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Cortland County - Financial Management and Reporting (2019M-162)
… firms to correct the accounting records. Did not have policies and procedures in place to receive or ensure others received critical financial information, such as budget-to-actual reports or annual financial reports … County officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/27/cortland-county-financial-management-and-reporting-2019m-162William 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-bankingSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation – Disbursements (2021M-174)
… the services to be provided and the basis for the payment. Paid payroll processing fees totaling $2,473 without … approve invoices for payroll processing services prior to payment. LDC officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/01/21/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-and-local-development-corporationX.4 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Each registered vendor in the Statewide Vendor File has its own vendor record. It is … State Vendor Self-Service Portal at https://esupplier.sfs.ny.gov/psp/fscm/SUPPLIER . If a vendor does not have a Vendor Self-Service account, the agency should direct the vendor to contact the SFS Helpdesk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4-overviewLake Pleasant Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-36)
… documents to make informed decisions. Officials did not post: The final annual budget and audit reports. … of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Post the final annual budget and audit reports. Post the comprehensive budget-to-actual results and an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-36Haldane Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-32)
… financial information was not posted, causing a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Must … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/haldane-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-32York Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-35)
… certain financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in comprehensiveness. This prevents taxpayers and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/york-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-35Accounts Payable Advisory No. 15
… Authorizers Guidance: This advisory is intended to remind Business Units that individuals certifying/approving vouchers … OSC’s Contract Database. To support these designations the Business unit must maintain, at a minimum, the original … Certifiers . Since April 12, 2012 OSC has worked with Business Units to correct noncompliance with these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/15-voucher-authorizersOtsego County Soil and Water Conservation District – Board Oversight (2023M-117)
… were supported and for appropriate District purposes. As a result, District officials made overpayments, unsupported … landowners totaling $174,950 for six grants resulting in an inappropriate use of local taxpayer money. Made 49 … disbursements reviewed totaling $154,080). Paid $11,630 in unnecessary payments, including excess tree purchases, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2024/03/29/otsego-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-board-oversight-2023m-117Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-67)
… the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials effectively … fund balance declined by $676,641 (66 percent). As of December 31, 2022, unrestricted fund balance was $34,092, which was less than 4 percent of the 2023 appropriations. The Board did not adopt realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/08/18/hamlin-morton-walker-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-67Brocton Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-44)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Brocton Central School District (District) Board of … properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund balance and reserves . As a result, the Board and District officials were not transparent with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/04/brocton-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-44Corning City School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-105)
… audited these claims. The Treasurer paid 18 claims for health insurance reimbursements and credit card purchases totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/11/10/corning-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-105Mexico Academy Central School District – Procurement (2023M-75)
… when purchasing goods and services as required by the District’s procurement policy. As a result, officials … assure taxpayers that they procured goods and services in the most prudent and economical manner. Officials did not: … services from seven vendors totaling $640,880 out of the eight vendors reviewed totaling $661,880. Obtain written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/mexico-academy-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-75Candor Central School District – Separation Payments and Leave Accruals (2022M-21)
… were accurate, supported and approved. Due to the lack of oversight, we found: Eight employees, including the former Superintendent of Schools (Superintendent) and former payroll clerk, were … resulted in potential net overpayments to nine employees of more than $1,600. Key Recommendations Consult with legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/20/candor-central-school-district-separation-payments-and-leave-accrualsGates-Chili Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-53)
… insurance reserves were overfunded by $2.86 million as of June 30, 2018. The Board increased real property taxes by … estimates for revenues and appropriations and the amounts of fund balance and reserves that will be used to fund … 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/2019/06/21/gates-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-53Constitutional Tax Limits
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/constitutional-tax-limitsCheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2024M-76)
… $5.9 million were not audited. Instead, a BOCES employee approved the BOCES claims. 22 claims totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cheektowaga-sloan-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2024m-76Edgemont Union Free School District – Information Technology (2024M-37)
… Disable 34 unneeded network user accounts that had last login dates ranging from July 29, 2021 to July 1, 2023. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/08/edgemont-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2024m-37Benefits
… The Office of the State Comptroller offers competitive salaries and benefits, … contingent upon contract negotiations. … New York State offers generous salaries advancement opportunities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/benefitsInvestment Advisory Committee
… a recommendation to the Comptroller on the proposed asset allocation plan developed by the Chief Investment Officer … reviews the strategic plan of each Common Retirement Fund asset class, and monitors the Common Retirement Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/investment-advisory-committee