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Big Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected District financial operations for the … lease with the Company effective January 1, 2011 to pay rent of $30,000 annually, which was double the $15,000 … value. Instead, it appears that the increase was intended to subsidize the construction of the new firehouse that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mDefinitions – Contribution Stabilization Program
… benefits based on the actuarial assumptions recommended in the Annual Report to the Comptroller on Actuarial … average normal contribution rate over all retirement plans in each system for a given fiscal year. It is calculated by … the total billable salary from all participating employers in a system for the fiscal year. Employer’s Average Rate Each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/definitionsTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition and examine selected operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is … years from a balance of $88,293 at the beginning of 2008 to a deficit balance of $12,600 at the end of 2012. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Cash Flows
… Enterprise Funds Governmental Activities Water and Sewer Parking Facilities Totals Internal Service Funds … FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Operating subsidies and transfers to other funds (290,000) (211,,409) … (501,409) (175,033) CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-cash-flowsTown of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of White Creek is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately … The Board also was unaware that the Town was not in compliance with payroll tax filing or payment requirements … Ensure that the Budget Officer has the necessary training in municipal accounting and the Town’s software to help her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64DiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… tax collections in New York state totaled $23.4 billion in calendar year 2024, an increase of 1.6% or $376 million from 2023, according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Andes Central School District - Cafeteria Operations (2019M-26)
… School lunch fund operating deficits averaged $67,000 over the last three years (excluding general fund transfers). The District has the lowest average daily participation for breakfast and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/12/andes-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2019m-26Village of Canisteo - Clerk Treasurers' Records and Reports (2018M-243)
… basis of accounting. Accounting records were not adequate to properly monitor the Village’s financial condition and … monthly financial reports of receipts and disbursements to the Board. Key Recommendations The Clerk-Treasurer should: … basis of accounting. Provide monthly financial reports to the Board. Village officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/05/village-canisteo-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2018m-243Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission – Financial Operations (2015M-149)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial operations of the Commission for the … was established by an intermunicipal agreement in 1974 to provide high-quality water to the approximately 30,000 customers of its member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2015/09/11/southern-cayuga-lake-intermunicipal-water-commission-financial-operationsVendor File Advisory No. 6
… (OSC) added new Sections in Chapter X of the Guide to Financial Operations regarding Vendor Designations. The … activities. References: For specifics, please visit: Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter X, Section 4.A.1 - Vendor Designations Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter X, Section 4.A.1 - Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/6-gfo-update-vendor-designationsBath Central School District - Online Banking (2018M-79)
… banking policy and officials did not develop procedures to adequately segregate online banking duties. Officials did not ensure that authorized access to online bank accounts was limited or provide users with … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to District officials. Key Recommendations Obtain adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/bath-central-school-district-online-banking-2018m-79Town of Perinton - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-232)
… IT policies or provide IT security awareness training to employees. In addition, we communicated sensitive … technology (IT) control weaknesses confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic … comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans to substantiate reserves. Develop comprehensive IT policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/29/town-perinton-financial-management-and-information-technology-2017m-232Village of Scottsville - Financial Management (2018M-75)
… Determine whether the Board adopted and enforced policies to effectively manage Village operations. Key Findings The … financial and IT policies, review and revise policies to fit current operations and needs and ensure adopted … and deliberate audit of claims before authorizing payment to ensure that they are accurate, properly supported, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-scottsville-financial-management-2018m-75CUNY Bulletin No. CU-116
… Purpose To explain an automatic dues and agency shop increase and also to notify agencies of a change in the deduction calculation … of $23.46, and change the employee's calculation routine to Flat Amount. Agency Actions When entering transactions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-116-dues-and-agency-shop-increase-and-change-calculationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-127
… Purpose To explain the new process for Deduction Codes 443 and 445. … sent by the City of New York's Office of Labor Relations to start, change or cancel these deductions. Agency Actions … Beginning in 2002, agencies will no longer be allowed to start, change or cancel these deductions. These deductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-127-calendar-year-2002-processing-deduction-codes-443-cunyArdsley Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-348)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s reserve funds for the period July … identifying the leave balances for employees entitled to a payout at retirement included employees who were not … Key Recommendation The Board should only include payouts to eligible employees when determining the amount to fund the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/ardsley-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-348Carle Place Water District – Procurement (2014M-18)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s procurement practices for the … Recommendations Consider revising the procurement policy to require District officials to award professional service contracts only after soliciting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/04/04/carle-place-water-district-procurement-2014m-18XII.9.A Obtaining Statewide Financial System Payment Data – XII. Expenditures
… the internal controls over the payment process (refer to Section 4.D - Certification of Internal Controls over the … and queries. For example, agencies can use SFS Analytics to access the DW330 - Voucher Listing Report . Agencies can … York using the State Payments search capabilities (refer to https://www.osc.ny.gov/open-book-new-york ). Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9a-obtaining-reports-or-information-office-state-comptrollerState Agencies Bulletin No. 1981
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies the pensionable overtime earnings limit … January 13, 2022. OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ to reflect the pensionable overtime earnings limit for 2022 to $18,233.00 for Tier 6 ERS members. Questions Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1981-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2022