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Sharon Springs Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-100)
… circumvents the statutory limit. Although real property tax levies remained relatively flat during the audit period, … fund balance that exceeds the statutory limit results in tax levies being higher than necessary. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/sharon-springs-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-100Opinion 91-39
… SERVICE LAW, §150; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §212: A village trustee who also serves as a town employee, … limitation imposed by Retirement and Social Security Law, §212. If his or her post-retirement salary as trustee would … limit imposed by Retirement and Social Security Law, §212. Civil Service Law, §150 provides generally for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39Stanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys … The Stanley Fire District, located in Ontario County, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Di …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259Disposal of Electronic Devices
… drives and other memory components) in these devices be securely overwritten or physically destroyed to prevent the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/disposal-electronic-devicesCollege at Purchase – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … transportation, fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a Statewide initiative to determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-purchase-selected-employee-travel-expensesOpinion 91-59
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … fire insurance tax moneys to provide death benefits to family members of deceased volunteer firefighters, and to … tax moneys to fund a death benefit payable to the family of deceased volunteer firefighters since, in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59Town of Athens - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-41)
… adequate records and properly deposited and remitted money in a timely manner. Key Findings Real property taxes totaling nearly $2.2 million in 2016 and $1.3 million in 2017 were not always remitted to the Supervisor and County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-athens-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-41Henry Johnson Charter School – Resident Tuition Billings and Collections (2023M-32)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Henry Johnson Charter School (School) Board of Trustees … audit charter school Henry Johnson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/06/16/henry-johnson-charter-school-resident-tuition-billings-and-collectionsBellevue Fire District #9 – Procurement (2018M-5)
… followed their procurement policy when procuring goods and services for the period January 1, 2016 through November … fire protection services for the Town of Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected … during the audit period. Key Recommendations Comply with the procurement policy when making purchases. Verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/04/06/bellevue-fire-district-9-procurement-2018m-5Opinion 88-62
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund … to establish one or more public dumps or dumping grounds. In addition, Town Law, §221(1) authorizes town boards to … a "physical public betterment or improvement" within the meaning and intent of General Municipal Law, §6-c (GML, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-62State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… did not properly account for leave accruals for 22 of the 49 employees’ accrual records tested. The district may … This compromised the claims auditor’s objectivity and independence. Gilboa-Conesville Central School District – … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsContractors or Consultants – Membership and Enrollment
… or independent contractor services. To determine if a person you hired is an employee or an independent contractor, … chief fiscal officer or chief executive officer (CEO). You can designate an alternate CFO by: Completing a Designation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/contractors-or-consultantsDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Unified Court System (UCS) employees who are dually employed at other … Supreme and County courts, Family Courts, Surrogate's Court, and City and District courts. UCS includes the Office of Court Administration (OCA), which is the administrative arm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/18/dual-employmentCandor Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-302)
… if controls over financial activity were adequate for the period January 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. Background The Candor Fire Company is located in Tioga County and provides fire protection and emergency … is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. Expenses for 2013 were approximately $10,374. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/13/candor-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financial-activityII.4.B Basis of Accounting – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… on three bases of accounting: cash, modified accrual and accrual. Financial statements prepared in accordance with … accounting principles (GAAP) require that revenues and expenditures be recorded on the modified accrual basis … financial statements, proprietary funds, component units and fiduciary funds. The cash basis of accounting is used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4b-basis-accountingOneida Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2014M-306)
… April 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. Background The Oneida Housing Authority is a municipal housing authority created to provide low-rent housing for … Oneida Housing Authority Tenant Rents 2014M306 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/oneida-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2014m-306XV.16.C Agency Financial Reporting Package (AFRP) – XV. End of Year
… The Online Services, Agency Financial Reporting Package … entity are contacted quarterly through email with login information and reporting guidance. For more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv16c-agency-financial-reporting-package-afrpCUNY Bulletin No. CU-735
… CUNY Bulletin No CU735 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-725-international-brotherhood-teamsters-ibt-local-237-elevatorAutomated Phone Service
… Below is a list of the phone menu options available to NYSLRS retirees. Many of the … correspond to the numbers you will need to press on your phone for information. In most cases, if you are a retiree or … and general retirement information quickly and easily by phone with the NYSLRS automated phone service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/automated-phone-serviceKillawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District … moneys. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Lisle … The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111