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Ordinary Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… (which may be extended for an additional two years) as long as you have not resigned or are not terminated while … first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt from federal income tax. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-death-benefitAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Article 14 Benefits
… to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly from public … unpaid sick leave days, which cannot exceed 165 (200 days for some members), by 260. Contact your employer or refer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jRenaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Financial Operations (2016M-198)
… ethics policy and the application of General Municipal Law requirements. Ensure that Board policy is followed regarding dual signatures on checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-financial-operations-2016m-198South Seneca Central School District – Online Banking (2021M-164)
Determine whether the South Seneca Central School Districts District Board of Education Board and District officials ensure online banking transactions are appropriate and secure
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/south-seneca-central-school-district-online-banking-2021m-164Henrietta Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-27)
… Board did not adopt realistic budgets from 2017 through 2021. As a result, fund balance increased to $4.4 million on … unnecessarily overrode the 2019 and 2020 tax cap. The 2021 tax cap override will likely be unnecessary because the 2021 budget overestimated appropriations by approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/henrietta-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-27Town of Corning – Procurement (2020M-93)
… services. Of the purchases totaling $455,792 from 35 vendors and 10 professional service providers we examined, … The Board also extended the contract for another five years without seeking competition. Although the Board was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/12/04/town-corning-procurement-2020m-93Who Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… the governing board is generally responsible for the audit of claims. The audit of claims is one of the few control procedures that is often executed directly … to fulfilling the need for a thorough and deliberate audit of claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleVillage of Fort Plain – Leave Benefits (2020M-101)
… (Village) officials established appropriate control over employee leave time. Key Findings Village officials did not establish appropriate controls over employee leave time. The Board did not establish … and procedures. Officials did not accurately maintain employee leave records. Leave used and compensatory time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/11/13/village-fort-plain-leave-benefits-2020m-101Town of Palermo – Procurement and Fuel Inventory (2020M-100)
… whether Town of Palermo (Town) officials used competitive methods when procuring goods and services and properly … Key Findings Town officials did not always use competitive methods when procuring goods and services or properly account … and update the procurement policy and use competitive methods when procuring goods and services, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-palermo-procurement-and-fuel-inventory-2020m-100Albany County Department of Weights and Measures – Potential Revenue Enhancement and Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-278)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess potential revenue enhancement … opportunities and controls over the cash receipts process of the Department of Weights and Measures for the period of … Albany County Department of Weights and Measures Potential Revenue Enhancement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/albany-county-department-weights-and-measures-potential-revenue-enhancement-andNorth Babylon Union Free School District – Online Banking (2023M-156)
… Audit Objective Determine whether North Babylon Union Free School District (District) officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While we determined that online banking transactions were appropriate, the Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/north-babylon-union-free-school-district-online-banking-2023m-156Red Hook Central School District – Inventories (2023M-133)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Red Hook Central School District (District) officials adequately … Determine whether Red Hook Central School District District officials adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/07/red-hook-central-school-district-inventories-2023m-133Farmingdale Union Free School District – Payroll (2024M-22)
… work. Ensure all nonemergency overtime is preapproved in writing and properly documented. Properly budget for and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/28/farmingdale-union-free-school-district-payroll-2024m-22Debt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… State statutes require certain public authorities seeking to sell their notes and bonds at private or negotiated sale to first secure the New York State Comptroller’s approval. Certain municipalities are authorized to sell their bonds or notes at private sale, regardless of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsState Agencies Bulletin No. 296
… and the NHRP 517 replace the previous file layouts on the attachment. The changes will be bolded in gray. (See Attachment 1) Effective Date The processing of the new … Data Transaction Files - Input/Output (By Record Code) Attachment 1a - Fields for HIRE Attachment 1b - Fields for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/296-revised-data-capture-files-nhrp-716-and-nhrp-517Chenango Valley Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-162)
… the plan as needed and distribute it to all responsible parties. District officials agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/16/chenango-valley-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-andBroome-Delaware-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Planning (2023M-1)
… adequate capital planning, BOCES officials are limited in their ability to set long-term priorities. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/16/broome-delaware-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-planning-2023mOntario-Seneca-Yates-Cayuga-Wayne Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Budget Development (2022M-209)
… the financial system or streamline the current budget workbook method to allow for the direct transition of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/09/ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne-board-cooperative-educational-services-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… inaccurate. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York. Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOntario County Four Seasons Development Corporation – Procurement (2021M-197)
… goods and services. The Corporation's procurement policy (Policy) lacks a provision for sole source purchases and … Adopt a more comprehensive written procurement policy which includes the requirements for adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/04/29/ontario-county-four-seasons-development-corporation