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Contract Advisory No. 6
… Subject: The Vendor ID associated to a contract record in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) … for approval (or approved by the agency if OSC approval is not required). Guidance: An agency must take action when it … the incorrect Vendor ID. Use the attached chart: “ What To Do When An Incorrect Vendor ID Has Been Used For A Contract ” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/6-correcting-vendor-id-contractTier Status – Article 14 Benefits
… City of Yonkers or the State Police. There are four tiers in PFRS. You are in: If you joined: Tier 1 Before July 31, 1973 Tier 2 July … on their retirement plan election. There is no Tier 4 in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/tier-statusCohoes City School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-107)
… maximized Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all services provided to Medicaid eligible students with … not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided. We reviewed … services provided. Ensure, session notes are entered in the billing system in a timely manner. Ensure billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/cohoes-city-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-107Elmsford Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-9)
… (District) officials appropriately tracked, inventoried and safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District … not properly accounted for. Specifically: Seven IT assets with combined costs of $4,111 were located but not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/elmsford-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-9Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… with District policies, statutory requirements and good business practices. Key Finding District officials did … with District policies, statutory requirements and good business practices. Of the nine CIP contracts totaling … with District policies, statutory requirements and good business practices. District officials disagreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205Otselic Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-58)
… goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Out of nine purchases under the competitive bidding threshold … for a transportation efficiency study ($32,500), purchases of ice melt ($10,845) and information technology equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-58Lynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Lynbrook Union Free School District (District) purchasing agent ensured staff followed the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not … whether the purchases were a prudent and economical use of taxpayer money, and in the District’s best interest. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-17Loan Payroll Deductions – Enhanced Reporting
… Please use the new amount beginning on the next available payroll cycle so members can avoid underpayment — eliminating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/loan-payroll-deductionsThree Village Central School District – Financial Operations (2021M-141)
… claims auditor for review and approval prior to payment. At least $37.9 million in claims were not reviewed or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/three-village-central-school-district-financial-operations-2021m-141Islip Fire District – Disbursements (2020M-9)
… Audit Objective Determine whether disbursements were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law and the District’s policies. Key Findings The Board: Made … without an approved purchase order prior to the purchase being made. Key Recommendations Consult an attorney regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-disbursements-2020m-9Mount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-86)
… Ensure purchases are made using a competitive process in accordance with the policy and procedures and adequate … District officials disagreed with certain findings in our report. Appendix B includes our comments on issues officials raised in their response. … Determine whether Mount Pleasant Cottage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/mount-pleasant-cottage-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-86Archived Publications
… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS). FSMS was updated in November 2017. Access to these materials is being … Fiscal Stress Monitoring System FSMS FSMS was updated in November 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/archived-publicationsShelter Island Union Free School District - Fund Balance (2020M-23)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board … policy. Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations. Discontinue appropriating fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/24/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2020m-23Islip Fire District – Financial Condition (2020M-25)
Determine if Board District officials effectively monitor the Districts financial condition by ensuring that budget estimates and fund balance are reasonable
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/islip-fire-district-financial-condition-2020m-25Greenville Fire District - Fixed Assets (2019M-223)
… price, date placed in service, useful life and serial numbers. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/02/28/greenville-fire-district-fixed-assets-2019m-223Franklin County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-13)
… officials enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments … not always properly enforce restitution orders, notify the court when a probationer violated the court order or disburse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/franklin-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-13Penfield Central School District – Procurement (2022M-76)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Penfield Central School District (District) officials made … officials raised in their response. … Determine whether Penfield Central School District District officials made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/21/penfield-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-76Baldwinsville Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2022M-106)
… periodically reconcile the records with the amount of fuel in the tanks. Review fuel usage reports for reasonableness or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/14/baldwinsville-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2022m-106Minisink Valley Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-80)
… and December 31, 2021, the District paid a third-party vendor (vendor) $54,996 to process the District’s Medicaid claims. However, officials did not provide the vendor with all of the documentation needed for the vendor to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/minisink-valley-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-80Little Flower Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-78)
… and accounted for fixed assets. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not ensure … June 26, 2018. Poor fixed asset controls and the lack of regular inventory checks contributed to: 231 assets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/little-flower-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-78