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Rochester Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (2022M-208)
… Academy Charter School (School) officials ensured credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for School … Key Findings School officials did not ensure credit card charges were properly approved, adequately supported and … did not perform an effective and timely review of credit card charges. As a result: School officials approved and paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/06/16/rochester-academy-charter-school-credit-cards-2022m-208Baldwin Union Free School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-17)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Baldwin Union Free School District (District) employees and Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/10/06/baldwin-union-free-school-district-sexual-harassment-prevention-trainingYates County – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-07)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether County of Yates (County) employees and elected officials completed annual … not complete the annual SHP Training. Key Recommendation County officials should continue to monitor the completion of … audit statewide county yates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/09/22/yates-county-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-07Avoca Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-19)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees and any Board members. Of the 20 total … complete annual SHP Training and encourage Board members to complete the training. District officials generally agreed … with our recommendations and have indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/08/25/avoca-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23Norwich City School District - Safe and Supportive Educational Environment (2018M-199)
… a safe and supportive educational environment. We reviewed all of the 173 reported Uniform Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting System and Dignity for All Students Act incidents and found that District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/30/norwich-city-school-district-safe-and-supportive-educational-environmentLocal Government Financial Data Release Dates
… Local Government Financial Data Release Dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/local-government-financial-data-release-datesHermon-DeKalb Central School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-211)
… were adequately documented, were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and approved before payment. Noteworthy Achievements Due to … that for the claims reviewed, procedures were followed and these claims were adequately documented, for appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/27/hermon-dekalb-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-211North Merrick Union Free School District - Purchasing (2018M-87)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the purchasing of goods and services complied with competitive bid statutes … found that District officials obtained the required number of quotes. We selected 10 vendors who were paid a combined total of $5.1 million to determine whether the purchases were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2018m-87About Employer Contribution Rates – What Every Employer Should Know
… completed State fiscal year; and The employer contribution rates for the retirement plans and optional benefits the … responsible for determining required employer contribution rates. For more information, including how contribution rates are determined, visit our Employer Contributions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employer-contribution-ratesMcLean Fire District - Financial Operations (2017M-296)
… The Treasurer did not adequately secure unused check stock. Key Recommendations The Board should ensure the annual … of our audit. The Treasurer should secure District check stock. District officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/mclean-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-296Pocantico Hills Central School District - Procurement (2018M-187)
… sought competition for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Noteworthy Achievements The District … Municipal Law and has established adequate procedures to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. We reviewed the District's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/pocantico-hills-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-187Clinton County - Separation Payments (2018M-44)
… four former employees were overpaid a combined total of $10,089 and three former employees were underpaid a combined total of $403. Key Recommendations Implement an independent review and approval of separation payments. Direct the County’s legal counsel to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/06/15/clinton-county-separation-payments-2018m-44Resources for Local Officials
… and Reporting Manuals Adult-Use Cannabis Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/resources-local-officialsEast Irondequoit Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-18)
… and Board of Education (Board) members completed annual sexual harassment prevention training (SHP Training). Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-preventionCost-of-Living Adjustment – Article 14 Benefits
… your retirement benefit will permanently increase each year. You will begin receiving COLA when you are: 62 or older …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/cost-living-adjustmentII.3.B Establish Control – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… records assure that no more than the amount authorized for agency-administered programs is spent. The Statewide … year, contract encumbrances, and the carryover period for an appropriation. Outstanding liabilities, payable from … by the agency prior to the end of the fiscal year. For more information about appropriation accounting, lapsing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3b-establish-controlPayroll Bulletins
… All State Agencies City University of New York Housing and Community Renewal Other Bulletins … Payroll Improvement Project State Police State University of New York Transportation Unified Court System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletinsOnline and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… may find that it is necessary or cost-advantageous to use online trainings 13 (e.g., webinars and tutorials) and other self-study packages to meet the training needs and requirements of their staff. … online training methods can be a convenient and economical way to train staff and will allow local governments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/online-and-computer-aided-trainingBradford Central School District – Claims Auditor (2022M-157)
… a proper audit. The claims auditor, who is an employee of the Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services (GST BOCES), … claims auditor’s objectivity and independence. The Board of Education (Board) should have audited these claims. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/bradford-central-school-district-claims-auditor-2022m-157Islip Fire District – Capital Assets (2020M-3)
… officials maintain and monitor accurate inventory records to safeguard District assets. Key Findings District officials … not maintain accurate and consistent capital asset records to ensure District assets were monitored and safeguarded. … assets totaling $36,809. District officials were unable to locate seven of 50 assets totaling $7,360. Scuba gear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-capital-assets-2020m-3