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Town of Adams – Justice Court Operations (2020M-163)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Adams (Town) Justice Court (Court) funds were properly recorded, deposited and … action. … Determine whether the Town of Adams Town Justice Court Court funds were properly recorded deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/02/26/town-adams-justice-court-operations-2020m-163Town of New Windsor – Information Technology (2020M-137)
… training. Have a disaster recovery plan. Ensure online banking agreements comply with New York State General … of IT assets and data against loss or destruction. Ensure online banking agreements comply with GML, and that those who perform online banking transactions are familiar with its content. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/23/town-new-windsor-information-technology-2020m-137Hudson City School District – Information Technology (2020M-157)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Hudson City School District (District) officials ensured … procedures for managing system access. … Determine whether Hudson City School District District officials ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/hudson-city-school-district-information-technology-2020m-157Andes Joint Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-158)
… New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 176. Thirty debit card purchases totaling $4,680 were not audited and … before payment. Have adequate supporting documentation for seven disbursements totaling $1,194 and evidence it … the Treasurer’s duties. Discontinue the use of debit cards. Ensure the Board audits and approves claims that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/12/andes-joint-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-158Masonville Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-165)
… Board did not: Review adequate supporting documentation for nine disbursements totaling $57,374. Approve 12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/masonville-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-165Village of Pittsford – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-51-F)
… population of approximately 1,400. The Village is governed by an elected Board of Trustees (Board), which is composed of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/02/12/village-pittsford-audit-follow-2017m-51-fGroton Central School District – Cash Management (2020M-124)
… monthly cash flow forecasts that estimate available funds for investment. Ensure available funds are invested, within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/29/groton-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-124Town of Barker – Justice Court Operations (2016M-422)
… totaling approximately $75,000. Key Findings Not all case files included documentation of the Justice's adjudication, indicating the case resolution and the amount of fines and surcharges the … without the original data being documented in the case files. Key Recommendations Verify that all case files …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-barker-justice-court-operations-2016m-422Village of Corinth – Investment Program (2023M-146)
… monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate available funds for investment, monitor investments and periodically solicit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/05/village-corinth-investment-program-2023m-146City of Niagara Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-2)
… the Fire Department cancelled the annual SHP Training for all 131 of its uniformed personnel, including six of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/01/city-niagara-falls-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-2Operational Advisory No. 34
… on April 1, 2022, NYS agencies acquired the ability to create new activities using the “Project Guide” in the SFS. When adding a new activity that is related to a Federal Customer Contract (Grant), a two-step process is … agency must then link that project/activity combination to the corresponding Federal Customer Contract line using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/34-linking-new-project-activity-existing-federal-customer-contractNanuet Union Free School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Plan (2022M-135)
… An adequate comprehensive IT contingency plan to minimize the risk of data loss or prevent a serious interruption of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/09/nanuet-union-free-school-district-network-user-accounts-and-informationEast Quogue Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-78)
… warrants on which 70 claims totaling $988,677 were listed to indicate audit and approval. Approved 16 claims totaling … deliberate audit of each claim before authorizing payment to ensure it is accurate and properly supported, and in … with required statutes and policies. Periodically report to the Board any deficiencies noted in the claims process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-78New York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability Act
… (Weinstein) – Enacts the New York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability act; to amend the state finance law and the public authorities law, in relation to contents of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/new-york-state-fiscal-reform-and-accountability-actEdmeston Fire District – Claims Auditing and Annual Financial Reporting (2024M-116)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Edmeston Fire … claims and whether the Treasurer filed the required Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) in a timely manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/edmeston-fire-district-claims-auditing-and-annual-financial-reporting-2024mCity of Batavia – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-43)
… to open. Four components at the Police Station, such as a level landing at the top of curb ramps along the accessible route and an accessible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-batavia-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-43City of Rome – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-40)
… and services provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 463 applicable physical accessibility … parking spaces located on the closest accessible route and signs identifying van accessible spaces. 21 components at the City Court, such as interior signs with raised lettering and Braille and service counters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/28/city-rome-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-40IX.12.D Federal Funding Subject to CMIA – IX. Federal Grants
… the CMIA regulations. Subpart A of the regulations deals with the larger federal programs under which the state … CMIA statute INCLUDING the interest provisions. Subpart B deals with the state’s smaller federal programs, which are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12d-federal-funding-subject-cmiaPlanning Resources
… Guides Understanding the Budget Process [pdf] Personal Service Cost Containment [pdf] On Demand Webinars Understanding the Budget Process Budgeting for Department Heads Avoiding the Fiscal Cliff: A Lesson in Budgeting and Financial Condition Analysis Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/planning-resourcesDiNapoli: January Tax Collections Fall Short
… first 10 months of the state’s fiscal year rose 1 percent from last year to $58.9 billion, but were $367.3 million … totaled $37.4 billion, 0.6 percent higher than last year for the same period. Year-to-date collections from PIT were … $264.7 million lower than updated projections. Spending for local assistance programs totaled $81.9 billion and was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-january-tax-collections-fall-short