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Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Financial Condition (2020M-91)
… and expenditures. The adopted budgets were not maintained in the financial accounting software. No budget-to-actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-financial-condition-2020m-91Ballston Lake Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit (2016M-379)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Ballston, in Saratoga County. The District is governed by an elected … for 2015 were approximately $184,000. Key Findings In 2015 three firefighters received one year of service … they were not entitled. LOSAP points were not awarded in accordance with District policy, and the District did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/ballston-lake-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-service-creditTown of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… services and playground equipment were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of the taxpayers. Key Findings The … Board did not: Adopt an adequate reserve policy, resulting in the unrestricted general fund balance increasing to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70Contract Advisory No. 29
… Submission System (EDSS) Host Agency Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller's Bureau of Contracts (BOC) Electronic Documents Submission System … purchase authorization transactions within EDSS on behalf of the Hosted agency. Host/Hosted Agency must submit a New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/29-electronic-documents-submission-system-edss-host-agencyTown of Owasco – Highway Department (2020M-128)
… and Highway Superintendent (Superintendent) did not agree, in writing, to expenditures for highway repair and … parties clear and that employees’ time worked is recorded in the proper funds, districts and/or accounts. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/28/town-owasco-highway-department-2020m-128Sidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… limit each of the last three fiscal years, ranging from 4.7 percentage points to 8.9 percentage points over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243Town of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)
… the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, through September 27, 2012. … The Town of New Lisbon is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 1,100 residents. The Town is … which includes the Town Supervisor. The adopted budget for 2011 was approximately $860,000. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12Washington County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-57)
… not adequately follow up with seven of the 14 businesses in order to verify that funds were used for the approved purpose. Loan agreements do not have job … are creating and retaining jobs and using loan funds in compliance with the terms of the agreements. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/30/washington-county-local-development-corporation-revolvingClymer Central School District – Payroll (2023M-168)
… pay rates were accurate or that compensation was paid in compliance with employment agreements. As a result, payroll errors went undetected and resulted in unnecessary and erroneous payroll payments. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/clymer-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-168Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2024M-35)
… and have not conducted periodic physical inventories in at least 10 years. As a result, officials lack assurance … was still active on the inventory list but was disposed of in October 2018. Key Recommendations Ensure BOCES’ asset … and assets are tagged and recorded prior to being placed in service. Conduct periodic physical inventories. BOCES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/06/21/greater-southern-tier-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2024mYork Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-96)
… officials improperly restricted more than $690,000 in the debt reserve fund and did not transparently fund … fund balance statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Properly use and … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
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-61Town of Brookhaven Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-188)
… said it was not legally required, the Board should strive to ensure that Town residents realize increased prosperity … benefit from the projects that the Corporation approves. To do so, the Board must establish measurable goals for all approved projects and monitor the projects to ensure these goals are met. Establish written project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/15/town-brookhaven-local-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoring-2021mEast Rochester Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-56)
… as follows: Seven purchases totaling $212,953 subject to competitive bidding requirements. Five purchases totaling … and consistent regulations for procurements not subject to competitive bidding, including professional services, … generally agreed with our recommendations and plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether East …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-56Lancaster Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-37)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Lancaster Central School District (District) Board of … our comment on issues raised in the District’s response. 1 Lancaster Central School District – Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-37Reporting Services Provided by Lawyers and Law Firms (Education Law Section 2053)
… The system is available through the NYSED Business Portal. Each school district BOCES has a Delegated … New York State Education Department Application Business Portal . Please do not submit paper forms in lieu of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-services-provided-lawyers-and-law-firms-education-law-section-2053II.4 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… New York State Financial Accounting standards are used in the EXECUTE and EVALUATE phases of the financial cycle. Standards are established in the following categories: Minimum Financial Reporting … that permits the collection of information necessary in the preparation of annual and interim financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4-overviewTown of Harpersfield – Claims Auditing (2024M-71)
… Key Findings The Board did not properly audit claims to determine whether the claims represented actual and … contain sufficient details or itemization for the Board to make the necessary determinations required for a proper … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-harpersfield-claims-auditing-2024m-71West Babylon Union Free School District – Claims Audit (2024M-62)
… The claims auditor did not perform a proper audit of claims. As a result, there is an increased risk that goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/20/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-62Overtime Compensation – Enhanced Reporting
… be paid for additional hours worked beyond one's regular schedule and payment must be at a greater rate than one's regular rate of pay. For example: Overtime paid at time and a half, double … is paid for additional hours worked beyond one’s regular schedule and at a greater rate than one’s regular rate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/overtime-compensation