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Travel Advisory No. 9
… an Incorrect Official Station Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller updated Section XIII.6 – Potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/9-taxability-transportation-expensesFiscal Stress Monitoring System
… Thomas P. DiNapoli created an early warning system for communities and school districts with fiscal problems. … the System Basics [pdf] document to learn more. Search for a local government or school district. Search Now … … Thomas P DiNapoli created an early warning system for communities and school districts with fiscal problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoringWoodgate Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-120)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Department’s financial controls for the period … Findings The Treasurer does not provide written reports to the Board. The Board did not appoint an Auditing Committee to examine the Department’s finances each year. Not all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/03/woodgate-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014mNesconset Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program (2014M-317)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Smithtown and Suffolk County in which it is located. The District is … work hours. Key Recommendation Implement standards and procedures to ensure that points are not awarded to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/nesconset-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-2014m-317Lake View Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-342)
… Lake View Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Hamburg, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/lake-view-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-342Town of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
… The Assessor should: Ensure granted exemptions are authorized, supported, accurately calculated and continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-parma-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-223Hornby Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-78)
… 2014. Background The Hornby Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Hornby in Steuben County. The Company contracts with the Town to … the membership’s vote. Key Findings The President did not sign vouchers or appoint members to an audit committee. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/hornby-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mBaldwin Fire District - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-27)
… and for legitimate District purposes. Key Findings Of the 279 credit card purchases made during our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/baldwin-fire-district-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-27St. Paul Boulevard Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-116)
… The Board did not: Adopt realistic budgets, which resulted in excessive unrestricted fund balance that was not … Perform an adequate claims audit and seek competition for professional services. Key Recommendations The Board … and capital plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance for the benefit of District residents. Properly audit claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/st-paul-boulevard-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-116Town of Lancaster - Information Technology (2018M-114)
… were not provided with IT security awareness training. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-lancaster-information-technology-2018m-114Westfield Academy and Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-67)
… reserves. Key Findings Unrestricted fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by more than $650,000 (4 percentage points) as of June 30, 2017. The Board appropriated fund balance not needed to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/westfield-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-management-2018mClinton Central School District – Payroll (2017M-252)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether employee salaries and wages were … hours worked and did not preapprove in writing overtime to be worked. Key Recommendation Ensure the Head Custodian signs time records to evidence the review of employees’ time worked and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-252Hilton Central School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2016M-220)
… 2014 through June 10, 2016. Background The Hilton Central School District is located in the Towns of Clarkson, Greece, … agree and investigate any differences … Hilton Central School District Payroll and Leave Accruals 2016M220 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/hilton-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2016m-220Herkimer Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-68)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period … approximately $22 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt structurally balanced budgets or properly manage fund balance. The Board does not have a long-term plan in place but has hired a consultant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/herkimer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-68Harborfields Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-38)
… The Harborfields Central School District is located in the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County. The District, … invoices against applicable quotes, bids and contracts, in addition to purchase orders, to ensure that funds are only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/harborfields-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-38New Hartford Central School District – Procurement (2016M-153)
… July 1, 2014 through February 22, 2016. Background The New Hartford Central School District is located in the Towns of New Hartford, Paris and Kirkland in Oneida County and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/new-hartford-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-153Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … The Otego-Unadilla Central School District is located in the Towns of Otego, Unadilla, Laurens, Oneonta and … balanced budgets with sufficient recurring revenues to finance recurring expenditures. Continue to review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-245Becoming Eligible for a Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… may leave public employment and, at a later date, apply for and receive a vested retirement benefit . You can choose … will be based on your service, age at retirement and the salary you earned when you were an active member. … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/becoming-eligible-benefitVillage of Hagaman – Claims Auditing (2022M-11)
… and approved before payment. Key Findings Claims were not properly audited and approved before payment. The Board … Clerk-Treasurer should discontinue adding claims to the monthly abstract and paying such claims without Board … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/06/17/village-hagaman-claims-auditing-2022m-11Granville Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-90)
… for all eligible services provided. Review all unclaimed services and submit any eligible claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/27/granville-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-90