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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… (BOCES) officials did not properly monitor and account for fixed assets. Thirty-two of the assets tested and valued … that 28 assets (computers, electrostatic sprayers, nursing beds and other assets) with combined purchase prices of … economical use of taxpayer money, and in the district’s best interest. Pelham Union Free School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Village of Dresden – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties and Multiyear Financial Planning (2013M-3)
… to November 15, 2012. Background The Village of Dresden is located in the Town of Torrey, in Yates County, and has a population of 308. The Village is governed by an elected Board of Trustees which comprises a Mayor, who is the chief executive officer, and two Trustees. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-dresden-clerk-treasurers-duties-and-multiyear-financial-planning-2013m-3Town of Coeymans – Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements (2013M-186)
… The Town of Coeymans is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 7,400 residents. The … five-member Town Board which comprises the Town Supervisor and four Board members. The Town’s 2012 fiscal year budget … payroll clerk’s duties include making changes to salaries and wages but she is also capable of submitting data changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-coeymans-recordkeeping-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-186Wyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… 30, 2012. Background The Wyandanch Public Library is a School District Public Library that is located in the Town of Babylon in Suffolk County. The Library is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees, elected by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/20/wyandanch-public-library-oversight-library-resources-2013m-399Selected Personal Service Contracts
… Background ESDC is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to promote a growing and vigorous economy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/selected-personal-service-contractsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 32
… Subject: Template for 1099 reporting SFS payments using a Single Payment Vendor ID and … Section 5.K.2 - Processing Payments Subject to Federal Reporting , OSC's Bureau of State Expenditures (BSE) will … to these vendors, agencies must provide the required tax reporting data to BSE’s Federal Reporting Unit using this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/32-1099-reporting-single-payments-non-sfs-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1223
… Purpose To inform agencies of the tax related withholding requirements for 2013. … January 2013, employees receiving income in excess of $200,000 will be subject to an additional Medicare … New York City and Yonkers Withholding Allowance The value of one New York State, New York City and Yonkers Withholding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1223-summary-tax-related-withholding-requirements-2013Richford Fire District – Long-Term Planning and Board Oversight (2024M-55)
… oversight of financial operations and long-term planning is not adequately performed, the Board and District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/06/richford-fire-district-long-term-planning-and-board-oversight-2024m-55Town of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… Treasurer’s wages and take out withholdings from her gross pay, Perform a thorough audit of claims before payments are … the calculation of the District’s annual fire protection bill. Key Recommendations Establish a system of internal … take out the required withholdings from her gross pay and report and remit the withholdings to the appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-45
… in Bargaining Unit SY represented by New York State Supreme Court Officers Association, Bargaining Unit F8 represented by Suffolk County Court Employees Association and Bargaining Unit S9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-45-voluntary-insurance-program-certain-employees-unified-courtState Agencies Bulletin No. 1479
… earnings limit for Tier 6 Employee Retirement System (ERS) members is $15,608. Background In accordance with … Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 6 members of ERS Plan Type 7Y Effective Dates Administration Paychecks … earnings limit for the 2016 fiscal year in accordance with ERS publications to $15,608. Questions Questions regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1479-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-fiscal-year-2016-employeesOnondaga County Probation Department - Financial Operations (2018M-147)
… and disbursement procedures. Disburse more than $60,000 in restitution payments to crime victims. Key Recommendations … procedures to disburse undistributed restitution payments in a timely manner. County officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/16/onondaga-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2018m-147Pine Bush Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2017M-171)
… The Pine Bush Central School District is located in the towns of Crawford, Gardiner, Mamakating, Montgomery, Mount Hope, Shawangunk and Wallkill in Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/pine-bush-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2017m-171Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… procurement policy. Officials did not always obtain quotes in compliance with the procurement policy. The Town … savings by reducing the thresholds for purchases requiring quotes in the procurement policy. Key Recommendations Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134West Buffalo Charter School - Payroll (2018M-72)
… School officials did not update employee salaries included in offer of employment letters when salary changes were made. … guidance for School officials to ensure any changes in salary or pay rate are properly authorized, approved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/06/15/west-buffalo-charter-school-payroll-2018m-72Columbia County – Procurement (2017M-249)
… in accordance with General Municipal Law and the County’s procurement policy for the period January 1, 2016 through … million. Noteworthy Achievements The County has adopted a procurement policy that includes the bidding requirements of … goods and services in accordance with GML and the County’s procurement policy. Key Recommendations There are no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/columbia-county-procurement-2017m-249Ulster County Department of Social Services Preschool and Children and Family Services Units – Claims Processing (2017M-253)
… July 24, 2017. Background The Ulster County Department of Social Services, which employs approximately 300, is … Ulster County Department of Social Services Preschool and Children and Family Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/01/26/ulster-county-department-social-services-preschool-and-children-and-familyJohnsonville Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-190)
… June 30, 2017. Background The Johnsonville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … and Schaghticoke in Rensselaer County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Commissioners. … Ensure that the audit and approval of claims for payment is adequately documented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/01/05/johnsonville-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-190Windsor Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-130)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine District officials’ management of the school lunch … $36.1 million. Key Finding District officials have taken actions to reduce the school lunch fund’s dependence on the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/windsor-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-130Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2015M-288)
… Extra-classroom activity funds recorded almost $118,000 in receipts and $124,000 in disbursements for the 2014-15 fiscal year. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/01/29/otsego-northern-catskills-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-extra