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Retirement at Age 62 With Less Than 20 Years of Service – Article 14 Benefits
… of your FAS for each year of service credit. The benefit is reduced by 50 percent of your primary Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/retirement-age-62-less-20-years-serviceBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission – Financial Activities (2017M-68)
… purposes, and whether Program employees were paid in accordance with established pay rates for the period … Lake Youth Recreation Commission was established in 1973 by the Towns of Ballston, Charlton and Glenville to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/10/06/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-youth-recreation-commission-financial-activitiesReal Property Tax Cap and Tax Cap Compliance
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-capContract Advisory No. 22
… Subject: Closing Contracts in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Guidance: The Office … Bureau of Contracts (BOC) is actively closing contracts in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Once OSC has closed … further transactions can be processed against a contract in the “Closed” status. Contracts meeting the criteria below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemTier Status – Article 14 Benefits
… 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-statusUpper Jay Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-24)
… District financial activities, which hindered its ability to monitor financial operations and increased the risk that … audit the Treasurer's 2021 records. While the Treasurer is required to sign all checks, she signed six (2 percent) of the 247 …
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)
… for time in/out. Inaccurately calculated overtime payments to hourly employees, resulting in overpayments of $8,052 out … Board-approved rates, resulting in $13,650 annual increase to the Town’s payroll that the Board did not approve. Key … in compliance with the Town’s policy. Ensure overtime is paid in accordance with the Town’s policy. Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-payroll-2022m-98York Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-96)
… insurance reserve totaling more than $1 million is overfunded and may be enough to pay annual claims for 132 years. The District did not have … more real property taxes were levied than was needed to fund operations. Key Recommendations Comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-96Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-28)
… The Board and officials did not obtain information to monitor capital investment and salaries and did not have an adequate process to verify job creation and retention. The Board and officials … Key Recommendations Ensure project application information is supported by adequate documentation and complete CBAs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/01/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Putnam Valley – Purchasing (2013M-193)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Town’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2012 to March 6, 2013. Background The Town of Putnam Valley is located in Putnam County and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-putnam-valley-purchasing-2013m-193Town of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… (Town) Town Board (Board) effectively audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not effectively audit claims prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for … and deliberate audit of claims and ensure each claim is adequately supported, for legitimate Town expenditures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Town of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… and playground equipment were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in … in the unrestricted general fund balance increasing to an excessive level. Always seek competition for … awarding professional service contracts. Ensure equipment is procured in accordance with applicable policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70Town of Owasco – Highway Department (2020M-128)
… and 234 claims totaling $96,900 did not have documentation to support a business purpose. Town officials did not … Superintendent (Superintendent) did not agree, in writing, to expenditures for highway repair and improvement. The … and related parties clear and that employees’ time worked is recorded in the proper funds, districts and/or accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/28/town-owasco-highway-department-2020m-128East Rockaway Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2020M-85)
… not always timely. Managing the finances of ECA activities is meant to be a learning experience for student club members. By not … and loss statements. Ensure ECA clubs remit receipts to the central treasurer promptly and that the central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/15/east-rockaway-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fundsCayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Financial Condition (2020M-91)
… our audit period because of the Board’s hindered ability to recognize revenue shortfalls or cost overruns, limiting … maintained in the financial accounting software. No budget-to-actual reports were prepared to monitor the District’s … amendments are implemented before financial condition is negatively affected. Adopt multiyear strategic, financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-financial-condition-2020m-91Reporting Services Provided by Lawyers and Law Firms (Education Law Section 2053)
… Services (BOCES) are required by Education Law §2053 to annually report lawyers who provide legal services. … Specifically, the law requires certain information to be filed with the Office of the Attorney General, the … General and Office of the State Comptroller. The system is available through the NYSED Business Portal. Each school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-services-provided-lawyers-and-law-firms-education-law-section-2053West Babylon Union Free School District – Claims Audit (2024M-62)
… not perform a proper audit of claims. As a result, there is an increased risk that goods and services may not have … 21 claims totaling $3.1 million were not audited prior to payment in accordance with New York State (NYS) Education … Section 1724. The claims auditor did not report directly to the Board, did not note exceptions on the warrant and did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/20/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-62Rensselaer County – Public Health Department Receipts (2013M-18)
… receipts to determine whether they were properly accounted for and deposited for the period January 1, 2007, to August 30, 2012. Background Rensselaer County (County) has a population of approximately 160,000 residents and includes … fiscal year ending December 31, 2012, the County adopted a budget of approximately $312 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/26/rensselaer-county-public-health-department-receipts-2013m-18Gorham-Middlesex Central School District – Online Banking Access (2022M-179)
… officials limited online banking access and permissions to Board-authorized users. Key Findings District officials did not ensure online banking access was limited to Board-authorized users because no one reviewed online … the victim of a cybercrime and experience financial losses is heightened. Of the District’s 10 online banking users, six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/17/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-online-banking-access-2022m-179Jericho Water District – Water Use Charges (2013M-395)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District billed and collected water usage … September 30, 2013. Background The Jericho Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/02/28/jericho-water-district-water-use-charges-2013m-395