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Southold Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-183)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2011, to April 30, 2013. Background The Southold Union Free School … payment. Even though the claims auditor appeared to be properly auditing claims, the purchasing agent did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/23/southold-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-183Fillmore Central School District – Reserve Funds (2016M-386)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s reservation of fund balance for … $14.8 million. Key Findings District officials were unable to provide evidence showing that they documented the … of reserve balances. No evidence was provided to show that the funds retained in the debt reserve were ever …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/06/fillmore-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2016m-386Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … of loans that become delinquent. The city donated two real properties to the Oswego City Revitalization Corporation … but does not have the authority to make a gift of real property to a private entity. Town of Owego – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office released a report and series of audits today reviewing compliance by … officer (CFO) is required to file an annual financial report (AFR) with the State Comptroller’s office 60 to 120 … date, and 76 villages (14%) had not filed as of Sept. 13, 2024. These 76 villages, with a total population of more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activitiesXIV.14.L Asset Retirement Obligations – XIV. Special Procedures
… resulting from the preparation of a tangible capital asset for an alternative use Obligations for pollution remediation that result from other-than-normal … it is both incurred and reasonable estimable. In order for a liability to be considered incurred, there must be both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv/xiv14l-asset-retirement-obligationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1992
… in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1992-public-employees-federation-pef-retroactive-longevity-lump-sum-llsSyosset Central School District - Payroll (2018M-42)
… accuracy of the compensation paid and benefits provided to employees. Noteworthy Achievements District officials have … established adequate procedures over the payroll function to ensure that compensation paid and benefits provided to employees are accurate. We analyzed 35,236 checks totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/syosset-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-42Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District - Monthly Records and Reports (2018M-82)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Board is provided timely and detailed financial … Detailed budget to actual reports are not provided to the Board timely. Bank reconciliations are not prepared timely. Key Recommendations The Business Manager should ensure detailed budget to actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/berne-knox-westerlo-central-school-district-monthly-records-and-reportsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 60
… Subject : Referencing an expired contract Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XI, Section 2.E - Contract Amendments Subject to OSC Review Guidance : This is to remind agencies that they may not reference an expired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/60-referencing-expired-contractXII.6.I Paying a Non-State Employee – XII. Expenditures
… (SFS), regardless of whether the Business Unit is an Online or Bulkload user. If payment for services to be … expenses the vendor/non-employee should complete the AC 3257-S Claim for Travel Reimbursement by a Non-Employee, … section. The funding Business Unit should then complete AC 3253-S Claim for Payment and attach the AC 3257-S Claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6i-paying-non-state-employeeVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B18-6-4)
Village of Suffern Budget Review B1864
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-suffern-budget-review-b18-6-4Cayuga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-4)
… of bridges. The Department’s operating budget was $10.3 million for the 2012 fiscal year. The Department is … County’s response to these four flags was an average of 10 days later (52 days) than NYSDOT’s six-week response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/cayuga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-4Town of Wawarsing – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2013M-202)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine the accuracy of the amounts paid to employees through the Town’s payroll and the accumulation … and use of leave accruals for the period January 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The Town of Wawarsing is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $728,341 were paid without sufficient documentation. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsArgyle Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-051)
… District had established effective internal controls over payroll and leave accruals for the period July 1, 2012 … The Argyle Central School District (District) is located in several towns in Washington County. The District is … paychecks. Additionally, the Superintendent did not always sign payrolls to indicate that she had reviewed them. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/argyle-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-051Town of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… of serial bonds for the Joint Highway Facility Project at a maximum cost not to exceed $4.25 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260Town of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board and Supervisor provided adequate … August 9, 2012. Background The Town of Hamlin is located in Monroe County and had a population of 9,045. The Town is … approximately $3.8 million. Key Findings The Board did not provide the necessary guidance to the Supervisor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197GASB Statement No. 33 "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions"
… revenues. The statement describes four categories of nonexchange transaction: Derived tax revenues (for example … (for example grants entered into voluntarily). The purpose of this bulletin is to discuss the Statement No. 33 impact on … financial report. If you require additional information or need technical assistance, please contact the regional office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/gasb-statement-no-33-accounting-and-financial-reporting-nonexchange-transactionsDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… years ending between March 31 and July 31. “Whether a municipality is impacted by economic challenges or structural budget … “no designation” category. The city of Rensselaer is still under review, while the city of Amsterdam failed to file its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-cities