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Community Fire and Rescue, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-93)
… Credit card purchases lacked supporting documentation to validate they were for business purposes. Fundraising … recording and reporting and cash was not safeguarded. The Board-required audit of the Treasurer’s books was deficient. Key Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/20/community-fire-and-rescue-inc-financial-activities-2019m-93Crown Point Central School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-76)
… Key Findings Checks were printed and signed before the claims auditor audited and approved the claims. Claims totaling $30,125 for 25 check … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 Education Law §1724 … Crown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-76Schroon Lake Central School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-97)
… before payment. Key Findings Checks were printed before the claims auditor audited and approved the claims. Claims totaling $172,760 for 35 check … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, corrective action. … Determine whether claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/schroon-lake-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-97Travel Advisory No. 7
… Subject: Updated IRS Mileage Rates Guidance: The Internal Revenue Service issued new standard mileage rates for 2018. The standard rate for personal vehicle mileage is $.545, for … $.515 and moving mileage rate of $.180. Reference: Guide to Financial Operations Chapter XIII, Section 4.C -Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/7-updated-mileage-ratesIRS Pension Limitation – State Police Plan
… Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a)(17) limits the amount of earnings that qualified pension plans, including PFRS, may use to calculate benefits. It affects members who first join on … over $290,000 from April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022. The amount is set by federal law and is periodically adjusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/irs-pension-limitationIRS Pension Limitation – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a)(17) limits the amount of earnings that qualified pension plans, including PFRS, may use to calculate benefits. It affects members who first join on … over $345,000 from April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025. The amount is set by federal law and is periodically adjusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/irs-pension-limitationMount Markham Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-39)
… that appropriate fund balance that is not needed or used to fund District operations. Periodically review and update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/mount-markham-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-39Willsboro Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-362)
… District is located in the Towns of Chesterfield, Essex, Lewis, Westport and Willsboro in Essex County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/willsboro-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-362Harford Fire District – Records and Reports (2016M-170)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to review the District’s financial operations for the period … Complete monthly bank reconciliations and budget-to-actual reports. … Harford Fire District Records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/07/08/harford-fire-district-records-and-reports-2016m-170Beaver Dams Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2018M-17)
… and that Company moneys were safeguarded. Key Findings The Board has not provided adequate oversight of financial … adequate fundraising documentation. Key Recommendations The Board should enforce the bylaws and adopted policies and procedures. The Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/06/15/beaver-dams-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activitiesPayments Not Requiring Pre-Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… payments generally may be made without going through the routine claims auditing process. Generally these payments … approved through some other authorization process or are the result of statutory requirements, existing contractual … or interest payments on debt. Payments made pursuant to a court order. Amounts due upon lawful contracts for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-not-requiring-pre-auditOntario-Seneca-Yates-Cayuga-Wayne Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Multiyear Planning and Software Management Audit Follow Up (2016M-249-F)
… pdf] | [read complete 2016 report – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Ontario-Seneca-Yates-Cayuga-Wayne BOCES’ (BOCES) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/03/10/ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne-board-cooperative-educational-services-bocesElmsford Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2017M-147)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District properly recorded and … records each year and ensure that they are accurate and up-to-date. … Elmsford Union Free School District Fixed Assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/27/elmsford-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2017m-147Oriskany Central School District – Procurement (2017M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the procurement of goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/28/oriskany-central-school-district-procurement-2017m-87Town of Plymouth – Fuel and Motor Oil Inventories and Procurement (2024M-16)
… and motor oil totaling $81,980. Unreimbursed fuel usage by the Plymouth Fire District (District) totaling $7,203. … policies and procedures that assign responsibilities to help ensure that fuel and motor oil inventories are used … logs and periodic reconciliations. Ensure access points to fuel pumping systems are unaltered and properly secured. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-fuel-and-motor-oil-inventories-and-procurement-2024m-16Otselic Valley Central School District – Capital Project (2015M-263)
… purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s involvement in the District’s $17 million capital project for the period … The Otselic Valley Central School District is located in the Chenango and Madison County Towns of Otselic, … Board did not ensure that goods and services were procured in compliance with General Municipal Law. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-capital-project-2015m-263Remsen Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2015M-306)
… Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $11 million. Key Findings The District’s … District officials have not created multiyear financial or capital plans. The Board has not established any formal … and implement comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans. Develop comprehensive policies for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/remsen-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2015m-306Arlington Fire District - Purchasing (2018M-43)
… its policy and procedures that ensure effective purchasing of goods and services. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. … Arlington Fire District Purchasing 2018M43 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/15/arlington-fire-district-purchasing-2018m-43City of Niagara Falls – Financial Condition (2017M-170)
… 2017, City officials balanced budget gaps using primarily casino revenue, averaging $9 million, and fund balance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/09/15/city-niagara-falls-financial-condition-2017m-170Randolph Central School District – Financial Management (2014M-20)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial operations for the period of July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/randolph-central-school-district-financial-management-2014m-20