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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… the district was unaware its fuel card vendor began to assess a high-credit risk fee in March 2019. East … (Rensselaer County) District officials developed a process to account for leave accruals and a system over payments for … County) Although district officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … plans, it has used available fund balance and reserves to avoid significant real property tax increases. The board … officials appropriately used the machinery capital reserve to replace equipment as planned. Village of Ossining – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… report. Several of the strategies the program plans to implement are scheduled to begin with the 2016-2017 school year. State Education … initial audit report. This included implementing controls to prevent the payment of pharmacy claims for quantities of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… severance pay, compensation for work that was not related to the special education programs, excess compensation and … located in Lackawanna, provides a variety of services to the Erie County community, including preschool special education services to children with disabilities. Auditors identified $155,303 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0I.4 Supplemental Information – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… The following supplemental information is available to provide further details on statewide accounting procedures … of the Budget (DOB) Policies Statewide Vendor File Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/14/2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i4-supplemental-informationMore About This Retirement Plan – Forest Rangers Plan
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available … “Articles” that refer to the RSSL. The New York State and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller of the … benefits, please contact us . © 2013, New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System VO1864 (Rev. 1/13) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/more-about-retirement-planMore About This Retirement Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System members covered by the Basic Retirement Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retirement System.) These benefits are provided by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/more-about-retirement-planMore About This Retirement Plan – Career Plan
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available … “Articles” that refer to the RSSL. The New York State and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller of the … benefits, please contact us . © 2012, New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System VO1642 (Rev. 9/12) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/more-about-retirement-planAppendix A — Volunteer Firefighter Training Approvals – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… of the governing board of the fire department, the chief officer of the department may authorize volunteer … and proof of attendance must be sent by the chief officer to the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-volunteer-firefighter-training-approvalsCincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board established adequate controls to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … Ensure that the annual financial reports are submitted to OSC in a timely manner. Ensure that the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49Candor Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-268)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over financial activity … $420,000. Key Findings The Treasurer’s budget-to-actual reports did not include revenues or a complete … trail beginning with the initial point of cash collection to show the amounts the Treasurer received. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/candor-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-268Wyoming County – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-94)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected County financial management activities … analysis or considered alternative sites or options prior to entering into a 17.5 year lease for office space with a … major financial commitments. Revise the procurement policy to ensure that it provides clear guidance for procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/20/wyoming-county-selected-financial-activities-2015m-94Village of Afton – Board Oversight (2018M-28)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly managed fund balance, … amount of fund balance that should be maintained to meet the Village’s needs. Segregate the Clerk-Treasurer’s … duties or establish sufficient compensating controls to provide additional oversight. Ensure that all system users …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-afton-board-oversight-2018m-28Franklinville Joint Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-141)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims processing procedures for … The Chief and assistant chiefs primarily used debit cards to purchase miscellaneous District equipment and supplies. … payment of claims contain sufficient information as to the number and dollar amounts of claims authorized for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/22/franklinville-joint-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-141City of Glens Falls – Water and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-117)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether officials adequately safeguarded electronic access to the City’s water and wastewater systems for the period … alerts. Provide cybersecurity awareness training to City employees. Prohibit the disclosure of information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/22/city-glens-falls-water-and-wastewater-system-cybersecurity-2017m-117Sullivan County Community College – Information Technology (2017M-123)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine IT controls for the period September 1, 2015 … testing and updating. Implement environmental controls to mitigate the risk of damage to servers, or consider other options for the server room’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/sullivan-county-community-college-information-technology-2017m-123Pine City Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2017M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that financial … Board improperly allowed the Chief and Assistant Chiefs to fuel their personal vehicles. The Board did not establish … and performing an annual audit. Revise the fuel policy to provide reimbursement based on actual expenditures or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/01/pine-city-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2017m-166Bay Shore Fire District – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-264)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials maintained adequate time records to ensure employees received the pay and accrued leave to which they were entitled for the period January 1, 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/09/bay-shore-fire-district-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-264Queensbury Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-164)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether extra-classroom activity (ECA) clubs and … for yearbook sales totaling $165 were not remitted to the central treasurer. Key Recommendations Ensure student … for all ECA collections and appoint a faculty auditor to oversee management of ECA funds and records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/19/queensbury-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mSouth Seneca Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-255)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the … capital plan. The District has not developed a plan to determine appropriate and necessary reserve fund balance … Develop and adopt a multiyear capital plan for a three- to five-year period. Adopt a reserve fund plan which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/south-seneca-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-255