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Town of Barrington – Financial Management (2017M-103)
… long-term priorities. The Board hired an accounting firm to perform bookkeeping and payroll duties without a … who received or disbursed money. Because the accounting firm kept the records off site, the Town’s financial records … 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-103Opinion 91-22
… companies". Based on the quoted language in section 209-c, we have previously concluded that a fire police squad is … unreported; 17 Opns St Comp, 1961, p 142). Therefore, we have expressed the opinion that a fire police squad may … (see also 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-34, p 78, in which we concluded that an emergency rescue and first aid squad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-22Wainscott Common School District – Financial Condition (2013M-268)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … Wainscott Common School District is located in the Towns of East Hampton and Southampton, in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of Education, which comprises three elected members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-268Contract Advisory No. 3
… the contract period, do not complete the New Begin Date field as this will cause the Begin Date on the Contract … agreement are a very rare occurrence, the New Begin Date field should almost always be left blank. As an example: To … should be entered into the SFS. The New Begin Date field should be left blank because the start date of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/3-entering-contract-amendment-begin-and-expire-dates-statewide-financial-systemDiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… Rebuild New York Through Transportation Infrastructure Renewal (1983), and Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsArea #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… than wired networks because data are transmitted into the air and can potentially be intercepted and misused by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkLockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… 2015. Background The Lockport Housing Authority is located in the City of Lockport in Niagara County. The Authority was established pursuant the … York State Public Housing Law and operates six properties in the City of Lockport, providing a total of 352 housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Fairport Central School District – Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures (2013M-23)
Fairport Central School District Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures 2013M23
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/fairport-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-capitalTown of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… 19, 2012. Background The Town of Pittsfield is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 1,370 … total of more than $2,300 for his health insurance buy-out in the 2011 and 2012 fiscal years. These discrepancies … Thoroughly document the annual audit process in the Board minutes and continue the use of the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-pittsfield-disbursements-2013m-82Village of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the … practices created operating deficits that have contributed to ongoing fund balance deficits in the general fund. During … 2011, the Board reviewed and authorized only 12 abstracts with 573 claims out of 146 abstracts with a total of 1,031 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationCleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-272)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2010 to August 12, 2013. Background The Cleveland Hill Union Free … operating surpluses, which caused unexpended surplus funds to exceed statutory limits in each of the past three years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-272City of Lockport – Fiscal Stress (2013M-330)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through October 9, 2013. … elected Common Council is the legislative body responsible for managing City operations. The City’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year are approximately $32 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/12/20/city-lockport-fiscal-stress-2013m-330Town of East Fishkill –Financial Condition (2014M-139)
… 19, 2013. Background The Town of East Fishkill, located in Dutchess County, has approximately 29,000 residents. The … the sewer fund’s financial condition has deteriorated in recent years. Town officials did not adopt realistic … sewer lines. Ensure that all interfund borrowing is repaid in accordance with the law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/08/town-east-fishkill-financial-condition-2014m-139Caledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-350)
Caledonia Joint Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Operations 2013M350
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/caledonia-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsWyandanch Union Free School District - Professional Services, Administrative Expenses and Fuel Inventory (2018M-24)
… attended by Board of Education (Board) members and cell phones were supported and necessary. District officials … inventories, respectively, totaling $4,433. Expenses for cell phones totaling $7,250 (23 percent) were not properly … Ensure that expenses for Board conference travel and cell phones are properly documented, necessary and supported. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-professional-services-administrativeCity of Albany Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2018M-65)
… goals. Key Recommendations The Board should: Monitor the new project evaluation and assistance framework (framework) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/09/21/city-albany-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2018m-65Center Moriches Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2017M-174)
… services are provided by, or under the supervision of, a licensed therapist as required for Medicaid reimbursement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/center-moriches-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2017mCity of Glen Cove – Financial Condition, Claims Processing and Payroll (2017M-210)
… The City is governed by an elected seven-member City Council. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $46.7 million. Key Findings The Council has not adopted structurally balanced budgets, having … established a claims auditing policy. The City’s payroll clerk performed incompatible payroll duties without any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/city-glen-cove-financial-condition-claims-processing-and-payroll-2017m-210More About This Retirement Plan – New Career Plan
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System members covered by the New Career Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/more-about-retirement-planRomulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… through 2016-17 budgets overestimated appropriations by an average of 9 percent over these years and did not include more than $3.7 million in intended reserve funding. In addition, the Board has not adopted comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-state