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Hudson City School District – Grant Administration (2013M-324)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over grant administration for … $41.5 million. Key Findings District officials need to improve internal controls over grant programs. The … for legitimate grant purposes. Grant expenditures reported to SED totaling $127,680 lacked sufficient supporting …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of the Town’s water … approximately $4.3 million. Key Findings Duties related to billings, collections, deposits and recordkeeping were not … Key Recommendations Establish policies and procedures to provide guidance to employees involved in the billing and …
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)
… rate quotes, and Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available for investment. Key … funds. District officials were given an opportunity to respond within 30 days in writing to our findings and recommendations but chose not to …
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)
… did not document the date that they authorized claims to be paid. District officials used a debit card to pay for 60 purchases totaling $6,840 that were not subject to Board approval. Key Recommendations The Board should: …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s process and procedures for procuring … Monitor the procurement of professional services to ensure compliance with the District’s policies and all … documentation for each professional service provider to clearly stipulate the contract period, the services to be …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … declined from more than $4 million as of June 30, 2010 to approximately $379,000 as of June 30, 2014. Key … of revenues and expenditures. Develop a realistic plan to accumulate unexpended surplus funds, within the legal …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate BOCES’ purchasing practices for the period July … equipment costing $170,470 may have been too restrictive to foster competition. Key Recommendations Review and revise the purchasing policy to include specific language for addressing the procurement …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … budget. Key Recommendations Revise fund balance policy to specify the minimum amount of unrestricted, unappropriated fund balance to be retained. Increase the amount of unrestricted, …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the … funds and prescribes how the reserve fund balances are to be monitored, analyzed and maintained. District officials … multiyear financial and capital plan for a three- to five- year period, and make appropriate adjustments to …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s controls over cash investments and … Key Findings The Board did not limit depositories to banks and trusts, as required by statute. The Treasurer paid credit card claims prior to Board approval. The Board did not ensure that travel was …
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)
… but also ensured that the procurements and claims adhered to all District policies and procedures. Key Recommendations … and regulation. Require the Business Manager/Treasurer to submit claims packets to the Board, together with the warrant. Perform a thorough …
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)
… A reserve plan which details justifications for reserves to be established or maintained, funding levels and plans for … and estimates of highway and bridge related expenditures to the Board, as required. Key Recommendations Develop and … multiyear financial and capital plans for a three- to five-year period. Adopt a formal reserve plan that …
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 … who appear on the NBEN744 are affected. Background: To simplify agency access and review of new and amended … as of 02/24/2022. Agency Actions: Agencies should continue to notify employees of new or amended garnishments per the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2003-update-garnishment-notification-reportsOpinion 99-6
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Revenue Anticipation Notes … notes in anticipation of the receipt of State aid payable pursuant to section 545 of the Real Property Tax Law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 1997
… No. 1997.1 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA), and C82 allows DOH to establish a temporary overtime rate of 2.5 times the … employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate applies to all overtime earned during shifts that begin at or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1997-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1996
… No. 1996.1 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … NYSCOPBA, and Council 82 AFSCME AFL-CIO (C82) allows DOH to establish a temporary overtime rate of 2.5 times the … in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall apply to all overtime earned during shifts that begin at or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1996-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainCUNY Bulletin No. CU-603
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee … and automatically increase the current amount of $48.64 to $50.48. Agency Action Notify affected employees. Questions … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … This bulletin notifies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-603-international-union-painters-and-allied-trades-iupat-local