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V.3.F Projects – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… The Project ID ChartField captures transaction information for endeavors or events that may have one or more funding … to the Project Costing module. Projects must be created for each federal grant, oil spill, capital project and other … identified statewide uses. Projects may also be created for agency-specific purposes. For further information, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3f-projectsNorthville Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2015M-53)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s purchasing practices for the period July 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. … Central School District. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled $152,987. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/15/northville-public-library-cash-disbursements-2015m-53Honeoye Falls Lima Central School District – Access Controls (2020M-112)
… information technology (IT) security policies, resulting in increased risk that data, hardware and software may be … whether they were appropriate or needed to be disabled. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the District‘s increased reliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/12/honeoye-falls-lima-central-school-district-access-controls-2020m-112Hudson City School District – Grant Administration (2013M-324)
… of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over grant administration for the period July 1, 2011 through May … District officials need to improve internal controls over grant programs. The District expended more than $79,400 on grant-related expenditures that either were not approved, not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/hudson-city-school-district-grant-administration-2013m-324Town of Bainbridge – Financial Management (2016M-332)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess Town officials’ management of the Town’s financial … through 2015, officials used one-time financing sources to fund recurring expenditures, adopting budgets that were … goals for the level of unrestricted fund balance to be maintained, which contributed to the appropriation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-bainbridge-financial-management-2016m-332Elmira Heights Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-76)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … The District’s reliance on fund balance and reserves to finance planned operating deficits has depleted available funds to dangerous levels. District officials improperly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/19/elmira-heights-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-76Town of Schaghticoke – Water Operations (2016M-390)
… 30, 2016. Background The Town of Schaghticoke is located in Rensselaer County and has a population of approximately … and procedures to provide guidance to employees involved in the billing and collection of water charges. Implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-schaghticoke-water-operations-2016m-390Saranac Central School District – Investment Program (2023M-89)
… million in operating and debt service funds available for investing, and earned $154,099 in investment earnings. … monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available for investment. Key Recommendations Prepare monthly cash … investment program - legality, safety, liquidity and yield - when investing available funds. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-89Inlet Common School District – Claims Processing (2023M-180)
… District (District) claims were adequately supported, for appropriate purposes, audited and approved before … Key Findings Claims that we reviewed were supported and for appropriate purposes but did not have evidence that they … to be paid. District officials used a debit card to pay for 60 purchases totaling $6,840 that were not subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/inlet-common-school-district-claims-processing-2023m-180Madison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2015M-322)
… period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Background The Madison Central School District is located in the Towns of Eaton, Madison and Stockbridge in Madison County and the Towns of Augusta, Marshall and Vernon … Madison Central School District Procurement of Professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/madison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2015mLocust Valley Central School District – Competitive Quotes (2016M-131)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s practices and procedures related to the purchase of goods and services for the period July 1, … Findings District officials did not consistently adhere to written policies for obtaining competitive quotes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/locust-valley-central-school-district-competitive-quotes-2016m-131West Seneca Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-381)
… The West Seneca Central School District is located in the Towns of West Seneca, Orchard Park, Hamburg and Cheektowaga, in Erie County. The District, which is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/17/west-seneca-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-381Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Purchasing (2016M-259)
… of our audit was to evaluate BOCES’ purchasing practices for the period July 1, 2014 through May 19, 2016. Background … boards of the component districts. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $56 … or circumstances when soliciting proposals or quotes for professional services is required. Bid specifications for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/10/21/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-purchasing-2016m-259New Paltz Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-38)
… fund balance to provide a financial cushion in case of unforeseen expenses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/new-paltz-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-38North Rose-Wolcott Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-22)
… the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2014 through January 4, 2016. Background The North Rose-Wolcott Central School District is located in the Towns of Butler, Huron, Lyons, Rose, … for the 2015-16 fiscal year were approximately $26.6 million. Key Findings There is no written plan that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/north-rose-wolcott-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-22Orient Fire District – Cash Reserves and Credit Cards (2015M-319)
… and separate from the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which serves … The Board did not ensure that travel was authorized in advance. Key Recommendations Amend the investment policy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/03/04/orient-fire-district-cash-reserves-and-credit-cards-2015m-319Wainscott Common School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-240)
… claims before payment and ensured that each was approved, for appropriate purposes and adequately supported. Key … a thorough audit of each claim before approving the claims for payment. District officials disagreed with certain … claims before payment and ensured that each was approved for appropriate purposes and adequ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/wainscott-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-240Town of Tyre - Long-Term Planning (2019M-61)
… costs. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/29/town-tyre-long-term-planning-2019m-61State Agencies Bulletin No. 2003
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to advise agencies of the combining of the Garnishment Notification Reports (NBEN744, NBEN745 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2003-update-garnishment-notification-reportsOpinion 99-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Revenue Anticipation Notes (issuance in anticipation of payments in lieu of taxes); (issuance in anticipation of State aid … a school district may issue revenue anticipation notes in anticipation of the receipt of payments in lieu of taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-6