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South Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures (2013M-298)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over the District’s … timekeeping procedures for the period July 1, 2011 to April 30, 2013. Background The South Colonie Central … the payroll process, there is room for improvement due to the lack of uniformity in timekeeping procedures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/10/south-colonie-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-timekeepingVillage of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the … practices created operating deficits that have contributed to ongoing fund balance deficits in the general fund. During … deficit would have been even greater. The Board failed to audit all claims as required by Village Law. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationCleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-272)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2010 to August 12, 2013. Background The Cleveland Hill Union Free … operating surpluses, which caused unexpended surplus funds to exceed statutory limits in each of the past three years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-272Town of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly monitored the Town’s disbursements for the period January 1, 2011, to December 19, 2012. Background The Town of Pittsfield is … respectively. Key Findings We performed certain tests to ensure that 35 non-payroll disbursements totaling $66,400 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-pittsfield-disbursements-2013m-82Lockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… 29, 2015. Background The Lockport Housing Authority is located in the City of Lockport in Niagara County. The … compare the Executive Director’s compensation with what it had authorized or monitor the Executive Director’s … compensation and leave accrual use and balances with what has been properly authorized. Record the official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Wainscott Common School District – Financial Condition (2013M-268)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 to April 30, 2013. Background The Wainscott Common School … approximately $3.5 million. Key Findings The Board needs to improve its oversight and management of the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-268LaFayette Central School District – Reserves (2013M-387)
… and the Onondaga Nation Territory. It is governed by a Board of Education which comprises seven elected members. … funds over multiple fiscal years, they can be considered de facto reserve funds. The District did not have a plan for funding several of its reserves. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/lafayette-central-school-district-reserves-2013m-387Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… orders and allowance disbursement forms, as required by NYSED. In addition, none of the allowance disbursement forms were approved by NYSED. We found that the equipment purchased was generally … (and allowance disbursement forms) in accordance with NYSED requirements and ensure they only address conditions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Fairport Central School District – Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures (2013M-23)
Fairport Central School District Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures 2013M23
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/fairport-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-capitalTown of Barrington – Financial Management (2017M-103)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the oversight and management of the Town’s … Board did not adopt multiyear financial or capital plans to address long-term priorities. The Board hired an accounting firm to perform bookkeeping and payroll duties without a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-barrington-financial-management-2017m-103City of Lockport – Fiscal Stress (2013M-330)
City of Lockport Fiscal Stress 2013M330
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/12/20/city-lockport-fiscal-stress-2013m-330Town of East Fishkill –Financial Condition (2014M-139)
… of our audit was to review the financial condition of the Town’s sewer fund for the period January 1, 2012 through December 19, 2013. Background The Town of East Fishkill, located in Dutchess County, has approximately 29,000 residents. The Town Board is the legislative body responsible for overseeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/08/town-east-fishkill-financial-condition-2014m-139Contract Advisory No. 3
… Subject: Entering New Begin and Expire Dates for SFS Amendment Transactions … fields: 1) Description, 2) Transaction Amount, 3) New Begin Date, and/or 4) New Expire Date. Not all of these are … is extending the contract period, do not complete the New Begin Date field as this will cause the Begin Date on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/3-entering-contract-amendment-begin-and-expire-dates-statewide-financial-systemEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Police and Fire Plan
… Eligibility Tier 1 Members: You are eligible to retire at age 55. Tier 2 and 3 Members: You must have at … of service credit after July 1, 1973. You are eligible to retire with full benefits at age 62, or may choose early … at least five years of service credit. You are eligible to retire with full benefits at age 62, or may choose early …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/eligibility-benefit-and-filingAccidental Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… to one-half (50 percent) of your FAS and is reduced by 100 percent of any Workers’ Compensation benefit payable and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-disabilityMore About This Retirement Plan – New Career Plan
… retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System … 14. The information in this publication does not apply to you. Throughout this publication, you will find references to “Sections” and “Articles” that refer to the RSSL. The New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/more-about-retirement-planOakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… which resulted in the misuse of funds and unaccounted-for raffle proceeds. The Board’s audit of claims was ineffective. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187Area #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… the network and computers have an increased risk of vulnerability to viruses and other problems because known … software are not corrected. Because attackers are aware of these potential weaknesses, they can look for and exploit … software can be exploited by attackers in a wide range of ways. Many unsupported and outdated software programs have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementV.3.I Class – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… Class is a required field and will result in an error if omitted. Class is considered a statewide ChartField, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3i-classOverview – Legacy Reporting
… please refer to our Independent Contractor vs. Employee page .) Employers using the enhanced reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/overview