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The Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2014M-295)
… School operations in relation to the approval of contracts and review of payments to service providers for the period … not approve contracts with the School’s management company and its information technology consultant. The Board did not … Key Recommendations Approve all contractual agreements and ensure that approval is recorded in the Board minutes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/11/22/academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2014m-295Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (B7-14-4)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Village of Hempstead, located in Nassau County, issued debt totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/01/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-14-4Village of Perry – Water Accountability (2014M-31)
… The Village of Perry is located in Wyoming County and has a population of approximately 3,700. It is governed … the amount of water produced with the amount billed and remedy the causes of significant discrepancies of … timely manner. Ensure that all water services are metered and that meter readings are reviewed for reasonableness. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/05/30/village-perry-water-accountability-2014m-31Town of Morris – Board Oversight (2013M-75)
… 1, 2012, through February 21, 2013. Background The Town of Morris is located in Otsego County and has 1,878 residents. … monthly review of the records could be improved by comparing the check images to the Board-approved claim … any material discrepancies. Key Recommendation Institute a procedure to ensure that all the checks issued by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/29/town-morris-board-oversight-2013m-75Laurens Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-43)
… 2017 through 2019 annual reports were between 122 and 852 days late. Key Recommendations Segregate key duties … Obtain an annual independent audit of the 2019 records and annually audit the Treasurer’s records. File annual … timely manner. District officials agreed with our findings and indicated they will take corrective action. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/02/laurens-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-43Glens Falls Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2014M-370)
… for processing tenant rents were not adequately segregated and compensating controls were insufficient. Rent money was not adequately secured and was not always deposited in a timely manner. Receipts for … oversight. Ensure the timely deposit of tenant rents and that the clerk’s file cabinet is securely locked. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/03/20/glens-falls-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2014m-370Latham Fire Department – Length of Service Awards Program (2016M-279)
… recordkeeping system for the LOSAP attendance records and has not established procedures to ensure the information is organized and accurately recorded. The Committee did not establish an … records to ensure the information is better organized and accurately recorded. Ensure the information entered in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/09/latham-fire-department-length-service-awards-program-2016m-279Accounts Payable Advisory No. 66
… State agencies must inform OSC of any suspected and/or existing theft, loss, misuse or inappropriate action involving State funds, equipment, supplies and other assets as soon as they are identified. For more … has been updated to reflect the new process agencies and organizations must follow to report suspected and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/66-reporting-process-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsGroton Central School District – Cash Management (2020M-124)
… investment program or comply with the District’s Board of Education’s (Board) investment policy. Solicit interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/29/groton-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-124Town of Tyrone – Financial Management (2014M-343)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s financial management … 1, 2010 through September 26, 2014. Background The Town of Tyrone is located in Schuyler County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-tyrone-financial-management-2014m-343State Agencies Bulletin No. 1883
… code, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, the … limit under Section 401(a)(17), 404(I), 408(k)(3)(C), and 408(k)(6)(D)(ii) will increase to $290,000 for the 2021 … as of Administration checks dated January 6, 2021 and Institution checks dated January 14, 2021. OSC Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1883-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-tiers-1-through-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 1876
… (7S), NYCBERS (7T), NYCERS (7U), PFRS (7W), NYSTRS (7X), and ERS (7Y). Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 6 … 1, 2019, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, the … limit under Section 401(a), 404(I), 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will continue to remain at $225,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1876-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsTompkins-Seneca-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Energy Performance Contract (2015M-315)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the energy performance contract and the projected … Key Finding The energy performance contract is projected to achieve the guaranteed energy cost savings of $4.1 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/03/04/tompkins-seneca-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-energy-performanceWesthill Central School District – Procurement (2016M-182)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing practices for the … $44,586. Key Recommendations Revise the purchasing policy to ensure that it provides guidance for soliciting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/westhill-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-182Nanuet Union Free School District – Payroll (2015M-287)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over payroll … or the use of alternate work schedules to reduce the need for overtime. The Board is not given accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/24/nanuet-union-free-school-district-payroll-2015m-287Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-16-5)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District's proposed budget … the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund and food service fund as of June 30, 2008. Local Finance Law … of our review, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/11/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-16-5Hudson City School District – Grant Administration (2013M-324)
… 1, 2011 through May 6, 2013. Background The Hudson City School District is located in Columbia County. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/hudson-city-school-district-grant-administration-2013m-324Onondaga Central School District – Nonpayroll Disbursements (2014M-257)
… fund with little oversight or other compensating controls. Manual checks are not always audited and approved before they … checks are computer-generated with the Treasurer’s electronic signature already imprinted. Key Recommendations … are distributed. Maintain control over the Treasurer’s electronic signature. … Onondaga Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/11/14/onondaga-central-school-district-nonpayroll-disbursements-2014m-257New Paltz Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-38)
… Towns of New Paltz, Gardiner, Rochester, Shawangunk, Lloyd and Plattekill in Ulster County. The District operates four schools with approximately 2,200 students and is governed by an elected seven-member Board of … has consistently balanced its budgets by appropriating and nearly depleting unrestricted, unappropriated fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/new-paltz-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-38City of Albany – Payroll (2015M-110)
… Background The City of Albany is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 99,000. The City is … have adequate supporting documentation for the accrued and unused leave. Develop standardized payroll and timekeeping systems across City departments. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/09/16/city-albany-payroll-2015m-110