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Friendship Central School District –Procurement (2016M-175)
… The Friendship Central School District is located in the Towns of Friendship, Belfast, Cuba and Wirt in Allegany County. The District, which operates one school … auditor did not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with the requirements of this policy or require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/friendship-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-175Barker Central School District – Payroll (2023M-19)
… or supported. District officials did not ensure the pay rates were accurate or overtime was approved and … agreements (CBAs), resulting in erroneous compensation calculations totaling $3,131. One employee was paid $2,948 … reviewing payroll to detect unusual payments or inaccurate pay rates. Require preapproval for overtime to ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/barker-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-19Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… for the position must: be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or an independent Public Accountant (PA) registered and licensed to practice in New York State; have or develop expertise in district financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorKiryas Joel Village Union Free School District – Network User Account and Shared Network Folder Access (2023M-64)
… and shared network folders to help safeguard PPSI. As a result, there is an increased risk of unauthorized access … belonged to former employees and were last used to log into the network between June 2015 and August 2022. … limit access to shared network folders based on assigned job duties and responsibilities. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/kiryas-joel-village-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-andAlbany Leadership Charter School for Girls – Cash Collections (2022M-165)
… audit charter school school district cash collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/03/albany-leadership-charter-school-girls-cash-collections-2022m-165Gloversville Enlarged City School District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-180)
… from the District’s bank account. The District does not have a written disaster recovery plan. The Treasurer has … access to all aspects of the system and District officials do not produce or review activity logs. Key Recommendations … District prior to payment or appoint a claims auditor to do so. Adopt a formal written disaster recovery plan. Assign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/gloversville-enlarged-city-school-district-board-oversight-andEast Islip Public Library – Cash Receipts (2017M-223)
… Ensure that reconciliations are prepared for attraction ticket purchases, sales and inventory on hand. Separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/12/22/east-islip-public-library-cash-receipts-2017m-223More About This Retirement Plan – Police and Fire Plan
… rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/more-about-retirement-planLewiston-Porter Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-202)
LewistonPorter Central School District Financial Condition 2014M202
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/lewiston-porter-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-202Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2015M-202)
… audit was to determine if the District properly accounted for employee leave accruals for the period July 1, 2013 through March 31, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year were approximately $68.3 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2015m-20225-Year Benefit (Section 384) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Eligibility You will be eligible to retire with 25 or more years of creditable service, regardless of age. … Service as a firefighter or police officer under a 20- or 25-year plan; Service as a member or officer of the New York … 15 – 90 days before your date of retirement. For information on how to apply for a service retirement benefit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/25-year-benefit-section-384XII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… New York State Finance Law §§ 109(1) and 179-e(5), vendors should only invoice an agency once the goods, property, or … an invoice have not been delivered or rendered, agencies should return the unpaid invoice and notify the vendor within … invoice earlier than necessary. In addition, an invoice should contain the following information: NYS Vendor ID …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… determined that because the claims auditor was also the Athletic Director, his audit of the claims for the athletic department was not independent. Auditors reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid hospital claims for members who were not eligible. The audit covered the … records; however, Civil Service is ultimately responsible for ensuring these groups fulfill their duties. Civil Service … and Accounting System (NYBEAS) as the system of record for member enrollment and eligibility information, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesSchuyler County – Treasurer’s Office (2014M-186)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the operations of the Treasurer’s office for the period January 1, 2011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/03/schuyler-county-treasurers-office-2014m-186Crittenden Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-190)
… did not properly perform an audit of the Treasurer’s records. The Board did not properly assign the Treasury … bank reconciliations. Perform an audit of the Treasurer’s records every three months, including obtaining and reviewing … all ticket stubs sold and maintaining proper cash receipt records showing which tickets were sold and by whom each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/crittenden-volunteer-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsGoshen Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … seven-member Board of Education, operates four schools with approximately 2,900 students. Budgeted appropriations … policy that indicates the amount of funds to be reserved, how each reserve will be funded and when the balances will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/goshen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-46KIPP Tech Valley Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2012M-256)
… July 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background A charter school is a public school financed by local, State, and Federal resources that is not under the control of the local school board and is governed under Education Law Article 56. … KIPP Tech Valley Charter School Enrollment and Billing 2012M256 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/kipp-tech-valley-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2012m-256Genesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… of 101 “active projects” totaling more than $600 million in reported capital investment. Key Findings The GCIDA Board … critical procedures and policies that are used as criteria in the project evaluation processes. The job report form used … use employee benefits attributed to newly created jobs in the cost-benefit analysis. Formally develop a cost-benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectSteuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the accounting records and internal controls of the … was a lack of segregation between those who use the credit cards and those who oversee compliance with the District’s … credit card purchases totaling $5,446 including gift cards totaling $150. Key Recommendations Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cash