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Town of Villenova – Purchasing (2014M-52)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls … Villenova is located in Chautauqua County and is governed by a five member elected Town Board. Its population is … for compliance with the adopted purchasing policy. Award bids and authorize the use of State or county bids by Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-villenova-purchasing-2014m-52Town of Hadley – Claims Auditing (2015M-198)
… internal controls over the Board’s claims audit process for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total approximately $2.8 million. Key Finding The … the goods and services were received and the claims were for legitimate Town purposes. Key Recommendations There were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/13/town-hadley-claims-auditing-2015m-198CUNY Bulletin No. CU-791
… Benefits Program are affected. Effective Dates: Effective in paychecks dated August 22, 2024, for Institution Current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-791-city-new-york-health-benefit-rate-changesSchoharie Central School District - School Lunch Operations (2019M-19)
… one at the District performed a cost-per-meal equivalent (ME) or meals-per-labor-hour analyses (MPLH). District … bid. Key Recommendations Periodically complete cost-per-ME and MPLH analyses. Ensure the District obtains the best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/19/schoharie-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2019m-19Town of Queensbury - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-268)
… disclosure of information on the Town’s water system. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-queensbury-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-268XV.16.C Agency Financial Reporting Package (AFRP) – XV. End of Year
… reporting entity are contacted quarterly through email with login information and reporting guidance. For more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv16c-agency-financial-reporting-package-afrpLewiston-Porter Central School District - Payroll (2018M-246)
… not consistently tracked or properly approved, resulting in possible over- or underpayments. Seven employees were paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/lewiston-porter-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-246Westchester Community College – Fixed Assets (2017M-78)
… was to review controls over the College’s fixed assets for the period September 1, 2015 through March 8, 2017. … and part-time students. Departmental and capital budgets for 2016-17 were $122.5 million and $3.8 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/06/30/westchester-community-college-fixed-assets-2017m-78Village of Farmingdale - Procurement, Claims Audit and Check Signing (2018M-100)
… the bidding threshold. The Board conducts a proper audit of claims. The Village’s check signing process is adequate. … Village officials did not seek competition for nine of 10 professional service providers paid $733,497. The Board … individual claims. The Mayor does not maintain custody of his signature stamps. Key Recommendations The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/26/village-farmingdale-procurement-claims-audit-and-check-signing-2018m-100Constitutional Debt Limit
… debt exclusion For city school districts (other than the Big 5 districts) The debt limit is a percentage of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/constitutional-debt-limitTown of East Otto - Information Technology (2018M-156)
… examined. Adopted a disaster recovery plan or formal backup procedures. In addition, sensitive IT control … adopt and implement a disaster recovery plan and formalize backup procedures. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-east-otto-information-technology-2018m-156Ulster County – Financial Condition (2014M-27)
… totaled approximately $290 million. Key Finding Surplus funds are below the County’s policy which states that fund … Closely monitor the level of unexpended surplus funds in the general fund and ensure that budgets are … balanced without depleting the unexpended surplus funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/ulster-county-financial-condition-2014m-27Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-93
… OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for Dues (Code 224) based on the annual salary amounts as … above exclude additional salary factors. Dues amounts for part-time, annual salaried employees are calculated based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-93-dc37-local-1359-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1279
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable educational assistance benefits for 2013. Affected Employees Employees who receive employer … assistance benefits that exceed the $5,250 exclusion limit for calendar year 2013 Legal Reference Per IRS Publication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1279-educational-assistance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1105
… assistance program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess of $5,250 must be reported and are subject to … is considered the ‘taxable amount’ and must be reported in PayServ through Time Entry or reported through the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1105-educational-assistance-benefitsState Police Accidental Disability (Section 363-bb) – State Police Plan
… your duties as the natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in service that was not caused by your own … service, voluntarily or involuntarily, subsequent to the accident, your application must be filed within two years after your discontinuance from service. “Accident” has a specific meaning with NYSLRS disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-accidental-disability-section-363-bbDiNapoli Announces Sale of $634 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the sale of two series of New York State General Obligation Bonds totaling $634 million … various bond acts and refund certain outstanding State of New York General Obligation bonds to reduce future debt service costs, saving New York taxpayers a total of approximately $50.2 million on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-634-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsCost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… and sewer and water improvement districts, including voter approval requirements. Section 6-d details procedures … or equipment when the repairs are of a type that does not recur annually or at shorter intervals. Section 6-g … from, a capital reserve for fire districts, including voter approval requirements. Section 99-g provides an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 43
… Payment Interest and more Update : The below sections of the GFO were updated and are effective April 1, 2017. … the most significant changes: Chapter Name Description of Change X.3.A Online Vendor Add Portal Updated to include … updated to reorder X.4.E - Used to be XII.4.E.3 XII.5.D Selecting the Appropriate Payment Location Updated based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/43-gfo-updates-supplier-prompt-payment-interest-and-moreSouthern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission – Financial Operations (2015M-149)
… with each member municipality being entitled to two seats. Key Finding Commission officials are effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2015/09/11/southern-cayuga-lake-intermunicipal-water-commission-financial-operations