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Opinion 89-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … Agreement (school board member holding position in state teachers association) -- Code of Ethics (school board member holding position in state teachers association); (school board member owning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-24Opinion 92-54
… 801 for contracts entered into prior to the election or appointment of a municipal officer or employee. Section … , 157 AD2d 252, 557 NYS2d 488). Therefore, even if the appointment of this individual as town supervisor would not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Justice Court Fund: Invoice Billing Program
… At the time of filing each justice must send a check for the total amount of the report to the town or village Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO). The CFO is responsible for accounting for the payments he or she … refunds paid by OSC) and County. When village matters are reported on a town report and funds are due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-invoice-billing-programElectronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS) allows users to easily and securely submit data and documents to the NYS Office of the State … Online Services Government Account Authorization - This form identifies a government organization's Authorizer for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssIX.7.F M-Year Legislation – IX. Federal Grants
… Most federal grant award funding has a limited period of availability. Some grant’s period of funds … Most federal grant award funding has a limited period of availability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7f-m-year-legislationRed Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Understanding the symptoms of errors and fraud can help you identify claims that should be examined with greater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsXVI.3 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… This section includes a discussion of the New York State Financial Reporting Entity for the purpose of outlining the scope of what is and what is not included in the State's periodic … This section includes a discussion of the New York State Financial Reporting Entity for the purpose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3-overviewExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… examined more than $5000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty LLC Sunset paid and requested reimbursement for in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcVillage of South Floral Park – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2021M-5)
… budgets, and the budgets presented were not in the proper form, as required. Inaccurate budgeting led to underestimated … our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/16/village-south-floral-park-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2021m-5Saranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
… (District) officials properly claimed State aid for special education students who received services in 10-month public and summer placements. Key Findings … District officials did not properly claim State aid for special education students who received services in 10-month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-91Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Cato (Village) Board (Board) and Village officials … (officials) effectively managed the financial operations of the water fund. Key Findings The Board and officials did … Determine whether the Village of Cato Village Board Board and Village officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Information Technology Assets and Network Access (2022M-151)
… information technology (IT) asset inventory records and established adequate controls over network user accounts. … tracking IT assets. Nine of 31 devices (laptops, desktops and tablets) we tested were not located. Adequately manage … IT service providers to clearly identify the IT services and providers’ responsibilities. Over a half million dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-information-technology-assetsManhasset Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-15)
… inventoried and safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period Key … officials did not appropriately track or inventory IT assets, maintain complete IT inventory records or establish adequate controls to … manhasset audit schools statewide IT asset management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/manhasset-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-15Wheatland-Chili Central School District – Network Access Controls (2023M-7)
… and provide IT security awareness training to employees. Disable unnecessary network user accounts, modify network …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/wheatland-chili-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2023m-7Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-72)
… other designated official did not review cancelled check images to ensure only approved disbursements were made. The … to be signed by the Principal. Review cancelled check images to ensure only authorized disbursements are made. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/22/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-72Putnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Overtime (2023M-82)
… collective bargaining agreement (CBA) supports a Tuesday through Saturday work week. Therefore, this overtime may have been avoided if some employees worked Tuesday through Saturday, as outlined by the CBA. Paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/11/17/putnam-northern-westchester-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-overtimeWhite Plains City School District – Financial Management (2020M-71)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials adopted realistic budgets … levels of fund balance and reserve funds. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not adopt realistic … funded at reasonable levels and within legal limits. The District’s fund balance over the past five years grew to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/30/white-plains-city-school-district-financial-management-2020m-71Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2013M-364)
… for recouping tax exempt status if a business does not produce the intended benefits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/04/18/mount-vernon-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalLivingston County Probation Department – Financial Operations (2016M-404)
… period January 1, 2014 through April 28, 2016. Background Livingston County is located in central New York and has a … by the Board of Supervisors, which comprises 17 elected Livingston County Town Supervisors. The Livingston County Probation Department assists in reducing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/04/livingston-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2016m-404Red Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)
… donations and fund-raisers. Key Recommendations Maintain running cash balances and perform a monthly review of bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/red-creek-protective-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financial