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Introduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… or to perform other job-related duties. While travel and conference expenses are generally not a significant budgetary … improper or even fraudulent reimbursements make travel and conference expenses a risk area that creates the need for … to provide guidance regarding the management of travel and conference expenses. Some examples of our audit findings in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionTown of Amenia – Leave Accruals (2013M-361)
… October 10, 2013. Background The Town of Amenia is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately … million, respectively. Key Findings Internal controls in the payroll department were generally operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/28/town-amenia-leave-accruals-2013m-361William Floyd Union Free School District – Payroll (2016M-165)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s payroll procedures for the period … The District does not have adequate procedures in place to ensure overtime is preapproved, and District officials … with payroll source documents (i.e., time records) to ensure that payments were based on the actual hours or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-payroll-2016m-165State Agencies Bulletin No. 999
… employees who elect to retire under the 2010-11 Retirement Incentive Program Background Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2010 authorized a two track Retirement Incentive Program intended to achieve permanent financial savings. The Retirement Incentive Program includes a Targeted Retirement Incentive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/999-new-retirement-incentive-program-reason-codesSalem Central School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-394)
… period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background The Salem Central School District is located in Washington County … Salem Central School District Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/salem-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomChild and Dependent Care Credit
… was to identify potentially inappropriate Child and Dependent Care credits (credits) processed by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for tax year 2015 because the … subsidies from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) or the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/29/child-and-dependent-care-creditBeacon City School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-20)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims audit function for the period July 1, … did not provide purchasing policies for the claims auditor to use as guidance when auditing the claims related to purchases that do not require competitive bidding. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/beacon-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-20Irvington Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-266)
… purposes or the inappropriate use of IT equipment. The email policy allows for the use of personal email through … acceptable use policy because the District’s web filtering software is not configured to block access. Key … Monitor Internet usage and configure the web filtering software to block access to sites that violate the acceptable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/irvington-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-266Long Lake Central School District – Payroll (2016M-90)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s payroll procedures for the period … time records; recording the hours worked or salaries to be paid; making changes to employees’ pay rates, withholdings and deductions; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/long-lake-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-90Gates Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-10)
… and addressing future operating and capital needs. In addition, the Board’s ability to assess the effect of … written long-term financial and capital plans to be used in conjunction with the budget process. Maintain reasonable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/06/07/gates-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-10Town of Albion – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-111)
… revenue and a $109,000 expenditure for a storage building. In addition, budgetary transfers totaling $27,125 were … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/08/town-albion-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-111Village of Holley – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-12)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … December 2022. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-holley-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-12XI.18.A Executive Law Article 15-A- Participation by Minority Group Members and Women with Respect to State Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Require agencies to review these utilization plans for compliance and notify contractors of deficiencies, and Allow … deficiency and/or request a complete or partial waiver of compliance with goal requirements. Agencies must evaluate … website contractor utilization plans and any waivers of compliance approved by the agency. Any questions regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18a-executive-law-article-15-participation-minority-group-members-and-women-respect-stateOrange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… to show the results of the Department’s investigation. In addition, the Director did not develop and implement … standards. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2267
… Department ID(s) associated with their agency as listed in the Control-D Report NPAY529 (Agency’s Address Listing). … along with the correct agency name/return address in the email. Note: Changes made to the agency return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2267-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxCuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… statement balances differed from the ending cash balances in the accounting records by $638,485.The Board also used unrealistic budgetary estimates that resulted in annual operating deficits and a declining fund balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94Town of Tonawanda – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-42)
… facilities, such as handrails at the accessible entrance ramp with a properly sized gripping surface. Recommendation Town officials should assess the feasibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/28/town-tonawanda-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-42Electronic Reporting
… or other media, you will need to use a different method to send your report. To request accommodations for these expired … Holders of unclaimed funds can send the Office of the State Comptroller reports using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-reportingTown of Lancaster – Town Supervisor's Financial Duties (2024M-32)
… contracted with to act as Director of Finance, resulting in incomplete and inaccurate financial records and … segregation of duties or other mitigating controls were in place. The Supervisor and other Board members were unaware …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-lancaster-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2024m-32State Agencies Bulletin No. 2362
… OSC Actions: OSC will update PayServ with the agency name and address provided. Agency Actions: Agencies must verify … Department ID(s) associated with their agency as listed in the Control-D Report NPAY529 (Agency’s Address Listing). … indicate “ Agency Return Address ” on the subject line and include your five-digit Department ID number(s) along …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2362-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-tax