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Who Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Although there are exceptions, the governing board is generally responsible for the audit of claims. The audit of claims is one of the few control procedures that is often executed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleLowville Academy and Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-154)
… Ensure that the claims auditor is not directly involved in the purchasing function. Develop procedures to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019mAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… approach to fulfilling this key responsibility. The size and complexity of local government or school district … of a claims auditing official would be beneficial for your locality. Several sections of law (see Appendix A) … may provide the claims auditor with a job description and other guidance to communicate the claims auditor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorRotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-19)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s internal controls over the claims processing function for the period July 1, 2011, to October 31, 2012. Background The Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District is located in Schenectady County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/rotterdam-mohonasen-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-19Village of Cape Vincent – Payroll and Claims Auditing (2015M-131)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over payroll and … by the Board or by establishing an Office of the Auditor to fulfill the claims audit function. … Village of Cape …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/28/village-cape-vincent-payroll-and-claims-auditing-2015m-131Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-128)
… that allow claims to be audited in a timely manner and ensure the claims are properly supported. Our examination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/12/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-128Portville Central School District - Cafeteria Collections (2018M-244)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether cafeteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/portville-central-school-district-cafeteria-collections-2018m-244Village of Woodsburgh – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2015M-12)
… 31, 2014. Background The Village of Woodsburgh is located in the Town Of Hempstead, Nassau County, and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/17/village-woodsburgh-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2015m-12Getting the Most Out of Your Internal Audit Function
Getting the Most Out of Your Internal Audit Function
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/internalauditfunction.pdfControlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… could not be supported with written authorization. The lock out function (i.e., an internal control that helps … Adopt policy guidance regarding the utilization of the lock out function and what procedures must be followed to … this control. Periodically review the bypassing of the lock out function and determine the appropriateness of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3Town of Seneca Falls – Cash Collections (2023M-57)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Seneca Falls (Town) officials effectively managed the Town’s cash … planned to initiate corrective action. … audit town seneca falls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/25/town-seneca-falls-cash-collections-2023m-57Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… military forces, which are composed of the New York Army National Guard, New York Air National Guard, New York Naval Militia, and the New York … Cooperative Agreement (MCA) between DMNA and the federal National Guard Bureau (NGB) allows DMNA to be reimbursed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/27/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsOpinion 90-53
… ministerial responsibilities) VILLAGE BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract out discretionary as opposed to ministerial functions) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessment Procedures … a municipal corporation may contract with private parties for the performance of only those of its functions which may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53Town of Broome – Purchasing and Justice Court (2014M-255)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s purchasing practices and the Justice Court’s financial activity for the period … The Town of Broome is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately 960. The Town is … Board. The Town does not have a centralized purchasing function; instead each Department is responsible for making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/12/19/town-broome-purchasing-and-justice-court-2014m-255Salamanca City School District – Financial Management and Payroll (2017M-138)
… approximately $29.6 million. Key Findings Unrestricted fund balance was 62 percent of 2016-17 budgeted … function. Key Recommendations Maintain unrestricted fund balance within the statutory limit. Review all reserves … Any excess funds should be transferred to unrestricted fund balance (where allowed by law) or to other reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/salamanca-city-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll-2017m-138Analytical Reviews – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… printers) and maintenance equipment (i.e., chainsaws and lawn mowers). Large repair costs for equipment may be an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/analytical-reviewsOpinion 98-8
… opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Preferred Source (requirement to obtain services from) -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding … CORRECTION LAW, §184: A political subdivision is required to procure microfilming services, when available in the form, function and utility required by the political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8City of Glen Cove – Financial Condition, Claims Processing and Payroll (2017M-210)
… the City’s financial condition, claims processing and payroll function for the period January 1, 2013 through … has not established a claims auditing policy. The City’s payroll clerk performed incompatible payroll duties without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/city-glen-cove-financial-condition-claims-processing-and-payroll-2017m-210Genesee Community College - Procurement, Cash Disbursements and College President's Compensation (2019M-81)
… not seek competition as required by the procurement policy for five professional service contracts totaling $2.8 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2019/10/04/genesee-community-college-procurement-cash-disbursements-and-collegeTown of Wawarsing – Napanoch Water District Rents and Assessments (2016M-186)
… within the District. We found that some meters were broken and had not been operating or repaired since March 2011. The … Ensure that District boundaries are determined and documented on a map and that all District properties are … feasible and having someone independent from the billing function review the water bills for accuracy before they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/09/30/town-wawarsing-napanoch-water-district-rents-and-assessments-2016m-186