s (District) unrestricted fund balance totaled more than $1.3 million, or 83 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsVillage of Alfred – Information Technology (2017M-236)
… population of approximately 4,200. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-alfred-information-technology-2017m-236Town of Sharon – Fund Balance (2017M-271)
… 31, 2017. Background The Town of Sharon is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately … TW and TOV fund balance by using excess fund balance in a manner that benefits Town residents. Adopt budgets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/21/town-sharon-fund-balance-2017m-271Town of Bolton - Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds (2017M-216)
… than as a receivables and due to other funds, resulting in an understatement of nearly $3.6 million in the CD fund as of December 31, 2016. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/18/town-bolton-urban-development-action-grant-repayment-funds-2017m-216Hartsdale Volunteer Fire Company – Board Oversight (2017M-227)
… reports. Thirteen percent of FFI and 60 percent of Company Fund (CF) expenditures were unsupported. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/02/09/hartsdale-volunteer-fire-company-board-oversight-2017m-227Washington County – Procurement (2017M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the County procured goods and services in accordance with its procurement policy and statutory … approximately $113.4 million. Key Findings The County did not competitively bid six purchases and public works …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/washington-county-procurement-2017m-224Fredonia Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-33)
… million over a three-year period (6.75 percent), resulting in annual operating surpluses and a fund balance increase of more than $2 million (52 percent). As of June 30, 2017, unrestricted fund balance totaled more than $3.3 … Recommendations Adopt budgets using realistic estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance to be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/fredonia-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-33