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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 50
… Subject: Obtaining early payment discounts from vendors. Reference: Guide to Financial … (GFO) Chapter XII, Section 5.F – Selecting the Appropriate Payment Terms Guidance: An early payment discount is an incentive (in the form of a reduction … Obtaining early payment discounts from vendors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/50-early-payment-discountsCommunity Fire and Rescue, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-93)
… 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-93East 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-preventionRetroactive Service Credit Due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Enhanced Reporting
… 518-473-5880. To adjust a member’s earnings or days worked due to litigation, settlement or arbitration award, follow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/retroactive-service-credit-due-litigation-settlements-and-arbitration-awardsAvoca Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-19)
… Central School District (District) employees and Board of Education (Board) members completed annual sexual … was not provided to all employees and any Board members. Of the 20 total individuals we tested (15 selected employees … and all five Board members), four employees or 27 percent of employees tested and the five Board members did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/08/25/avoca-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23Baldwin Union Free School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-17)
… members completed annual sexual harassment prevention training (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees and any Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/10/06/baldwin-union-free-school-district-sexual-harassment-prevention-trainingClinton 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-44Additional Resources – Information Technology Governance
… National Institute of Standards and Technology https://www.nist.gov/ New York State Education … https://www.osc.ny.gov/ United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency https://www.cisa.gov/ The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/additional-resourcesSchenevus Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-83)
… addressed the declining financial condition of the general and school lunch (cafeteria) funds. Key Findings Total … balance decreased by $567,000 (39 percent) in 2016-17, and officials appropriated $300,000 of fund balance for 2017- … revenues, decreasing staffing costs through attrition and planning to use retirement reserves. The cafeteria fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/schenevus-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-83Accounts Payable Advisory No. 73
… Freight Amounts informs State agencies about the payment of sales tax and freight charges and how to enter the amounts in the voucher when applicable. The section also informs agencies of invoice retention requirements for freight charges. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/73-paying-sales-tax-and-freight-amountsEast Irondequoit Central School District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2019M-132)
… following the government travel reimbursement rates. When possible, District officials should use NYS contracts for renting cars. The Board should require proof of attendance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/27/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-conference-and-travelCaribbean Heritage Month Celebration
… Americans who contribute greatly to New York State. The live stream has ended, but you can watch a replay of the event …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/caribbean-heritage-month-2022Contract Advisory No. 24
… Subject: Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases Guidance: As … Operations (GFO), Chapter XI, Section 11.H - Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases , the Office of … (BOC), encourages State agencies to request Early Pay Discounts from contract vendors when feasible. Early Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/24-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesFinn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Board and School officials effectively managed information technology … Board did not develop adequate IT policies and procedures. School officials did not provide IT security awareness … the IT recommendations communicated confidentially. School officials disagreed with certain aspects of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141William Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… Board of Education (Board) and District officials ensured check signings and online banking transactions were … the Board and District officials did not ensure check signings and banking transactions were secure. The … to affix her signature to checks without overseeing the check signing process; of the 364 checks reviewed, 353 checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingHammondsport Central School District – Investment Program (2024M-63)
… managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not develop … program. From July 1, 2022 through February 29, 2024, the District earned $321,316 from its 37 interest bearing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-investment-program-2024m-63Bolton Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-249)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether District officials effectively managed general fund balance. … reasonable levels in accordance with applicable statutes. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations … Determine whether District officials effectively managed general fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/bolton-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-249Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Employee Benefit Plan Forfeited Funds (2023M-88)
… FSA and DCAP accounts, as required by the written services agreement. Annually reconcile FSA and DCAP activity to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/13/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district-employee-benefit-planWithdrawing 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-membershipNorwich City School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-18)
… (District) officials appropriately tracked, inventoried and safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired … We selected 50 IT assets to confirm their location and that they were inventoried, and 10 additional IT assets to confirm they were inventoried. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/16/norwich-city-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-18