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Operational Advisory No. 36
… which was previously titled Shipping has been renamed to Shipping, Postage and Mail Services and should be used … Materials, Non-Personal Service budget account category to reflect the proper classification and treatment in the … used for the purchase of postage stamps. Reference: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) Chapter IV.4.B Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/36-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesPrivate Equities
… Current Strategies Growth Equity Small Buyout Opportunistic Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/private-equitySchuyler County Industrial Development Agency – Project and Sublease Approval and Monitoring (2014M-369)
… and recreation facilities. The Agency, which was created in 1971, is governed by an eight-member Board that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schuyler-county-industrial-development-agency-project-andColumbia County Department of Weights and Measures –Internal Controls Over Revenue Collection (2013M-400)
… nearly have generated sufficient revenue to more closely match its operating costs. Key Recommendations Establish, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/02/columbia-county-department-weights-and-measures-internal-controls-over-revenueHamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-32)
… by providing financing and tax incentives as authorized by New York State Law. The Agency is governed by a Board which comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and25-Year Benefit (Section 384) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… interest earned). If you are age 55 or older at retirement and your regular plan would provide a greater benefit, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/25-year-benefit-section-384Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of the Avoca Central School District , Fire Island Union Free School District , Rome City School District and the … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Avoca Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Copiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… that do not benefit them. The Board allows Shop employees to use the Shop and equipment for personal business. We … Shop employees used at least $5,365 of District funds to purchase auto parts to repair vehicles not owned by the District or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93Rockville Centre Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-140)
… that a user’s Internet browsing exposes the District to malicious software that may compromise data … This diminishes accountability and the District’s ability to protect District computers and the data contained therein. … data management regulations. Limit the use of IT resources to only include District activities. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023mVillage of Hewlett Neck – Treasurer’s Duties (2022M-159)
… Neither the Board, nor the Treasurer, provided oversight to compensate for these incompatible duties . As a result: … authority in Village Law for the Clerk and Board members to sign checks in the absence of the Treasurer, Deputy … of financial operations. Implement corrective action to the CPA management letter recommendations. Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/03/31/village-hewlett-neck-treasurers-duties-2022m-159Campbell-Savona Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-42)
… that will not be used. Develop a formal plan indicating how much money will be reserved, how each reserve will be funded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/05/06/campbell-savona-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-42Town of Smithtown – Departmental Operations (2017M-66)
… inventory of all nonresident parking permits purchased, on hand and issued. Periodically reconcile the number of nonresident parking permits purchased, sold and on hand and promptly investigate and resolve any discrepancies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-smithtown-departmental-operations-2017m-66Town of Minisink – Payroll and Fire Protection and Ambulance Contracts (2017M-14)
… 13, 2016. Background The Town of Minisink is located in Orange County and has a population of approximately 4,500. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-minisink-payroll-and-fire-protection-and-ambulance-contracts-2017m-14Town of Berne – Board Oversight (2021M-77)
… of financial operations and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing the Supervisor to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/17/town-berne-board-oversight-2021m-77Bolton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-58)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2009, to November 30, 2012. Background The Bolton Central School … a total exceeding $2.1 million over a three-year period to help finance the ensuing year’s operations, the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/bolton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-58Town of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our examination was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition of the general and highway funds for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Halfmoon is … the amount of fund balance that would be available to finance operations. After the Board appropriated a portion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55Village of Albion – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-108)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the billing and collection … of water and sewer rents for the period January 1, 2010, to March 15, 2013. Background The Village of Albion is … large meters were tested and calibrated on a regular basis to help ensure that bills, especially those for the Village’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/21/village-albion-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-108Town of Cortlandville – Fuel Purchases (2012M-171)
… This is done with the use of a variety of vehicles and machines all fueled by diesel or unleaded gasoline. The Town … was approximately $184,850. Key Finding Town officials made fuel purchases in excess of the bidding threshold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/13/town-cortlandville-fuel-purchases-2012m-171Conclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… deliberate audit of claims is conducted, a message is sent to all officers and employees that this oversight function is … local government or school district. Allocating resources to improve the effectiveness of your claims auditing process … environment of your organization. OSC will be pleased to assist you with any questions you have regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claim