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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not comply with their procurement policy when procuring assets. Auditors determined the district could have saved … did not establish adequate controls to safeguard fixed assets. In addition, the treasurer did not submit required … maintain a complete and up-to-date inventory of department assets. Auditors determined department assets were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 88-65
… applies to payments of school taxes as well as town-county taxes (Town Law, §37[1]; 28 Opns St Comp, 1972, p 151; … inspection and shall be filed with his return to the county treasurer or such officer or board to which he makes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Opinion 89-12
… that there will be a conflict if the engineer continues in his individual capacity as an engineer and his firm also … we suggest the State Education Department be contacted with respect to the applicability of its regulations. Also, … Comp No. 70-678, unreported). Clearly, when one is charged with the duty of reviewing his or her own work, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-12EDSS - Procurement Contract / Amendment Help
… What information is required to create a new Procurement Contract / Amendment? The Procurement … Lowest Price (IFB) EQM Electronic – Architect/Engineering, Non-Quick EBV Electronic – Best Value (RFP) In EDSS, you can … at 518-408-4672 or email [email protected] ) and a new one created in SFS. If my original Procurement Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-procurement-contract-amendment-helpWaterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Department’s cash … organization that provides fire protection services to the Village of Waterford, Saratoga County. The Village … contracts with the Town of Waterford, Saratoga County, to provide services to portions of the Town located outside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/19/waterford-volunteer-fire-department-cash-disbursements-2015mNorth Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)
… Board does not approve purchases less than $1,000 made by committees. Not all disbursements were supported by receipts … Recommendations Approve all payments for purchases made by committees. Ensure that all disbursements are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overSouth Buffalo Charter School – Employee Compensation (2018M-1)
… whether employee compensation was accurate, supported and properly authorized for the period July 1, 2015 through … bargaining agreement (CBA) or written employment contracts and not supported by written documentation. The former … contracts, Board resolutions or policy. Adopt clear and comprehensive written payroll policies. … South Buffalo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/south-buffalo-charter-school-employee-compensation-2018m-1Walton Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-238)
… distinct and separate from the Town and Village of Walton, in Delaware County. The District is governed by an elected … adopted unrealistic budgets with significant variances in appropriations. The District does not have a documented … plan. Ensure the annual financial reports are filed in a timely manner. … Walton Fire District Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/23/walton-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-238Town of Broadalbin - Records and Reports (2018M-63)
… maintained timely, complete and accurate accounting records and reports to allow the Board to properly manage the … to maintain, complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports. The bookkeeper did not record all cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/22/town-broadalbin-records-and-reports-2018m-63CUNY Bulletin No. CU-432
… using the new Deduction Code 547. The vendor will submit all transactions for enrollments, cancellations and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-432-new-deduction-code-547-winston-financial-servicesAverill Park No. 2 Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-183)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial controls for the period … not ensure that annual financial reports were submitted to OSC in a timely manner each year. Independent audits were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/averill-park-no-2-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-183Madison-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Payroll (2017M-239)
… job duties. Ensure that a payroll clerk is not involved in the payroll certification process. … MadisonOneida Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2017/12/29/madison-oneida-board-cooperative-educational-services-payroll-2017m-239Colton-Pierrepont Central School District – Financial Duties (2017M-229)
… determine whether District officials adequately segregated Business office disbursement duties and whether the Treasurer … The Colton-Pierrepont Central School District is located in the Towns of Colton, Parishville and Pierrepont in St. Lawrence County. The District, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/colton-pierrepont-central-school-district-financial-duties-2017m-229State Agencies Bulletin No. 1248
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary long term disability insurance program … represented by the Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Inc. (PBANYS) through The Standard Life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1248-new-deduction-code-552-pbanys-standard-insState Agencies Bulletin No. 1070
… new insurance deduction code. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit 06 who are members of the Organization of … Technology at (732) 739-2000 or by email at angela@M3tech.com . Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1070-new-deduction-code-548-omce-special-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 959
… new insurance deduction code. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 01 and 21 represented by the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/959-new-deduction-code-541-nyscopba-permanent-life-insuranceIthaca City School District – Financial Condition (2015M-318)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period … Background The Ithaca City School District is located in the City of Ithaca and encompasses eight towns in Tompkins … their use of fund balance as a financing source could not continue. The District did achieve some cost savings that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/ithaca-city-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-318Honeoye Central School District – Payroll (2015M-277)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s payroll process for the period July 1, 2014 through October … Finding District officials did not adequately segregate payroll duties or establish sufficient compensating controls. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/honeoye-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-277Middle Country Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-121)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budget for the period July 1, 2012 through November 30, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $235.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/middle-country-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-121Operational Advisory No. 7
… Contact Data Guidance: The purpose of this advisory is to request each Business Unit review the address and … This information is used for many purposes during day-to-day operations including check processing. In an effort to ensure all financial correspondence is properly routed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/7-agency-contact-update