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Hadley-Luzerne Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-103)
… The Board overestimated appropriations by an average of approximately $1.9 million annually from 2014-15 to 2016-17, which resulted in accumulation of excess unrestricted fund balance. The unrestricted fund … with our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-103Lyon Mountain Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-2)
… was to determine whether cash disbursements were made for proper purposes, adequately documented and supported and approved by the Board prior to being made, for the period January 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. … from the Towns of Dannemora, Ellenburg and Saranac in Clinton County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/lyon-mountain-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-2Town of Brunswick – Justice Court (2017M-285)
… Court transactions were accounted for accurately and in a timely manner, deposits were made intact and in a timely … through July 1, 2017. Background The Town of Brunswick is located in Rensselaer County. The Town is governed by an … balance. There were 26 checks signed using a signature stamp rather than signed by the Justice. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/04/town-brunswick-justice-court-2017m-285Town of Neversink – Multiyear Planning and Fund Balance Management (2017M-260)
… was to determine whether the Board had multiyear plans for the fund balance and reserves in the general and highway funds for the period January 1, 2016 through August 17, 2017. … Combined general and highway fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled $4,747,100. Key Findings The Board adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/09/town-neversink-multiyear-planning-and-fund-balance-management-2017m-260Central Square Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-292)
… to examine the claims audit function for the period July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. Background The Central Square Central School District is located in the Towns of Amboy, Constantia, Hastings, … operates seven schools with approximately 3,800 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/central-square-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-292Malverne Union Free School District – Fund Balance (2016M-120)
… 2014 through March 1, 2016. Background The Malverne Union Free School District (District) is located in the Town of … Malverne Union Free School District Fund Balance 2016M120 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/malverne-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-120Bemus Point Central School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-281)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s reservation of fund balance for … The District’s retiree health insurance reserve is not a legally permissible reserve. The improperly restricted … reclassified as unrestricted fund balance. Develop a plan to use the excess fund balance in a manner that benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/bemus-point-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-281Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency - Transfer Station and Compost Facility Cash Receipts (2018M-217)
… Findings Agency officials did not: Have adequate controls in place to help ensure that all cash receipts were recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/07/19/onondaga-county-resource-recovery-agency-transfer-station-and-compost-facilityTown of North Castle – Cash Disbursement (2013M-32)
… period January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012. Background The Town of North Castle is located in Westchester County. The Town Board includes four Board members and the Town Supervisor, and is the legislative body responsible for … Town of North Castle Cash Disbursement 2013M32 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/19/town-north-castle-cash-disbursement-2013m-32Real Estate Advisory Committee
… and cannot be made by the Common Retirement Fund. Louis M. Dubin Managing Partner Redbrick LMD G. Gail Edwards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/real-estate-advisory-committeeNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Coal Investments Under Review
… announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is reviewing 27 thermal coal mining companies to determine … growing low carbon economy. The review of coal companies is part of DiNapoli’s Climate Action Plan to further … to cleaner and renewable energies. If a particular company is not ready to move away from its reliance on thermal coal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-coal-investments-under-reviewCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… responsible for ensuring the school budget is well managed and operations are cost effective. Auditing provides your … board the best opportunity for improving fiscal management and protecting taxpayer dollars through expert and independent review. Use this reference guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-711
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instruction for processing the June 2021 Uniform Allowance Payment. … Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 237, provides for a uniform allowance payment to eligible employees. In … Campus Public Safety Sergeant Be in Active pay status for at least 100 working days from 12/01 to 05/31 $780.50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-711-cuny-june-2021-uniform-allowance-paymentVendor File Advisory No. 11
… Subject: Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS Guidance: It is important that agencies select the correct vendor Location for each transaction in SFS. This will ensure the State does business with the … Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationTown of Binghamton - Credit Cards and Non-Payroll Disbursements (2018M-94)
… policy. The Board should require adequate documentation to support all vouchers and thoroughly review the documents to determine if purchases are appropriate prior to approving vouchers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/12/07/town-binghamton-credit-cards-and-non-payroll-disbursements-2018m-94Half Hollow Hills Community Library - Fund Balance (2018M-127)
… the Board expects to use surplus funds and the timeframe for doing so. As of 2016-17 fiscal year-end, the level of … of operating expenditures, and the Library has no plan for the use of these surplus funds. Key Recommendations Amend … of surplus funds, how they will be used and the timeframe for doing so. Develop a plan to use unexpended surplus funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/11/09/half-hollow-hills-community-library-fund-balance-2018m-127Palmyra-Macedon Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2017M-116)
… of the District’s transportation State aid submissions for the period July 1, 2013 through May 25, 2017. Background … The Palmyra-Macedon Central School District is located in the Towns of Palmyra, Macedon and Walworth in Wayne County … with approximately 1,900 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $38.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/27/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2017mVillage of Walden – Financial Condition (2017M-255)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and Village officials … and its general fund balance decreased from $859,588 to $379,387 from 2013 to 2017. The sewer fund has not repaid the general fund $400,000 in interfund transfers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/02/02/village-walden-financial-condition-2017m-255More About This Retirement Plan – Article 14 Benefits
… This retirement plan summary describes benefits provided by Article 14 of the Retirement and Social … rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/more-about-retirement-planMore About This Retirement Plan – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System members covered by the Non-Contributory Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retirement System.) These … State of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in Albany, New York. This publication is a general summary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/more-about-retirement-plan