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Additional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – State Police Plan
… Under Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL), you may … leave days by 260. For most members, the maximum number of sick leave days allowable is 165. However, for some … For example, if you have four years and ten months of service credit and you need five years to be vested, your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveWest Corners Fire Company – Accounting for Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-215)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company officials … in, and provides fire protection services for, the Town of Union in Broome County. The Company’s Officers consist of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/05/west-corners-fire-company-accounting-cash-receipts-andOrange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budget process for … The Orange Lake Fire District is located in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County. The District, which serves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146Cameron Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-363)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Department controls were … is located in Steuben County and contracts with the Towns of Cameron and Rathbone to provide fire protection services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/07/17/cameron-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overArea #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 Many unsupported and outdated software programs have …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-managementWilliamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-193)
… the Williamsville Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed … appropriations from 2018-19 through 2021- 22 by a total of $47 million and appropriated $22 million of fund balance that was not needed or used. Adopted annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-193DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… third consecutive year," DiNapoli said. “Although the rate of inflation has begun to decrease, it still poses a … well above the 2% allowable levy increase, and indicative of the higher costs facing these localities. The tax cap, … in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024Lyons Central School District – Payroll 2022M-71
… payroll including affixing the Treasurer’s signature to checks with limited oversight. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/lyons-central-school-district-payroll-2022m-71Accounts Payable Advisory No. 27
… Subject: Determining Accounting Date for Accounts Payable Vouchers Guidance: The Accounting … (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 5.G - Entering the Appropriate Obligation and Accounting Dates on Vouchers has been updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/27-voucher-accounting-dateMarathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… and manage a comprehensive investment program. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not develop and adopt a … York State General Municipal Law Section 39 until the end of our audit period. The District earned interest totaling … and savings accounts, which had an average daily balance of approximately $567,000 during the audit period. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76Lump Sum Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… through Retirement Online to fill out the Statement of Accrued Payments and Leave Credits Form (RS6221) after a … Applications page for more information. For members of most tiers and plans, a lump sum payment for up to 30 … can be included in the pension calculation. Other Examples of Lump Sum Payments Buy Back Settlement Agreement* Holiday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsX.3 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… to New York State must be registered in the Statewide Vendor File. An agency must register a vendor at the time of contract award if the vendor is not already registered in the Statewide Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3-overviewSidney 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-243Campbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-13-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2006. Local Finance Law requires all local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-13-12East Irondequoit Central School District - Payroll and Leave Accruals (2019M-92)
… extra pay. Errors occurred in the leave records maintained for 13 of the 26 (50 percent) employees tested. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mGenesee Community Charter School Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-34)
… did not adopt or enforce adequate disbursement policies. Of 1,317 disbursements reviewed, 207 check disbursements, … compliance, which resulted in apparent overpayments of $2,180. Key Recommendations Review and revise policies, … staff and enforced. Ensure a thorough, independent review of disbursements occurs prior to payment to verify that …
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)
… District officials overestimated appropriations by a total of more than $2.1 million from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and … fund balance ranged between 18.5 and 31.1 percent of ensuing years’ appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent … the District’s unrestricted fund balance being in excess of the statutory limit. District officials did not develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/minerva-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2020m-60Greenwich Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2021M-20)
… ECA policy, which resulted in insufficient oversight of and inadequate reviews of ECA collections and records. The student treasurers did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for: 32 of the 70 collections reviewed totaling $30,970 (69 percent), …
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)
… 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 … to be taken when loans are delinquent and other terms of the agreements are not met. Establish written procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/05/28/nfc-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoringSherman Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-352)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims audit process for the … Sherman Central School District is located in the Towns of Chautauqua, Clymer, French Creek, Mina, North Harmony, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/sherman-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-352