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IX.9.A Transfer Authorizations – IX. Federal Grants
… Pursuant to §4 (1) of the State Finance Law, no money shall be paid … of the state, or any agency or officer thereof except in pursuance of an appropriation by law. Section 4 (5) also … that financial resources may be transferred from one fund to another with specific statutory authorization for such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9a-transfer-authorizationsVII.10.H Cash Advance Rollover – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… is due to lapse so the appropriation authority can be used for other appropriate expenses prior to lapsing. Agencies who wish to transfer the charge for their advances from an old fiscal year appropriation to a … is due to lapse so the appropriation authority can be used for other appropriate expenses prior to lapsing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10h-cash-advance-rolloverXVII.2.B Negative Appropriation/Segregation Budgets – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Appropriations/Segregations can NOT lapse with a negative balance (where expenditures have exceeded the budget … amount). It is the agency’s responsibility to correct any negative balance. All negative balances on appropriations and segregations due to … AppropriationsSegregations can NOT lapse with a negative balance where expenditures have exceeded the budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2b-negative-appropriationsegregation-budgetsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 67
… of State Finance Law Article 11-A, Interest Payments on Certain Amounts Owed by the State, to the extent necessary … using the MIR Adjustment Date field. For more information on adjusting the MIR date, please refer to Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/67-prompt-payment-interestOversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Public Water … PWS compliance as well as system and procedural controls. In addition, there are emerging contaminants with known … the Department implemented both recommendations contained in our original audit report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followScarsdale Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-252)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District’s information technology (IT) … of this information, this was communicated confidentially to District officials so they could take corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/scarsdale-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-252Malverne Union Free School District – Fund Balance (2016M-120)
… 2014 through March 1, 2016. Background The Malverne Union Free School District (District) is located in the Town of … Malverne Union Free School District Fund Balance 2016M120 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/malverne-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-120Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-341)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through September 5, 2015. … Falls - Fort Montgomery Central School District is located in the Town of Highlands in Orange County. The District, … that outlines targeted funding levels and the conditions under which the funds will be used. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/highland-falls-fort-montgomery-central-school-district-financialEast Moriches Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2016M-273)
… account clerk typist's use of her electronic signature to sign the District’s checks. Key Recommendations Properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-273Berkshire Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-310)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through August 12, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $6.7 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/berkshire-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-310Little Flower Union Free School District – Tuition (2015M-233)
… was to review tuition billing and collection procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background … an appointed nine-member Board of Education. Expenditures for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $6.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/20/little-flower-union-free-school-district-tuition-2015m-233Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Financial Management (2015M-155)
… 2015. Background The Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District is located in the Town of Tonawanda, Erie … KenmoreTown of Tonawanda Union Free School District Financial Management 2015M155 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/06/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-financial-managementVillage of Ellicottville – Procurement (2016M-426)
… our audit was to review the Village’s purchasing practices for the period June 1, 2014 through October 28, 2016. … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $1.9 million. … Village did not always competitively bid or obtain quotes for purchases as required in its procurement policy. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-ellicottville-procurement-2016m-426Cheektowaga Public Library – Treasurer’s Reports (2015M-136)
… by the Town Board. Expenditures for the 2014 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.18 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/09/04/cheektowaga-public-library-treasurers-reports-2015m-136Schroon Lake Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-9)
… Town of Schroon, in Essex County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. The … Disbursements made to pay bills were not always authorized by the Board prior to payment. Key Recommendations Implement … are authorized, calculated accurately, supported by adequate documentation and for appropriate purposes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/07/schroon-lake-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-9Walworth-Seely Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-260)
… Town of Walworth in Wayne County. The Library is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, which is appointed by the Town Board. Expenditures for the 2014 fiscal year … and possession of a Library checkbook, contrary to the by-laws which state that the Treasurer is in charge of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/03/13/walworth-seely-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-260South Otselic Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-169)
… Board members did not complete mandatory fiscal oversight training . As a result, the Board did not: Ensure the … 920 days late. Had Board members attended the mandatory training, they could have ensured reporting requirements were … the fiscal year. Complete the mandatory fiscal oversight training. District officials agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/01/13/south-otselic-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-169Hoosick Falls Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-159)
… fiscal year-end interfund transfers totaling $1.2 million to be used for a capital project which had not yet been … reasonably in 2019-20 but certain account lines continued to be overestimated. Unrestricted fund balance ranged between … estimates of appropriations. Adopt a written plan to use excess fund balance to benefit District taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/06/hoosick-falls-central-school-district-financial-condition-managementBroadalbin-Perth Central School District – Cash Management (2020M-65)
Determine whether District officials maximized interest earnings
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/09/broadalbin-perth-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-65Fort Edward Union Free School District - Financial Condition (2019M-245)
… for revenue enhancement, cost savings opportunities and to fund the tax certiorari liability. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/fort-edward-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-245