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Caledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-350)
… Background The Caledonia Joint Fire District is located in Livingston County, and is governed by a Board of Fire … audit which are not statutorily authorized for payment in advance of audit. The Board did not use the prescribed … the Treasurer pays the claims. Prepare and adopt budgets in the prescribed format and ensure that the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/caledonia-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsWyandanch Union Free School District - Professional Services, Administrative Expenses and Fuel Inventory (2018M-24)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they are in the process of taking corrective action. … Wyandanch Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-professional-services-administrativeAdditional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – State Police Plan
… credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave at retirement. To be eligible, you must retire directly from public … for your unused sick leave at retirement cannot be used to: Qualify for vesting. For example, if you have four years … and ten months of service credit and you need five years to be vested, your sick leave credit can’t be used to reach …
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)
… ensured that the Treasurer was properly accounting for cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through May 16, 2014. Background The West Corners Fire Company is a volunteer organization that is located in, and provides …
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 period … reserves and the Board applied operating surplus funds to its reserves, which was not included in the budget. Key … reasonableness and accumulate only those funds necessary to fund planned purchases. … Orange Lake Fire District …
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)
… The Cameron Volunteer Fire Department is located in Steuben County and contracts with the Towns of Cameron and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/07/17/cameron-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overWilliamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-193)
… manage the District’s fund balance and reserves. As a result, the District levied more taxes than needed to fund … would have operating deficits totaling $38 million when it actually had operating surpluses totaling $40 million, for a difference totaling $78 million. Were not fully …
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
… at 2% for 2024 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released today … factor at 6.26% for those local governments with a calendar fiscal year, well above the 2% allowable levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024Lyons Central School District – Payroll 2022M-71
… (District) officials ensured the District accurately paid employees’ salaries and wages. Key Findings District officials did not ensure employees’ salaries and wages were always paid accurately. As … not being credited 9.5 hours of compensatory time. The payroll supervisor was responsible for all aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/lyons-central-school-district-payroll-2022m-71Accounts Payable Advisory No. 27
… are completed. Contract payments Payment dates specified in contract; if none specified, then date(s) goods are … The GFO also provides information on why Accounting Dates in Accounts Payable may sometimes differ from those recorded in the General Ledger. For more information, see the GFO, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/27-voucher-accounting-dateMarathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… solicit interest rate quotes that may have resulted in higher interest earnings. As a result of our audit, the Board subsequently approved an investment policy in March 2023 and invested $653,000 into an investment fund …
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
… Lump sum payments should be reported in the month they were … for up to 30 unused vacation days can be included in the pension calculation. Other Examples of Lump Sum Payments Buy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsX.3 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… AND POLICIES All vendors providing goods or services to New York State must be registered in the Statewide Vendor … Statewide Financial System or by providing the information to the Vendor Management Unit (VMU). Subsection A of this chapter provides the agency with guidance on how to: use the Vendor Add Portal in the Statewide Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3-overviewSidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… financial plans or establish targeted funding levels for reserves. Key Recommendations Review reserve fund … plans and establish optimal or targeted funding levels for reserves. District officials generally agreed with our …
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)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether employees received proper wages and overtime payments in … terms and if leave was properly tracked. Key Findings Payroll calculation errors cost the District $3,638 and … with manual leave accrual entries. In addition, five employees had 21 time sheets lacking proper approvals and two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mMinerva 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-60Greenwich Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2021M-20)
… for. The faculty auditor did not adhere to the District’s ECA policy, which resulted in insufficient oversight of and inadequate reviews of ECA collections and records. The …
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)
… actually did so. Three of the eight loans reviewed had delinquent payments totaling $39,000. In addition, the Board … outlining the actions to be taken when loans are delinquent and other terms of the agreements are not met. …
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)
… Background The Sherman Central School District is located in the Towns of Chautauqua, Clymer, French Creek, Mina, North Harmony, Ripley, Sherman and Westfield in Chautauqua County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/sherman-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-352