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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1973
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings … limit for Tier 5 ERS members for calendar year 2022 is $21,386.41. Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1973-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2022-employeesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Avoca Central School District , Fire Island Union Free School District , Rome City School District and the Roosevelt Union Free School District … announced his office completed audits of the Avoca Central School District Fire Island Union Free School District Rome …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1What Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimConclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… deliberate audit of claims is conducted, a message is sent to all officers and employees that this oversight function is … local government or school district. Allocating resources to improve the effectiveness of your claims auditing process … environment of your organization. OSC will be pleased to assist you with any questions you have regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionTown of Berne – Board Oversight (2021M-77)
… State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing the Supervisor to pay all expenditures without prior audit. The Board did … records and the bank records ranging from about ($135,800) to $31,600. Audit the 170 claims totaling $166,792 reviewed … the Supervisor provides adequate monthly financial reports to the Board, that all bank reconciliations are prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/17/town-berne-board-oversight-2021m-77Copiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… The Board also provided the senior mechanic with a vehicle for personal use as a fringe benefit. Shop employees … or whether the cost of the parts were recovered from the vehicle owners. Key Recommendations Establish policies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93Rockville Centre Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-140)
… resources and data management state that personal use is prohibited. As a result, the likelihood that a user’s … compromise data confidentiality, integrity or availability is increased. Fifteen network users (41 percent) did not have … on District computers at greater risk of misuse or loss is increased. Key Recommendations Monitor network users’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023mTown of DeWitt – Planning and Zoning and Recreation Departments' Collections (2024M-6)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of DeWitt (Town) officials effectively managed the Planning and Zoning, and Recreation Departments’ cash collections. Key … not confirm that all collections received were deposited. Of the 40 Planning and Zoning Department fees reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/26/town-dewitt-planning-and-zoning-and-recreation-departments-collections-2024m-6Town of Throop – Oversight of the Supervisor’s Cash Collections and Disbursements (2022M-172)
… Supervisor and Town Board (Board) ensured cash assets in the Supervisor’s custody were properly collected and disbursed. Key Findings … did not properly collect and disburse cash assets in his custody, nor did the Board ensure the Supervisor … Town Supervisor and Town Board Board ensured cash assets in the Supervisors custody were properly collected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-oversight-supervisors-cash-collections-and-disbursements-2022m-172Village of Hewlett Neck – Treasurer’s Duties (2022M-159)
… Objective Determine whether the Village of Hewlett Neck’s (Village) Treasurer performed his duties in accordance with … the Village Clerk (Clerk) performed many of the Treasurer’s duties, creating a lack of segregation of duties . Neither … required by Village Law section 408. The Treasurer did not sign 69 of 179 checks we reviewed, totaling $101,937; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/03/31/village-hewlett-neck-treasurers-duties-2022m-159Town of Wilson – Fuel Procurement and Monitoring (2024M-131)
… during the audit we observed that anyone could access and pump fuel from the Town’s fuel tanks without a key fob or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/02/14/town-wilson-fuel-procurement-and-monitoring-2024m-131Town of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-106)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Alden (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) properly recorded, … a school district or refunded to taxpayers. Most of the unremitted funds or $84,757 should have been returned … taxpayers who overpaid their taxes; only a limited number of taxpayers received their refund since 2021. Retaining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106Miller Place Fire District – Credit Cards (2024M-58)
… did not have sufficient supporting documentation attached to the claim but were approved for payment by the Board. … orders contain sufficient detail and are approved prior to purchases being made. Ensure all claims are subject to an independent audit so Commissioners are not responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/13/miller-place-fire-district-credit-cards-2024m-58Gates Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-10)
… and capital needs. In addition, the Board’s ability to assess the effect of current operations on long-term … plan or an adequate capital plan. Officials were unable to formally evaluate the $1.9 million reserve balance as of December 31, 2023 to determine whether the funding was reasonable or would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/06/07/gates-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-10City of Yonkers – Separation Payments and Health Insurance Buyouts of Yonkers City School District Employees (2024M-36)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Yonkers (City) officials ensured Yonkers City School District … (District) employees’ separation payments and health insurance buyouts were accurate. Key Findings City officials … Determine whether City of Yonkers City officials ensured Yonkers City School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/26/city-yonkers-separation-payments-and-health-insurance-buyouts-yonkers-city-schoolHamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-32)
… 2014. Background The Hamburg Industrial Development Agency is an independent public benefit corporation whose goals are … incentives as authorized by New York State Law. The Agency is governed by a Board which comprises nine members who are … that the employment data that businesses report annually is accurate, evaluate performance and document action taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andSchuyler County Industrial Development Agency – Project and Sublease Approval and Monitoring (2014M-369)
… and recreation facilities. The Agency, which was created in 1971, is governed by an eight-member Board that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schuyler-county-industrial-development-agency-project-andColumbia County Department of Weights and Measures –Internal Controls Over Revenue Collection (2013M-400)
… 2012 through October 9, 2013. Background Columbia County is governed by a Board of Supervisors which is composed of 23 members, one of whom also serves as the Board Chair. The Chair is the County's chief executive officer. In 2012, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/02/columbia-county-department-weights-and-measures-internal-controls-over-revenueGlobal Concepts Charter School – Cash Disbursements (2017M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the cash disbursement process for the period July … bylaws were followed and at times allowed the Board Chair to control all aspects of the disbursement and purchasing … and update cash disbursement and purchasing policies to ensure they are consistent with the charter and bylaws. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/02/global-concepts-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2017m-126Town of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our examination was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition of the general and highway funds for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Halfmoon is … the amount of fund balance that would be available to finance operations. After the Board appropriated a portion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55