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Accounting for LOSAP
This session will discuss accounting principles and work through journal entry examples to ensure the proper recordkeeping for length of service award programs (LOSAP). Participants will also learn about the establishment of the programs, applicable GASB criteria and reporting requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-losap-120424.pdfHomes and Community Renewal: Division of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City (2022-S-46) 180-Day Response
To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments, supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s46-response.pdfManaging Cash Flow
This webinar will help local officials understand various procedures to control and account for cash. We will include key information on cash control and reporting, collection and disbursement procedures and cash flow forecasting and how these activities affect cash flow models.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/managing-cash-flow-022625.pdfMeridale Rural Fire District - Management of Fund Balance (2018M-178)
… to 2017. The Board has not established any formal reserves or adopted formal financial plans. Key Recommendations Reduce … operating needs based on historic trends, contracts or other projections. Develop and adopt financial plans for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/11/30/meridale-rural-fire-district-management-fund-balance-2018m-178Barker Central School District – Purchasing (2016M-208)
… 6, 2016. Background The Barker Central School District is located in the Town of Somerset, Niagara County. The … which operates one school with approximately 800 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/barker-central-school-district-purchasing-2016m-208Orleans County – Sheriff’s Department Inmate and Commissary Accounts (2017M-209)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s processes and … is located in western New York State and has a population of approximately 43,000. The County Legislature serves as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/orleans-county-sheriffs-department-inmate-and-commissary-accounts-2017m-209Town of Howard - Fund Balance Management (2018M-192)
… and capital plans. Use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, needed reserves and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-howard-fund-balance-management-2018m-192More About This Retirement Plan – State Police Plan
… Retirement System (PFRS) covered by the special 20-year State Police retirement plan. (There is no Tier 4 in PFRS.) … benefits are provided by Section 381-b of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) as enacted by the New York State Legislature. This publication applies only to members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/more-about-retirement-planState Agencies Bulletin No. 2092
… are affected. Background OT limit for Tier 6 began in State fiscal year 2012-13 at $15,000. The limit increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2092-2023-tier-6-overtime-limit-new-york-city-retirement-systemsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2301
… are affected. Background: OT limit for Tier 6 began in State fiscal year 2012-13 at $15,000. The limit increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2301-2025-tier-6-overtime-limit-new-york-city-retirement-systemsSullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Separation Payments (2021M-171)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials made … to contract terms for separation payments or obtain Board of Education (Board) approval to waive certain employment terms. As a result, seven of the 21 separation payments we reviewed that total $66,169 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/01/28/sullivan-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-separation-payments-2021mState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC's FY 2025 Preliminary Budget
… following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Preliminary Budget: “The release of New York City’s … growth, which requires vigilant monitoring of finances and management of operations. A take down of … of critical services and be transparent about the choices it faces in an environment where the potential for spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nycs-fy-2025-preliminary-budgetCattaraugus County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-396)
… District's cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2015 through September 1, 2016. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/02/17/cattaraugus-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andDownsville Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-134)
… payment. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not always ensure claims were properly audited before … totaling $870,798 and found claims totaling $700,507 were not properly audited. This included the following: 69 claims, … $13,613 which had previously been paid. Officials did not obtain the minimum number of quotes for nine claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/downsville-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-134Carthage Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-93)
… of $5.9 million (68 percent) each year from 2014-15 to 2016-17. The District’s budgets included appropriated fund balance that was not used as planned to fund operations. Key Recommendations … the practice of appropriating fund balance that will not be used. Update long-term plans to include more realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/27/carthage-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-93Lockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the BOCES’ procurement practices for the period … Authority ever submitted specific compensation information to the Council for its approval. The Board did not … official record of the proceedings, including amendments to the personnel policy. Key Recommendations Ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Canton Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-186)
… was required to conduct an independent and thorough audit of the claims. The claims auditor did not audit and approve any of the 38 scholarship payments paid totaling $9,485 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/09/canton-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-186Town of Yorktown - Information Technology (2020M-16)
… Personal Internet use was found on computers assigned to 10 employees, including four who routinely accessed … and sensitive information (PPSI). Town officials did not adequately manage user accounts. The Board did not develop a disaster recovery plan. Sensitive information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/05/29/town-yorktown-information-technology-2020m-16Upstate Cerebral Palsy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/upstate-cerebral-palsy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualVillage of Pomona – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-17)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … required by GML Section 30 and Village Law Section 4-408. In addition, there was no evidence the Board reviewed and … are accurate. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in: A limited ability to oversee financial operations, An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-pomona-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-17