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New 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-standardsProcurement of Electricity and Natural Gas Through Aggregators (2018-MS-5)
… evaluate procurement options or make benchmark comparisons to ensure they received the lowest prices for electricity and … Recommendation Evaluate procurement options and compare to potential benchmark rates to help ensure the lowest possible prices are procured for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/02/01/procurement-electricity-and-natural-gas-through-aggregators-2018-ms-5Hoosic Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-238)
… only appropriate fund balance that will actually be used to fund operations. Use surplus funds in a manner that … reserves and reducing property taxes. Review all reserves to determine whether balances are necessary and reasonable … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. … Determine whether District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/hoosic-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-238Pulteney Volunteer Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-175)
… is affiliated with the Pulteney Fire District No. 2 and provides fire protection services to the Town. The … The Treasurer’s duties are not adequately segregated and the Board does not provide adequate oversight of the … Department personnel. Key Recommendations Adopt policies and procedures that adequately segregate duties and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/19/pulteney-volunteer-fire-department-controls-over-financialPlymouth Volunteer Fire Department – Missing Funds (2014M-50)
… and receipt functions and did not perform annual audits of the Treasurer’s records. The Board did not adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/plymouth-volunteer-fire-department-missing-funds-2014m-50Town of Waterford - Town Clerk Collections (2018M-265)
… intact. Adequately support collections and the form of payment was not always recorded. Receipts for the 2016 and … the payer, purpose, amount, date of receipt and form of payment. Make deposits of all collections intact, in a timely manner. Maintain payment stubs and postmarked envelopes to support real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/03/town-waterford-town-clerk-collections-2018m-265Cincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and that District moneys were safeguarded for the period of … The Cincinnatus Fire District, which is distinct and separate from the Town of Cincinnatus, is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49Bay Shore Fire District – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-264)
… the pay and accrued leave to which they were entitled for the period January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. … by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. For 2017, budgeted appropriations totaled $3.9 million. Key … Develop and implement comprehensive written procedures for time and attendance. Require that all employees complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/09/bay-shore-fire-district-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-264Iroquois Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-102)
… which annually averaged $1.8 million, was not needed to finance operations. The Board and District officials did not transparently budget to fund a capital reserve. The Board did not review all … and appropriated fund balance. Review all reserves to determine whether balances are necessary and reasonable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/iroquois-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-102External Peer Review Results
… system of quality control has been suitably designed to provide the audit organization with reasonable assurance … receive an external peer review every three years to ensure the completion of audits in accordance with … January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 were subject to the peer review process. … External Peer Review Results …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/external-peer-review-resultsMore About This Retirement Plan – Career Plan
… retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System … Throughout this publication, you will find references to “Sections” and “Articles” that refer to the RSSL. The New York State and Local Retirement System, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/more-about-retirement-planMore About This Retirement Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System … Throughout this publication, you will find references to “Sections” and “Articles” that refer to the RSSL. The New York State and Local Retirement System, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/more-about-retirement-planMore About This Retirement Plan – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… plan publication describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System … Throughout this publication, you will find references to “Sections” and “Articles” that refer to the RSSL. The New York State and Local Retirement System, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/more-about-retirement-planFranklinville Joint Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-141)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims processing procedures for … The Chief and assistant chiefs primarily used debit cards to purchase miscellaneous District equipment and supplies. … payment of claims contain sufficient information as to the number and dollar amounts of claims authorized for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/22/franklinville-joint-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-141Sullivan County Community College – Information Technology (2017M-123)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine IT controls for the period September 1, 2015 … testing and updating. Implement environmental controls to mitigate the risk of damage to servers, or consider other options for the server room’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/sullivan-county-community-college-information-technology-2017m-123Village of Afton – Board Oversight (2018M-28)
… 30, 2017. Background The Village of Afton is located in the Town of Afton in Chenango County. The Village, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-afton-board-oversight-2018m-28Pine City Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2017M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that financial … Board improperly allowed the Chief and Assistant Chiefs to fuel their personal vehicles. The Board did not establish … and performing an annual audit. Revise the fuel policy to provide reimbursement based on actual expenditures or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/01/pine-city-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2017m-166Queensbury Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-164)
… The Queensbury Union Free School District is located in the Town of Queensbury and the City of Glens Falls in Warren County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/19/queensbury-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mMilford Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-87)
… examine the District officials’ management of fund balance for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015. Background … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year were $10.1 million. Key Findings … the last three years, District officials failed to budget for certain revenues they consistently received and they also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/milford-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-87Pearl River Union Free School District – Competitive Procurement (2015M-363)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the District’s procurement … million. Key Findings Written procedures were not in place to monitor and enforce compliance with the District’s … procurement policy when purchases were not subject to competitive bidding requirements. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/25/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-competitive-procurement-2015m-363