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Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Health Insurance Buyouts (2023M-21)
… could achieve greater savings by modifying the terms of the program. For example, the District should review the eligibility requirements of the program for married couples and family members … most prudent and cost-effective manner. At the expiration of the current collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-health-insurance-buyoutsIrvington Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-89)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Irvington Union Free School District (District) officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets. Key Findings District officials did not … missing, or inaccurate information recorded in the fixed asset records. Eight assets were disposed of without Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/irvington-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-89About the Retirement System – What Every Employer Should Know
… The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) administers two distinct systems — the Employees’ … members. NYSLRS Employer Services staff are the primary contact between NYSLRS and nearly 3,000 participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-retirement-systemLong Lake Central School District – Capital Project (2021M-183)
… claims, monitored and accounted for the project consisting of building improvements, upgrades and tennis court … audit period. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. Officials: Prepared an itemized budget and … period to ensure unexpended funds are accurately disposed of when the project is complete. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/18/long-lake-central-school-district-capital-project-2021m-183Arlington Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-110)
… we found District officials should have: Disabled 150 of the 9,989 network user accounts we examined. The 150 … user accounts are immediately disabled. Restrict the use of shared network user accounts and develop procedures to monitor the use of these accounts. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/29/arlington-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-110Tri-Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2020M-17)
… reserve was overfunded by nearly $1.9 million as of June 30, 2019. When unused appropriated fund balance and … surplus balance exceeded the statutory limit each of the last three fiscal years, ranging from 3.2 percentage … reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/tri-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-17Rochester City School District - Budgeting and Multiyear Financial Planning (2020M-44)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board’s 2018-19 adopted budget was realistic and structurally … on historical or known trends. Key Findings The Board and District officials neglected to use accurate estimates of … our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/21/rochester-city-school-district-budgeting-and-multiyear-financial-planningCopenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2021M-114)
… and supported, and that money was safeguarded. The Board of Directors (Board) did not provide adequate guidance on … bylaw provisions related to the review and approval of bills and records, and cash receipts. Of 186 disbursements reviewed totaling $110,469, 74 totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/12/22/copenhagen-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesLongwood Central School District – Overtime (2021M-126)
… $774,499 were more than necessary. We found: The Board of Education (Board) did not adopt written policies to ensure … and procedures for overtime work, including pre-approval of overtime and comp time. Ensure all non-emergency overtime … District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/longwood-central-school-district-overtime-2021m-126Grand Island Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-31)
… Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. Ensure CAPs address responsibility and implementation dates of corrective action. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/grand-island-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-31Liverpool Central School District – Information Technology Assets (2020M-59)
… did not perform comprehensive inventory counts. Our review of 529 purchased items, totaling about $448,000, found that … inventory records. Officials could not locate three of the 48 IT items we tested: a laptop and two cameras, … and applicable licenses. Perform physical inventories of hardware and compare them to inventory records, and review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/liverpool-central-school-district-information-technology-assets-2020m-59Putnam Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2020M-27)
… limit by 32.7 to 42.8 percentage points at the end of the last three fiscal years. Appropriations were … fund balance levels and the District did not use all of the fund balance appropriated to finance operations for … taxes. Adopt annual budgets with realistic estimates of appropriations. Periodically review and update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/putnam-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2020m-27Davenport Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-147)
… There were no records to support the collection of hall rental receipts. As a result, the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board), the District’s Treasurer … not require the Treasurer to prepare and submit reports of the District’s financial activities for them to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/26/davenport-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-147Hammondsport Central School District – Investment Program (2024M-63)
… comprehensive investment program. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not develop … its 37 interest bearing bank accounts and 27 certificates of deposits (CDs). Had officials considered alternative … program with written procedures for the investment of District funds. Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-investment-program-2024m-63DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… for commodities and services and the potential impact of policy choices at the federal level." In accordance with … in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions. The law also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026Oil Spill Fund
… their financial losses when the spiller won’t; and seek reimbursement from spillers for oil spill cleanup costs. Oil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/oil-spill-fundVendor File Advisory No. 9
… X, Section 4.A – Vendor Classifications Update: The Office of the New York State Comptroller has identified vendor classifications, a designation for the type of business the State does with each vendor. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/9-vendor-classifications-updateSUNY Bulletin No. SU-264
… Assistant Instructor (HS) 003862 Background Chapter 263 of Laws of 2018 implemented the agreement between the State of New York and UUP and provides for a one-time $600 Lump Sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-264-2017-united-university-professions-uup-600-lump-sumCUNY Bulletin No. CU-460
… payment for employees in the classified staff titles of Staff Nurse and Nurse Practitioner is made in accordance … with the 2007-2010 agreement between the City University of New York (CUNY) and the New York State Nurses Association … from Carmelo Batista, Jr., University Executive Director of Classified Staff Labor Relations: Full-time Staff Nurses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-460-2012-cuny-nurses-health-specialty-differentialThe Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. CTN is reimbursed for preschool special education … included: $668,259 in personal service costs, consisting of $511,672 in overstated personal service costs for special … in other than personal service costs, which consisted of $13,574 in insufficiently documented expenses, $13,491 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/network-childrens-speech-occupational-physical-therapy-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost