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Town of Sharon – Fund Balance (2017M-271)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that … 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017. Background The Town of Sharon is located in Schoharie County and has a population … Town of Sharon Fund Balance 2017M271 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/21/town-sharon-fund-balance-2017m-271CUNY Bulletin No. CU-395
… and Agency Shop Fee increase. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit TG in the following titles: Title New Biweekly Deduction Amount … $23.80 University Engineering Technician $25.80 Employees in Bargaining Unit SJ in the following titles: Title New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-395-district-council-37-local-375-dues-and-agency-shop-feeAdditional Benefits after 20 Years (Sections 384-e and 384-e [b]) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… adopted coverage under Section 384-e and/or 384-e (b) of the RSSL. If your employer adopts either of these benefits, you are automatically covered. If your … chooses to adopt the benefits for a limited period of time, and you enter employment after the expiration date, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-benefits-after-20-years-sections-384-e-and-384-e-bFrankfort Hill Volunteer Fire Company - Financial Activities (2020M-47)
… ensured that financial activities were properly recorded and reported and that money was safeguarded. Key Findings The bylaws … provided limited guidance on financial responsibilities and the Board did not establish any supplemental financial … ensured that financial activities were properly recorded and reported and that money was safeguarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/06/12/frankfort-hill-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activitiesUpper Jay Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-30)
… did not properly record all financial transactions in the accounting records or prepare required annual reports. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/05/26/upper-jay-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activities-2023mOlean City School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-187)
… could not demonstrate that approximately $8 million held in seven of these reserves was reasonable or needed. In addition, the Board and District officials did not: Adopt … on taxpayers and withholds funds that may have been used in a more beneficial way. Key Recommendations Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/olean-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-187Addison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… did not seek competition for most professional services in accordance with District policy. District officials: Paid … for professional services or did not seek competition in a timely manner, officials cannot assure taxpayers that services were procured in the most economical way and without favoritism. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6Accounts Payable Advisory No. 22
… also facilitates Minority and Women Owned Business Entity (MWBE) reporting. Without this reference, MWBE spending will not be accurately captured in the New York … System. Therefore, Business Units’ quarterly and yearly MWBE utilization reporting will be understated and not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/22-referencing-contract-numberCity of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… overdue real property taxes and ambulance service charges for the period April 1, 2013 through September 10, 2015. … within the Allegany Territory of the Seneca Nation, in Cattaraugus County. The City, which has approximately … by a five-member City Council. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $8.3 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284Town of East Otto - Information Technology (2018M-156)
… not: Adopted an acceptable use policy; we found evidence of personal use on four of the six computers examined. Adopted a disaster recovery … Town of East Otto Information Technology 2018M156 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-east-otto-information-technology-2018m-156City of White Plains – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-1)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 150 total … percent of employees tested and one elected official did not complete the annual SHP Training. Key Recommendation City … with our recommendation and have indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/22/city-white-plains-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-1Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District – Payroll (2023M-87)
… (District) officials accurately paid employees’ salaries and wages. Audit Results Based on our review, District officials accurately paid salaries and wages to 58 employees totaling $609,317 of the $127.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/27/bellmore-merrick-central-high-school-district-payroll-2023m-87Town of Gorham – Procurement (2024M-7)
… whether Town of Gorham (Town) officials made procurements in accordance with Town policy, statutory requirements and … Town officials did not always procure goods and services in accordance with Town policy, statutory requirements and … Ensure credit card purchases are supported and made in accordance with Town policies. Town officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-procurement-2024m-7Chester Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-107)
… network user accounts when there was no longer a need for them. Monitored network user compliance with the … policy (AUP) by reviewing computer website history logs for appropriateness. Sensitive information technology (IT) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/chester-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-107New Paltz Central School District – Payroll (2021M-45)
… were made. There was no support, such as time sheets, for $1,497 of the $40,688 (4 percent) paid to hourly/daily … requiring employees to pick up their payroll statements in person). Key Recommendations Segregate payroll duties or … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/06/new-paltz-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-45Central Islip Union Free School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-170)
… were accurate. Key Recommendation Ensure prices paid are in accordance with quotes, bids or contracts. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/12/central-islip-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-170Taxes – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… percent, primarily reflecting the adverse economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collections for consumption and use … Tax Personal income tax collections: Made up two-thirds of New York State’s tax collections in SFY 2020-21. Increased … the personal income tax than New York State, 67.6 percent of total tax collections. Nationwide, over three-quarters of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/taxesXIV.14.B Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… The major issues related to accounting for capital assets include the following: Criteria for recording general capital assets including infrastructure … infrastructure assets Depreciation and modified approach for infrastructure capital assets College and University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14b-capital-assetsMultiple Dwelling Property Inspections (2018-MS-1)
… are utilizing resources to perform FSPM inspections of residential buildings with three or more dwelling units, at a minimum of every three years and confirming that known violations are corrected. Key Findings Inspections of multiple dwelling (MD) properties were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/03/multiple-dwelling-property-inspections-2018-ms-1Withdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… employment with at least five, but less than ten, years of credited service, you may choose to: End your membership … you choose to withdraw, or you have less than five years of service and do not qualify for a retirement benefit, you … leave public employment. If you have at least five years of credited service, and you do not withdraw your membership, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membership