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… the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System Winter 2024 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Police and … New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System Winter 2024 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Retirees … of the New York State and Local Retirement System Fall/Winter 2025 Winter 2024-25 Summer 2024 Winter 2023-24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/newslettersNew Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District - Bank Reconciliations (2018M-80)
… The bank reconciliations were reviewed by a District official who was not independent of recording cash and journal entry transactions. Key Recommendations The Board … by an individual who is independent of recording cash and journal entry transactions. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/new-hyde-park-garden-city-park-union-free-school-district-bankMattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District - Claims Processing (2018M-131)
… and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/28/mattituck-cutchogue-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2018mSouth Buffalo Charter School – Employee Compensation (2018M-1)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether employee compensation was accurate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/south-buffalo-charter-school-employee-compensation-2018m-1Colton-Pierrepont Central School District – Financial Duties (2017M-229)
… whether the Treasurer controlled the use of her electronic signature for the period July 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. … process. The Treasurer did not control her electronic signature. Key Recommendations Establish compensating … Ensure the Treasurer maintains control of her electronic signature. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/colton-pierrepont-central-school-district-financial-duties-2017m-229Walton Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-238)
… distinct and separate from the Town and Village of Walton, in Delaware County. The District is governed by an elected … adopted unrealistic budgets with significant variances in appropriations. The District does not have a documented … plan. Ensure the annual financial reports are filed in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/23/walton-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-238Alternative and Out-of-Service Death Benefits – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… as of the date of your death. A comparison will be made and the greater benefit will be paid. Out-of-Service Death … at least ten years of credited service, have not retired and you die more than one year after leaving public … Police Officers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b Covers pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/alternative-and-out-service-death-benefitsValley Stream 24 Union Free School District – New Hire Paperwork (2022M-189)
… – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials ensured that new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/17/valley-stream-24-union-free-school-district-new-hire-paperwork-2022m-189Granville Central School District – Fund Balance (2016M-114)
… to assess the District’s oversight of financial operations for the period July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2015. … located in the Towns of Granville, Hebron and Hampton and a portion of the Town of Whitehall in Washington County. The … fund balance policy and reduce the excess amount in a manner than benefits District residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/granville-central-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-114Lake Placid Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2023M-95)
… File the appropriate State aid applications for the buses identified in this report. District officials generally … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/20/lake-placid-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2023m-95Johnson City Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-204)
… Key Finding The Board did not adopt any formal plans for funding reserves or for the planned use of fund balance. Key Recommendation Include the funding and use of reserves in the budget plan each year and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/31/johnson-city-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-204Broadalbin-Perth Central School District – Health Insurance Buyouts and Separation Payments (2014M-146)
… The Broadalbin-Perth Central School District is located in the Towns of Broadalbin, Perth, Johnstown, Mayfield and Northampton in Fulton County, the Towns of Edinburg, Galway and Providence in Saratoga County and the Town of Amsterdam in Montgomery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/15/broadalbin-perth-central-school-district-health-insurance-buyouts-andEvans-Brant Central School District – Travel Expenditures and Reimbursements (2014M-194)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s travel expenditures and reimbursements for the period July 1, … auditor did not ensure that the District only paid for travel and conference expenses that were necessary and as … Key Recommendations Monitor and enforce compliance with travel and conference policies. Consider using US General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/03/evans-brant-central-school-district-travel-expenditures-andMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
Determine if the Board and District officials effectively managed the Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsCommunity Fire and Rescue, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-93)
… Determine if Company officials ensured financial activity was properly recorded and reported, and money was safeguarded. Key Findings Credit card purchases lacked … lacked adequate recording and reporting and cash was not safeguarded. The Board-required audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/20/community-fire-and-rescue-inc-financial-activities-2019m-93Lakeland Central School District - Reserves Management (2019M-113)
… an analysis of the tax certiorari reserve fund balance to determine proper funding levels. Ensure the Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/19/lakeland-central-school-district-reserves-management-2019m-113Watervliet Housing Authority – Timekeeping and Leave Records (2015M-186)
… the internal controls over the Authority’s timekeeping and leave accrual processes for the period January 1, 2014 … we reviewed were approved by the Executive Director and leave time was properly approved and recorded. Key … Watervliet Housing Authority Timekeeping and Leave Records 2015M186 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/10/09/watervliet-housing-authority-timekeeping-and-leave-records-2015m-186DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… P. DiNapoli released the following statement regarding Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of legislation that would have … P DiNapoli released the following statement regarding Gov Kathy Hochuls veto of legislation that would have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationTown of Eden - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-231)
… Did not periodically monitor exemptions or obtain annual renewal documentation as required, to ensure the exemptions … all applicants provide adequate supporting documentation before granting exemptions and then retain this … Periodically monitor exemptions and ensure annual renewal documentation is provided when required. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-eden-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-231Village of Muttontown - Board Oversight (2018M-251)
… selecting professional services, and did not periodically seek competition for those services. Comply with New York … audit of claims before authorizing payment. Periodically seek competition for professional service providers, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/03/01/village-muttontown-board-oversight-2018m-251