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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 67
… please refer to Guide to Financial Operations Chapter XII, Section 5.F - Adjusting the MIR Date . This guidance is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/67-prompt-payment-interestCharter School for Applied Technologies - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-60)
… Findings Appropriate proof of residency was not on file for 34 of the 60 students in our audit sample (57 percent). The School billed tuition totaling $12,600 for three students to the incorrect district of residence and … manner and develop and implement escalation procedures for when it is not. Address and resolve the incorrect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/06/14/charter-school-applied-technologies-student-enrollment-and-billing-2019mNiagara Wheatfield Central School District - Niagara Power Coalition and Native American Revenues (2019M-227)
… revenues in a special revenue fund. Investigate the source of funds in the debt reserve and, if appropriate, transfer … counsel on the appropriate action regarding the future use of the capital reserve. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-niagara-power-coalition-andNiagara County – Court and Trust Funds (2015M-228)
… are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may … such as surplus moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to … Key Finding We identified funds that improperly remained in the Treasurer’s custody that should have been turned over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/13/niagara-county-court-and-trust-funds-2015m-228Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-141)
… examine whether the Board ensured that cash disbursements and receipts were properly recorded for the period January 1, … March 26, 2014. Background The Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … The District, which is governed by a five-member Board of Fire Commissioners, serves both Towns as well as a village, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/01/middletown-hardenburgh-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014mScarsdale Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-252)
… and protected against unauthorized access, harm or loss for the period July 1, 2014 through May 12, 2016. Background … Board of Education. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 fiscal years were approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/scarsdale-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-252Examination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… originally entered into contract CM00939 with PMA for consulting services for the period December 3, 2012 through September 3, 2013. That contract was later extended for three months through December 2, 2013. At that time, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaVestal Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-08)
Vestal Central School District Financial Condition 2014M08
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/vestal-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-08Williamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-274)
… through June 3, 2016. Background The Williamsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Amherst, Clarence … Williamsville Central School District Financial Management 2016M274 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-274Jericho Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-328)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management practices for … officials overestimated budgeted appropriations by 9 to 12 percent– ranging from $9.8 to $12.4 million – for three of the four years in our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/jericho-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-328Allegany County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-74)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer). Payments made pursuant to court … an estate payment is unknown). Key Findings Although the County Clerk maintains scanned copies of all court orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/allegany-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-74Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-15-11)
… tentative budget for the general, electric, library and parking funds are reasonable. The water and sewer funds’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/13/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-15-11Hadley-Luzerne Joint Youth Commission – Governance and Cash Receipts (2016M-262)
HadleyLuzerne Joint Youth Commission Governance and Cash Receipts 2016M262
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/30/hadley-luzerne-joint-youth-commission-governance-and-cash-receipts-2016mWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods that have been delivered … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … Basically a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B8-15-13)
… adopted budget are reasonable. The adopted budget relies on a 16 percent property tax increase to finance the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-suffern-budget-review-b8-15-13Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B21-7-1)
… letter. The District's proposed budget complies with the tax levy limit because it includes a tax levy of $22,922,337, which is within the limits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b21-7-1Bolton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-58)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … in Warren County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven elected members. The … although the Board appropriated more than $690,000 of unexpended surplus funds each year, for a total exceeding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/bolton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-58Andover Central School District – Internal Controls Over Reserve Funds (2013M-162)
… purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over reserve funds for the period July 1, 2007, through April 30, … were $8.2 million. Key Findings Internal controls over reserve funds are not appropriately designed or operating … a summary statement of projected use and need of the reserve funds. However, the annual report prepared by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/13/andover-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-reserve-fundsOrleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-6)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … 1, 2021 through November 1, 2024. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/12/13/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-6Middle Island Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-93)
… Background The Middle Island Fire District is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an elected … through 2012, the Board did not prepare District budgets in the format prescribed by OSC or prepare budgets based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/05/middle-island-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-93