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Heuvelton Central School District – Procurement (2023M-55)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the Board of Education’s (Board) policies … that the District is procuring goods and services in the most prudent and economical manner. Officials: Could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/heuvelton-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-55City of Niagara Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-2)
… not provided to all employees and elected officials. Of the 65 total individuals we tested (59 selected employees and … tested, and five elected officials did not complete the annual SHP Training. Additionally, the Fire Department cancelled the annual SHP Training for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/01/city-niagara-falls-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-2Operational Advisory No. 34
… Customer Contract line using the Customer Contract section of the Project Guide to ensure accurate Federal billing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/34-linking-new-project-activity-existing-federal-customer-contractTown of Seneca Falls – Cash Collections (2023M-57)
… did not properly deposit and record approximately $10,000 of permit fees and $2,000 of security deposits for facility rentals in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/25/town-seneca-falls-cash-collections-2023m-57Village of Monticello – Payroll (2022M-59)
… that employees were paid appropriately. As a result, for the limited periods that we reviewed, 11 (15 percent) of … officers were overpaid by $49,000. Two officers accounted for $39,000 of the total overpayments. The payroll clerk accrued and used unauthorized leave and paid herself for more time than she was entitled, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/11/18/village-monticello-payroll-2022m-59State Agencies Bulletin No. 2092
… 6 members of the New York City Employee Retirement System (NYCERS), New York City Teachers Retirement System (NYCTRS) … year is $19,729.00. Affected Employees Tier 6 members of NYCERS, NYCTRS, and NYCBERS are affected. Background OT limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2092-2023-tier-6-overtime-limit-new-york-city-retirement-systemsOrient Fire District – Cash Reserves and Credit Cards (2015M-319)
… policy, close any improper accounts and ensure that all funds are deposited and invested as authorized by statute. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/03/04/orient-fire-district-cash-reserves-and-credit-cards-2015m-319East Quogue Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-78)
Determine whether claims were adequately supported and properly audited before payment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-78Moriah Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-64)
… for all eligible services provided. Review all unclaimed services, determine whether these services are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/moriah-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-64Dutchess County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-293)
… are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may … such as surplus moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/dutchess-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-293State Agencies Bulletin No. 319
… dated 5/15/02. Advance Payment of Earned Income Credit In 2002, employees whose earned income is less than $30,201 … The new 2002 tables for calculating the credits are in Circular E, Employer's Tax Guide. Contact the IRS at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/319-change-federal-tax-data-2-panel-earned-income-tax-credit-2002State Agencies Bulletin No. 2301
… are affected. Background: OT limit for Tier 6 began in State fiscal year 2012-13 at $15,000. The limit increases … January 9, 2025. OSC Actions: OSC will update the OT limit in PayServ to reflect the $20,958.00 pensionable overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2301-2025-tier-6-overtime-limit-new-york-city-retirement-systemsHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… “Lead poisoning poses a major health risk to children and can cause anemia, hearing loss, lower IQs or even death,” … state’s lead prevention program. This is a serious issue and the department needs to make sure all lead-poisoned … Prevention Program. The program, designed to develop and coordinate activities to prevent lead poisoning and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… Stony Brook, did not properly monitor or restrict access to hazardous materials, according to an audit of seven SUNY schools released today by State … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersState Agencies Bulletin No. 598
… and requirements must be approved by the Governor's Office of Employee Relations (GOER) and confirmed with OSC’s Bureau of State Payroll Services’ Earnings Section prior to … and end the workday at 6:30 p.m. Therefore, the beginning of the employee’s workday was moved one (1) hour earlier to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/598-eligibility-and-processing-overtime-meal-allowances-executive-agenciesContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… ability to ensure it develops achievable and appropriate strategies to meet the objective of the program is limited. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesOpinion 2002-7
… LIBRARIES -- Appropriations and Expenditures (necessity for referendum when expending reserve fund moneys) -- … Opns St Comp No. 86-54, p 86; see also Buffalo and Erie County Public Library v County of Erie , 171 AD2d 369, 577 … or statutory authority (see, e.g., McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Citizens For An Orderly Energy Policy v County of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Credit card charges were not always properly approved or adequately supported. Without adequate support, officials … not available for 66 charges totaling $23,376. The need or purpose was not documented for 72 charges totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1What's New
… Move to NAUPA this year! In 2025, New York’s Office of Unclaimed Funds will be converting to the Kelmar Abandoned Property System (KAPS) for reporting unclaimed funds. With this change, only reports formatted in the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) standard file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-newCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… learn about qualifications and requirements for each role. External Auditor – Audits financial statements to render an … the board with matters related to both internal and external audits, including input on the hiring of internal and external auditors and reviewing reports and recommendations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resources