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XV.6.B Negative Payroll Balances – XV. End of Year
… Agencies must be attentive in monitoring this report for negative balances and be especially diligent in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv6b-negative-payroll-balancesVeterans Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli
… we honor the men and women who have bravely served in our country’s Armed Forces. With crises and conflicts … to protect our freedoms. From the patriots who fought in the Revolutionary War and built our nation to those now stationed in troubled regions around the globe and are protecting us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/veterans-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliIntroduction – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… Information technology (IT) has become an integral part of most local governments’ and school districts’ operations. … Information technology IT has become an integral part of most local governments and school districts operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/introductionOperational Advisory No. 7
… each Business Unit review the address and telephone number in SFS. SFS has address and phone numbers associated with each Business Unit (BU) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/7-agency-contact-updateVendor File Advisory No. 1
… on the Vendor File Guidance: Do not enter a DBA name in the Name 1 or Name 2 fields when registering a vendor on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/1-regarding-doing-business-dbaTown of Milan - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-257)
… whether the Town Clerk/Tax Collector maintained adequate records and properly deposited and remitted money in a timely manner. Key Findings Real property taxes totaling $3.1 million in 2017 and $3.0 million in 2018 were not always remitted to … whether the Town ClerkTax Collector maintained adequate records and properly deposited and remitted money in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/08/town-milan-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-257Town of Johnstown - Fuel Inventory (2019M-178)
… in unaccounted-for fuel of 21,806 gallons of gasoline and diesel valued at $49,278. Prepare periodic fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/06/town-johnstown-fuel-inventory-2019m-178Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… officials did not provide IT security awareness training to employees. The Board did not develop a disaster recovery plan. Sensitive IT control weaknesses … personnel who use IT resources, including the importance of physical security and protection of personal, private, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141City of Tonawanda - Information Technology (2018M-146)
… computer use. City officials did not maintain an inventory of IT assets. City employees were not provided with IT … City personnel and monitor IT usage. Maintain an inventory of IT assets. Ensure that all necessary City personnel … City of Tonawanda Information Technology 2018M146 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/21/city-tonawanda-information-technology-2018m-146Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-23)
… such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). The Treasurer did not prepare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/05/11/montezuma-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operations-2018mJohnsburg Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2018M-150)
… activities were not supported by adequate documentation. District employees did not submit any documentation to show … proper authorization and supporting documentation. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/01/johnsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2018mTown of Carrollton – Justice Court Operations (2018M-21)
… of Court records or contract with an independent public accountant for an audit. Key Recommendations Prepare … balances. Examine Court records or retain an independent public accountant to perform an annual audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/11/town-carrollton-justice-court-operations-2018m-21Cassadaga Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-110)
… were overfunded. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/cassadaga-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-110Village of Ballston Spa - Financial Condition (2017M-256)
… the Treasurer maintained adequate accounting records and the Board effectively monitored the Village’s financial … The Treasurer did not maintain accurate accounting records and failed to file required annual financial reports for the … a timely manner. Monitor the Village’s financial condition and ensure the Treasurer files timely financial reports. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/05/village-ballston-spa-financial-condition-2017m-256Randolph Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-232)
… exceeding the statutory limit by more than $2 million or 10 percentage points. The Board and District officials … and recommendations and indicated they have initiated, or planned to initiate, corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/randolph-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-232Forestville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-170)
… did not provide formalized IT security awareness training for individuals who used the District’s IT assets. Personal … guidelines. Develop comprehensive written procedures for managing network and application user accounts. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/forestville-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-170Red Creek Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-75)
Determine whether the Board and District officials adequately managed the Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/red-creek-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-75South Jefferson Central School District – Payroll (2024M-31)
… Audit Objective Determine whether South Jefferson Central School District (District) officials accurately paid … Determine whether South Jefferson Central School District District officials accurately paid employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/south-jefferson-central-school-district-payroll-2024m-31Waterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
… June 1, 2013 through January 31, 2015. Background The Waterford Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer … that provides fire protection services to the Village of Waterford, Saratoga County. The Village also contracts with the Town of Waterford, Saratoga County, to provide services to portions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/19/waterford-volunteer-fire-department-cash-disbursements-2015mElba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-286)
… August 6, 2014. Background The Elba Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Elba, Genesee County. The Department, which … Village and for residents outside the Village pursuant to a contract with the Town of Elba. Department expenses for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/elba-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m