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Operational Advisory No. 15
… various Sections in Chapter VII, Section 10 of the Guide to Financial Operations regarding Cash Advances. Chapter VII … a Cash Advance For specifics, please visit the Guide to Financial Operations , Chapter VII, Section 10 . … Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/15-gfo-update-cash-advancesXVI.3.G Legal Compliance – XVI. Financial Reporting
… should be presented in the ACFR as may be necessary to report legal compliance responsibilities and accountabilities. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/12/2022 … GASB Codification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3g-legal-complianceSeminars for Local Officials
… that finding time in your schedule for essential training to enhance your fiscal oversight responsibilities can be … different topics. See below for more information on how to request training near you. … OSCs Local Official Training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/seminars-local-officialsVolunteer Firefighters – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… board of a municipal corporation or fire district to provide for reimbursement for registration fees up to a maximum of $50, as well as actual and necessary expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/volunteer-firefightersTown of Fayette - Long-Term Planning and Information Technology (2019M-234)
… long-term financial and capital plans for a three- to five-year period. Develop and implement written IT … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/05/01/town-fayette-long-term-planning-and-information-technology-2019m-234Bemus Point Central School District - Capital Projects (2019M-212)
… officials could have presented the capital project to the voters in a more transparent manner. The Board did not … Present the capital project plan transparently to voters. Properly approve all change orders and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/14/bemus-point-central-school-district-capital-projects-2019m-212Pittsford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-129)
… and corrected. Key Recommendations Certify payrolls prior to the distribution of paychecks and processing of direct … and indicated they have initiated or planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Pittsford …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/pittsford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-129Cortland Housing Authority – Financial Condition (2015M-205)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s financial condition for the period … City of Cortland in Cortland County and was established to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/10/23/cortland-housing-authority-financial-condition-2015m-205Deer Park Union Free School District – Bank Reconciliations (2016M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine bank reconciliations for the period July 1, 2014 … ensured that bank reconciliations were properly prepared to safeguard District assets. Key Recommendations There were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/deer-park-union-free-school-district-bank-reconciliations-2016m-166Village of Remsen Audit Follow Up – 2020M-119-F
… – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village’s progress in implementing our … recommendations were implemented. The Board was unable to provide a reasonable explanation for taking no corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/10/13/village-remsen-audit-follow-2020m-119-fComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… found that the district did not have adequate and up-to-date residency information to support tuition charges totaling $2.5 million for 162 … District – Contractual Services (Erie County) Payments to two service providers totaling $477,000 (10 percent) were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsAvailable Pension Payment Options – State Police Plan
… This option provides the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this … is soon after retiring), no pension payments will be paid to any beneficiary. Cash Refund — Contributions (Available only to members with annuity savings contributions on deposit) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/available-pension-payment-optionsAvailable Pension Payment Options – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… 0) This option provides the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this … is soon after retiring), no pension payments will be paid to any beneficiary. Cash Refund — Contributions ( Available only to members with annuity savings contributions on deposit ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/available-pension-payment-optionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… clerk did not deposit, report and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. … policies. As a result, the treasurer lacked guidance to adequately perform financial duties and did not maintain … and real property tax levies were higher than needed to fund operations. South Butler Fire Department – Oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School & Municipal Audits
… County) The board did not effectively audit claims prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for … costs exceeded grant revenues by $256,302 and contributed to the declining fund balance in the village’s general fund. … or ensure that a separate capital projects fund was set up to record project revenues and expenditures. The board also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… have not adopted adequate security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. Further, the board has not adopted … and implementing shared services with other districts to achieve cost savings and maintain programs for students. … Auditors reviewed payroll payments totaling $4.7 million to 151 employees and found almost $418,000 in payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
… Determining the Better Deal: A Case Study You may need to make a determination on what type of vehicle is needed. A … counterparts; therefore, they appeared more desirable. To determine if buying used mid-sized cars was cost … but that you need a cost analysis based on total costs to determine the best option based on the local government's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemYorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-352)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s management of financial activities … limit. The District did not have a Board-adopted policy to communicate the purpose of its reserve funds, optimal … is in compliance with statutory limits and develop a plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-352Escalation – Article 14 Benefits
… it will increase or decrease each April at a rate equal to the increase or decrease in the cost-of-living index or 3 … you begin collecting your service retirement benefit prior to the full escalation date, your benefit may be eligible for … by 1/36th. If you retire more than three years prior to the full escalation date, your benefit will not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/escalationTown of Eastchester – Parking Ticket Collections (2012M-246)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court receivables for parking offenses for the period January 1, 2010, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Eastchester is … Board including the Town Supervisor. From January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012, Town employees issued over 23,600 parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-eastchester-parking-ticket-collections-2012m-246