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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the audit period because of the board’s hindered ability to recognize revenue shortfalls or cost overruns, limiting … the financial accounting software. In addition, no budget-to-actual reports were prepared to monitor the district’s financial health. Comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… effective internal controls over accounts to ensure that funds are properly accounted for and payments are only made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsNew GASB Standards
… personnel from each reporting entity. The cooperation of all reporting entities staff to ensure proper enrollment in … is much appreciated. GASB Reporting Tools Information on all reportable GASBS 87 leases must be reported on a … Subscription-Based IT Arrangements (SBITA) Information on all reportable GASBS 96 SBITAs must be reported on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/new-gasb-standardsSprings Union Free School District - Payroll (2018M-222)
… agreement (CBA). Nearly 53 percent of leave used by 33 employees tested was not supported by a required planned absence request form. Vacation and sick … tested (33 percent) were overstated on nine occasions (by a total of 20.5 days valued at $4,694) and understated on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/springs-union-free-school-district-payroll-2018m-222Franklinville 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 … 28, 2017. Background The City of Glens Falls is located in Warren County and has a population of approximately 14,300. The City is governed by …
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)
… Sullivan County Community College is part of the State University of New York system. The College is governed by an appointed 10-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/sullivan-county-community-college-information-technology-2017m-123Village of Afton – Board Oversight (2018M-28)
… the Board properly managed fund balance, cash receipts and disbursements, and water rents for the period June 1, 2016 through November … of Trustees, has a population of 822. Budgeted general and water fund appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-afton-board-oversight-2018m-28Pine 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 … Pine City Fire District No. 1 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of …
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)
… January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background The Bay Shore Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … and the District Manager before payroll processing. … Bay Shore Fire District Time and Attendance Records 2017M264 …
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)
… of Glens Falls in Warren County. The District is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/19/queensbury-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mMore About This Retirement Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System members covered by the Basic Retirement Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the … and Fire Retirement System.) These benefits are provided by Sections 370-a, 371-a and 375 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) as enacted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/more-about-retirement-planMore About This Retirement Plan – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… 383-b of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) as enacted by the New York State Legislature. … of New York, administers these plans. Our main office is in Albany, New York. This publication is a general summary of … and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/more-about-retirement-planKinderhook Central School District - Procurement (2018M-137)
… Findings District officials properly sought competition for 10 purchases totaling $1.2 million that exceeded General Municipal Law’s bidding requirements. District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/kinderhook-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-137Candor Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-268)
… financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background The Candor Fire District, which is …
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-94Cincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… Cincinnatus, is located in Cortland County and is governed by a five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. Its general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49Edinburg Common School District – Tax Collection (2016M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Tax Collector’s process for the period July 1, … cash collections but remitted $92,323 in cash collections to the Business Manager for deposit, resulting in a shortage … process, including reviewing cash receipts from the system to determine whether all money reported as collected agrees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/09/edinburg-common-school-district-tax-collection-2016m-233Town of Yates - Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2018M-154)
… did not provide: Adequate oversight of the bookkeeper to ensure that records were accurate and up-to-date. The Board with adequate financial reports, leading to the deterioration of the general town-wide’s fund balance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/12/town-yates-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2018m-154Iroquois Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-102)
… which annually averaged $1.8 million, was not needed to finance operations. The Board and District officials did not transparently budget to fund a capital reserve. The Board did not review all … and appropriated fund balance. Review all reserves to determine whether balances are necessary and reasonable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/iroquois-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-102