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IX.12 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… (CMIA) to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in the exchange of funds between the Federal Government and … More information on this Federal statute, can be found in the following links: https://fiscal.treasury.gov/cmia/ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix12-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… either not posted or comprehensive, resulting in a lack of transparency. Officials did not post external audit … non-resident tuition (NRT) rates in the best interest of school district taxpayers. The board approved NRT … physical IT assets and non-student user account access to the district’s network. In addition to sensitive IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsFlorida Union Free School District – Information Technology (2017M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether internal controls over information … services provided by OUBOCES and MHRIC, which could lead to confusion over roles and responsibilities of each party. … Ensure that all IT services are provided based on a formal service level agreement. … Florida Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/florida-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2017m-146Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission – Financial Activities (2017M-68)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Commission’s financial activities … in 1973 by the Towns of Ballston, Charlton and Glenville to provide a summer recreation program for children within … The Treasurer did not maintain adequate accounting records to report the Program’s financial activity. The Board cannot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/10/06/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-youth-recreation-commission-financial-activitiesVillage of Franklin – Fund Balance Management (2018M-13)
… the Board effectively managed the Village’s fund balance for the period June 1, 2016 through November 10, 2017. … Board of Trustees. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year totaled approximately $150,000. … maintained. Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures. Develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-franklin-fund-balance-management-2018m-13Town of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… four times the 2018 general fund tax levy and 183 percent of 2018 budgeted appropriations. During the same period, … 150 percent the 2018 highway fund tax levy and 96 percent of 2018 budgeted appropriations. Although the Town has … fund balance and reserve policy that establishes the level of fund balance and reserves to be maintained. Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Marathon Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-280)
… The Marathon Central School District serves seven towns in Cortland County, two towns in Broome County and one town in Tioga County. Enrollment for 2016-17 was 686 students. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/marathon-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-280Village of East Rockaway – Justice Court Operations (2017M-206)
… accurately collected, recorded, deposited and disbursed in a timely manner for the period June 1, 2015 through May … 2017. Background The Village of East Rockaway is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and has a population of approximately 9,800. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/12/15/village-east-rockaway-justice-court-operations-2017m-206Rockland County Department of Social Services – Service Contracts (2014M-368)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over agreements with contracted … Services is responsible for providing temporary help to eligible individuals and families with social service and … until required reports are received. Implement procedures to verify that service providers are meeting contractual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/06/12/rockland-county-department-social-services-service-contracts-2014m-368Contract Advisory No. 22
… meeting the criteria below are subject to archiving and may be closed by BOC: A minimum of one year has passed since the Expire Date of the contract and … to facilitate the closing of aged contracts, including making final payments and cancelling purchase orders on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemTier Status – Article 14 Benefits
… group; or Are employed by the City of Yonkers or the State Police. There are four tiers in PFRS. You are in: If … their retirement plan election. There is no Tier 4 in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/tier-statusOrange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budget process for the period … reserves and the Board applied operating surplus funds to its reserves, which was not included in the budget. Key … reasonableness and accumulate only those funds necessary to fund planned purchases. … Orange Lake Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash Disbursements (2015M-81)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s monitoring and safeguarding of fuel inventory and to assess its cash disbursement process for the period … provides fire protection and emergency rescue services to approximately 18,000 residents. Budgeted appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/17/north-patchogue-fire-district-fuel-inventory-and-cash-disbursements-2015mHamilton Fulton Montgomery Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Investment Program (2023M-116)
… 39. Solicit interest rate quotes or invest available funds in financial institutions that offered a competitive … monthly cash flow forecasts to monitor and estimate funds available for investment. Key Recommendations Adopt a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/22/hamilton-fulton-montgomery-board-cooperative-educational-services-investmentTown of Homer – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-63)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Homer (Town) Board (Board) and Town Supervisor … oversight of non-payroll disbursements. Key Findings The Board and Supervisor did not provide adequate oversight … officials made duplicate payments totaling $79,806, and the Town has an increased risk that errors or irregularities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/11/town-homer-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-63Upper Jay Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-24)
… District financial activities, which hindered its ability to monitor financial operations and increased the risk that … Treasurer's 2021 records. While the Treasurer is required to sign all checks, she signed six (2 percent) of the 247 … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, corrective action. … audit fire district Upper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/upper-jay-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-24Town of Lake Luzerne – Payroll (2022M-98)
… (Supervisor) ensured payroll payments were accurate and in accordance with Town policies. Key Findings The Supervisor … did not ensure payroll payments were accurate or in accordance with Town policies. Town officials: Did not … the 67 timecards reviewed contained all punches for time in/out. Inaccurately calculated overtime payments to hourly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-payroll-2022m-98North Collins Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory (2023M-39)
… School District (District) officials maintained a complete and accurate inventory of information technology (IT) assets. … IT inventory records were incomplete and inaccurate, in part because the records were not always updated to … physical inventory. District officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/north-collins-central-school-district-information-technology-equipmentYork Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-96)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the York Central School District (District) Board of Education … in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the York Central School District District Board of Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-96Genesee Community Charter School – Revenue Billing and Collection (2013M-61)
… of our audit was to examine the cash receipts process for the period July 1, 2011, to February 15, 2013. Background … of School Operations. The School’s budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year are approximately $2.6 million. … Require that bank and cash receipts reconciliations for School meal and field study collections be performed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/10/genesee-community-charter-school-revenue-billing-and-collection-2013m-61