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Village 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 Stephentown – Records and Reports (2012M-209)
… and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2011. … members and the Town Supervisor, and is responsible for managing Town operations and overseeing the Town’s financial affairs. The Town’s budgeted expenditures for 2012 are approximately $1.4 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-stephentown-records-and-reports-2012m-209Overview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… In general, a business continuity plan focuses on strategies … sustaining an organization’s critical business processes in the event of a disruption. It provides detailed guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overviewTown of Long Lake – Capital Projects and Reserve Funds (2012M-235)
… July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Long Lake is located in Hamilton County and has a population of about 700. The … when the reserves are established. Monitor the balances in specific reserves, amend the maximum amounts if necessary, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/08/town-long-lake-capital-projects-and-reserve-funds-2012m-235Village of Whitney Point – Cash Disbursements (2013M-69)
… 2013. Background The Village of Whitney Point is located in the Town of Triangle in Broome County and has 964 residents. The Village is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-whitney-point-cash-disbursements-2013m-69Acceptable Time and Attendance Systems – Legacy Reporting
… and Punch cards. Employees Who Do Not Participate in a Time-Keeping System Some employees, such as salaried … or appointed officials, are not required to participate in a time-keeping system; however, it is important to have …
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)
… 30, 2013. Background The Town of Camden is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 4.930. … paid to the Supervisor for services as cemetery official in the notice of public hearing each year. The Board has 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-297Town of Hebron – Fiscal Oversight (2015M-59)
… January 31, 2015. Background The Town of Hebron is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately … that checks are signed only by the Town Supervisor or, in his absence, the Deputy Supervisor, as required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/26/town-hebron-fiscal-oversight-2015m-59State Police Bulletin No. SP-241
… of the New York State Police Investigators Association in Bargaining Unit 62 are affected. Background: In December 2024 NYSPIA requested three new voluntary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-241-new-nyspia-insurance-deduction-codesAccounts 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-ordersContract Advisory No. 33
… registration must be provided with the contract documents in the Electronic Document Submission System (EDSS) or … here for guidance on uploading contract documentation in EDSS. References: Documentation Order Guide for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/33-dol-public-work-contractor-registryAccounts Payable Advisory No. 21
Referencing a Master Contract on a Voucher
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/21-master-contractsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… that has a classification as a “procurement supplier” in the NYS vendor file. This policy, subject exceptions, is … XI-A, Section 3 – Purchase Orders for more information. In addition, agencies are required to use PCards to purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-useTown of Clifton Park – Information Technology (2020M-162)
… the Town paid an IT service provider more than $98,000 in 2019, officials did not define the provider’s … Specifically, officials did not: Establish a comprehensive IT policy or monitor employee Internet use. … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-clifton-park-information-technology-2020m-162Belfast Central School District – Reserve Funds (2021M-135)
… reserve fund policy. Did not use the debt reserve, with a balance of $315,000, to fund debt service payments as … reserve fund policy. Develop a plan to use the funds in the debt reserve as required. Review all reserve balances … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/belfast-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2021m-135Longwood Central School District – Overtime (2021M-126)
… Determine whether Longwood Central School District District officials appropriately approved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/longwood-central-school-district-overtime-2021m-126Lake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
… totaling $109,371 were not audited and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations Ensure all claims are audited … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2021m-202Town of Pulteney – Information Technology (2021M-28)
Determine whether Town of Pulteney Town officials adequately safeguarded Town information technology IT assets
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/25/town-pulteney-information-technology-2021m-28Manchester-Shortsville Central School District – Instructional Complex Capital Improvement Project (2021M-103)
… As a result, voters were not afforded the opportunity to ratify or reject the Board’s decisions or have assurance … $149,000 in additional work that were not presented to and approved by the voters. The Board did not … Present future capital project plans transparently to voters. Competitively bid change orders exceeding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-instructional-complex