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Delaware County – Third-Party Contractual Services (2014M-287)
… the County’s policies and procedures for contracting with third-party service providers for the period January 1, … contracts. Ensure that written contracts are entered into with third-party service providers, indicating the contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/03/06/delaware-county-third-party-contractual-services-2014m-287Wyandanch Union Free School District - Professional Services, Administrative Expenses and Fuel Inventory (2018M-24)
… services. Expenses for conferences attended by Board of Education (Board) members and cell phones were supported … methods to select nine professionals paid a total of $849,696. Could have saved $3,562 if they had used federal … unnecessary costs. Did not account for 20 and 73 percent of the gasoline and diesel fuel inventories, respectively, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-professional-services-administrativeBrewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… In addition, all 45 general ledger accounts did not comply with the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) uniform … service contracts. District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mCity of Albany Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2018M-65)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether: The Board of Directors (Board) approved projects that provide for net … took action when goals were not met. Key Findings The City of Albany Industrial Development Agency (CAIDA) did not incorporate goals into project agreements. Thirteen of the 15 projects met or exceeded their job creation and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/09/21/city-albany-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2018m-65Early Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… With 20 years of service credit, you can apply for early retirement regardless of your age. The early retirement benefit equals 42 percent of your FAS for 20 years of service credit plus an additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/early-retirementContributing Toward Your Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… You are required to contribute 3 percent of your gross earnings toward your retirement benefits for 25 … and Local Retirement System, and used in the calculation of all benefits paid by the Retirement System; and Calculated … to October 1, 2013 and is not retroactive. Page updated as of 11/13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/contributing-toward-your-retirementTier Status – Article 14 Benefits
… employer offers the one-year final average salary benefit for your employee group; or Are employed by the City of … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/tier-statusRetirement System Membership – Forest Rangers Plan
… you must complete and file a membership application with the Office of the State Comptroller. Special Plan Coverage 1 If you become employed as a forest ranger with the New York State Department of Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/retirement-system-membershipState Agencies Bulletin No. 1566
… of TIAA (Plan Type 7Z) in Tier 6. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, which provides … PayServ will automatically stop Tier 6 employees enrolled with TIAA ORP when their pensionable earnings reach the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1566-maximum-salary-limit-teachers-insurance-and-annuity-tiaa-retirementWestchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)
… and expenditure projections in the County’s adopted budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … adopted a total budget of approximately $2.1 billion for fiscal year 2018. Key Findings Significant revenue and … While the County budgeted $544.5 million in revenue for sales tax collections, we estimate total collections to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B17-6-18)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized to issue … City of Newburgh Budget Review B17618 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b17-6-18Village of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s joint youth … program (Program) has been established by the Village of Northville to operate youth development activities for … Village of Northville Joint Youth Activity Program 2016M339 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Travel Advisory No. 5
… – Travel and Expense was updated. Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) updated Chapter XIII, Section 3 – Record Retention – Travel and Expense of the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) . Agencies are … in the SFS to store electronic documents in support of Travel and Expense transactions for supervisory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expenseTown of Barton - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-8)
… Town officials procure goods and services in conformance with policies and statute. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/19/town-barton-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-8Schenectady City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-168)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through March 13, 2014. … 9,600 students. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $159 … order to pay bills and other obligations when due. Budgets for 2010-11 through 2013-14 were not structurally balanced, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/29/schenectady-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-168Orchard Park Central School District – School Bus Procurement and Reserves (2013M-368)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the internal controls over … is located in Erie County and is governed by the Board of Education, which comprises seven elected members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/orchard-park-central-school-district-school-bus-procurement-and-reservesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 9
… - Selecting the Appropriate Vendor and Address Sequence , Business Units must select the correct Vendor ID and Address … payable to National Grid may delay payment crediting and Business Units may experience unintended service … XII, Section 5.B - Unique Invoice Number Requirements , Business Units must ensure there is a unique invoice number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/9-complex-entity-national-gridTown of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Oxford (Town) officials used a competitive process to … Section 103 or the Town’s procurement policy (Policy). Of the purchases totaling $1.7 million that we reviewed, Town … most favorable terms and conditions in the best interests of its taxpayers. Recommendations The audit report includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Town of Stafford – Capital Projects (2024M-17)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Stafford (Town) Town Board (Board) properly authorized and … to manage the capital projects, the Board was not aware of project overruns, cash flow issues or financing source … the Board created a taxpayer equity issue when a portion of the costs to construct water districts was paid for by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-stafford-capital-projects-2024m-17Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-043)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether the County Treasurer’s … implemented properly and consistently, provide a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard these … The purpose of our review was to determine whether the County Treasurers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/14/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-043