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Wallkill Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-294)
… audit was to review the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015. Background … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $69 … each year. Key Recommendations Develop budget projections for appropriations that consider prior years’ financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/wallkill-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-294South Glens Falls Central School District – Access Rights (2012M-257)
… proper segregation of duties within the financial system and to limit access to users based on their job descriptions and responsibilities. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive policies and develop procedures, to limit financial system access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-access-rights-2012m-257Clarence Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-128)
… is located in the Towns of Amherst, Clarence, Lancaster and Newstead in Erie County. The District, which operates six … $75 million. Key Findings Despite its budgetary surpluses and excess fund balance, the District continued to increase … of fund balance that is not provided for by statute and a circumvention of the statutory limit imposed on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/clarence-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-128Camden Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-51)
… located in the Towns of Annsville, Camden, Florence, Lee and Vienna in Oneida County; the Town of Constantia in Oswego County; and the Town of Osceola in Lewis County. The District, which … benefits District residents. Review all reserve balances and transfer excess funds to unrestricted fund balance, where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/camden-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-51Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B17-4-5)
… the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund and food service fund as of June 30, 2008. New York State … Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires municipalities and school districts that have been authorized to issue … or school district is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/07/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b17-4-5Eastchester Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-59)
… Recommendations Ensure that all estimated appropriations and revenues are in the budget. Consider using budgeted appropriations and available fund balance as financing sources for … debt. Develop a comprehensive multiyear financial plan, and monitor and update the plan on an ongoing basis. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/eastchester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-59Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (Follow-Up)
… may no longer have been needed for transportation purposes and could have been disposed of or sold to generate revenue … assessed its need for these 18 properties between 1984 and 2005. The Department disposed of properties on terms … Audit/Report of Interest Department of Labor: Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (2010-S-70) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/review-real-property-holdings-disposal-followService Retirement Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… What is the pension benefit calculation for Section 383-e? … of 62% of their FAE. Section 383-e is a 20-year plan, for Tier 5 and 6 members only . What is the pension benefit … a 25-year plan, for Tier 2 and 3 members only. Do members in the Section 383-e or 383-f retirement plan have a backup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/service-retirement-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2182
… increase from $22,500.00 to $23,000.00. An additional 50 and Over Catch-Up deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. Employees in this age bracket can defer up to … are not eligible to choose both the “Retirement Catch-Up” and the “50 and Over Catch-Up” in the same calendar year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2182-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2024Addison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… used the same construction management company since 2004 and bond counsel since 2002. Because officials did not always … that services were procured in the most economical way and without favoritism. Key Recommendation Solicit … professional services, as required by District policy and law. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6Schuyler Lake Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-191)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Schuyler … the District’s required annual update documents (AUDs) for fiscal years 2015 through 2021 . As a result, as of July … Annually audit the Treasurer’s records. File the required AUD with Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) within 60 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/02/10/schuyler-lake-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-191State Agencies Bulletin No. 2088
… increase from $20,500.00 to $22,500.00. An additional 50 and Over Catch-Up deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. Employees in this age bracket can defer up to … are not eligible to choose both the “Retirement Catch-Up” and the “50 and Over Catch-Up” in the same calendar year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2088-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2023Town of Owego - Water Fund Operations (2021M-205)
… district had operating surpluses of over $465,000 in 2019 and $395,000 in 2020. 28 percent of the water produced, or … calculated correctly using Board-approved rates. Review and approve all adjustments prior to implementation by the … performed, determine where significant deficiencies exist and correct any issues noted. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-owego-water-fund-operations-2021m-205Saratoga Springs Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-351)
… the Director or department heads to indicate that goods and services were actually received. The Board assigned the responsibility to audit and approve all claims for payment to the Board President. … Director or department heads to indicate that the goods and services being billed for have been received. Audit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/saratoga-springs-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-351VII.10.I Closing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
When the need for a Cash Advance ceases the agency is required to return the money to the State Treasury
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10i-closing-cash-advanceFishers Island Waste Management District -- Purchasing (2015M-292)
… The District, which is a district corporation of the State and is distinct and separate from the Town, is governed by an elected … did not always use vendors who provided the best price and did not provide adequate documentation to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/fishers-island-waste-management-district-purchasing-2015m-292Rye Neck Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-34)
… maintain documentation to support attendance for training and we were unable to determine which staff members … Recommendation Provide mental health training to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as required. Such … of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/rye-neck-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newLivonia Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-22)
… complete audit - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Livonia Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … Determine whether the Livonia Central School District District used District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/livonia-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkGreenport Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-30)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Greenport Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … Determine whether the Greenport Union Free School District District used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/greenport-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newOverview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… computerized operations. Larger organizations may need a suite of plans that go by many different names — business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overview