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City of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… 6, 2013. Background The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County and has a population of 15,645. The City is … governed by a City Charter, general laws of the State of New York, and local laws and ordinances. The City has an … the procurement policy, as required by General Municipal Law (GML). We found that 17 vendors’ contracts totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296Area #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… Wireless networks are exposed to many of the same types of threats and vulnerabilities as wired networks, including … because wireless networks are often used as extensions of wired networks, even minor IT security weaknesses on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkFairport Central School District – Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures (2013M-23)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition and capital … project expenditures for the period July 1, 2009, to December 11, 2012. Background The Fairport Central School … maximum of 4 percent of the ensuing year’s budget. To reduce the fund balance and stay within the 4 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/fairport-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-capitalDiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… scheduled for March 10, 2015 of tax-exempt and taxable New York State General Obligation Bonds totaling … competitive bidding to be held via BiDCOMP/Parity on behalf of the Comptroller of the State of New York on March 10, 2015 unless postponed, as set forth in the Notices of Sale published in The Bond Buyer on March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsTown of Barrington – Financial Management (2017M-103)
… 10, 2017. Background The Town of Barrington is located in Yates County and has a population of approximately 1,700. … As of December 31, 2016, the unrestricted fund balance in the general town-wide fund was about $1.2 million, or 273 … public inspection during reasonable times as required by law. Key Recommendations Use excess fund balance as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-barrington-financial-management-2017m-103Town of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly monitored the Town’s disbursements for the period January 1, 2011, to December 19, 2012. Background The Town of Pittsfield is … respectively. Key Findings We performed certain tests to ensure that 35 non-payroll disbursements totaling $66,400 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-pittsfield-disbursements-2013m-82Lockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… our audit was to evaluate the BOCES’ procurement practices for the period January 1, 2014 through September 29, 2015. Background The Lockport Housing Authority is located in the City of Lockport in Niagara County. The Authority was … compare the Executive Director’s compensation with what it had authorized or monitor the Executive Director’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Town of East Fishkill –Financial Condition (2014M-139)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial condition of the Town’s sewer fund … the year and did not require the Town Comptroller to present accurate and reliable financial information on a … estimates. Review sewer rent charges and revise them to generate sufficient revenues to pay the total costs needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/08/town-east-fishkill-financial-condition-2014m-139Cleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-272)
… over-estimated expenditures by a total of $12.2 million and increased the tax levy by 5.4 percent. These budgeting practices generated … surpluses, which caused unexpended surplus funds to exceed statutory limits in each of the past three years. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-272Village of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… 2012. Background The Village of Brightwaters is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County and has approximately … Board failed to audit all claims as required by Village Law. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011, the Board … that enable operations to be financed without relying on non-recurring revenue sources. Conduct a thorough and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationCity of Lockport – Fiscal Stress (2013M-330)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period … condition. This inaccurate reporting likely contributed to the continuing cash flow problems the City experienced in … variances become known. Develop and implement a plan to eliminate the fund deficits. Correct the accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/12/20/city-lockport-fiscal-stress-2013m-330Opinion 91-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Law, §209-c provides that the authorities having control of fire departments and fire companies may organize fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-22South Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures (2013M-298)
… the period July 1, 2011 to April 30, 2013. Background The South Colonie Central School District is located in the Towns … the accuracy of the employees’ information on the forms. … South Colonie Central School District Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/10/south-colonie-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-timekeepingLaFayette Central School District – Reserves (2013M-387)
… funds over multiple fiscal years, they can be considered de facto reserve funds. The District did not have a plan for … or funding reserves. Take remedial action to ratify the de facto reserves by adopting appropriate resolutions. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/lafayette-central-school-district-reserves-2013m-387Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s use of capital project resources for the period July 1, 2010 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Wainscott Common School District – Financial Condition (2013M-268)
… Background The Wainscott Common School District is located in the Towns of East Hampton and Southampton, in Suffolk … realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures based on all information available at the time the budget is … fund balance is in compliance with Real Property Tax Law statutory limits. Develop a multiyear plan that addresses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-268Contract Advisory No. 3
… and Expire Dates for SFS Amendment Transactions Guidance: To generate an amendment transaction (sequence 1 and higher) … is changing should be entered. Any fields that do not need to be modified should be left blank. Specifically, when the … cause the Begin Date on the Contract Header in Purchasing to be overwritten. Since changes to the Begin Date of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/3-entering-contract-amendment-begin-and-expire-dates-statewide-financial-systemSchuyler County – Treasurer’s Office (2014M-186)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the operations of the Treasurer’s office for the … prepared and subsidiary accounts were not reconciled to control accounts. As a result, County officials did not … delinquent tax accounts or the total amount of taxes due to the County at any time during the year. Officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/03/schuyler-county-treasurers-office-2014m-186Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… benefits. If you chose death benefit one and you die while in active service, your beneficiary will be paid the greater … be covered by death benefit two, the greater benefit in almost all cases. Death benefit two is equal to your … by Section 130 of the Civil Service Law. If you are in service at age 61, your death benefit will be reduced by 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsPerformance of Duty Disability – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Eligibility You may be entitled to this disability benefit if you are found permanently … the amount of service you may have. Notice of Occurrence To be eligible for this benefit, you must file an application … The Benefit If approved, the benefit would be equal to one-half (50 percent) of your FAS, plus an annuity based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/performance-duty-disability