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Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions
explain the new GAAP reporting requirements for fund balance and special revenue funds, and the effects on AUD school districts ST-3
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/gasb54.pdfIV.4.D Debt Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… to receive rental or contractual payments from the State in an amount equal to the debt service on the debt issued by … 60453 DS Offset – Reserve Fund Releases Reduction in required reserve fund balances (set aside at time of debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4d-debt-service-1Travel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… travel, an itemized claim or voucher 8 must be submitted for audit. The claim should be submitted in a timely manner and include sufficient information for the auditing body or official to determine whether it … and other elected officers. The required documentation for travel claims/vouchers generally should include: A copy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirementsAppendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… School Districts – Education Law Sections 1604(35), … Section 64 and individual city charters Libraries – For public libraries – Education Law Section 259(1); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionTown of Darien – State Contract Loader Purchases (2013M-88)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine Highway Department purchasing practices for the … contract discounts. Recover any overpayments Town made to the State contract vendor. … Town of Darien State Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-darien-state-contract-loader-purchases-2013m-88Rensselaer County – Public Health Department Receipts (2013M-18)
… receipts to determine whether they were properly accounted for and deposited for the period January 1, 2007, to August 30, … and remitted to Finance in a timely manner. Although an Accounting Supervisor was responsible for oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/26/rensselaer-county-public-health-department-receipts-2013m-18New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… and economic shutdown led to job losses across almost all industries in New York, but the agricultural sector … the average of 12 monthly employment levels. Wages include all monetary compensation, including bonuses, tips and … 43 percent of the State average of $88,030 for all occupations reported by the QCEW. The average annual pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesStandardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Comptroller’s website at www.osc.state.ny.us . From our homepage, click on "State Agencies" then "Get Forms" and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/standardized-formsCity of Troy – Financial Condition (2015M-185)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through May 31, 2015. … The City of Troy is located in Rensselaer County and has approximately 50,130 residents. The City is governed … The City Comptroller failed to maintain individual accounting records for each capital project. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/02/17/city-troy-financial-condition-2015m-185Northeastern Clinton Central School District – Payroll (2016M-76)
… our audit was to assess the District’s payroll procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $27.4 … Key Recommendations Adopt written policies and procedures for processing payrolls, clearly establishing the duties and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-76School Districts and the Stimulus “Cliff”
School Districts and the Stimulus “Cliff”
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/1209snapshot.pdfOpinion 89-12
… professional engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the erection of a prefabricated building. You also state … provided by the practitioner or his or her organization for such government body (see also section 29.3[a][4]). While … to prepare specifications to furnish and install equipment for courthouses. The engineer also generally was to supervise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-12Susquehanna Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-95)
Determine whether District officials established information technology (IT) controls over user access to protect against unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/susquehanna-valley-2020-95.pdfEast Irondequoit Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-28)
Determine whether the Board effectively managed District finances by adopting realistic budgets and ensuring fund balance remained within statutory limits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/east-irondequoit-2019-28.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan
… Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance … were incorrectly paid under the Commercial Plan instead of the Medicare Rx Plan. We found the misprocessing of claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drugFiscal Responsibilities of the Town Clerk Presentation
OSC staff will discuss the collecting and depositing of money, the disbursement of money, maintaining adequate accounting records and reporting.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-responsibility-town-clerks-05-27-20.pdfSchool for Language and Communication Development - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2017-S-59)
To determine whether the costs reported by the School for Language and Communication Development on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly calculated ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s59.pdfEast Ramapo Central School District – Textbook Audit Follow Up (2019M-171-F)
audit follow up, east ramapo, school
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/east-ramapo-central-school-district-2019-171-F.pdfEast Ramapo Central School District – Transportation Audit Follow Up (2019M-107-F)
audit follow up, east ramapo, school
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/east-ramapo-central-school-district-2019-107-F.pdfDryden Central School District - Cash Management (2020M-61)
To determine whether District officials maximized interest earnings.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/dryden-2020-61.pdf