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Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2015M-242)
… 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Westhampton Beach Union Free School District is located in the Town of … Westhampton Beach Union Free School District Claims Processing 2015M242 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/27/westhampton-beach-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2015m-242Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-264)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … The Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District is located in the Village of Dobbs Ferry in Westchester County. The District, which operates three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/dobbs-ferry-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-264Syracuse City School District – Claims Audit Process (2016M-290)
… Background The Syracuse City School District is located in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, and is a component … year totaled approximately $393 million. Key Finding In some instances, purchase orders are not issued prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/21/syracuse-city-school-district-claims-audit-process-2016m-290Variety Child Learning Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… services and programs to children with disabilities from birth to eight years of age. During the period July 1, 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/variety-child-learning-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 258
… on the panels. Effective Date Immediately OSC Actions A new security class has been established which will allow … not be able to update the deduction information contained in the panels. The new security class - 'VGARN' - is for garnishment access only and should be assigned in addition to an employee's primary security class. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/258-agency-view-access-paysr-garnishment-panelsDiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers … should still ask whether fees apply when purchasing a gift card. DiNapoli said New Yorkers should use their gift cards … improves the opportunity of finding and claiming unused card balances that may be reported as unclaimed funds. Money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonLockport Public Library – Claims Processing (2015M-192)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s claims auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/30/lockport-public-library-claims-processing-2015m-192Accounts Payable Advisory No. 15
… to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 4.B - Certification of Vouchers . For instructions on how to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/15-voucher-authorizersWilliam Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… Floyd Union Free School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials ensured check … to checks without overseeing the check signing process; of the 364 checks reviewed, 353 checks totaling $6.7 million … Key Recommendations Ensure the Treasurer maintains control of her electronic check signature at all times. Designate a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingHaldane Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-32)
… documents to make informed decisions. Officials did not post: A final annual budget or a comprehensive appended … the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Must post required information to the District website: Final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/haldane-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-32XII.6.O Paying Retainage – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides Business Units with instructions on recording and paying retainage against applicable … the retainage (negative amount). Processing both lines on the payment voucher establishes the retainage against the … from capital project payment(s). For more information on account codes, please see Chapter IV, Section 4.A - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6o-paying-retainageAllegany Engine Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-176)
… and approve all payments and to audit the Treasurer’s books at least annually. Provide written monthly and annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/allegany-engine-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-176Barnard Fire Department – Financial Controls (2015M-134)
… financial reports. No Board or Committee members audited bills before they were paid. Key Recommendations Monitor and … approve, or ensure that the Finance Committee audits, all bills and claims against the Department before they are paid. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-department-financial-controls-2015m-134State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget
… Executive Budget proposal: “Governor Hochul introduced her Executive Budget proposal amid continued economic growth; … Year 2027-28, it is important that actions are taken to improve the long-term stability of the state’s finances, … funds should be retained for emergencies. It is important to develop clear guidelines on the appropriate use of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budgetGloversville Enlarged School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-12)
… percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Nine Chromebooks, including, four with a … and officials did not adopt a comprehensive written policy for IT equipment inventory. Key Recommendations Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/gloversville-enlarged-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-12Suffolk County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-9)
… officials enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments … not always properly enforce restitution orders, notify the court when a probationer violated the court order or disburse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/suffolk-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-9Parishville-Hopkinton Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-19)
… percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: One Chromebook with a cost of $263 could … officials did not adopt comprehensive written procedures for IT equipment inventory. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/parishville-hopkinton-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22Pine Plains Central School District - Internal Controls Over Select Financial Activities (2018M-52)
… transfers. Key Findings Officials did not identify $93,569 in federal withholding penalties that were incurred and paid … interim financial reports are reviewed to detect errors in preparation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/29/pine-plains-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectAppendix A — Volunteer Firefighter Training Approvals – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… volunteer firefighters to attend training schools and courses of instruction. Section 72-g also sets forth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-volunteer-firefighter-training-approvalsSaugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… and Finance. Most student treasurers did not maintain cash receipt and disbursement ledgers. Key Recommendations Ensure … and procedures, follow the specific requirements for the receipt of funds and maintain adequate and appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77