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Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-303
… Judges or Justices who serve the entire calendar year or a portion of the calendar year at more than one salary. To … tab on the Job Data page for that period and round to two (2) decimal places. Add each result from Step #3 to … tab on the Job Data page for that period and round to two (2) decimal places. Add each result from Step #3 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-303-2021-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… town did not receive all of the revenue it was entitled to. Officials did not maintain an inventory or list of meters purchased and issued to track costs and ensure rates were applied consistently, … and could not account for water totaling $300,000. Lastly, to meet minimum purchase requirements, the town paid the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1XVI.3.D Basis of Accounting/Measurement Focus – XVI. Financial Reporting
… in GASB Statement 63, the basis of accounting refers to when revenues, expenditures, expenses, and transfers - and … future. A fund’s basis of accounting is inseparably tied to its measurement focus. Funds that focus on total economic … increases and decreases in financial resources only to the extent that they reflect near-term inflows or outflows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3d-basis-accountingmeasurement-focusOyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-22)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/oyster-bay-east-norwich-central-school-district-information-technologyGreenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District - Financial Management (2018M-108)
… The District’s financial recovery may be impacted due to decreased enrollment, resulting in decreased revenues. … Key Recommendations The Board should monitor the budget to ensure that expenditures do not exceed revenues. District … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … GreenburghNorth Castle Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/02/greenburgh-north-castle-union-free-school-district-financial-managementBrighter Choice Charter School for Boys - Payroll (2018M-139)
… Determine whether internal controls were in place to ensure that employee compensation was accurate, supported … officials effectively designed and implemented procedures to ensure that compensation payments were accurate, and … We reviewed the gross pay calculations of these employees to determine whether salaries and pay rates were authorized, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/10/12/brighter-choice-charter-school-boys-payroll-2018m-139Dundee Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-74)
… IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to District officials. Key Recommendations The Board and … comprehensive IT security policies, procedures and plans to safeguard computerized assets and data. Provide periodic IT security awareness training to personnel who use IT resources. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/dundee-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-74Town of Holland - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-232)
… exemptions totaling $2.5 million, on properties with a total assessed value of $16.4 million. Twenty-seven … adequate documentation. The Assessor allowed what appear to be ineligible agricultural woodland exemptions totaling … retain this documentation. Periodically monitor exemptions to ensure they comply with State or local laws. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-holland-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-232Town of Fort Covington - Justice Court Operations (2018M-234)
… Wilbanks made 83 percent of bank deposits from three to 67 days late. The Justices’ cash balances exceeded known … Investigate any difference. Reconcile bail reports to bail on deposit. Town officials generally agreed with our … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/01/25/town-fort-covington-justice-court-operations-2018m-234Village of Lynbrook – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-14)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was provided to employees and elected officials. Of the 35 total … Key Recommendation Village officials should continue to monitor the completion of annual SHP Training by all … agreed with our recommendation and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/08/village-lynbrook-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-14Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-232)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and disbursements for … District provides services and funds projects related to the conservation of soil and water resources, improvement … Adopt written policies and procedures related to cash receipts and disbursements. … Erie County Soil and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/09/09/erie-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsTown of Hyde Park – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-12)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Hyde …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/15/town-hyde-park-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-12Albany Parking Authority – Cash Collections (2016M-181)
… audit was to review the Authority’s cash receipt process for the period January 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016. … to construct, operate and maintain locations in the City for parking and storing of motor vehicles. The operating budget for 2016 totaled approximately $7.4 million. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/08/05/albany-parking-authority-cash-collections-2016m-181Odessa-Montour Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2019M-164)
… The District lacked policies and procedures necessary to manage fuel inventories. Complete fuel inventory, delivery … performed. 17 of 78 keys (22 percent) that allowed access to the fuel meter could not be located. Key Recommendations … Ensure written policies and procedures are in place to manage fuel inventories. Ensure accurate fuel inventory, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/25/odessa-montour-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2019m-164Carthage-West Carthage Water Pollution Control Facility – Cash Disbursements (2015M-35)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Facility’s financial … Water Pollution Control Facility provides waste treatment to the Villages of Carthage and West Carthage, Jefferson … and canceled check images. Establish compensating controls to routinely monitor and review the Clerk-Treasurer’s work. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2015/05/08/carthage-west-carthage-water-pollution-control-facility-cash-disbursementsChenango Forks Central School District – Nonresident Tuition (2020M-69)
… some student records contained insufficient documentation to support residency or exceptions to the policy. Key Recommendation Clarify the “Admission of Non-Resident Students” policy (Policy) to include all applicable exceptions. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/20/chenango-forks-central-school-district-nonresident-tuition-2020m-69Syracuse City School District – Claims Audit Process (2016M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period July 1, … In some instances, purchase orders are not issued prior to ordering goods or services. Key Recommendation Ensure that … officer generates and approves purchase orders prior to the District ordering goods and services that require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/21/syracuse-city-school-district-claims-audit-process-2016m-290Pelham Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-366)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s management of reserves for the … by more than $2.2 million from fiscal year 2011-12 to fiscal year 2014-15. Key Recommendation Ensure that the … in the retirement contribution reserve account are used to fund operations in a manner that benefits District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/pelham-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-366Panama Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-271)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for … complies with the statutory limit and develop a plan to use the surplus funds to benefit residents. … Panama Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/panama-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-271Inlet Common School District – Claims Auditing (2015M-285)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the District’s claims … Finding District officials established an effective policy to ensure claims are adequately documented and properly … supported, for legitimate purposes and approved prior to payment by an authorized District official. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/inlet-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2015m-285