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Carthage-Wilna Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District controls were adequate to ensure … District claims. Although the Board passed a resolution to pay claims that are allowed to be paid prior to audit, it … resolution to pay other bills prior to audit that are not allowed by Town Law. For example, the Board approved the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/carthage-wilna-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsProperty Tax Credits
… these credits are intended to offset the cost of property or school taxes on a qualifying homeowner’s primary … a homeowner from receiving the credit when his or her income exceeds a maximum threshold amount. The … we identified and returned 15,313 questionable or inappropriate credits for $5,779,567 due to calculations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsSpecial Disability Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… involved the transmission of this disease), tuberculosis or hepatitis after contact with members of the public. … Firefighters who are permanently disabled by heart disease or lung disease, but who passed a physical examination upon … the disabling condition, may be eligible for an accidental or performance of duty disability retirement benefit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/special-disability-benefitsWhat is a Public Authority?
… and nursing homes. The debt service for these bonds is usually supported by revenues of the project, such as … procedures, and financial reporting. Each public authority is governed by a separate board of directors appointed by … authority operations. In addition, the State Comptroller is granted discretion to review certain public authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/what-public-authorityTown of Rochester – Financial Condition and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-324)
… prevent overspending the budget. Develop written policies or procedures regarding how hours worked are to be recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/06/24/town-rochester-financial-condition-and-highway-department-payroll-2015m-324Oswego County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-8)
… The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $193 million in 2012. The County Highway Department is responsible for the … not determine if the County had responded to these flags in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Budget for and track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/oswego-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-8Village of Hunter – Cash Receipts and Board Oversight (2015M-254)
… to residents used to pay for their refuse pickup service or for Program fees. The Board does not receive interim financial or operating reports, bank statements or bank reconciliations from the Treasurer. The Board does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-hunter-cash-receipts-and-board-oversight-2015m-254About an Employer’s Role – What Every Employer Should Know
… responsibilities you have as a participating employer is ensuring every employee is aware of the opportunity to … average earnings, one of the factors used to calculate retirement benefits. It also helps us determine your annual … us as useful and efficient as possible. Rev. 2/23 … What every employer should know about NYSLRS and what it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employers-roleSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Peter's Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… between Empire and St. Peter's. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage … Insurance Program: Payments Made to Stony Brook University Medical Center (2009-S-27) New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-peters-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Mount Sinai Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… between Empire and Mount Sinai. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage … Insurance Program: Payments Made to Stony Brook University Medical Center (2009-S-27) New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-mount-sinai-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues
… of May 2012, the Department was owed a total of $6 million in lease and permit revenues, including $2.4 million between … due and another $1.4 million at least six years past due. In total, 195 permits were more than 30 days past due. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/12/collection-lease-and-permit-revenuesTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… of $44,775 even though there were no written contracts or detailed Board resolutions for these professionals to establish the services to be provided or the basis for compensation. The Board did not develop … a competitive process. Enter into written contracts or pass detailed Board resolutions for all individuals and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246State Agencies Bulletin No. 865
… the review of employees who claim exempt from Federal and/or State tax withholding for the current tax year Affected … who claim exempt from Federal withholding must file a new Form W-4 (Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate) by … 15, 2009, the agency must change the employee’s status to ‘Single 0’ on the Employee Tax Data page – Federal Tax Data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/865-claiming-exempt-federal-andor-state-tax-withholdingSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… between Empire and St. Luke's. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage … Insurance Program: Payments Made to Stony Brook University Medical Center (2009-S-27) New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-lukes-cornwall-hospital-january-1-2011-throughXII.6.G Paying Debt Service – XII. Expenditures
… Bureau of Cash Management. Payments for the services or fees related to the Debt Service agreement must be paid using the appropriate “11” or “10” Vendor ID assigned to the vendor. Process and … a regular voucher. For questions regarding the processing or payment of vouchers for Debt Service, please contact the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6g-paying-debt-serviceComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District , Corinth Central School District , Millbrook Central School District … district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Testifies Before U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity & Inclusion
… face risks when their corporate policies, practices or products are perceived to be discriminatory or compounding inequities. By contrast, companies that foster … on their boards, fail to disclose their workforce’s racial or ethnic diversity, and refuse to embed diversity in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-testifies-us-house-committee-financial-services-subcommittee-diversity-inclusionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… as reputation damage, lawsuits, a disruption in operations or a security breach. Auditors determined that city officials … did not develop adequate IT policies and procedures or provide IT security awareness training. City officials did … inventory. They also did not properly manage user accounts or ensure unneeded administrative and user accounts were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Catskill – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-165)
… and procedures for cash receipts for the senior center or the Receiver of Taxes. The Board did not review the … be located. Not all Town purchases were competitively bid or received the required number of quotations. Key … are not performed by the same individual. Annually audit or contract for an audit of the books and records of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/03/town-catskill-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-165V.3.D Accounts – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… alphanumeric characters in length. Numeric codes are used for all budgetary and transactional values with the exception … values, to which alphanumeric values have been assigned for easy identification. Account ranges are assigned to … 60800-60899 Accounts captured on the Income Statement for Cash Reporting and Balance Sheet for GAAP Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3d-accounts