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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 69
… must ensure the “Employee ID” field contains the employee’s identification number (or N number) in the proper format. Reference : Guide to Financial Operations , Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/69-required-information-state-credit-cardsTown of Owasco – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2020M-102)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Owasco (Town) Town Assessor (Assessor) properly … or supported. 99 property tax exemptions were reviewed; 75 of the exemptions totaling over $4.1 million were not … Determine whether the Town of Owasco Town Town Assessor Assessor properly administered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/29/town-owasco-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2020m-102Elba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-286)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s controls over … is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Elba, Genesee County. The Department, which is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/elba-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mNorth Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the oversight of the Company’s financial … Warren County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services to the Town’s northern area and is governed by a seven member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overTown of Hartwick – Water District Operations (2017M-250)
… of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that bills for water services were charged equitably to all … The Town of Hartwick is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 2,100. The Town is governed by … engineers to resolve remaining water meter issues. Ensure that accurate information is kept on each property and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/04/town-hartwick-water-district-operations-2017m-250State Agencies Bulletin No. 958
… Purpose To notify agencies of a new insurance deduction code. … Agency Actions Notify effected employees. Questions To obtain authorization forms or information about … . Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify agencies of a new insurance deduction code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/958-new-deduction-code-540-nyscopba-long-term-careTown of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Salina is located in Onondaga County and has a population of 33,710. The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority
… contract review is an essential and important deterrent to waste, fraud and abuse in the state’s procurement process. … significant fiscal and integrity issues and helps to ensure a level playing field for vendors. By signing this legislation Gov. Hochul has taken a tremendous step to bring more transparency and more accountability to state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governor-signing-legislation-restore-contract-reviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… user accounts with unnecessary administrative permissions. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Nyack Union Free School District – Network User Accounts … at Open Book New York. Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsContract Advisory No. 28
… Subject: Updates to Appendix A - Standard Clauses for New York State … A, Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts. The updates include the addition of Section 27, Admissibility of … Updates to Appendix A Standard Clauses for New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/28-updates-appendixAccounts Payable Advisory No. 39
… Subject Submitting vouchers to OSC for Eminent Domain Judgments Reference Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 6.B - … Land and all necessary documentation should be submitted to the Bureau of State Expenditures. … Submitting vouchers to OSC for Eminent Domain Judgments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/39-eminent-domain-judgmentsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 54
… (AP) Mass Upload Tool, and lease vouchers created in the Real Estate Management (REM) Module. Agencies should contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/54-voucher-mass-approvalWest Webster Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-23)
… was $1.8 million, which was unreasonable and sufficient to cover 50 percent of the 2022 appropriations. The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/07/07/west-webster-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-23Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District – Capital Project Change Orders (2023M-35)
… were approved and had no explanation for the difference in the amount received. Key Recommendations Ensure all change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/11/blind-brook-rye-union-free-school-district-capital-project-change-ordersCity of New Rochelle - Elevator Inspections (2018M-62)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the City Bureau of Buildings (Bureau) officials ensured that elevators were … Fire Prevention and Building Code (Code) or the City of New Rochelle’s (City) local law, as applicable. Key … elevators and related equipment that were not included. 75 of 85 property owners did not submit either six month or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-new-rochelle-elevator-inspections-2018m-62Town of Saugerties – Information Technology (2015M-117)
… or a comprehensive inventory policy for all hardware and software. Key Recommendations Limit the administrative access … a comprehensive inventory policy for all hardware and software. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-saugerties-information-technology-2015m-117Village of East Hampton – Information Technology (2015M-187)
… April 30, 2015. Background The Village of East Hampton is located in the Town of East Hampton, Suffolk County, and has a population of approximately 1,400. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. … and management. Establish a policy to ensure that access is provided only to specified persons and only based on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/11/06/village-east-hampton-information-technology-2015m-187Bloomingburg Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-42)
… Background The Bloomingburg Joint Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … general fund budget totaled approximately $613,300 and is funded primarily through property taxes. Key Finding The … and preparing the bank reconciliations. The Treasurer also is responsible for performing online bank transfers. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/bloomingburg-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialYoung Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester – Information Technology (2016M-24)
… The Young Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester is a public school financed by local, State and federal resources that is not under the control of the local school board. The School, which is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/06/young-womens-college-prep-charter-school-rochester-information-technologyVillage of Sidney – Financial Activities (2023M-14)
… activities. As a result, total general fund balance for fiscal year-end 2021-22 was overstated by $571,719, the … airport operations and financial condition. Specifically: For the past five years, the total airport operating deficits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/05/19/village-sidney-financial-activities-2023m-14