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Raquette Lake Union Free School District – Monitoring Financial Condition (2016M-203)
… budget status reports. Revenues, expenditures and balance sheet accounts reported on the financial reports did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/raquette-lake-union-free-school-district-monitoring-financial-conditionAlexander Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-227)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … The Alexander Central School District is located in the Towns of Alexander, Batavia, Bethany and Darien in … approximately $670,000 in fund balance annually, which was not needed to fund operations due to operating surpluses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/alexander-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-227Albion Central School District – Budgeting (2016M-80)
… practices for the period July 1, 2010 through December 16, 2015. Background The Albion Central District is located … of Education. The District’s operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $33 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/albion-central-school-district-budgeting-2016m-80Town of Fulton – Justice Court Operations (2017M-6)
… over the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2015 through October 6, 2016. Background The Town of Fulton is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately … the bail records in the accounting software. Deposit all money collected in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-fulton-justice-court-operations-2017m-6Town of Orchard Park – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2017M-81)
… The Department Director did not reconcile recreation fees collected by a vendor with cash receipts records. Key … the contract with the vendor who processes Department registration fees and ensure the approval is included in the Board’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-orchard-park-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2017m-81Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Cash Management (2023M-40)
… 18-month period, officials missed an opportunity for BOCES to realize additional interest earnings totaling $310,865. … forecasts or ensure interest rate quotes were solicited to maximize interest earnings. Key Recommendations Develop … funds are invested in legally permissible investments to maximize interest earnings. BOCES officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/02/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-cash-managementTown of Johnsburg – North Creek Water District Charges (2023M-51)
… contractor were billed to the customers. Identify and bill all new water customers. Ensure all water rates were Board-adopted and accurately charged to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-johnsburg-north-creek-water-district-charges-2023m-51Town of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… we found: The Board approved all claims without a thorough and deliberate review. 11 debit card purchases totaling … procurement policy. Key Recommendations Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of all claims prior to approving them … document the justification for emergency purchases and for using sole source vendors and the reasons why …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Oyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review payments in lieu of health insurance coverage for the period January 1, 2015 … 2016. Background The Oyster Bay Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and provides water … Oyster Bay Water District Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance 2017M43 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43Gloversville Housing Authority – Selected Financial Operations (2015M-257)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s internal controls over tenant rents … The Authority, which was established in 1963 pursuant to State Public Housing Law, is governed by a seven-member … not adopt adequate policies for tenant rent collections to ensure that payments were safeguarded. Incompatible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/15/gloversville-housing-authority-selected-financial-operations-2015m-257Clyde-Savannah Central School District – Network Access Controls (2020M-122)
… Officials did not regularly review network user accounts and permissions to determine whether they were appropriate or … 354 network user accounts (33 percent) 53 generic and/or shared user accounts (53 percent) Five administrative … to increased reliance on a remote learning environment and administrative operations, protecting IT assets becomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/22/clyde-savannah-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2020m-122Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and … electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the governing board may generally establish … request reimbursement for the fund by submitting all bills or receipts for purchases made from the petty cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditTully Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-138)
… did not develop written procedures for granting, changing and revoking access rights. Officials did not regularly … user accounts can be potential entry points for attackers and could be used to inappropriately access the District’s … confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Develop and adhere to written procedures for granting, changing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/tully-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-138York Central School District – Network Access Controls (2022M-93)
… York Central School District (District) officials ensured network access controls were adequate. Key Findings District officials did not ensure that network access controls were adequate. Specifically: District … did not comply with Board policy to ensure adequate network access control procedures were established including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2022m-93Village of Elmira Heights – Claims Auditing (2024M-44)
… to the claims to help ensure competition is sought in accordance with the Village’s procurement policy. Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/07/12/village-elmira-heights-claims-auditing-2024m-44Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023
… administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023. About the … and non-occupational disability and sickness. Coverage for these benefits, with limited exception, is to be provided … ascertain the Board’s expenses to administer the Program for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023. Annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedTown of Warsaw – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-22)
… Collector (Clerk) remitted all collections as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law). Key Findings The Clerk did not remit collections to … Collector Clerk remitted all collections as required by New York State Town Law Town Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/17/town-warsaw-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-22Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024
… administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2024. About the … and non-occupational disability and sickness. Coverage for these benefits, with limited exception, is to be provided … the Board’s expenses to administer the Program for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2024. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/19/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-state-fiscal-year-ended-march-31DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… potential impact of policy choices at the federal level." In accordance with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated … governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026Overview – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… The New York State Budget enacted in April 2025 resulted in two new … of the RSSL provides a new 20-year plan, which is optional for Tier 5 members and Tier 6 members who joined before July … form, we strongly recommend you speak with a NYSLRS representative to discuss the impact of changing your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/overview