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Debt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… issue of outstanding bonds. Among the requirements imposed by the Local Finance Law ( Sections 90.00 and 90.10 ) is that … the terms and conditions of all notes and bonds sold by certain public authorities at p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsWho Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Although there are exceptions, the governing board is generally responsible for the audit of claims. The audit of claims is one of the few control procedures that … position can be an effective approach to fulfilling the need for a thorough and deliberate audit of claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleOverview – When Employees Retire
… in order to start receiving their pension. To apply, by law, the appropriate application must be “filed with the … but other applications or documents must be filed by the employee. The Employer’s Role After the employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/overviewPlanning Resources
… Process Budgeting for Department Heads Avoiding the Fiscal Cliff: A Lesson in Budgeting and Financial Condition Analysis … Multiyear Financial Planning Spreadsheets Municipal [.xls] School District [.xls] Other Resources Local Sales Tax Data, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/planning-resourcesOperational Advisory No. 18
… (should now use 0RAR000000) A State check issued from the Central Accounting System (CAS) is returned by a … 0RAR000000) A State employee returns a State check issued from CAS. A State employee returns monies issued via SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/18-refund-appropriation-roa-vendor-ids-accounts-payableSexual Offender and Management Treatment Act Program
… process typically referred to as SOMTA. The SOMTA program is designed to closely supervise and treat sex offenders who are near release from prison or parole, and who, based on their … direct costs charged to SOMTA appropriations have been program-related and indirect expenses have been properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/sexual-offender-and-management-treatment-act-programVendor File Advisory No. 3
… Subject and Policy: Agencies should collect and record the email address and phone number for a vendor’s Primary Contact … agencies should collect and record a Primary Contact’s email address and phone number. SFS recently updated the … not required for a primary contact that does not have an email address and/or phone number. Including a phone number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/3-obtaining-vendors-primary-contact-email-addressBloomingburg Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-42)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Mamakating and Wallkill located in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/bloomingburg-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialBohemia Fire District – Purchasing and Employee Overtime Costs (2017M-158)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Islip, in Suffolk County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/03/bohemia-fire-district-purchasing-and-employee-overtime-costs-2017m-158East Kingston Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-191)
… did not annually audit the Treasurer’s records as required by the Company bylaws. The Board did not establish adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/12/15/east-kingston-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activitiesRenaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Financial Operations (2016M-198)
… through March 17, 2016. Background The Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts, which provides education to … Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts Financial Operations 2016M198 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-financial-operations-2016m-198Young Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester – Information Technology (2016M-24)
… Charter School of Rochester is a public school financed by local, State and federal resources that is not under the … of the local school board. The School, which is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees and has approximately 290 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/06/young-womens-college-prep-charter-school-rochester-information-technologyWest Buffalo Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-314)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the student … three instances where no date was on the address verification document or the date was several years old; and … because the School has not fully developed its residence verification process. Key Recommendation Ensure that proof of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/12/06/west-buffalo-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-314Town of Carlisle – Fund Balance (2017M-106)
Town of Carlisle Fund Balance 2017M106
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-carlisle-fund-balance-2017m-106Albany County Department of Weights and Measures – Potential Revenue Enhancement and Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-278)
… Albany has approximately 303,000 residents and is governed by an elected 39-member Legislature and a County Executive. … fines are being imposed below the maximum amounts allowed by State Agriculture and Markets Law. The duties of billing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/albany-county-department-weights-and-measures-potential-revenue-enhancement-andBay Shore Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Audit of Claims (2015M-57)
… period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014. Background The Bay Shore Union Free School District is located in the Town … Bay Shore Union Free School District Financial Condition and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-audit-claimsTown of Poughkeepsie – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2016M-416)
… with two Justices. The Court’s 2015 revenue from parking tickets was $81,365. Key Findings The Town had 6,900 parking … oversight. The Police Department's inventory log for tickets books was incomplete. Key Recommendations Examine the … that the Police Department maintains a record showing the tickets assigned to each issuing officer and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-poughkeepsie-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2016m-416Warren County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-102)
… Determine whether the Warren County Local Development Corporation Corporation officials provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/warren-county-local-development-corporation-revolving-loanHenrietta Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-27)
Determine whether the Board of Commissioners Board effectively managed the Henrietta Fire Districts Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/henrietta-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-27Fishers Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-128)
… financial condition and did not adopt realistic budgets from 2018 through 2021. The Board gave taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/29/fishers-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-128