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Sag Harbor Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-174)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Sag Harbor Union Free School District’s (District) claims … were appropriate, audited and approved before payment, the claims auditor did not ensure claims were supported . We … whether an adequate claims audit was performed . The claims auditor approved: 122 invoices (59 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/sag-harbor-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-174Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-178)
… did not ensure computerized data was safeguarded. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that we … District officials generally agreed with the findings in our report and indicated they plan to initiate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/18/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-178Honeoye Falls Lima Central School District – Access Controls (2020M-112)
… were communicated confidentially to officials. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the District‘s increased reliance on a remote learning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/12/honeoye-falls-lima-central-school-district-access-controls-2020m-112Appendix A — Volunteer Firefighter Training Approvals – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… and a finding by the board that the training is necessary, in the public interest and not available within a reasonable distance and time period in New York State. Notification and proof of attendance must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-volunteer-firefighter-training-approvalsTown of Andes - Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-194)
… did not properly segregate the disbursement duties of his office as the bookkeeper controls most aspects of the disbursement process. The Clerk collects, deposits, reconciles and reports all aspects of her cash receipts, including water and sewer rents, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-andes-conflict-interest-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2019m-194Village of Palmyra - Justice Court Operations (2019M-202)
… were collected, deposited, recorded, reported and remitted in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Justice’s … as of June 30, 2019. There were seven old cases recorded in the accounting system dating back to the 1990s, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/01/17/village-palmyra-justice-court-operations-2019m-202Town of German Flatts - Financial Condition and Conflict of Interest (2019M-222)
… the Town’s financial condition. The combined fund balance of the four main operating funds declined $144,719, from a $57,650 deficit balance at the end of 2014 to a $202,369 deficit balance of at the end of 2018. The Board has not adopted multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/02/14/town-german-flatts-financial-condition-and-conflict-interest-2019m-222Town of Dayton - Fund Balance Management (2019M-221)
Determine whether the Board has properly managed fund balance
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/31/town-dayton-fund-balance-management-2019m-221Northern Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-51)
… have exceeded appropriations by a total $626,000 in 2017-18 and 2018-19. Additionally, the budgets are not structurally balanced and have used $1.5 million in appropriated fund balance to fund operations. Because of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/25/northern-adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2020m-51City of North Tonawanda - Financial Condition (2020M-90)
… practices and poor financial management have left the City in a vulnerable financial position. Key Recommendations Take … Closely monitor finances to prevent further decline in financial condition. City officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/08/07/city-north-tonawanda-financial-condition-2020m-90Eligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Police and Fire Plan
… retire with full benefits at age 62, or may choose early retirement with a reduced benefit between ages 55 and 62. … retire with full benefits at age 62, or may choose early retirement with a reduced benefit between ages 55 and 62. 1 … Retirement (RS6037) must be on file with the Office of the State Comptroller at least 15 days, but not more than 90 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/eligibility-benefit-and-filingVested Retirement Benefit – State Police Plan
… Eligibility If you leave public employment before retirement age, but have at least five years of service credit, you will be eligible for a vested … retirement benefit as soon as possible, file a retirement application as early as 90 days before you become eligible. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/vested-retirement-benefitTown of Harpersfield – Claims Auditing (2024M-71)
… claims to determine whether the claims represented actual and necessary expenditures and whether proposed payments were for valid purposes. Of the … the audit period, we reviewed 124 claims totaling $400,604 and determined that: The Board did not properly audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-harpersfield-claims-auditing-2024m-71Town of Pitcairn – Claims Auditing (2024M-69)
… This increased the risk that claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. 24 claims for diesel fuel totaling $66,516 and one paving claim … or the use of State contract could have saved money. For example, a State diesel fuel contract could have saved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pitcairn-claims-auditing-2024m-69Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District - Retiree Health Insurance (2018M-148)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the District is paying health insurance premiums for deceased … did not independently verify whether retirees were living and still eligible for coverage. Key Recommendations … process to periodically monitor the status of all retirees and their spouses and dependents receiving health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/21/plainview-old-bethpage-central-school-district-retiree-health-insuranceState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Senator Joe Bruno
… humor. He was dedicated to the Capital Region and always 100 percent behind efforts to position this area for a better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-senator-joe-brunoBainbridge Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-252)
… activities, the Board did not provide for an annual audit of these records. Key Recommendation Provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. District officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/02/08/bainbridge-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-252County of Ulster – Property Tax Exemptions (2016M-333)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the County’s procedures for handling property tax … Ulster County is composed of 20 towns, three villages and one city and has a population of approximately 182,000. The County is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/12/02/county-ulster-property-tax-exemptions-2016m-333Village of Lisle - Board Oversight (2018M-124)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. … Village of Lisle Board Oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-lisle-board-oversight-2018m-124Accessing Retirement Online – Enhanced Reporting
… If you do not have a username and password, work with the Retirement Online … desk form . Rev. 2/23 … NYSLRS employers must have a username and password to access Retirement Online Resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/accessing-retirement-online