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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 10
… advisory is intended to notify Business Units to check the “Separate Payment” box in the Payment Options section of a voucher when using the “A” handling code, consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/10-handling-code-and-separate-payment-boxEvans-Brant Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-121)
… IT security awareness training. Provide adequate oversight of employee Internet use to ensure it complies with Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/04/evans-brant-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-121Urban Choice Charter School - Information Technology (2019M-240)
Determine whether the Board and School officials ensured information technology IT assets were safeguarded
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/06/12/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2019m-240Hudson Falls Central School District - Retiree Insurance Contributions (2018M-18)
… recorded and deposited. We reviewed contributions for 40 retirees, totaling $33,139, and noted minor … and accurately. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. District officials agreed with our findings. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/hudson-falls-central-school-district-retiree-insurance-contributionsWest Buffalo Charter School - Payroll (2018M-72)
… School officials did not update employee salaries included in offer of employment letters when salary changes were made. … guidance for School officials to ensure any changes in salary or pay rate are properly authorized, approved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/06/15/west-buffalo-charter-school-payroll-2018m-72LaFayette Central School District - Fixed Assets (2018M-073)
… or not properly tagged. The District’s inventory records of technology assets were inconsistent. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/15/lafayette-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2018m-073Beaver Dams Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2018M-17)
… Treasurers did not maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date accounting records and reports or perform monthly … The Treasurer should maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date records and reports, and perform monthly bank … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Beaver Dams Volunteer Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/06/15/beaver-dams-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activitiesLake George Central School District - Purchasing (2018M-167)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the District sought competition when purchasing goods and … the statutory bidding thresholds. Key Findings Our review of 60 purchases made during the audit period totaling nearly … disclosed that District officials lacked adequate evidence to show they sought competition for 28 purchases (47 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/lake-george-central-school-district-purchasing-2018m-167Orleans County Soil and Water Conservation District - Claims Audit (2018M-105)
… Twenty-four claims totaling approximately $7,300, out of the 72 claims totaling approximately $524,000 in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2018/08/03/orleans-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-claims-audit-2018m-105Accounts Payable Advisory No. 58
… Number Requirements Guidance: This is to remind agencies the Statewide Financial System (SFS) requires agencies to enter a unique invoice number on each supplier’s voucher. With few exceptions, agencies should use the … facilitate the SFS functionality that prevents the payment of duplicate invoices. When an agency enters a duplicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/58-unique-invoice-number-requirementsHamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Pumper Truck Procurement (2023M-27)
… (Board) procured a pumper truck in accordance with statutory requirements and good business practices. Key … did not procure a $748,676 pumper truck in accordance with statutory requirements and good business practices. As a … have less assurance that the purchase was made in the most prudent and economical manner. District officials could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/hamlin-morton-walker-fire-district-pumper-truck-procurement-2023m-27West Seneca Fire District #4 – Procurement (2020M-52)
… policy could be improved. District officials were unable to provide written quotes for 42 purchases totaling $149,854 to demonstrate competitive pricing. Key Recommendations Update the procurement policy to provide guidance for purchases in which alternative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/18/west-seneca-fire-district-4-procurement-2020m-52Tioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (2020M-84)
… an acceptable health insurance buyout incentive in lieu of health insurance coverage. Savings could range between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-health-insurance-and-special-education-costAccounts Payable Advisory No. 13
Disabling Voucher Matching
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/13-voucher-matching-process-required-sfsBronxville Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-46)
… if District officials sought competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/bronxville-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-46Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-23)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that money is adequately safeguarded. Key Findings The bylaws provide … its reporting requirements with oversight agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/05/11/montezuma-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operations-2018mBedford Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-164)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether controls over information technology (IT) were properly designed and operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/bedford-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-164XV.6.B Negative Payroll Balances – XV. End of Year
… as soon as possible. Note: An analysis and the correction of currently charged payroll pools may be necessary by your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv6b-negative-payroll-balancesIX.12.M Journal Vouchers – IX. Federal Grants
… agencies for goods or services rendered to, or on behalf of the first state agency; or Reimburse a second state agency for state funds the second state agency disbursed for program purposes. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12m-journal-vouchersSchodack Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2019M-85)
… activity funds (ECA) were adequately safeguarded and collections and disbursements were properly accounted … documentation required by the District’s policy. Student treasurers were not always involved with maintaining club accounting records. Key Recommendations Ensure the faculty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/schodack-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2019m-85