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Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES – Claim Payments (2015M-350)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the BOCES’ claim payments for the period July 1, … school districts. The BOCES, which delivers services to approximately 1,200 students, is governed by a 12-member … paid even though tuition was not reimbursable according to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Not all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/03/11/oneida-herkimer-madison-boces-claim-payments-2015m-350Village of Green Island – Water Fund Financial Condition (2015M-237)
… 2015. Background The Village of Green Island is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 2,600. … Key Findings The water fund balance has continuously been in a deficit position. The Board has not developed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-green-island-water-fund-financial-condition-2015m-237Village of Springville – Procurement (2016M-330)
… 24, 2016. Background The Village of Springville is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 4,300. … officials did not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with the requirements of the purchasing policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-springville-procurement-2016m-330Village of Southampton – Fire Department Length of Service Award Program (2017M-59)
… the Village was awarding Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) service credit to volunteer firefighters accurately … approximately $27.7 million. Key Findings The Village’s LOSAP’s Point System is not consistent with General Municipal … System, as necessary, to ensure conformity with GML. Award LOSAP points in accordance with the adopted Point Syst … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/07/village-southampton-fire-department-length-service-award-program-2017m-59East Irondequoit Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-18)
… Central School District (District) employees and Board of Education (Board) members completed annual sexual … was not provided to all employees and any Board members. Of the 110 total individuals we tested (101 selected … and all nine Board members), 15 employees or 15 percent of employees tested and the nine Board members did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-preventionTompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District – Agriculture Environmental Management (2016M-306)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s five-year agriculture … District provides services and fund projects related to the conservation of soil and water resources, the … routinely review and update their five-year strategic plan to address new priorities as they arise. … Tompkins County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/11/25/tompkins-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-agriculture-environmentalMassapequa Water District (2014M-100)
… Expenditures for 2013 totaled approximately $5 million. Key Finding The District currently holds seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/06/13/massapequa-water-district-2014m-100Village of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement practices for the … which non-price factors can be considered, did not adhere to best value requirements. Key Recommendations Ensure that … in accordance with statute. Provide guidance relating to the best value method as an alternative for awarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228Town of Wolcott – Information Technology (2020M-126)
… and Justice Court software had the necessary controls to maintain data integrity. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt IT policies and a … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-information-technology-2020m-126State Agencies Bulletin No. 1885
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings … January 14, 2021. OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ to reflect the pensionable OT earning limit for 2021 of … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox. … State Agencies Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1885-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2021-employeesVillage of Red Hook - Procurement and Claims Auditing (2019M-100)
… did not properly audit claims. Key Recommendations Adhere to the procurement policy. Revise the procurement policy to include a competitive process for obtaining professional … findings and recommendations, but indicated they planned to implement some of our recommendations. Appendix B includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2019m-100Town of Caroline - Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (2019M-247)
… The Clerk did not: Deposit or remit all tax collections to the Supervisor and County Treasurer (Treasurer) in a … totaling $5,759. Key Recommendations Remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Enforce the … thoroughly audit credit card claims and pay charges timely to avoid late fees. … Determine whether the Town Clerk Clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-caroline-town-clerk-and-credit-card-purchases-2019m-247Operational Advisory No. 36
… Subject: GFO Updates – Postage/Shipping account codes Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the guidance for the use of account codes 55203, Postage and 55220, Shipping. Account code 55220 which was previously titled Shipping has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/36-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesPrivate Equities
… Leadership: Edward Powers and Sanjiv Shah Email: [email protected] , and [email protected] Muller & Monroe Asset Management, … to additional guidelines: Emerging Manager Definition and Life-Cycle Stages … The program has nine program partners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/private-equityNew GASB Standards
… on all reportable GASBS 87 leases must be reported on a quarterly basis using the following templates. Statement … on all reportable GASBS 96 SBITAs must be reported on a quarterly basis using the following templates. SBITA … 87 and Reporting Subscriptions Variable Payment Types for Payable and Revenue Leases Fixed in Substance Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/new-gasb-standardsCity of Rye – Boat Basin Fund (2013M-289)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s Boat Basin fund financial operations … 2000 and 2001, the City contracted with an outside vendor to analyze and calculate cost allocations for its enterprise … City increased the administrative services costs charged to the Boat Basin each subsequent year until 2009, but City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-rye-boat-basin-fund-2013m-289City of Amsterdam – Records and Reports (2013M-266)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s accounting records and financial condition for the period June 1, 2011 to March 31, 2013. Background The City of Amsterdam is … more than $27 million. Key Findings City officials failed to maintain accurate and complete accounting records. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-amsterdam-records-and-reports-2013m-266Sauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … tax limit and formally adopt the budget. Develop a plan to reduce the amount of fund balance and use the excess tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178Village of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the propriety of the Agency’s financial and … public benefit corporation that was established to plan and undertake urban renewal projects in the Village … The Agency inappropriately gifted $250,000 in assets to the FLDC. The Agency made an annual contribution to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Cassadaga Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-249)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and the use of … ending June 30, 2013. Therefore, the District did not need to use the $5.8 million of fund balance that the Board … four of the last five years, totaling $1,100,434, leading to unexpended surplus fund balance exceeding the statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/cassadaga-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-249