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Village of Bellport – Claims Processing (2014M-126)
… 30, 2013. Background The Village of Bellport is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, has a population of approximately 2,800 … to payment. Ensure that valid contracts or agreements are in place for all claims paid, where necessary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/11/village-bellport-claims-processing-2014m-126Operational Advisory No. 32
… Subject : Chapter VII.3 Refund of Appropriation/AP Adjustment Vouchers Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated Chapter VII.3 regarding Refund of Appropriation transactions submitted on AP Adjustment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelinesNewark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
Newark School District Public Library Board Oversight 2014M54
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54Sullivan County – Time and Attendance (2017M-55)
… The purpose of our audit was to review controls over the County’s timekeeping system for the period January 1, 2015 through October 25, 2016. Background Sullivan County is located in the southeastern part of New York State … 77,500. The District is governed by an elected nine-member County Legislature. Appropriations for personal services for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/11/22/sullivan-county-time-and-attendance-2017m-55Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency (DCIDA) management … comprises seven members who are appointed by the Dutchess County Legislature. DCIDA reported 33 active projects … agreements with 21 businesses. Key Findings The Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency (DCIDA) Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementSUNY Bulletin No. SU-132
… Purpose To explain procedures for processing Discretionary Lump Sum Payments. Affected … Lump Sum Payments. Effective Date(s) Payments for the Fall Semester may be made beginning in Administration … Pay Period 18L, paychecks dated December 27, 2006 Payments for the Spring Semester may be made beginning in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-132-suny-discretionary-lump-sum-payments-dlp-and-dls-fall-2006SUNY Bulletin No. SU-131
… Professional Services employees in Bargaining Units 08 and 41 Background Chapter 137 of the Laws of 2004 implements the agreement between the State of New York and United University Professions (UUP) and provides for Discretionary Salary Increases for UUP (BU08 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-131-1-discretionary-salary-increase-suny-professional-servicesYorktown Central School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2017M-177)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District procured goods and services in accordance with law and District policy and to determine whether payments for goods and services were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/yorktown-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2017mHudson City School District – Grant Administration (2013M-324)
… Background The Hudson City School District is located in Columbia County. The District is governed by the Board of … disbursements and that such disbursements are made in accordance with the grant requirement guidelines. Ensure … documented, accurately allocated and correctly reported in accordance with grant-funding criteria. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/hudson-city-school-district-grant-administration-2013m-324Oriskany Central School District – Procurement (2017M-87)
… audit was to determine whether the procurement of goods and services was appropriate and was compliant with competitive bid statutes and District policies for the period July 1, 2015 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/28/oriskany-central-school-district-procurement-2017m-87East Bloomfield Central School District – Online Banking (2016M-14)
… July 1, 2014 through December 9, 2015. Background The East Bloomfield Central School District is located in the Towns of Bristol, Canandaigua, East Bloomfield, Richmond, Victor and West Bloomfield in Ontario County. The District, which operates … East Bloomfield Central School District Online Banking 2016M14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-online-banking-2016m-14Herkimer County Community College - Procurement (2019M-186)
… College officials use competitive methods when procuring goods and services. Key Findings The purchasing policy is … professional services and insurance. The College purchased goods and services totaling $474,514 and professional … and employees use competitive methods when procuring goods and services in accordance with General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2019/12/06/herkimer-county-community-college-procurement-2019m-186Operational Advisory No. 22
… needs for creation of purchase orders for funding purposes only, or, when combined with the use of deliverable specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/22-ee1-procure-pay-changes-summaryHempstead Union Free School District – Management of District Resources (2014M-253)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over … The Hempstead Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/29/hempstead-union-free-school-district-management-district-resources-2014mCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… receipt collection system may get revenue into its bank account more quickly. Start by evaluating the costs and … revenue collection alternatives, using measures such as: How long does it take to process a tax or fee payment? How … earnings. Use a Bank Having a bank process payments on behalf of your local government can reduce the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processState Agencies Bulletin No. 1906
… (Enter 04/01/2021 Lag or 04/15/2021 Current) The Reason code Z12 (Agency Update of Position Data) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1906-reporting-line-number-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2021-2022REACH Academy Charter School - Cash Disbursements (2019M-130)
Determine if cash disbursements were properly accounted for supported and approved
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/09/13/reach-academy-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2019m-130Avoiding a Rejected DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… or New York State law, will be rejected. Reasons for rejection may include: Qualified Status — References to a qualified status, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Retirement Equity Act of 1984 and … distributions at the earliest eligibility age do not apply to governmental plans such as NYSLRS. Lump Sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/avoiding-rejected-droResponsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… head(s) or an IT vendor. Asking the right questions is not only an effective way to exercise oversight, it can be done …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsMalta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-178)
… membership is exclusive of the Treasurer. Provide for two signatures on all checks in accordance with the Company’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/12/malta-ridge-volunteer-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financial