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2022 Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration
… of people to the area for its annual parade, cultural festival and fireworks. Comptroller DiNapoli's Economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-lunar-new-year-celebrationHow to Report Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
… The number of days worked you report for your employees has a direct impact on their retirement benefits. We use days worked to determine service credit, which is the basis for benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/how-report-days-workedOpinion 90-38
… the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Seasonal Limited Use Highway (effect of subsequent construction of residence on) HIGHWAY LAW, §205-a: The status of a highway as a seasonal limited use highway terminates when one … Whether the town highway superintendent is required to remove snow and ice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Operational Advisory No. 32
… 2020, guidance has also been updated regarding new Vendor ID’s, the proper use of the Vendor ID and required supporting documentation including related … submitted online or through a bulkload file. Supplier ID/Vendor ID and Documentation The same vendor ID that was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelinesJanuary 2001: Accounting & Reporting of Expendable and Non-expendable Trusts
… TE Fund (Expendable) and TN Fund (Non Expendable). GASB Statement No. 34 makes significant changes to the accounting … or other governments (for example, to fund an annual award or scholarship), will be reported as private … Trust Fund TE. These changes should be reported in your annual financial report as an addition or deduction from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/january-2001-accounting-reporting-expendable-and-non-expendable-trustsBrighton Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-6)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District … officials cannot assure taxpayers that money invested in IT assets has been appropriately spent or safeguarded. We … located. One copier (unknown cost) was not inventoried. In addition, annual inventories were not conducted and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/brighton-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-6Phoenix Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-20)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District … officials cannot assure taxpayers that money invested in IT assets has been appropriately spent. We selected 55 IT … interactive display (unknown costs) were not inventoried. In addition, annual inventories were not conducted, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/phoenix-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-20East Moriches Union Free School District -- Budget Review (B17-7-4)
… to submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year during which the local government is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/05/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b17-7-4Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B17-4-5)
… to submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year during which the municipality or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/07/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b17-4-5Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Cash Management (2023M-40)
… for the operation of the investment program in compliance with the Board of Education’s (Board’s) investment policy. … interest earnings. BOCES officials generally agreed with our findings and recommendations and indicated they plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/02/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-cash-managementEast Williston Union Free School District – Management of Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-171)
… However, District officials did not develop a system to communicate when a network account was no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/16/east-williston-union-free-school-district-management-nonstudent-networkState Agencies Bulletin No. 1882
… the 2021 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 6 members of ORP or VDC are affected. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, … reach the $290,000 limit. Contributions will resume in the first paycheck of the following calendar year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1882-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedTown of Orange – Former Highway Superintendent’s Records (2019M-30)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if the former Highway Superintendent (Superintendent) … Determine if the former Highway Superintendent Superintendent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/16/town-orange-former-highway-superintendents-records-2019m-30Town of Springfield – Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-175)
… as required. The Board did not annually audit, or provide for an audit of, the Supervisor’s records and reports, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/07/town-springfield-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-175City of Middletown - Information Technology (2018M-235)
… accounts have not been used in the last six months, 19 of these accounts were never used and one account was last … access to ensure City users cannot control all phases of a transaction. City officials disagreed with certain … our comments on issues raised in the City’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/01/03/city-middletown-information-technology-2018m-235Spackenkill Union Free School District – Professional Services (2021M-89)
… taxpayers have little assurance that procurements are made in the most prudent and economical manner. District … Last sought competition for District insurance policies in 2012, more than nine years ago. However, the insurance … ensure professional services are completely procured and in compliance with District policy, and that written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2021m-89Village of Monticello – Budget Review (B4-14-15)
… the tentative budget are reasonable. The tentative budget does not include a tax overlay. The Village does not have adequate records to demonstrate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/27/village-monticello-budget-review-b4-14-15Village of Montgomery – Board Oversight of the Treasurer’s Office (2021M-50)
… (Board) provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s office financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not … the lack of segregation of duties within the Treasurer’s office. Approve or authorize anyone to approve billing … Recommendations The Board should: Ensure the Treasurer’s office complies with water and sewer Village laws and codes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/23/village-montgomery-board-oversight-treasurers-office-2021m-50Harrisville Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Debt for Bus Purchases (2020M-48)
… revenue loss of $477,200. During our audit, the Business Manager prepared and submitted State aid forms for three of … unnecessarily borrowed more than $294,000 when purchasing 11 buses during our audit period. We estimate the District will pay about $11,000 in interest expense on the surplus debt proceeds. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/02/harrisville-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-debt-busCity of Middletown – Payroll and Leave Benefits (2024M-26)
… at another municipality. City officials made $99,761 in vacation buyout payments that were not in accordance with City collective bargaining agreements … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the City’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/09/city-middletown-payroll-and-leave-benefits-2024m-26