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Allegany-Limestone Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-129)
… to within the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Review and fund reserve balances to reasonable levels in accordance with applicable statutes. 1 With the exception …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/allegany-limestone-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-129City of North Tonawanda - Financial Condition (2020M-90)
… practices and poor financial management have left the City in a vulnerable financial position. Key Recommendations Take … Closely monitor finances to prevent further decline in financial condition. City officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/08/07/city-north-tonawanda-financial-condition-2020m-90Northern Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-51)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively manage the District’s financial condition. Key Findings Expenditures … fund balance to fund operations. Because of the District’s ongoing reliance on fund balance to finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/25/northern-adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2020m-51Town of German Flatts - Financial Condition and Conflict of Interest (2019M-222)
… managed the Town’s financial condition. The combined fund balance of the four main operating funds declined $144,719, from a $57,650 deficit balance at the end of 2014 to a $202,369 deficit balance of at the end of 2018. The Board has not adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/02/14/town-german-flatts-financial-condition-and-conflict-interest-2019m-222Town of Andes - Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-194)
… did not properly segregate the disbursement duties of his office as the bookkeeper controls most aspects of the disbursement process. The Clerk collects, deposits, reconciles and reports all aspects of her cash receipts, including water and sewer rents, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-andes-conflict-interest-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2019m-194South Colonie Central School District - Allocation of Personnel Costs (2020M-10)
… Audit Results We reviewed the salary and benefit payments for the 14 District employees in the teacher center tracing District-related personnel costs to … policy. Except for minor discrepancies, which we discussed with District officials, we found teacher center personnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/03/south-colonie-central-school-district-allocation-personnel-costs-2020m-10Pawling Central School District - Budgeting Practices and Reserves (2020M-4)
… the Board adopted budgets with reasonable estimates and reserves were used for their intended purposes. Key … the District’s six reserves, two were not used as intended and appear to be overfunded. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets with realistic estimates and discontinue the practice of appropriating fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/17/pawling-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-reserves-2020m-4Berkshire Fire District - District Operations (2020M-40)
… saved $3,800 if it had purchased propane at State contract prices. The Board did not establish adequate controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/12/berkshire-fire-district-district-operations-2020m-40Margaretville Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-46)
… of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/margaretville-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-46The Academy Charter School - Credit Card Expeditures (2019M-80)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that credit card charges were adequately supported and were for … School officials did not comply with their written credit card procedures. 119 purchases totaling $36,329 (of 641 credit card transactions tested, totaling $216,882) had no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/09/06/academy-charter-school-credit-card-expeditures-2019m-80Buffalo City School District - Charter School Tuition Billing (2019M-122)
… billing. Key Recommendations Annually review the New York State Education Department (SED) State aid handbook for the updated formula and rates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/08/23/buffalo-city-school-district-charter-school-tuition-billing-2019m-122Town of Dayton - Fund Balance Management (2019M-221)
… to eliminate deficit fund balances and ensure that those funds are self-sustaining. Develop and adopt comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/31/town-dayton-fund-balance-management-2019m-221Dutchess County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-293)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through … County officials are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/dutchess-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-293Contract Advisory No. 24
… Subject: Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases Guidance: As … Operations (GFO), Chapter XI, Section 11.H - Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases , the Office … (BOC), encourages State agencies to request Early Pay Discounts from contract vendors when feasible. Early Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/24-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesState Agencies Bulletin No. 484
… Purpose To provide processing instructions for Deduction Code 648 . … in certain combat theaters or during wartime periods to purchase and receive credit for up to three (3) years of military service. This new after-tax … To provide processing instructions for Deduction Code 648 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/484-new-general-deduction-code-648-nye-military-buyback-arrears-after-taxCoalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… companies to embrace inclusive immigration policies and stand against President Trump’s divisive actions that risk … trying to take us backwards, we’re calling on companies to stand up for America's future by rejecting the hateful – and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationFocus on Identity Theft
… history to having trouble renting an apartment or buying a home, obtaining a tax benefit or receiving a loan. … REPORTS INCREASED 200% in New York State between 2019 and 2021. (Source: Federal Trade Commission) Here are ways to … yourself from identity theft: Leave Social Security cards home; carry only the credit and bank cards you need. Avoid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… improve its communications with and responsiveness to the public.” Auditors reviewed 40 parks across New York State … and examined 1,446 amenities such as restrooms, campsites, swimming areas, playgrounds, pavilions, elevators, boat … found some parks had taken steps to improve accessibility. At many beaches and pools, wheelchairs were available and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesII.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The Constitution of the State of New York, Article V – The State Comptroller … The State Comptroller shall be required 1 to audit all … before payment and all official accounts 2 to audit the accrual and collection of all revenues and receipts and 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policies