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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 27
… XII, Section 5.G - Entering the Appropriate Obligation and Accounting Dates on Vouchers has been updated to include … XII, Section 5.G – Entering the Appropriate Obligation and Accounting Dates on Vouchers . … Determining Accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/27-voucher-accounting-dateSherman Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-352)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims audit process for the period July 1, … and includes specific guidance and requirements to ensure the claims auditor adequately performs her duties. Compare invoices against applicable quotes, bids …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/sherman-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-352Lyons Central School District – Payroll 2022M-71
… salaries and wages were always paid accurately. As a result: Two employees were paid rates inconsistent with … in one employee receiving additional compensation of $4,940 and one employee being underpaid $731. Leave time … sick days and one employee not being credited 9.5 hours of compensatory time. The payroll supervisor was responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/lyons-central-school-district-payroll-2022m-71Lump Sum Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… You will receive a notification through Retirement Online to fill out the Statement of Accrued Payments and Leave … members of most tiers and plans, a lump sum payment for up to 30 unused vacation days can be included in the pension … please submit the settlement agreement/court documents to NYSLRS Employer Reporting for review. If the payment is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsGreenwich Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2021M-20)
… and collections and disbursements were properly accounted for. Key Findings District officials did not ensure that ECA … supported. ECA disbursements were properly accounted for. The faculty auditor did not adhere to the District’s ECA … did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for: 32 of the 70 collections reviewed totaling $30,970 (69 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/greenwich-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2021m-20NFC Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-11)
… confirm the 18 businesses that agreed to create or retain a total of 96 positions actually did so. Three of the eight loans reviewed had delinquent payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/05/28/nfc-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoringCampbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-13-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … located in Steuben County, issued debt totaling $3,250,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s … Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-13-12Genesee Community Charter School Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-34)
… did not monitor for contract compliance, which resulted in apparent overpayments of $2,180. Key Recommendations … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the School’s response. … Determine whether School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/07/24/genesee-community-charter-school-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-34Minerva Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2020M-60)
… related to the District’s unrestricted fund balance being in excess of the statutory limit. District officials did not … to comply with the statutory limit and use excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. Develop a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/minerva-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2020m-60Sidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… officials properly managed fund balance. Key Findings As of June 30, 2019, the unemployment insurance reserve and tax certiorari reserve balances of $381,484 and $563,862, respectively, were excessive. The … year and the excessive tax certiorari reserve balance as of June 30, 2019, the District’s recalculated surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243East Irondequoit Central School District - Payroll and Leave Accruals (2019M-92)
… break on 297 of 315 days, resulting in overtime or extra pay. Errors occurred in the leave records maintained for 13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mEaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… or maintain appropriate records and reports. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not: Ensure basic … reconciliations were performed. Ensure that the District’s required annual financial reports (AFRs) were filed in a timely manner. Conduct an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Williamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-193)
audit school Williamsville financial management
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-193X.3 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… a vendor at the time of contract award if the vendor is not already registered in the Statewide Vendor File. … A of this chapter provides the agency with guidance on how to: use the Vendor Add Portal in the Statewide Financial … B of this chapter provides the agency with guidance on how to request vendors be registered in the Statewide Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3-overviewCampbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-16-6)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating … District consistently appropriates fund balance that is not needed to fund operations. The unemployment reserve is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/13/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-16-6Area #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… the network and computers have an increased risk of vulnerability to viruses and other problems because known … software are not corrected. Because attackers are aware of these potential weaknesses, they can look for and exploit … the software can be exploited by attackers in a wide range of ways. Many unsupported and outdated software programs have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementNiagara Falls City School District – Fuel Accountability (2015M-178)
… The Niagara Falls City School District is located in Niagara County. The District, which operates 11 schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/13/niagara-falls-city-school-district-fuel-accountability-2015m-178Downsville Central School District – Fund Balance (2016M-79)
… the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $9.9 million. Key Findings Unrestricted fund balance has exceeded the 4 … compensated absences was overfunded by more than $700,000. Key Recommendations Ensure that the District’s unrestricted … Adopt budgets with appropriations that are based on historical estimates for expenditures. Review the reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/downsville-central-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-79Marathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… investment program. Key Findings District officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not develop and adopt a comprehensive written investment … $14,600, or $12,600 more had officials used other available investment options. Officials did not consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2024 for local governments that … as 44 cities and 13 villages. "Allowable tax levy growth will be limited to 2% for a third consecutive year," DiNapoli … develop and balance their budgets for the coming year.” In accordance with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024