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Sole Custody Reporting
… will be open for agencies to report reconciled bank account information needed for the State’s annual financial … complete and timely filing of required sole custody bank account information. For more information about Sole Custody … must be obtained and reconciled and the reconciled bank account balance(s) must be provided to the Commissioner of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/sole-custody-reportingDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Decline 5.2 Percent in October
… Local government sales tax revenue declined by 5.2 percent in October compared to the same month last year, according to … for counties and cities, or $74.4 million less than in October 2019. This drop was less severe than previous … since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the spring when collections fell by double-digits. Still, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-decline-52-percent-octoberWest Corners Fire Company – Accounting for Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-215)
… for cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through May 16, 2014. Background The West Corners Fire Company is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/05/west-corners-fire-company-accounting-cash-receipts-andAccounts 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-dateOrange 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)
… and reported and that Department funds were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. … by an elected five-member Board. The Department’s revenues for 2014 included $94,000 for fire protection services. Key Findings The Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/07/17/cameron-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overCaledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-350)
… for non-property tax revenue estimates, or estimated fund balance. Furthermore, the monthly reports provided by …
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)
Wyandanch Union Free School District Professional Services Administrative Expenses and Fuel Inventory 2018M24
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
… from service. The additional service credit is determined by dividing your total unused, unpaid sick leave days by 260. For most members, the maximum number of sick leave … is 165. However, for some members employed by New York State, the maximum is 200 days. Credit for your unused sick …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveSherman 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. … quotes, bids and government contract information to ensure that the vendors’ prices are correct. … Sherman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/sherman-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-352Campbell-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-b2-16-6Niagara 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-79Area #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)
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-193DiNapoli: 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-2024Lump 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-paymentsX.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-overviewGreenwich 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-monitoring