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East Hampton Union Free School District – Financial Software User Access (2016M-340)
… that serve approximately 1,800 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/east-hampton-union-free-school-district-financial-software-user-accessChatham Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-11)
… therefore, taxpayers were taxed more than necessary. On average, annually over-estimated appropriations by $3.2 … Workers’ compensation reserve has $1.4 million, but the average annual workers’ compensation expense is $79,756. Key … reserves at reasonable levels. Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/11/chatham-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-11South Kortright Central School District – Claims Audit (2023M-69)
… we reviewed lacked necessary supporting documentation. In addition, we determined that: The Board did not comply … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. … audit south kortright school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/06/south-kortright-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-69Town of Tompkins Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-33)
… AUD was 435 days late and the 2022 AUD was nine days late. In addition, two certificates of deposit (CDs) totaling $75,789, were not recorded in the District’s accounting records.The CDs date back to at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/06/23/town-tompkins-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-33Rensselaer County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-6)
… their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … The Department of Engineering and Highways is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of bridges. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/rensselaer-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-6Windsor Central School District – Fuel Controls (2022M-133)
… purchases and fuel inventory to help ensure fuel was used for District purposes and properly accounted for. Key Findings District officials did not have adequate … of fuel costing approximately $38,300 are not accounted for. Employees used District credit cards to purchase fuel, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/windsor-central-school-district-fuel-controls-2022m-133Wallkill Hook, Ladder and Hose Company – Financial Activities (2016M-223)
… Board’s oversight of the Company’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2012 through February 28, 2014. … Ladder and Hose Company provides fire protection services for a portion of the Town of Shawangunk in Ulster County. The … by an elected five-member Board of Directors. Revenue for the 2013 fiscal year totaled approximately $89,750. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/23/wallkill-hook-ladder-and-hose-company-financial-activitiesViolating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… If NYSLRS has a DRO on file that requires a member to elect a specific pension payment option and name the ex-spouse as beneficiary, the terms of that DRO will … discretion , may change the option election or designation to comply with the pre-existing order or agreement (RSSL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droSouthern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology (2024M-38)
… properly safeguarded from inappropriate use and access. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that we … system and 40 IT assets were not properly recorded in the system. Key Recommendations Develop written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/08/09/southern-westchester-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technologyTown of Butler – Financial Management (2024M-119)
… maintained an excessive unrestricted fund balance in the townwide and TOV funds. As of December 31, 2023, the … encumbrance for a plow truck that was not recorded in the accounting records or reported on the 2023 Annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-butler-financial-management-2024m-119Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Capital Assets (2023M-126)
… console. In addition, we reviewed capital asset records for 130 assets with a historical recorded cost (also referred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/15/cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming-board-cooperative-educational-services-capitalEvergreen Charter School – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-143)
… properly approved or adequately supported, it could result in inappropriate or fraudulent charges or unauthorized … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the School’s response letter. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/07/11/evergreen-charter-school-credit-card-purchases-2024m-143Port Washington Union Free School District – Payroll (2025M-38)
… Employee compensation represents a significant portion of a school district’s (district’s) operating expenditures. … paid the salaries and wages authorized by the board of education (board). The District’s 2023-24 fiscal year payroll costs of approximately $94 million represented 50 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/27/port-washington-union-free-school-district-payroll-2025m-38Opinion 95-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Emergency (911) Telephone System (use of surplus surcharge revenue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5Available Options – Regional State Park Police Plan
… the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this selection, all payments cease upon … only to members with annuity savings contributions on deposit) This option will provide you with a reduced … for your lifetime. At your death, the unpaid balance of your accumulated annuity savings contributions will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/available-optionsAvailable Options – Police and Fire Plan
… initial value will be paid to your beneficiary or estate in a lump sum. "Initial value" is an actuarial term for the … you will receive your initial value amount and more in your monthly retirement benefit. However, if you die after … depending upon which option you elect, payments in the same amount you were receiving (without COLA) will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/available-optionsAvailable Options – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… your death. The mandatory contributions made by Tier 5 and 6 members are not annuity savings contributions. Cash … long enough, you will receive your initial value amount and more in your monthly retirement benefit. However, if you … a reduced monthly retirement benefit for your lifetime, and is based on your birth date and that of your beneficiary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/available-optionsAvailable Options – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… or sooner, after retiring), nothing will be paid to any beneficiary. Cash Refund — Contributions (Option ½) … annuity savings contributions will be paid to your beneficiary or your estate. If all of your accumulated … the balance of the initial value will be paid to your beneficiary or estate in a lump sum. “Initial value” is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/available-optionsAvailable Options – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… or sooner, after retiring), nothing will be paid to any beneficiary. Cash Refund — Contributions (Option ½) … annuity savings contributions will be paid to your beneficiary or your estate. If all of your accumulated … the balance of the initial value will be paid to your beneficiary or estate in a lump sum. “Initial value” is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/available-optionsAvailable Options – Career Plan
… monthly retirement benefit. However, if you die after the full initial value amount has been paid out to you, no … benefit is payable to your beneficiary. Joint Allowance — Full* This option will provide you with a reduced monthly … will cease upon your death. Pop-Up/Joint Allowance — Full or Half* These options will provide you with a reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/available-options