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Cortland Enlarged City School District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2012M-230)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Superintendent and the Director of … District financial operations for the period June 1, 2011, to July 9, 2012. Background The Cortland City School District … over the District’s financial operations. They both failed to properly assign users within the financial software, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/01/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-oversight-financial-operationsCohoes Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-373)
… of our audit was to assess the Authority’s payroll process for the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … County and was established to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals. The Authority’s 2013 fiscal year … is comprised of seven Commissioners and is responsible for the general management and control of the Authority’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/07/cohoes-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-373Clyde Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-072)
… Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Village of Clyde in Wayne County. The Company is affiliated with the Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District. In 2014, the Company’s revenues were approximately $110,500 and its disbursements totaled $95,000. Key Findings While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/08/14/clyde-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activity-2015m-072Ausable Valley Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2018M-189)
… all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled for services provided to eligible special education students. … to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 1,674 eligible services totaling $58,965 and service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/ausable-valley-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2018m-189Town of Gilboa – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2024M-81)
… Objective Determine whether the Town of Gilboa (Town) Assessor Chair (Assessor) properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings The Assessor did not … Determine whether the Town of Gilboa Town Assessor Chair Assessor properly administered select real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/13/town-gilboa-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2024m-81Lancaster Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-101)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through December 8, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $100 … a plan to ensure that debt reserve funds are used for related debt obligations. The written policy for reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-101East Meadow Union Free School – Overtime (2022M-118)
… employees may have worked unnecessary overtime. As a result, the increased overtime will also increase the … Key Recommendations Ensure all non-emergency overtime is preapproved in writing, properly documented and monitored. Adopt a realistic Department overtime budget and monitor it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/24/east-meadow-union-free-school-overtime-2022m-118Fairport Public Library – Financial Management (2014M-354)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Library’s financial management for the period July 1, 2012 through July 25, 2014. … Fairport Public Library Financial Management 2014M354 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/12/fairport-public-library-financial-management-2014m-354Franklinville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-49)
… of Farmersville, Franklinville, Humphrey, Ischua, Lyndon and Machias in Cattaraugus County. The District, which is … portion was actually used to finance operations. The Board and District officials have allowed unrestricted fund balance … written policy or plan for establishing, funding and using reserve funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/franklinville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-49SUNY Bulletin No. SU-149
… the exception of the following: Code Narrative 410 Health Care Spending Account 420 NY Dependent Care … State Loan 428 Dependent Care 433 Total Unemployment Ins Owed 500 Medicare Deficiency 501 Social Security … GARNSH Garnishments HIATRG Regular After Tax Health HIATSP Special After Tax Health Adj HIBTRG Regular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-149-january-1-2008-500-lump-sum-payment-certain-part-timeOrleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… to other reserves established and maintained in compliance with statutory directives. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016mTown of Otselic – Selected Financial Operations (2012M-220)
… June 4, 2012. Background The Town of Otselic is located in Chenango County with a population of 1,054 residents. The Town is governed by a Town Board comprising the elected Town Supervisor and four elected Board members. The Town’s 2012 budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-otselic-selected-financial-operations-2012m-220Port Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-319)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … of appropriating fund balance that will not be used to fund operations. Establish reserve fund policies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-319Maple Avenue Volunteer Fire Company #4 – Cash Disbursements (2016M-118)
… January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2016. Background The Maple Avenue Volunteer Fire Company #4 is a volunteer … Maple Avenue Volunteer Fire Company 4 Cash Disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/06/03/maple-avenue-volunteer-fire-company-4-cash-disbursements-2016m-118State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… leave records contained errors. As a result: $14.1 million of (97%) salary and wage payments were disbursed without authorization. For four of nine employees that had separation payments, unused leave … incorrectly calculated — resulting in over/underpayments of $7,430. Two administrators received leave valued at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $273.4 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the estimated value … Fund (Fund) was $273.4 billion at the end of the third quarter of State Fiscal Year 2024-25. For the three-month … and best-funded public pension funds.” The Fund's third quarter value reflects retirement and death benefits of $4.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2734-billion-end-third-quarterWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimOpinion 98 - 19
… purchase contract of a fire district is subject to a mandatory referendum. You ask whether an installment … purchase contract of a fire district is subject to mandatory referendum. General Municipal Law, §109-b … political subdivisions, including fire districts, to enter into installment purchase contracts for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-19Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-145
… Purpose To explain procedures for processing Judicial Supplemental Support Allowance payments. Affected Employees Judges of the … 4, 2009 (Administration). There will be no direct deposit for this payment. Background The Judicial Supplemental … To explain procedures for processing Judicial Supplemental Support Allowance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-145-2009-judicial-supplemental-support-allowanceCassadaga Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-249)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and the use of fund balance and reserve funds for the period … The Cassadaga Valley Central School District is located in Chautauqua County. The District is governed by the Board … reserved are necessary, reasonable, and in compliance with statutory requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/cassadaga-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-249