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Village of Avon - Board Oversights and Professional Services (2018M-30)
… Key Findings The Treasurer inaccurately recorded capital reserves and operating fund expenditures and the Board … are not monitored. Key Recommendations Account for capital reserves and all operating expenditures in appropriate operating funds and use capital reserves for authorized capital purposes. Use RFPs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/18/village-avon-board-oversights-and-professional-services-2018m-30Town of Plattsburgh - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-163)
… documentation. These properties had annual agricultural exemption renewals but lacked periodic verification of … or residential percentage used in calculating the exemption. Key Recommendations Ensure all applications are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/12/14/town-plattsburgh-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-163Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys - Payroll (2018M-139)
… paid 15 employees who were paid $123,754 over four payroll periods during the audit period. 1 We reviewed the … Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys Payroll 2018M139 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/10/12/brighter-choice-charter-school-boys-payroll-2018m-139Bath Central School District - Online Banking (2018M-79)
… Objective Determine whether District officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings Officials lacked adequate bank agreements for online banking transactions. The Board did not adopt an online banking policy and officials did not develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/bath-central-school-district-online-banking-2018m-79Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-22)
… did not: Provide cybersecurity awareness training to all employees. Disable or remove unnecessary user accounts … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Provide employees with … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/oyster-bay-east-norwich-central-school-district-information-technologySouthern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission – Financial Operations (2015M-149)
… 2014 through May 7, 2015. Background The Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission is a joint entity of Tompkins County’s Towns … intermunicipal agreement in 1974 to provide high-quality water to the approximately 30,000 customers of its member … Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2015/09/11/southern-cayuga-lake-intermunicipal-water-commission-financial-operationsTown of Hunter - Information Technology (2018M-262)
… The Board has not: Adopted IT policies and procedures for disaster recovery, backups and breach notification. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/24/town-hunter-information-technology-2018m-262Town of Fremont - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-18)
… Document quotes obtained to ensure purchases are made in the most economical way. Maintain complete, accurate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/22/town-fremont-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-18Jamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
… as the policy does not award points for certain activities in accordance with GML. The 2016 and 2017 LOSAP records for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05Enterprise Charter School - Procurement (2019M-06)
… with the School’s procurement policy or publicly advertise for capital improvement projects. Verify that the School … of General Services contract (State contract) pricing for goods procured. Key Recommendations Comply with the policy to secure quotes or requests for proposals when required, review all quotes received and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/05/enterprise-charter-school-procurement-2019m-06State Agencies Bulletin No. 1716
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic dues increase Affected … Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may be emailed to the Tax and Compliance mailbox. … To notify agencies of an automatic dues increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1716-district-council-37-local-1359-dues-increaseTown of Guilderland – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2015M-262)
… the Town’s employee compensation and benefits transactions for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. … by a five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $37.7 million. Key Findings … the Towns employee compensation and benefits transactions for the period January 1 2014 through January 31 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-guilderland-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2015m-262Operational Advisory No. 26
… : Updating Agency Contact Information Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO): Chapter XIV.15 – Updating … audit and operational purposes. The OOO requires agencies to keep the OSC Online Contact System current by updating … change and verifying contact information every six months to ensure it is accurate. It is important for agency contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/26-updating-agency-contactsTown of Rensselaerville – Claims Auditing (2016M-244)
… 2016. Background The Town of Rensselaerville is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 1,850. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/07/town-rensselaerville-claims-auditing-2016m-244Town of Plainfield – Road and Equipment Maintenance (2016M-307)
… determine whether Town officials properly maintained Town roads and highway equipment for the period January 1, 2015 through July 7, 2016. … taken steps to improve road repairs and maintenance to roads and equipment. However, they need to develop more … determine whether Town officials properly maintained Town roads and highway equipment for the period January 1 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-plainfield-road-and-equipment-maintenance-2016m-307Accounts Payable Advisory No. 10
… Subject: Handling Code “A” and “Separate Payment” Box Guidance: This advisory … Options section of a voucher when using the “A” handling code, consistent with Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), … XII, Section 5.M - Selecting the Appropriate Handling Code . Checking the “Separate Payment” box ensures the check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/10-handling-code-and-separate-payment-boxCUNY Bulletin No. CU-799
… benefit rate changes. Affected Employees: CUNY employees with health insurance coverage through the City of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-799-city-new-york-health-benefit-rate-changesRensselaer County Capital Resource Corporation (RCCRC) – Establishment of RCCRC and Sale of Property (2021M-71)
… transactions aligned with its purpose and were conducted in accordance with its bylaws and acquisition and disposition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/03/07/rensselaer-county-capital-resource-corporation-rccrc-establishment-rccrc-and-saleLongwood Central School District – Purchasing (2016M-16)
… Longwood Central School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/longwood-central-school-district-purchasing-2016m-16State Agencies Bulletin No. 1367
… Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 5 members of ERS or TRS Effective Date(s) Institution Paychecks dated … January 14, 2015 Background In accordance with Chapter 504 of the Laws of 2009, the overtime limit will be increased by three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1367-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2015-employees