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Village of Monticello – Records and Reports (2020M-104)
… and timely accounting records or properly reconcile bank accounts in a timely manner. About $5 million of real property tax revenue was not posted to the accounting records. Bank reconciliations were generally performed two to three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/12/23/village-monticello-records-and-reports-2020m-104Ballston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-101)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … desk cash receipts for the period June 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. Background The Ballston Spa Public Library … for the Library’s collection and disbursement of donated funds. The Treasurer has not maintained a detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/21/ballston-spa-public-library-donations-and-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015mTown of Duanesburg – Financial Records and Reports (2020M-116)
Determine whether the Town Supervisor Supervisor maintained complete accurate and uptodate accounting records and reports
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/02/05/town-duanesburg-financial-records-and-reports-2020m-116Town of Wappinger – Financial Condition (2013M-94)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition and budgeting … December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Wappinger is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately 26,275. An elected five-member Town Board is the legislative body responsible for overseeing the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/21/town-wappinger-financial-condition-2013m-94Wyoming Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-152)
… District paid 11 professional service providers a total of $189,000 without using requests for proposals (RFPs) as required by the District’s procurement policy. The remaining three professional … $50,000. Key Recommendations Procure professional services in accordance with District policy. Ensure any deviations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/12/wyoming-central-school-district-professional-services-2020m-152Saranac Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-30)
… decisions. Officials did not post the: Budget-to-actual results or external audit report corrective action plan … Key Recommendations Ensure that budget-to-actual results, comprehensive budget documents, a multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/saranac-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-30Village of Brookville – Board Oversight (2015M-45)
… 30, 2014. Background The Village of Brookville is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, and has a … how the Village will use surplus moneys accumulated in operating funds and establish policies that address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/06/12/village-brookville-board-oversight-2015m-45Town of Long Lake – Capital Projects and Reserve Funds (2012M-235)
… properly for the period January 1, 2011, through July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Long Lake is located in Hamilton … and four Board members. The Town’s adopted budget for 2012 is $4,012,006. Key Findings Town officials have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/08/town-long-lake-capital-projects-and-reserve-funds-2012m-235Acceptable Time and Attendance Systems – Legacy Reporting
… by the employee that full hours were worked, except for time charged to accruals for vacation and other leave time. For good internal controls, the system should also … not have supervisors.) Examples include: Hard copy (paper) time sheets, signed by the official; Electronic time sheets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/acceptable-time-and-attendance-systemsAlfred-Almond Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-131)
… Findings The Board overestimated appropriations by a total of $2.3 million from 2015-16 through 2017-18 and annually appropriated an average of $495,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/06/alfred-almond-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-131Tioga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-190)
… (Administrator) properly approved and monitored tax abatement and revolving loan projects. Key Findings The … the Board and the Administrator did not properly monitor tax abatement and loan projects. The Board did not require … and retention figures with project goals. Track sales tax exemptions to ensure that the exemptions taken were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/12/20/tioga-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalTown of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (2018M-122)
… of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) for sewer services. Key Findings The Town: Did not have a written agreement or basis for rates charged to DOCCS for sewer services. Charged sewer district (District) users … Department of Corrections and Community Supervision DOCCS for sewer services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122Liverpool Central School District – Information Technology Assets (2020M-59)
… effectively managed hardware and software inventory to ensure that information technology (IT) assets are … Perform physical inventories of hardware and compare them to inventory records, and review software installed on … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/liverpool-central-school-district-information-technology-assets-2020m-59Town of Hounsfield - Claims Auditing (2019M-215)
… The Board did not audit claims before approving payments. Of 166 claim vouchers reviewed, totaling $783,400, the … paid twice. The Board did not ensure that procurements of commodities, goods and services totaling $172,000 complied … Recommendations Perform a thorough and deliberate audit of claims and ensure each claim is adequately supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/24/town-hounsfield-claims-auditing-2019m-215Genesee Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-231)
… Findings The Board overestimated appropriations by a total of $2.7 million from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and annually appropriated $225,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations. As of June 30, 2019, surplus fund balance totaled over $1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/genesee-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-231Opinion 99-13
… structure is unheated and seasonal) -- Rates (requirements for building permit fees) TOWN LAW, §§130(1), 138, 261; EXECUTIVE LAW, §381: Town permit fees must bear a direct relation to the costs of … Whether a town may impose a higher building permit fee for structures that would have no heat and are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13Property Tax Freeze Credit
… the 2016 tax year, use relevant Department data to ensure only eligible taxpayers receive the PTF credit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/08/property-tax-freeze-creditOversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… and provide for appropriate intervention to improve child and family development. Early Intervention (EI) services, such as physical therapy and speechlanguage pathology services, are provided at no cost to an eligible child’s family, and are funded first through third-party payers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agentState Agencies Bulletin No. 938
… new Reason Code BDA on the Position Data page and the new Job Data Reason Code BDA to be used for certain Job Action Requests. Affected Employees Employees for whom a … has created the new Reason Code BDA to be used for certain Job Action Requests that will allow DOB, Civil Service, OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/938-new-reason-code-transactions-requiring-budget-directors-approval-bdaEarnings Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… above the limit. Earnings Period Earnings Limit April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 $360,000 April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 $350,000 April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 $345,000 April … salary, which is set by joint resolution of the Senate and Assembly. Refer to the table below. Once a Tier 6 member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/earnings-limits