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XVII.2.B Negative Appropriation/Segregation Budgets – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Appropriations/Segregations can NOT lapse with a negative balance (where expenditures have exceeded the budget … amount). It is the agency’s responsibility to correct any negative balance. All negative balances on appropriations and segregations due to … AppropriationsSegregations can NOT lapse with a negative balance where expenditures have exceeded the budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2b-negative-appropriationsegregation-budgetsAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… and wages? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – January 28, 2025 Understanding the Program School district officials … for entering and adjusting employee salary, pay rates and hours worked into the financial software, as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14Contract Advisory No. 16
… contract and subject to OCS approval, the agency assigned OC number used to obtain OSC approval should be entered in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/16-state-consultant-services-contractors-annual-employment-reports-due-may-15thTully Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-359)
Tully Central School District Financial Management 2016M359
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/tully-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-359Sayville Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cellular Telephones (2015M-86)
… The Network Systems Administrator did not properly review cell phone invoices, and the claims auditor did not properly … Administrator and claims auditor properly review all cell phone bills prior to authorizing payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/14/sayville-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cellularGroton Central School District – Financial Management (2014M-288)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2013 through August 21, 2014. … that benefits taxpayers. Transfer excess reserve funds to unassigned fund balance, where allowed by law, or to other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/09/groton-central-school-district-financial-management-2014m-288Albany County Department of Weights and Measures – Potential Revenue Enhancement and Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-278)
… Current weights and measures software does not have audit trail capabilities. Key Recommendations Establish written … Ensure that weights and measures software has audit trail capabilities and review monthly audit trail reports for unusual activity. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/albany-county-department-weights-and-measures-potential-revenue-enhancement-andCity of Amsterdam – Treasurer’s Office Collections (2022M-203)
… process and software system were deficient, allowing for 916 unaccounted for receipt numbers. Large unreconciled accounts receivable … charter. The software collection system should account for all receipt numbers. Users’ access to the software …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/06/23/city-amsterdam-treasurers-office-collections-2022m-203Town of Wolcott – Financial Management (2020M-131)
… adopt a multiyear financial and capital plan including a formal detailed plan for reserves. Town officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-financial-management-2020m-131Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-19)
… the District’s average gasoline and diesel fuel purchases for almost 11 months. We found: The District could have saved … Procure fuel in a competitive manner by bidding for fuel purchases or using OGS contracts. Explore entering … include taxes and unnecessary fees and seek reimbursement for improper charges paid. District officials agreed in part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/16/phelps-clifton-springs-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-19Pembroke Central School District - Investment Program (2023M-130)
… (District) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings District officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. From January 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023, the District earned investment earnings totaling over $153,000 from money on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/19/pembroke-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-130Real Property Tax Cap - School Districts Guidance
… assessments/tax rolls which exempted from taxation certain property owned by LIPA. In these instances, the first line of … Real Property Tax Cap School Districts Guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-school-districts-guidanceOne-Year FAS – Career Plan
… the last 12 months preceding retirement. The calculation of a one-year FAS can include, but is not limited to, the following types of payments: Regular salary; Overtime;* Holiday pay; … immediately preceding retirement. The following types of payments are not considered regular compensation and, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/one-year-fasAdditional Benefits after 25 Years (Sections 384[f], [g] and [h]) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-benefits-after-25-years-sections-384f-g-and-hOne-Year FAS – New Career Plan
… If your employer has adopted this benefit, your retirement will be … preceding retirement. The calculation of a one-year FAS can include, but is not limited to, the following types of … in the calculation of the one-year FAS cannot exceed the wages in the previous 12-month period by more than 20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/one-year-fasOne-Year FAS – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… calculation provides a higher FAS. (Note: This benefit is generally not available to Tier 6 members.) The one-year … The calculation of a one-year FAS can include, but is not limited to, the following types of payments: Regular … the total amount of overtime and noncompensatory overtime is limited to 15 percent of your salary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/one-year-fasOne-Year FAS – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… calculation provides a higher FAS. (Note: This benefit is generally not available to Tier 6 members.) The one-year … The calculation of a one-year FAS can include, but is not limited to, the following types of payments: Regular … the total amount of overtime and noncompensatory overtime is limited to 15 percent of your salary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/one-year-fasOne-Year FAS – Police and Fire Plan
… calculation provides a higher FAS. (Note: This benefit is generally not available to Tier 6 members.) The one-year … The calculation of a one-year FAS can include, but is not limited to, the following types of payments: Regular … the total amount of overtime and noncompensatory overtime is limited to 15 percent of your salary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/one-year-fasTax Cap Compliance
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/tax-cap-complianceMaine Endwell Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-14)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s proposed budget … Based on our review, individual significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/maine-endwell-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-14