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IX.12 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… the Cash Management Improvement Act of 1990 (CMIA) to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in the … Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/31/2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix12-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… physical IT assets and non-student user account access to the district’s network. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses, auditors found that 235 … collections of $845,258 were missing key support. Records to support transactions totaling $134,449 were missing and 95 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over the District’s financial … $89,040. Key Findings Monthly financial reports submitted to the Board are not accompanied by bank statements or bank … with a copy of the bank statements in her monthly report to the Board. Ensure that the Treasurer files the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Orange 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-2015mComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… an average of $357,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations. The district could not demonstrate a … have not adopted adequate security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. In addition, employees stored … insurance buyouts that they may not have been entitled to during the audit period and the health insurance buyout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Town of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… reserve policy and multiyear financial and capital plans to address the Town’s operational and capital needs. Key … that establishes the level of fund balance and reserves to be maintained. Develop and adopt a comprehensive multiyear … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Town of Preston Financial …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials ensured … year’s appropriations by 2 percentage points (from 6.9 to 4.9 percent) as of June 30, 2017. The debt service fund, … a formal plan for reserves, analyze all reserve balances to determine whether balances are necessary and reasonable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/marathon-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-280Real Property Tax Cap and Tax Cap Compliance
… Tax Cap Training These webinars provide a general overview of the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments and School … also demonstrate how to complete the tax cap form using OSC's online reporting system. For Local Governments Webinar … Tax Cap form – Select option 3. Email us at LGSAMonitoring@osc.ny.gov … Find information on Real Property Tax Cap below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-capFlorida Union Free School District – Information Technology (2017M-146)
… lead to confusion over roles and responsibilities of each party. Key Recommendations Review and monitor employees’ …
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)
… employees were paid in accordance with established pay rates for the period January 1, 2015 through October 31, … The Commission’s Board is currently composed of one member each from Ballston and Charlton and two members from … were deposited. The Board did not establish pay rates for Program employees. Key Recommendations The …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively managed the … balance policy that establishes the level of fund balance to be maintained. Adopt budgets that include realistic … the Clerk-Treasurer provides adequate financial reports to the Board. … Village of Franklin Fund Balance Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-franklin-fund-balance-management-2018m-13Rockland 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-368Village of East Rockaway – Justice Court Operations (2017M-206)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Justice ensured that Justice Court … of bail for each account and review existing bail records to determine how to disburse the existing funds in the bail account. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/12/15/village-east-rockaway-justice-court-operations-2017m-206Minisink Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-26)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … year’s budget. District officials did not develop a plan to reduce the unreserved fund balance in the general fund to comply with the statutory limit. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/minisink-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-26Manhasset Union Free School District – Separation Payments (2016M-150)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over the … was no adequate independent review of the calculations to ensure they were accurate. The District overpaid seven … incentives and vacation payouts. Direct District Counsel to review retirement incentive overpayments identified in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/manhasset-union-free-school-district-separation-payments-2016m-150Contract Advisory No. 22
… status. Contracts meeting the criteria below are subject to archiving and may be closed by BOC: A minimum of one year … or “Complete” status. Agencies should make every effort to facilitate the closing of aged contracts, including making … PO Information for Canceled and Closed POs - Lapsing Guide to Financial Operations Chapter XI, Section 2.C - Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemTier Status – Article 14 Benefits
… When you join the Retirement System, you are assigned to a tier depending on your date of membership. You are a Tier 3 member covered by Article 14 if you joined the Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/tier-statusSodus Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-392)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the … and necessary levels for reserve funds and how they are to be monitored, analyzed and maintained. The District does … funds. Develop a comprehensive multiyear financial plan to establish objectives for funding long-term needs. … Sodus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/sodus-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-392Silver Creek Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-321)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s management of financial activities … District officials annually appropriated fund balance to reduce the tax levy, but funds were not used as budgeted … include realistic appropriations based on actual needs to avoid levying taxes at a level greater than needed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/silver-creek-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-321