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McLean Fire District - Financial Operations (2017M-296)
… were filed. The Board did not approve disbursements prior to payment, but as a result of our audit, District officials implemented a voucher system to ensure Board approval. We commend them for taking prompt … reports are filed timely. The Board should continue to use the voucher system established as a result of our …
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)
… bidding. We reviewed the District's procurement of professional services from 26 providers paid $1.08 million … found that District officials obtained the required number of quotes or properly used State contracts. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. District officials agreed with our report. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/pocantico-hills-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-187One-Year FAE – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… earned in the 12 months right before you retire. The types of payments included in a one-year FAE are the same as the types of payments included in a three-year FAE. Your pension … the earnings used in the one-year FAE exceed the average of the previous 12-month period by more than 20 percent, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/one-year-faeAccounts Payable Advisory No. 61
… Subject : Expedite Requests Guidance : The Office of The State Comptroller (OSC) has new guidance regarding … may request that BSE expedite our review and approval of vouchers to create a payment sooner than the standard … demonstrate to BSE that expediting the review and approval of vouchers will provide a significant, material benefit to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/61-expedite-requestsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC Finances
… about the fiscal challenges it faces.” Report Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York (August 2023) … New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nyc-financesRotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-19)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s internal controls … Schenectady County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven elected members. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/rotterdam-mohonasen-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 1213
… System (SFS) to PayServ and the calculated amounts are reflected on the employee’s paycheck advice as a “Taxable … an automated process. Taxable travel reimbursements are subject to income and employment taxes; however these … the submission of Expense Reports to SFS so that these are received, audited and paid no later than December 7, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1213-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsFinn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… personnel who use IT resources, including the importance of physical security and protection of personal, private, sensitive information (PPSI). Develop a … School officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141Operational Advisory No. 25
… Chapter III, Section 7 - Data Quality , the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has instructed SFS to execute … to the SFS scheduled activity. Please contact the Bureau of Analysis, Support, and Knowledge Transfer (ASK) with any general questions you have regarding the content of this advisory. ASK can be reached via email at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/25-data-quality-advisoryEast Irondequoit Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-18)
… the District excluded per diem and stipend employees from SHP Training. Key Recommendations Ensure all employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-preventionCommunity Fire and Rescue, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-93)
… financial activity was properly recorded and reported, and money was safeguarded. Key Findings Credit card purchases … reports, and require timely deposits of fundraising money. The Board should ensure an adequate audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/20/community-fire-and-rescue-inc-financial-activities-2019m-93Tompkins County Public Library – Financial Management (2015M-250)
… library for the Finger Lakes Library System and serves libraries and users in Tompkins, Tioga, Cortland, Seneca and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/15/tompkins-county-public-library-financial-management-2015m-250Accounts Payable Advisory No. 8
… problems: SFS will not automatically prevent the payment of duplicate invoices. Vendors may not accurately credit the … the payment. Vendors may not see an accurate accounting of invoices and payments on e-Supplier. Vendors are not able … Agencies may have difficulty identifying overpayment of a single invoice to a vendor. Effective immediately, OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/8-one-invoice-voucherCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… Who qualifies Candidates for the position must: be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or an independent Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorLimestone Volunteer Firemen, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-219)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls were … Firemen, Inc. fire company is located in the Town of Carrollton within the Carrollton Joint Fire District, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/21/limestone-volunteer-firemen-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mFine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… of the Board, not supported, not audited or they resulted in overpayments. Key Recommendations Maintain sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls – Cash Collections (2022M-165)
… Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials ensured collections were … As a result, 113 collections totaling $914,291 (99 percent of total collections remitted to the business office) were … reports did not accurately report revenue, and the risk of loss, diversion or theft of School funds was increased. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/03/albany-leadership-charter-school-girls-cash-collections-2022m-165State Agencies Bulletin No. 1035
… Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program Effective Date(s) Institution paychecks dated December 2, 2010 … on information provided by GOER, PEF and CSEA, the Office of the State Comptroller will add the value of CLEFR to the employee’s taxable wages for 2010. The amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1035-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2010Greenburgh Central School District – Tax Certiorari Reserve (2023M-163)
… it at a reasonable level. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) properly established the tax certiorari … were maintained, such as a complete and accurate listing of all outstanding tax certiorari cases, which was also noted … we released publicly in September 2016. The annual report of the District’s tax certiorari reserve funds provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/greenburgh-central-school-district-tax-certiorari-reserve-2023m-163League Treatment Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five years. During our audit period, LTC … Class in an Integrated Setting programs. For the purposes of this report, these programs are referred to as the SED … as well as programs authorized and funded by the Office of Mental Health and the Office for People With Developmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/16/league-treatment-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual