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Acceptable 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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns internal controls over salaries and benefits and over the billing and collection of ambulance service fees for …
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)
… June 21, 2016. Background The Clarence Fire District is a district corporation of the 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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over financial … Supervisor delegated his responsibility of signing checks to his clerk. The Board did not audit the financial records … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns internal controls over financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/26/town-hebron-fiscal-oversight-2015m-59State Police Bulletin No. SP-241
… member insurances: Pet, Hospital/Accident, and Permanent Life. Effective Dates: This bulletin is effective … Pet Insurance Deduction Code 564: NYSPIA Hospital Accident Ins Deduction Code 565: NYSPIA Perm Life Insurance NYSPIA will submit all transactions via …
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
… requirements for the use of a purchase order (PO) and the procurement card (PCard). These requirements are … (GFO), Chapter XI-A, Section 3 – Purchase Orders and Chapter XI-A, Section 4 – Procurement Card Use . Update : … agencies are required to use PCards to purchase goods and services less than $500.00 when a vendor accepts the …
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 … permitted by Board resolution. Key Recommendations Adopt a more comprehensive written reserve fund policy. Develop a plan to use the funds in the debt reserve as required. Review all reserve balances …
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)
… $774,499 were more than necessary. We found: The Board of Education (Board) did not adopt written policies to ensure … and procedures for overtime work, including pre-approval of overtime and comp time. Ensure all non-emergency overtime … District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have …
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)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Lake Pleasant Central School District (District) Board of … Determine whether the Lake Pleasant Central School District District Board of …
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)
… totaling approximately $1.2 million and completed $149,000 in additional work that were not presented to and approved by … the statutory bid limit. Procure professional services in accordance with District policy. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-instructional-complexTruxton Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-123)
… the accounting records. Audit all District claims prior to payment and conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s … review the Treasurer’s work and audit all claims before payment. District officials did not provide a response to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/truxton-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-123Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… at the best price and that purchases are being made in the most prudent and economical manner in the best interest of taxpayers. District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Pearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… did not properly monitor and account for 70 percent of fixed assets reviewed totaling $546,527. This can be … multiple exceptions): 21 fixed assets with a combined cost of $55,832 were not recorded on the inventory list. District … were unable to locate 26 fixed assets with a combined cost of $57,516. 31 fixed assets with a combined cost of $88,931 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126Town of Groton – Long-Term Planning (2022M-113)
… repair costs during the audit period. If equipment is in need of repair on a regular basis, services to taxpayers … and financial plans to replace highway capital assets in a timely manner. Consider funding reserves for the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-groton-long-term-planning-2022m-113Town of Marathon – Claims Audit Process (2022M-124)
… prior to approving them for payment. As a result, the risk is increased that claims could have been paid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-marathon-claims-audit-process-2022m-124