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Claryville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-167)
… and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to May 3, 2013. Background The Claryville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … had not reconciled the cash and bank balances. The Board does not perform, or contract for, an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/claryville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … any funds added or used over the last five years except for accumulated interest allowed by law. There is no clear plan for the future use of any of the district’s six reserves. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsYorktown Central School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2017M-177)
… determine whether the District procured goods and services in accordance with law and District policy and to determine … Background The Yorktown Central School District is located in the Towns of Yorktown, New Castle and Cortlandt, in Westchester County. The District, which has approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/yorktown-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2017mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Massapequa Union Free School District , Ossining Union Free School District , Pine Bush Central School District and the Stillwater Central … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions as Required by GASB 68 and Updated by GASB 82
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide updated information regarding pension accounting treatment and guidance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/gasb-68-reporting-for-pensions-0320.pdfTown of Aurora - Real Property Acquisition and Sale (2018M-64)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Board (Board) used an adequate process to purchase and sell real property in the most cost beneficial manner. Key Findings The Board did not use an appropriate process when selling and acquiring property, resulting in the likely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-aurora-real-property-acquisition-and-sale-2018m-64State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … claims auditing policy contains provisions related to the appointment and duties of the claims auditor, the … did not ensure that the appointed claims auditor reported to the board on a monthly basis. Auditors reviewed a sample …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… check number, date, employee name and total payment for each employee. However, the director told auditors during … is 8.6 percentage points more than the statutory limit. For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsArea #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… include a description of the item including the make, model and serial number; the name of the employee or other … payroll or vendor payments, preliminary drafts of bid specifications and employee system passwords. It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesGet Help - Businesses and Governments
… Vendors and NYS agencies with questions about Online Services: Contact Management System Contract … Financial Reporting: Agency Financial Reporting Package Online Service and Identity Access Management (Enrollment) … For Vendors and NYS agencies with questions about Online Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/get-help-businesses-and-governmentsFillmore Central School District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (2023M-115)
Determine whether Fillmore Central School District (District) credit card and purchase card charges were properly approved, supported and for appropriate purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/fillmore-central-school-district-2023-115.pdfNiagara Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-294)
… 6, 2013. Background The Niagara Charter School, located in the Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, is governed by a … and enrollment was not always adequately supported. In some instances, for students with less than full-time … the full-time equivalents (FTEs), which resulted in over-billing school districts by more than $10,200. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/niagara-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-294DiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… superintendents and school boards need to act quickly to address their district's shortcomings identified in our … that the superintendent annually approve all drivers that transport district students, including contracted … All drivers meet the minimum training requirements to transport district students; All drivers are included on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementTuckahoe Common School District - Purchasing (2018M-228)
… Determine whether the District sought competition for its professional service providers and for purchases that were under the bidding threshold, and … $422,677 and found the District did not seek competition for eight providers paid $309,300. The District paid an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2018m-228Opinion 95-27
… of the date of the order or judgment. October 17, 1995 Patricia L. McCarthy Deputy Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27Opinion 2007-5
… COUNTIES -- Fund Transfers (referendum requirements for transfer from capital reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (referendum requirements for transfer in counties) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for transfer of monies from capital reserve fund in county) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The Comptroller’s audits are designed to help schools improve their financial management practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0I.3 Guide to Financial Operations Account Codes Procedure – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… all times. If agencies require updates to the SFS-related account codes, agencies must notify OSC. OSC will work with … are made. More information on the relationship between the account codes and statewide procedures can be found in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i3-guide-financial-operations-account-codes-procedureJefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, to March 18, 2013. Background … consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The … general fund budget totaled approximately $234,000 for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The District does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mII.4.B Basis of Accounting – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… Basis of Accounting/Measurement Focus of this Guide. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/01/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4b-basis-accounting