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Cooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… complete report - pdf] We also released 10 letter reports to the following: Schoharie County [pdf] and the Village of … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if local governments could reduce IT costs … cooperative services for the period January 1, 2010, to August 8, 2011. Background Local governments, regardless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1Appendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… for auditing claims will vary depending on the type of locality. Generally, the governing board is responsible … or county auditor. County Law Sections 575, 577 and 600 Town or Special District Town Board, or for improvement … No authority to create a claims auditing position. City May be the governing board, if provided for in the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesWesterlo Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2014M-179)
… prior to payment. Ensure that the audit committee annually audits the Treasurer’s records and submits an annual report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/17/westerlo-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2014m-179New Hartford Central School District – Procurement (2016M-153)
… The New Hartford Central School District is located in the Towns of New Hartford, Paris and Kirkland in Oneida County and the Town of Frankfort in Herkimer County. The District, which operates five schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/new-hartford-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-153Wantagh Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-363)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … Wantagh Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which operates … to finance operations because of operating surpluses. When adding back unused appropriated fund balance, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-363Village of Ellicottville – Procurement (2016M-426)
… the Village’s purchasing practices for the period June 1, 2014 through October 28, 2016. Background The Village of Ellicottville is located in Cattaraugus County and has a population of approximately 375. The Village is … for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $1.9 million. Key Findings The Village did not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-ellicottville-procurement-2016m-426State Agencies Bulletin No. 1929
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that the … 86 are affected. Background The OT limit for Tier 6 began in State fiscal year 2012-2013 at $15,000. In accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1929-school-year-2021-2022-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limitMoravia Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-4)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if cafeteria operations were … analysis and did not always consider past productions when planning future meals, which contributed to the cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/moravia-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-4Rensselaer City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-286)
… estimates for revenues and expenditures. Ensure reserves are used only for appropriate purposes. Provide the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/rensselaer-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-286Valhalla Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-333)
… two reserves – the unemployment insurance reserve and the retirement contribution reserve – were more than the … and transferring excess reserve funds to unrestricted fund balance, where allowed by law, or to other, necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/25/valhalla-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-333Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Special Aid Fund (2016M-188)
… and other participating school districts, is governed by a seven-member Board of Education elected by the boards of the component districts. For the 2014-15 … for and report programs supported in whole or in part by specific revenue sources, totaled approximately $19.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/04/erie-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-special-aid-fund-2016m-188Glens Falls Common School District – Financial Condition (2015M-66)
… Falls in Warren County. The District, which is governed by an elected three-member Board of Education, operates one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/17/glens-falls-common-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-66Disability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… use service credit at retirement to determine a member’s pension benefit. Instead, the pension is a fixed percentage of the member’s final average … the retirement benefit. If the DRO does not specifically address a disability retirement, then the ex-spouse’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementLewis County – Purchase Cards (2024M-41)
… is required by the County’s purchase card policy, 238 online purchases totaling $189,852 did not have supporting … funds at unnecessary risk. Key Recommendations Approve online purchases prior to the purchases being made. Obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/07/26/lewis-county-purchase-cards-2024m-41Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on January State Cash Report
… budget. As one step, I urge the Governor and Legislature to make the prudent financial decision to substantially build up the state's reserves to help better prepare for an economic downturn." To read the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-january-state-cash-reportCity of Corning – Foreign Fire Insurance Funds (2017M-143)
… funds. Key Finding The Finance Director did not prepare or file the 2015 and 2016 FFI annual reports with OSC on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/22/city-corning-foreign-fire-insurance-funds-2017m-143Village of Spencer – Board Oversight (2017M-292)
… reports, bank statements and bank reconciliations. Audit, or cause an audit of, the Clerk-Treasurer’s records. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-spencer-board-oversight-2017m-292Walden Fire District No. 2 – Purchasing (2017M-204)
… Fire District No. 2 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Cheektowaga in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/22/walden-fire-district-no-2-purchasing-2017m-204Green Island Power Authority – Electric Billing and Collection (2015M-137)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Clerk’s … 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015. Background The Green Island Power Authority is a public benefit corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/09/04/green-island-power-authority-electric-billing-and-collection-2015m-137Towns’ Road Management Plans (2014-MR-2)
… towns often defer critical road infrastructure needs in order to fund daily services. However, preventive … avert significant deterioration. For 2014, the nine towns in this audit budgeted from $155,000 to $950,000 to manage 25 … up to $10,440. Key Findings Eight towns had informal plans in place and followed a preventive maintenance cycle of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2015/03/20/towns-road-management-plans-2014-mr-2