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Who 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 is often executed … the need to have a strong claims auditing function and, where allowable by law, have chosen to delegate their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleWaterville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-111)
… ability to recover from an unexpected IT disruption. In addition to finding sensitive IT control weaknesses that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/waterville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-and-informationOntario County Four Seasons Development Corporation – Procurement (2021M-197)
… always seek competition or maintain adequate documentation of purchasing processes when procuring goods and services. … totaling $305,033 to nine vendors with aggregate purchases of $5,000 or more in either the 2019-20 or 2020-21 fiscal … selecting two professional service providers paid a total of $40,253 and did not document the rationale for the process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/04/29/ontario-county-four-seasons-development-corporationSea Breeze Volunteer Fire Association Inc. – Board Oversight (2018M-273)
… and the President controlled seven accounts. Audit – or delegate someone to audit – and approve disbursements. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/02/19/sea-breeze-volunteer-fire-association-inc-board-oversightCity of Johnstown – Information Technology (2020M-127)
… safeguard IT resources to ensure PPSI was protected. The failure to protect PPSI can have significant consequences on the City, such as reputation damage, lawsuits, a disruption in operations or a security breach. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/19/city-johnstown-information-technology-2020m-127South Seneca Central School District – Online Banking (2021M-164)
… officials improperly allowed a third-party administrator to access a District bank account. The Board’s online banking … practices and it assigns oversight responsibilities to an internal auditor. However, the District does not have … auditor and these responsibilities were not assigned to another employee. Bank agreements do not contain …
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)
… action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
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)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Corning (Town) officials used a competitive process to … when purchasing goods or obtaining professional services. Of the purchases totaling $455,792 from 35 vendors and 10 … Officials also did not enter into a contract with any of the 10 providers. A one year mowing contract was awarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/12/04/town-corning-procurement-2020m-93Village of Fort Plain – Leave Benefits (2020M-101)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Fort Plain (Village) officials established appropriate … Determine whether Village of Fort Plain Village officials established appropriate …
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)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Palermo (Town) officials used competitive methods when procuring goods and services and properly accounted for and monitored diesel and gasoline fuel. Key Findings Town … Determine whether Town of Palermo Town officials used competitive methods when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-palermo-procurement-and-fuel-inventory-2020m-100Bethpage Fire District – Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2017M-50)
… Bethpage Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Oyster Bay and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/06/09/bethpage-fire-district-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2017m-50Overview – When Employees Retire
… plan, they are eligible for a service retirement benefit . Disability Retirement Benefits If an employee becomes … a physical or mental condition, they may be eligible for a disability retirement benefit . As an employer, you can file … Employer’s Role After the employee retires and you make final payment for any accrued unused, unpaid sick leave, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/overviewOperational Advisory No. 18
… System (CAS) is returned by a vendor that is not in the Vendor File. A Single Payment Vendor issues its own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/18-refund-appropriation-roa-vendor-ids-accounts-payableCayuga County Community College – Information Technology (2013M-291)
… was not for a legitimate business purpose and was not in compliance with the College’s acceptable use policy. Key … or package purchased. Monitor computer users to ensure compliance with the acceptable use policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2014/03/14/cayuga-county-community-college-information-technology-2013m-291C.H. Evans Hook and Ladder Company No. 3 – Missing Funds (2013M-194)
… funds during the period October 2009 to December 2012. In addition, during this period, the President made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/ch-evans-hook-and-ladder-company-no-3-missing-funds-2013m-194Ordinary Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… accident. The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently … of absence (with or without pay); While you are receiving Workers’ Compensation or other employer-funded benefits, for … on an authorized medical leave of absence, or receiving Workers’ Compensation or other employer-funded benefits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/ordinary-death-benefitDivorce – Article 14 Benefits
… be distributed according to your wishes. Effective July 7, 2008, beneficiary designations for certain benefits are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/divorceDivorce – New Career Plan
… after the marriage has ended. This division must be stated in the form of a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) if we are to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/divorceCity of Ogdensburg - Payroll Processing – (2014M-207)
… of duties. The payroll clerk performed all significant phases of the payroll process. No one reviews the completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/26/city-ogdensburg-payroll-processing-2014m-207Divorce – Career Plan
… after the marriage has ended. This division must be stated in the form of a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) if we are to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/divorce