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Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… within your budget. By developing a structured approach for assessing and funding capital assets, you can help avoid … versus acquiring new assets; Develop a structured approach for making decisions to fund capital assets; Identify which … think about these questions: Who will be responsible for overseeing the plan's development and implementation? How …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsIX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants
… Budget will enter the new fringe benefit and indirect cost standard rates into the State Financial System. In some … by the Division of Budget. For example, a special rate can be developed for a state-administered program or an … in SFS which, once approved at the agency level, will be routed to DOB for further review and final approval. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsThurston Fire Company – Board Oversight (2016M-429)
… books and records in January 2015 or 2016. The credit card policy lacks a requirement for receipts and procedures for monitoring credit card use to promote accountability and responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/thurston-fire-company-board-oversight-2016m-429High Falls Water District – Water Fees (2015M-153)
… 1, 2014 through April 20, 2015. Background The High Falls Water District, which is located in the Ulster County … High Falls Water District Water Fees 2015M153 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/11/13/high-falls-water-district-water-fees-2015m-153Family and Educational Consultants – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on FEC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 and certain expenses reported on FEC’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. About the Program FEC is an SED-approved, for-profit special education provider located in Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/family-and-educational-consultants-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualWatervliet City School District – Fiscal Stress (2014M-149)
… City School District is located in the City of Watervliet and the Town of Colonie in Albany County. The District, which … to be maintained, resulting in the need to issue revenue and tax anticipation notes to meet cash flow needs. The Board and District officials failed to properly monitor capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/11/07/watervliet-city-school-district-fiscal-stress-2014m-149Northeastern Clinton Central School District – Payroll (2016M-76)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s payroll procedures for the period … a payroll policy that included oversight procedures to mitigate the risks associated with outsourcing payroll, … all. The Superintendent did not compare payroll registers to source documents when certifying payrolls. Three employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-76Warsaw Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-278)
… Wyoming County. The District, which operates two schools with approximately 900 students, is governed by an elected … required. Key Recommendations Develop annual budgets with realistic estimates of appropriations and appropriated … to other reserves established and maintained in compliance with statutory directives. Use available debt reserve funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/warsaw-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-278Mexico Academy Central School District –Financial Management (2016M-219)
Mexico Academy Central School District Financial Management 2016M219
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/mexico-academy-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-219State Agencies Bulletin No. 1869
… between an employee’s home address and New York City (NYC) taxation. Affected Employees Employees who are Active, … Without Pay and whose home address does not match their NYC taxation are affected. Background New York State … Control-D report has three sections: Home Address not NYC but Local Tax Data is NYC Resident Home Address not NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1869-new-control-d-report-employees-new-york-city-residency-tax-dataState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Municipal Audits
… time sheets electronically instead of printing them out only to have paper copies on file in order to save the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… or consider other legally authorized investment options when investing available funds. Had officials done so the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1George F. Johnson Memorial Library – Library Expenditures (2016M-214)
George F Johnson Memorial Library Library Expenditures 2016M214
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/08/05/george-f-johnson-memorial-library-library-expenditures-2016m-214United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center
… accepted $5,920 as the full payment, United should have only paid $4,736 on the claim. This resulted in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-eastern-orange-ambulatory-surgery-centerCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… from the NYSED Office of Education Management’s website or by phone at (518) 474-6541. Inter-municipal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorEast Bloomfield Central School District - Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-68)
… had 250 unneeded network user accounts, including two with administrative permissions, and the Assistant … Key Recommendations Ensure officials enforce compliance with the data, network and security access policy. Disable … specific IT service needs. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they will initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-network-and-financial-softwareState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… control weaknesses which auditors from the Comptroller’s Office communicated confidentially to officials, auditors … to the vendor. Schuylerville Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (Washington County) The district did not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 827
… Repay State Loan 428 Dependent Care 433 Total Unemployment Ins Owed 500 Medicare Deficiency 501 Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/827-50000-retroactive-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sadSUNY Bulletin No. SU-202
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2013 Discretionary Award. Affected … Background Chapter 340 of the Laws of 2013 provides for a one-time lump sum bonus payment distributed at the … Data page. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice For those employees receiving a lump sum payment, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-202-2013-discretionary-award-managementconfidential-employees