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XII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… payments for Accounts Payable and Land Claims processed in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is readily available … documentation from agencies to support payments processed in the SFS. OSC may contact agency employees to either … be sent to OSC or to facilitate OSC’s on-site review. In either case, supporting documentation must be readily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsSummitville Fire Company – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-423)
… fire protection services for the Town of Mamakating and is located in Sullivan County. During our audit period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/10/summitville-fire-company-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2016m-423Watervliet Housing Authority – Timekeeping and Leave Records (2015M-186)
… 2014 through February 28, 2015. Background The Watervliet Housing Authority is located in the City of Watervliet in … a seven-member Board of Commissioners, provides low rent housing for qualified individuals in accordance with relevant provisions of the New York State Public Housing Law and regulations prescribed by the Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/10/09/watervliet-housing-authority-timekeeping-and-leave-records-2015m-186Village of Albion – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-108)
… has approximately 6,000 residents. The Village is governed by an elected Board of Trustees which comprises four Trustees … not ensure that large meters were tested and calibrated on a regular basis to help ensure that bills, especially … receipts to provide accountability for set-up fees paid by new customers. Key Recommendations Segregate the water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/21/village-albion-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-108The Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… employment (4.7 percent). Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, air transportation is the largest subsector, employing 26,550 … the City, transit and ground passenger transportation and air transportation, made up of the majority of sector … bridges, the George Washington Bridge sees the most truck traffic on a yearly basis. According to the American …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityXVI.4.D Receivables Other Than Income Taxes and Federal Grants – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Receivable,” is comprised of the following four items: Taxes - Taxes receivable are comprised of four principal sources of State tax revenues which include personal income taxes, corporate income taxes, sales taxes and other taxes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4d-receivables-other-income-taxes-and-federal-grantsXIV.14.A Statewide Accounting Policy - Capital Assets and Depreciation – XIV. Special Procedures
… The State developed a comprehensive Capital Assets reporting system in compliance … the new Statewide Financial System (SFS) Asset Management (AM) Module (SFS AM), and the system was retired. The SFS AM continues to be … The State developed a comprehensive Capital Assets reporting system in compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14a-statewide-accounting-policy-capital-assets-and-depreciationTown of York – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2014M-181)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s budgeting practices and financial oversight for … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Towns budgeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-york-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2014m-181Town of Leicester – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2015M-158)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s budgeting and financial oversight … policies and procedures or a long-term financial plan to govern the budgeting process or the appropriate level of fund balance to maintain in each fund. The Board adopted unrealistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/13/town-leicester-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2015m-158Town of Caton – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2014M-359)
… not provide the Board with sufficient interim financial reports. The Supervisor did not file the annual financial … Provide the Board with accurate and complete monthly reports. File the annual financial report with OSC and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-caton-supervisors-records-and-reports-2014m-359Town of Caroga – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-182)
… the Board with sufficient monthly financial reports to allow it to adequately monitor and manage the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-caroga-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-182Town of Clarkson – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2013M-339)
… has not entered into detailed written agreements with the payroll processor and bank to ensure that the Town’s … the financial software. Review the current "agreement" for payroll services with the Town’s legal counsel and make … so that the private contractor does not exercise the custodial and disbursing functions vested by statute in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-clarkson-budgeting-and-board-oversight-2013m-339Hillside Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-284)
… July 20, 2016. Background The Hillside Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … the Town of Rhinebeck in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/09/30/hillside-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2016m-284Town of Broome – Purchasing and Justice Court (2014M-255)
… Town officials did not ensure that purchases were made at the lowest cost, in compliance with the Town’s procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/12/19/town-broome-purchasing-and-justice-court-2014m-255Town of Argyle – Town Clerk and Budgeting (2012M-231)
… was to review internal controls over the Clerk’s office and the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, … The Town of Argyle is located in Washington County and includes the Village of Argyle. The Town Board, which comprises five elected members – the Town Supervisor and four Board members – governs the Town. In 2011, the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/11/town-argyle-town-clerk-and-budgeting-2012m-231Town of Marcellus – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-375)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Supervisor properly … special district. Provide monthly financial reports to the Board that include fund balance amounts and reconciled … The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Supervisor properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/14/town-marcellus-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-375Town of Day – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2014M-225)
… million. Key Findings The accounting records and monthly reports contained inaccurate monthly cash balances, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/21/town-day-supervisors-records-and-reports-2014m-225Wallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
… 28, 2014. Background The Wallkill Fire District is located in the Town of Shawangunk in Ulster County. The District is a district corporation of … controls over the cash disbursements process, resulting in $239,622 being inappropriately paid to the Chair’s wife; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39Small Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… 2021 Businesses in New York were more severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 than in the rest of the nation, and the negative impacts on small businesses … Businesses in New York were more severely impacted by the COVID19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 than in the rest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… of education (board), you’re responsible for ensuring the school budget is well managed and operations are cost … hire or appoint immediate or close family members of a school board member, school district (district) employee or contractor. This … CostSaving Ideas School District Auditing Roles Responsibilities and Resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resources