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Management's Responsibility for Internal Controls Presentation
Internal controls are essential to the effective operation of local governments and school districts. This webinar will explain the integrated internal control framework, and discuss how a properly designed internal control system can reduce the likelihood that significant errors or fraud will occur
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/Managements-Responsibility-Internal-Contols-08-10-22.pdfUpdate on New York City Staffing Trends
New York City employs the largest municipal workforce in the United States. Prior to the pandemic, the City government (which, unlike many local governments, includes its schools), employed about 300,400 full-time employees, an increase of 33,023 employees since City fiscal year (FY) 2012.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2023.pdfLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring (2019-N-5)
To determine whether New York City received all revenues specified in the contract terms and whether the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications monitored the contract to ensure that Links were installed and maintained to ensure user privacy and Link availability according to ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n5.pdfLocal Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfWayne County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-30) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by the Wayne County Chapter of NYSARC, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the CFR Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s30-response.pdfProperty Tax Cap for School Districts Webinar Presentation
Please join us as we provide an overview of the Property Tax Cap Program for School Districts. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap Legislation, highlight some common reporting errors, and review reporting requirements. We will also demonstrate the online reporting system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/property-tax-cap-for-school-districts-02-09-2022.pdfAccounting and Financial Reporting for Leases as Required by GASB Statement No. 87
This bulletin provides accounting and financial reporting guidance related to those contracts that meet the definition of a lease, and illustrates how local governments, and school districts will need to account and report these leases in their annual update document (AUD) and the ST-3.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-and-financial-reporting-for-leases-required-by-gasb-87.pdfOpinion 98-9
… ambulance district must receive those services without a fee or charge. This is in response to your inquiry concerning … You ask whether the ambulance company may impose a fee on those making use of the company's services within the district and provide for the payment of that fee to the company. Town Law, §198(10-f)(a) prescribes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-9Opinion 92-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and … to justify the expenditure and the cost is reasonable in relation to the benefits received by the district. You ask … purchase equipment for use by its volunteer firefighters in connection with physical fitness training to improve or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-4Opinion 2000-9
… -- Officers and Employees (compensation for executive director); (performance evaluation program) PUBLIC OFFICERS … program) WORDS AND PHRASES -- Compensation (as including salary and certain other payments) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW … compensation as an "after-the-fact" bonus to the executive director of the agency for services already rendered and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-9Sylvan Beach Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-76)
… cash accounts and provide the Board with monthly reports showing budget-to-actual activity to assist the Board in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/07/sylvan-beach-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSummit Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-264)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to July 26, 2013. Background … The District’s general fund budget totaled $127,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The District does not … disbursed from the District’s building reserve account. For example, the Board did not review or approve any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/summit-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-264Stanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… manage the District’s financial affairs. The District has no internal controls over credit cards. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259Grahamsville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-117)
… using fund balance and reserves to finance operations, for the period January 1, 2012, to March 14, 2013. Background … consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The District’s general fund budget totaled $166,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/grahamsville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsColdspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District … District 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/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mClaryville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-167)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Neversink located in Sullivan County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … policy. The Board also has not ensured that procedures are in place for financial recording and reporting. As a result, … Ensure that formal written policies and procedures are in place for financial recording and reporting. Perform, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/claryville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mCarthage-Wilna Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District controls were … located in Jefferson County, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Wilna. … The purpose of our audit was to determine if District controls were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/carthage-wilna-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… To determine if United HealthCare (United) remitted all drug rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service … with United to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2013. … contract, United is required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/01/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueReal Property Dispositions
… Purpose To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: evaluated properties … from the sales of real property. Background The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) was established in 1921 with a wide-ranging … To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey evaluated properties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/real-property-dispositionsSUNY System Administration Office – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the … employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/suny-system-administration-office-selected-employee-travel-expenses