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Opinion 91-57
… library and presently maintains a separate bank account for those moneys. You indicate that the village believes that … The treasurer would maintain separate accounting records for the library fund moneys and the library fund moneys would … Section 259(1) of the Education Law requires that taxes for library purposes be levied and collected annually with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… that OITS did not have established policies and procedures for backup of key division systems. In a follow-up, auditors … inmate release dates. Tests of sentencing calculations for a sample of 60 inmates found proper procedures were … under the Article 8-A Loan Program were being used only for qualified projects and their intended purpose and whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… a comprehensive needs assessment or social impact study to identify the number or location of individuals in need of … gambling treatment services. As such, the audit was unable to determine whether OASAS had a sufficient number of … monitoring of the grant programs reviewed were adequate to ensure that the related grant expenses were supported and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTravel Advisory No. 9
… : Taxability of Transportation Expenses Reference : Guide to Financial Operations, Section XIII.6 – Potential … of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station of the Guide to Financial Operations to clarify the Internal Revenue Service’s position on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/9-taxability-transportation-expensesFiscal Stress Monitoring System
… school districts with fiscal problems. Alerting everyone to potential problems gives local officials and taxpayers the opportunity to be more proactive. Read the System Basics [pdf] document to learn more. Search for a local government or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoringCity of Sherrill – Payroll and Community Activity Center Cash Receipts (2017M-228)
… Adopt written policies and procedures for cash collections at the Community Activity Center, including recording, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/22/city-sherrill-payroll-and-community-activity-center-cash-receipts-2017m-228Sullivan County – Time and Attendance (2017M-55)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review controls over the County’s timekeeping system for … 174 workdays when the Director of Probation did not log in to his work computer and did not charge leave. Some employees … system (ETS). Key Recommendations Establish procedures to verify that department heads are either working or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/11/22/sullivan-county-time-and-attendance-2017m-55Accounts Payable Advisory No. 44
… are being paid by electronic payment where required. If a vendor is not receiving ePayments, agencies should confirm … an ACH payment method as the default location in their vendor record and (iii) vendors are enrolled in ePayments . … receive them faster and in a more secure manner and the State will reduce its costs associated with printing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/44-contracts-requiring-electronic-paymentsA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… explains some of those benefits and the services available to you as a member of our system, including: Benefits you … if you leave public service before you become eligible to retire (vested benefits). I am joined by a staff of dedicated professionals in my commitment to helping you make informed decisions about your future. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – Career Plan
… explains some of those benefits and the services available to you as a member of our system, including: Benefits you … if you leave public service before you become eligible to retire (vested benefits). I am joined by a staff of dedicated professionals in my commitment to helping you make informed decisions about your future. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – New Career Plan
… explains some of those benefits and the services available to you as a member of our system, including: Benefits you … if you leave public service before you become eligible to retire (vested benefits). I am joined by a staff of dedicated professionals in my commitment to helping you make informed decisions about your future. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… explains some of those benefits and the services available to you as a member of our system, including: Benefits you … if you leave public service before you become eligible to retire (vested benefits). I am joined by a staff of dedicated professionals in my commitment to helping you make informed decisions about your future. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – Police and Fire Plan
… explains some of the benefits and services available to you as a member of our system, including: Benefits you … if you leave public service before you become eligible to retire (vested benefits). I am joined by a staff of dedicated professionals in my commitment to helping you make informed decisions about your future. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliClinton-Essex-Warren-Washington BOCES – Payroll (2015M-353)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of payroll payments for the period … more than 70 educational and administrative services to its component districts, is governed by a 15-member Board … BOCES officials did not establish adequate procedures to ensure separation payments are accurate. Two employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/03/11/clinton-essex-warren-washington-boces-payroll-2015m-353St. Paul Boulevard Fire Association - Board Oversight (2018M-117)
… the Treasurer and Financial Secretary. Audit claims prior to payment and ensure there was sufficient supporting … adopt separate written financial policies and procedures to establish internal controls over key financial areas. … and records. Ensure that all claims are audited prior to payment and have adequate supporting documentation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/10/05/st-paul-boulevard-fire-association-board-oversight-2018m-117Northville Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Collections (2018M-272)
… than supported. One club used $2,000 of collections to make a cash payment to a vendor rather than following the disbursement process. … remitted for deposit and that cash is not directly used to pay bills rather than following the disbursement process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/northville-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-collectionsClifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-64)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials properly awarded Length of … Some firefighters did not receive all of the LOSAP points to which they were entitled under GML. Key Recommendations … Review and amend the District’s point system as necessary to ensure it is consistent with GML. Ensure that firefighters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/clifton-park-halfmoon-fire-district-no-1-length-service-award-program-2015mTown of Corinth – Claims Auditing (2017M-102)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether claims were adequately supported and … $39,000 that did not contain sufficient documentation to determine whether the amounts paid were for legitimate … Board did not adopt a resolution allowing eligible claims to be paid in advance of audit. Key Recommendations Perform a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-corinth-claims-auditing-2017m-102Cornwall Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-148)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … closely monitor the level of unrestricted fund balance to stay within the maximum allowable by law, while continuing to evaluate and explore ways to reduce expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/cornwall-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-148Uniondale Union Free School District – Procurement (2016M-195)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s procurement procedures for the … Findings Not all claims contained sufficient information to allow for verifying that the items and pricing on the … Key Recommendations Attach sufficient documentation to claims to ensure that the District receives the correct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/uniondale-union-free-school-district-procurement-2016m-195