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Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District – Payroll (2015M-326)
… our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of payroll payments for the period July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $43.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/11/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-326State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC Finances
… the growing burden on the city. “As budget gaps grow in the coming years, the city will need to continue to show …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nyc-financesAlbany Public Library – Leave Accruals (2015M-293)
… January 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. Background The Albany Public Library is located in the City of Albany, Albany County. The Library, which is a Public School Library … Albany Public Library Leave Accruals 2015M293 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/02/12/albany-public-library-leave-accruals-2015m-293West Hempstead Water District – Life Insurance (2016M-393)
… of our audit was to examine the District’s provision of life insurance policies as a fringe benefit for the period … Key Finding The District paid for individual whole life insurance coverage for seven individuals, even though there was statutory authority only to provide group life insurance. Key Recommendation Review the life insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/03/03/west-hempstead-water-district-life-insurance-2016m-393Accounts Payable Advisory No. 13
… Subject: Disabling Voucher Matching Guidance: It has come to our attention that several agencies have disabled or "turned off" the matching option on many … received match goods ordered; Validation that expenditures do not exceed contract amounts; and Assurance that total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/13-voucher-matching-process-required-sfsLackawanna City School District - Tuition (2019M-59)
… $5,300 for eight students and an underpayment of $900 for one student. The District did not have adequate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/lackawanna-city-school-district-tuition-2019m-59McLean Fire District - Financial Operations (2017M-296)
… McLean Fire District Financial Operations 2017M296 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/mclean-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-296Tuckahoe Common School District - Financial Condition (2018M-191)
… percent of the subsequent year’s budgeted appropriations) in fund balance from fiscal years 2014-15 through 2016-17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-191Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… Town may realize cost savings by reducing the thresholds for purchases requiring quotes in the procurement policy. Key … State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 Review the thresholds for the purchase of goods and services not subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Carmel Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2018M-45)
… sales tax totaling $431 was not set aside for remittance to the State. The District’s ECA policy was not … Ensure applicable sales tax is collected and remitted to the State. Update and amend the ECA fund policy and establish written procedures to supplement it. District officials agreed with our findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/carmel-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2018m-45Clinton County - Separation Payments (2018M-44)
… Key Findings The County lacked effective procedures to ensure employees were accurately paid separation payments. … of separation payments. Direct the County’s legal counsel to review the identified overpayments and take appropriate action to recover those funds and reimburse identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/06/15/clinton-county-separation-payments-2018m-44Town of Patterson - Recycling Center Cash Receipts (2019M-237)
… supported, recorded and remitted timely and intact (in the same form and amount as received). Key Findings Cash … receipts were not remitted timely and intact, resulting in discrepancies with 44 of 76 remittances (58 percent) to … supported recorded and remitted timely and intact in the same form and amount as received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/20/town-patterson-recycling-center-cash-receipts-2019m-237Fallsburg Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2020M-12)
… $5 million in appropriated fund balance not being used to finance operations. After adding back unused appropriated … of the last three fiscal years ranging from 12.1 percent to 16.7 percent. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that … and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance in a manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/08/fallsburg-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2020m-12Newfield Fire Company, Inc. - Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-346)
… canceled check images, and adequate documentation of the President’s approval for disbursements was not always kept. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/newfield-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialFlanders Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether disbursements were properly processed for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … be assured that it reviews and approves all claims prior to payment. Key Recommendation Compare all claim vouchers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/flanders-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-199Town of Chester – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-287)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials … 1, 2016 through October 2, 2017. Background The Town of Chester is located in Orange County. The Town is governed … Town of Chester Time and Attendance Records 2017M287 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-chester-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-287Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… the NYSED Office of Education Management’s website or by phone at (518) 474-6541. Inter-municipal and shared service … information on cooperative agreements by contacting our regional office that serving your district or by emailing us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorFire District Information
… as possible: Online Services portal: Download the AFR User Manual [pdf] , or view the interactive version . Additional resources … Download the Fire District Accounting and Reporting Manual [pdf] for an overview of accounting and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/fire-district-informationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Columbia …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 99-6
… transition assessments) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§24.00, 25.00; REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §545: A school district may not issue … The term "taxes" is defined as "taxes other than real estate taxes" (Local Finance Law, §25.00[a][1]). The term … 545 of the Real Property Tax Law. August 24, 1999 J. Scott Greer, Esq., Attorney Shoreham-Wading River Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-6