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Binghamton City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-242)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through May 20, 2013. Background The Binghamton City School District is located in the City of Binghamton and the Town of Fenton in Broome County. The District is governed by the Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/24/binghamton-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-242Overview – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… with an overview of key elements that you should consider when developing or updating your travel and conference … with an overview of key elements that you should consider when developing or updating your travel and conference policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/overviewPulaski Academy and Central School District - Separation Payments (2020M-20)
… officials were authorized and accurately calculated in accordance with Board-approved employment contracts. Key … Paid five former administrators a total of $24,989 for accrued unused vacation leave upon separation from the … they are accurately calculated, supported and disbursed in accordance with Board-approved contracts. Consult with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/20/pulaski-academy-and-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-20Village of Bellport – Claims Processing (2014M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for … order requests. Claims abstracts and Board minutes do not demonstrate that claims are audited by the Board. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/11/village-bellport-claims-processing-2014m-126Village of Ellicottville – Procurement (2016M-426)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s purchasing practices for the period … The procurement policy does not address the procedures to be followed for obtaining competitive pricing for … policy. Consider revising the procurement policy to prescribe the methods for soliciting competition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-ellicottville-procurement-2016m-426Opinion 92-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ADVERTISING -- Municipal Advertising (no authority to sell in newsletter) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (publication of … The current Village Law, which became effective in 1973, does not provide similar express statutory authority for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-31Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations
… they are near the turnstiles – Automated Fare Collection pay areas. The video from the new system is reviewed about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stationsArea #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… records for all computer hardware, software and data. The information maintained for each piece of computer hardware should include a description of the item including the make, model and serial number; the name of the employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesDebt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… fixed costs that directly affect its ability to provide current services, as well as its long-term fiscal health. … borrowing levels may: Indicate an inability to support current programs with current revenues. Force future program reductions, increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtMinimum Qualifications - Auditors
… months of applying: Hold or will hold a bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Accounting Public … will hold any bachelor’s degree At least 24 credit hours in Accounting and/or Auditing For positions as a State Program Examiner Trainee (Systems) , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/qualifications-auditorsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Joint Fire District and the Town of Orchard Park . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … transactions to limit access to online bank accounts. In addition, auditors found the town accumulated excessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. In addition, our Office examined credits processed by the … approved and submitted to our Office 7.7 million refunds for payment totaling over $10 billion. In addition, the Department approved and submitted to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/12/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxCazenovia Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-327)
… The District set aside over $4.2 million in a variety of reserve funds prior to 2011-12 and used about $2.5 million … financial challenges the past four years. However, these reserve fund appropriations were not included in the annual … Avoid overreliance on appropriated fund balance. Include reserve fund appropriations in the annual budgets if they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/cazenovia-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-327Reporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is accurately … and reporting bias incident statistics and utilizing the data for management decisions. We also determined whether … and handle all possible bias incidents. Background With the passage of the Hate Crimes Act of 2000 (Act), the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-dataSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Fund (Fund) was created in 1962 to expedite the completion of the $700 million master plan for the State University of New York (SUNY). This master plan enabled SUNY to accommodate twice the number of students enrolled (from 53,000 to 106,000). The Fund was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information regarding the outreach … year. Abandoned Property Law §1422 requires State agencies to perform certain payee notification requirements: An initial outreach letter has been sent to all employees with a 2020 uncashed payroll check greater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksAccess Controls Over Student Information Systems (2014-MR-1)
… [pdf] , Westhill Central School District [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if school districts have … rights than needed for their job duties. 90 users out of 229 tested (39 percent) had access to one or more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/19/access-controls-over-student-information-systems-2014-mr-1Clark Mills Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-315)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. … and separate from the Town of Kirkland, and is located in Oneida County. The District is governed by an elected … by GML. The Board Chair had a prohibited interest in a contract between the District and a corporation where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/clark-mills-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-315Washington County Sheriff’s Department Civil Office – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-288)
… Sheriff Department’s internal controls over cash receipts for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background Washington County is located in the eastern part of New York and has a population of … officials established a fiscal management policy in February 2012 providing guidance over the collecting, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/10/washington-county-sheriffs-department-civil-office-internal-controls-over-cashMount Vernon Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2013M-364)
… The Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency is located in the City of Mount Vernon in Westchester County and is governed by a Board of Directors … procedures for recouping tax exempt status if a business does not produce the intended benefits. … Mount Vernon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/04/18/mount-vernon-industrial-development-agency-project-approval