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Town of Barrington – Financial Management (2017M-103)
… 10, 2017. Background The Town of Barrington is located in Yates County and has a population of approximately 1,700. … As of December 31, 2016, the unrestricted fund balance in the general town-wide fund was about $1.2 million, or 273 … the preceding year. Audit results should be documented in the Board minutes and include a description of the records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-barrington-financial-management-2017m-103Tapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)
… 16, 2013. Background The Tapestry Charter School, located in the City of Buffalo, Erie County, is governed by a Board … credit cards, only seven had signed a copy of the policy. In addition, School officials did not ensure that credit card accounts were established in a manner that complied with the policy provision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsKing Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
… Background The King Center Charter School was established in 2000 as the first charter school to open in the City of Buffalo. The School is governed by a Board of … any amendments or change orders and document such action in the minutes of its proceedings. … King Center Charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215Capital – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… accounted for 56 percent of all capital projects spending in SFY 2021-22, up from 49.4 percent five years earlier. The … the end of SFY 2021-22, the State reported $112.2 billion in capital assets, an increase of $1.2 billion (1.1 percent) from the prior year. * Actual spending figures in this section do not include off-budget spending by public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/capitalUnitedHealthcare – Reasonable and Customary Reimbursement Rates for Delayed Claims
… benefits portion of the Empire Plan. United contracts with in-network providers to deliver services to Empire Plan … that were paid using an R&C rate period that was not in effect on the date of the service. Key Recommendations … based on their date of service (thereby using the R&C rate in effect on the date of the service). Review the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/unitedhealthcare-reasonable-and-customary-reimbursement-rates-delayed-claimsTown of Bolivar – Community Development Block Grant (2013M-353)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management of the Community … with Cuba Community Development Corporation (CCDC) to provide administration and program delivery services. Key … or implement procedures to track CDBG funding and document how the grants were spent and that the intended objectives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/07/town-bolivar-community-development-block-grant-2013m-353Town of Chesterfield – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-331)
… 31, 2014. Background The Town of Chesterfield is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 2,450. … A lack of oversight and segregation of duties has resulted in significant internal control weaknesses over the billing, … management review procedures. Record tax payments in the tax collection software when they are received, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-chesterfield-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-331State Agencies Bulletin No. 1223
… increase to $113,700 for 2013. The temporary reduction in Social Security payroll tax rate (4.2%) for employees … social security tax employees and employers will each pay in 2013 is $7,049.40. Medicare Tax The Medicare tax rate for … Tax Beginning January 2013, employees receiving income in excess of $200,000 will be subject to an additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1223-summary-tax-related-withholding-requirements-2013Richford Fire District – Long-Term Planning and Board Oversight (2024M-55)
… Ensure the annual financial reports (AFR) were filed in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) … it used to make financial decisions were inaccurate. In addition, three of the five Commissioners did not comply … 176-e which required them to complete fiscal training in a timely manner, and while not required, the Treasurer had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/06/richford-fire-district-long-term-planning-and-board-oversight-2024m-55CUNY Bulletin No. CU-619
… of the July 2018 Increments and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Law, yearly increments are to be paid in January and July for all eligible PSC represented employees. Effective Date(s) … The following Control-D report will be available for agency use on 06/07/2018. This will give agencies time to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-619-july-2018-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-418
… of Increments. Affected Employees Eligible employees in Bargaining Units CB, T8, TC and GA Effective Date(s) … salaried employees, including employees on Paid Leave, in grade 980, based on the following Increment Codes and … OSC will not process Increments for eligible employees in the Distinguished Professor titles. See “Agency Actions” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-418-january-2011-increments-city-university-new-york-cunyState Agencies Bulletin No. 764
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions to agencies for processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/764-2007-uniform-allowance-and-uniform-clothing-allowance-security-employeesBarnard Fire District – Financial Condition (2015M-145)
… and separate from the Town of Greece, Monroe County, in which it is located. The District, which serves … Adopt budgeting policies and procedures to guide officials in preparing realistic budgets and fund balance estimates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-district-financial-condition-2015m-145Slingerlands Fire District – Professional Services (2014M-250)
… review whether the District obtained professional services in accordance with its purchasing policy for the period … and separate from the Towns of Bethlehem and New Scotland in Albany County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/slingerlands-fire-district-professional-services-2014m-250State Agencies Bulletin No. 1709
… of ERS Plan Type 7Y and TRS Plan Type 7X Background In accordance with Chapter 368 of the Laws of 2018, the … year. The amount of the increase is based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the one-year period ending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1709-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2019-employeesTown of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… fund $340,000. The Budget Officer made billing adjustments in 2017 totaling $228,146 without Board approval. The water … were overcharged for water and sewer late penalties in 2017 by $8,654. Key Recommendations Prepare an annual cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160City of Yonkers – Procurement of Professional Services (2017M-268)
… June 30, 2017. Background The City of Yonkers is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately … provide justification when seeking competition will not be in the best interest of taxpayers. … City of Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/23/city-yonkers-procurement-professional-services-2017m-268Locust Valley Fire District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2018M-56)
… travel expenditures totaling $8,396 were not authorized in advance by the Board, as required by District policy. … Ensure that conference and travel expenditures are in compliance with the District’s travel policy. Consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/locust-valley-fire-district-conference-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-56CUNY Bulletin No. CU-388
… Whole Life Insurance program. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units TK, TY and SF represented by District … members of Bargaining Units TK, TY and SF to participate in a voluntary whole life insurance program administered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-388-change-eligibility-metlife-whole-life-insurance-programVillage of Corfu - Sewer Operations (2018M-133)
… budgets that were not reasonably estimated, resulting in operating deficits. The Board did not develop and adopt … records, it did not identify errors or inaccuracies in the records. Key Recommendations Adopt more realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-corfu-sewer-operations-2018m-133