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Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… skeptical, especially of claims that are not routine. In today’s electronic environment, anyone with a computer and printer may be capable of replicating and manipulating … as completed by your architect or engineer Unusual delays in providing requested information Tips or complaints about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsPride 2022
… 1969, when a riot broke out at New York City’s Stonewall Inn and ignited the modern movement for equality for all. … June, Pride month honors the anniversary of the Stonewall Inn riot and uplifts lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/pride-2022Transportation – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… to excellent, a 1.0 percentage point increase since 2019. Bridge Conditions Have Improved Since 2016, But Are Worse … State was responsible for maintaining 8,528 bridges.* A bridge is considered to be in poor condition (previously … to one or more major components. The fact that a bridge is in poor condition does not imply that it is unsafe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/transportationSUNY Bulletin No. SU-356
… records rejected by PayServ. Agency Actions: SUNY agency payroll officers should no longer enter or modify SUNY 403(b) … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox. Questions regarding SUNY’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-356-process-change-sunys-voluntary-403b-savings-planTransportation – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… to excellent, a 2 percentage point increase since 2020. Bridge Conditions Have Improved Since 2017, But Are Worse … State was responsible for maintaining 8,527 bridges.* A bridge is considered to be in poor condition (previously … to one or more major components. The fact that a bridge is in poor condition does not imply that it is unsafe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/transportationManagement of Energy Consumption
… the period April 1, 2006 to January 31, 2012. Background Executive Order No. 111 (EO 111) issued on June 10, 2001, … of Interest Office of Mental Health: Compliance With Executive Order 111 Purchase of Renewable Energy (2008-S-80) … Energy Research and Development Authority: Compliance With Executive Order 111 Requirements to Purchase Power From …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/management-energy-consumptionAdministration of Fellowship Leaves (Follow-Up)
… of New York (CUNY) instructional staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with all applicable … and the integrity of CUNY’s fellowship leave program. For example, there was no single comprehensive record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/administration-fellowship-leaves-followState Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (Follow-Up)
… addressing the issues we identified in the initial audit. All three prior audit recommendations have been implemented. … P-Cards during either year, and one used the P-Card for all purchases during both years. Key Recommendations None …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/state-agency-small-dollar-purchases-followAsset Forfeiture Escrow Fund
… under Article 13-A of the CPLR to be deposited into an asset forfeiture escrow fund established, as deemed … Used The General Fund (A Fund) general ledger code 894 – Asset Forfeiture Escrow Fund should be used for all moneys … a detailed report of the operation and condition of the asset forfeiture escrow fund to the governing board and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/asset-forfeiture-escrow-fundForms and Templates
… Analysis of Monthly Cash Receipts and Disbursements [pdf] Analysis of Monthly Disbursements and Debt Services … Charter Template [pdf] BOCES Annual Report Certification Form [pdf] Conflict of Interest Poster [pdf] Debt Statements: … 125,000 inhabitants according to the 1960 federal census - Form AC970 [pdf] For use by all fire districts - Form AC971 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/forms-and-templatesCity of Ogdensburg - Payroll Processing – (2014M-207)
… January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Background The City of Ogdensburg is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of 11,128. The City’s budgeted appropriations for 2014 were approximately $19.1 million. The City is governed by an elected seven-member Common Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/26/city-ogdensburg-payroll-processing-2014m-207East Bloomfield-Holcomb Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-160)
East BloomfieldHolcomb Fire Department Financial Operations 2017M160
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-holcomb-fire-department-financial-operationsWest Niles Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-205)
… determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of Company operations to ensure financial activity was properly … 2016 through July 26, 2017. Background The West Niles Fire Company is a not-for-profit organization, incorporated in … with the Three Town Fire District in Cayuga County. The Company, which has an elected five-member Board of Directors, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/05/west-niles-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-205Glen Cove City School District – Portable Electronic Devices and Conflict of Interest (2016M-285)
… July 1, 2014 through February 29, 2016. Background The Glen Cove City School District is located in the City of Glen Cove, Nassau County. The District, which operates six … Glen Cove City School District Portable Electronic Devices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-portable-electronic-devices-and-conflictNorth Merrick Union Free School District – Treasurer’s Duties (2013M-366)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Treasurer’s Duties for the period July 1, 2011 … North Merrick Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District is governed by … The District Clerk was inappropriately authorized to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence and, in fact, signed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-treasurers-duties-2013m-366Byron-Bergen Central School District – Online Banking and Information Technology (2014M-261)
… of our audit was to evaluate internal controls related to online banking and information technology for the period July … $21.3 million. Key Findings The District unnecessarily has online banking access for all if its bank accounts. District … names, passwords and secured token devices used to access online banking and do not consistently erase the browser …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/byron-bergen-central-school-district-online-banking-and-informationVillage of Frankfort – User Charges (2014M-117)
… segregated the duties of billing, collecting and recording or provided oversight over the two account clerks, … sewer and electric duties of billing, collecting and recording to the extent practical and provide oversight and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/27/village-frankfort-user-charges-2014m-117Town of Mohawk – Records and Reports (2013M-113)
… Ensure that the accounting records accurately reflect all financial activity including accurate beginning balance sheet account balances. Ensure that all accounting transactions (including adjusting journal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-mohawk-records-and-reports-2013m-113Town of Saugerties – Information Technology (2015M-117)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town’s IT assets … 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015. Background The Town of Saugerties is located in Ulster County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Towns IT assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-saugerties-information-technology-2015m-117Village of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… the Village’s local law, and the Board did not approve all customer account adjustments the Clerk made in the water … are currently in place to assess such charges. Approve all of the Clerk’s water account adjustments. Annually audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311