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Erie County Water Authority – Information Technology (2018M-9)
… January 1, 2016 through October 6, 2017. Background The Erie County Water Authority is a public benefit corporation … is governed by three Board members, appointed by the Erie County Legislature. Key Findings The Authority has 696 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/04/erie-county-water-authority-information-technology-2018m-9Dutchess County – Financial Condition (2013M-370)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2012 through November 30, 2013. Background Dutchess County (County) has approximately 297,000 residents, 20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/03/14/dutchess-county-financial-condition-2013m-370Science Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… and document a thorough cost-benefit analysis of leasing versus purchasing buildings to ensure the best interests of … … Science Academies of New York Charter Schools Purchase versus Lease of Buildings 2017M279 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsClifton-Fine Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-297)
… and adequately managed the District's financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. Background … has approximately 300 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $10.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/23/clifton-fine-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-297Columbia-Greene Community College – Information Technology (2017M-213)
… adopt a breach notification policy. Five employees visited music streaming, social media and shopping websites which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/12/22/columbia-greene-community-college-information-technology-2017m-213North Warren Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-197)
… July 1, 2013 through May 31, 2017. Background The North Warren Central School District is located in Warren and Essex counties. The District has approximately 520 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/north-warren-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-43
… To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase pursuant to the Rent Regulation Services Unit. … 230 ) deductions are based on an employee’s annual salary, Pay Basis Code and percentage of time worked. OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-43-district-council-37-local-1359-division-housing-andDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-36
… To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase pursuant to the Rent Regulation Services Unit … 230 ) deductions are based on an employee’s annual salary, Pay Basis Code and percentage of time worked. OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-36-district-council-37-local-1359-division-housing-andMore About This Retirement Plan – Police and Fire Plan
… describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System members. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retiremenet System.) These benefits are provided by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/more-about-retirement-planGenesee County – Purchasing (2015M-241)
… audit was to examine certain County procurement practices for the period January 1, 2014 through June 12, 2015. … elected nine-member Legislature. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled $150 million. Key Findings The Highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/genesee-county-purchasing-2015m-241Hortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… over the recording and reporting of financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through May 19, 2014. … The members, including five officers, are responsible for the Company’s overall financial management. Disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210Financial Data: What is the general schedule/cycle of data availability?
… There is a lag between the end of a locality’s fiscal year and when … filed (in preliminary form) and reviewed. … Financial Data What is the general schedulecycle of data availability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/financial-data-what-general-schedulecycle-data-availabilityFulton County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2014M-291)
… economic development in the County. The Agency is governed by a Board of seven members appointed by the Fulton County Board of Supervisors. During 2012, the … that new project agreements contain a recapture clause allowing the Agency to recover financial benefits, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/05/01/fulton-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programConcord Industrial Development Agency – Agency Management (2015M-61)
… 4, 2015. Background The Concord Industrial Development Agency was created in 1980 to further the economic … unnecessary expenditures. … Concord Industrial Development Agency Agency Management 2015M61 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/08/07/concord-industrial-development-agency-agency-managementVillage of Margaretville - Fiscal Management (2018M-78)
… financial and capital plans or fund balance policy to plan for and finance future needs. Key Recommendations Adopt … Use surplus general fund money as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, funding needed reserves, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/17/village-margaretville-fiscal-management-2018m-78Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… and more detailed minutes and submit them to the Board for its approval. The Board should conduct a thorough and … any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Accounts Payable Advisory No. 50
… Terms Guidance: An early payment discount is an incentive (in the form of a reduction of the invoice amount) offered by … before it is due. Every agency should have a process in place to ensure accounts payable staff take the maximum … rate offered by a vendor whenever a discount is available. In the SFS, discount terms can be established by vendors at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/50-early-payment-discountsHancock Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-236)
… The Treasurer did not keep adequate documentation for 55 disbursements totaling $38,500. Key Recommendations … his business and the Department. Periodically perform reviews to determine whether delinquent rental payments are … Board should require more support for collections, such as tickets or receipts. The finance committee should audit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/03/hancock-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-236South Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… reduce District property taxes. Correct accounting records for misclassifications, and accurately report unrestricted … the reserves will be funded, the optimal funding levels for each reserve and the conditions under which reserves will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Lumberland Fire Department Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-110)
… and emergency services to the Town of Lumberland in Sullivan County. The Department’s Executive Officers … and Secretary-Treasurer. The Department collected $248,000 in 2013. Key Findings While the Department adopted by-laws to dictate the manner in which it should conduct operations, Department officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/lumberland-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-110