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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1978
… of the Internal Revenue code, providing dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1978-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedSchuylerville Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-131)
… Had these services been claimed, the District could have realized revenues totaling $6,375. The District lacked … District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/schuylerville-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-131Village of Speculator – Financial Condition (2013M-381)
… 31, 2013. Background The Village of Speculator is located in the Town of Lake Pleasant in Hamilton County and has approximately 320 residents. The … operating deficits have caused deficit fund balances in the water and sewer funds. Significant outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-speculator-financial-condition-2013m-381Monticello Housing Authority – Housing Choice Voucher Programs (2016M-272)
… pursuant to State Public Housing Law, is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners. The Authority’s … disbursement procedures to ensure documentation is signed by the head of household certifying their family has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/10/monticello-housing-authority-housing-choice-voucher-programs-2016m-272Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-154)
… officials ensured the District’s information technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against … Findings The Board and District officials did not ensure IT systems were adequately secured and protected. District … environmental controls over the server room. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/18/valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-154Northville 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-112Center Moriches Free Public Library – Budgeting and Cash Receipts (2013M-378)
… practices and cash receipts procedures for the period July 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013. Background The Center Moriches Free Public Library is a school district library located in Suffolk County and is governed by the Board of Trustees which consists of five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/18/center-moriches-free-public-library-budgeting-and-cash-receipts-2013m-378State Agencies Bulletin No. 1883
… will increase to $290,000 for the 2021 calendar year. Effective Dates Effective as of Administration checks … to reflect the Maximum Salary Limit for the 2021 Calendar Year. PayServ will automatically stop ORP contributions when … resume in the first paycheck of the following calendar year. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1883-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-tiers-1-through-5Buffalo City School District - Charter School Tuition Billing (2019M-122)
… District officials did not ensure the proper formula to calculate PECA set-aside amounts was used. As a result, … it with us, District officials took corrective action to avoid a potential $1.7 million overpayment in 2018-19. The … (SED) State aid handbook for the updated formula and rates to determine PECA set-aside amounts for charter school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/08/23/buffalo-city-school-district-charter-school-tuition-billing-2019m-122Camden Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-124)
… auditor’s approval and the claims auditor did not audit 10 scholarship payments totaling $4,750. The claims auditor did … claims auditor’s audit and approval. Ensure all claims for scholarship payments are audited and approved by the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/camden-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019m-124Town of Grand Island - Information Technology (2019M-34)
… were not provided with IT security awareness training. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the Town’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/23/town-grand-island-information-technology-2019m-34Herkimer County Community College - Procurement (2019M-186)
… goods and services. Key Findings The purchasing policy is outdated and inconsistent with purchasing procedures and is not communicated to all College staff involved in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2019/12/06/herkimer-county-community-college-procurement-2019m-186Orient 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-240Village of Fort Ann – Financial Condition (2014M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s financial … 1, 2011 through February 28, 2014. Background The Village of Fort Ann is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 490. The Village is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/14/village-fort-ann-financial-condition-2014m-197Village of Sylvan Beach – Board Oversight (2013M-34)
… Background The Village of Sylvan Beach is located in the Town of Vienna in Oneida County and has approximately 900 residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/10/village-sylvan-beach-board-oversight-2013m-34Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Fund Balance (2021M-61)
… idle without a specific purpose to benefit the Town is not in the public’s best interest. Key Recommendations Develop … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the THLDC’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/02/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-fund-balanceGlens Falls Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2014M-370)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority's internal controls over tenant rents … Board of Commissioners, was established pursuant to New York State Public Housing Law to provide low rent housing for qualified individuals. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/03/20/glens-falls-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2014m-370True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School - Financial Oversight (2019M-206)
… Key Recommendations Take a more active oversight role in School finances. Negotiate written agreements that contain … Ensure all services and benefits stipulated in the contractual agreement are received and pay only for … Appendix D includes our comments on issues raised in the School’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/03/06/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-financial-oversight-2019m