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Upper Mohawk Valley Regional Water Board – Water Accountability (2015M-300)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Authority’s procedures for monitoring water … Public Authority Law. The Authority, which acquired title to the City of Utica’s water system in 1996, is governed by a … was unaccounted-for. Key Recommendation Continue efforts to investigate causes of excessive water loss and take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/05/upper-mohawk-valley-regional-water-board-water-accountability-2015m-300Crown Point Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-100)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District had established effective … controls over payroll for the period July 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012. Background The Crown Point Central … District officials implemented specific procedures to ensure that individuals reported and paid on the payrolls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/14/crown-point-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013mAccounts Payable Advisory No. 36
… (OSC) has designated the final deadlines for agencies to submit vouchers and expense reports for payment prior to fiscal year end. For specifics, please visit the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) , Chapter XV, Section 4 - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/36-fiscal-year-end-vouchers-and-expense-reportsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … financial plans or develop adequate capital plans related to their hydroelectric power facilities. East Kingston … $1.4 million in sales tax distributions from 2010 to 2016. In addition, the clerk did not properly reconcile a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … annually appropriating fund balance that was not used to finance operations. As of June 30, 2017, unrestricted fund … officials did not properly manage fund balance and need to improve their budgeting practices. Although the board's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-698
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies instructions for processing the 2020 CUNY … through December 31, 2020, receive $220.40. Agency Actions To pay the 2020 CUNY Nurses Health Specialty Differential to eligible employees, agencies must enter the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-698-2020-city-university-new-york-cuny-nurses-health-specialtyTravel Advisory No. 9
… : Taxability of Transportation Expenses Reference : Guide to Financial Operations, Section XIII.6 – Potential … of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station of the Guide to Financial Operations to clarify the Internal Revenue Service’s position on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/9-taxability-transportation-expensesFiscal Stress Monitoring System
… school districts with fiscal problems. Alerting everyone to potential problems gives local officials and taxpayers the opportunity to be more proactive. Read the System Basics document to learn more. Search for a local government or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoringNesconset Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program (2014M-317)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if employees properly earned length of service … firefighters from earning LOSAP points for responding to calls during their regularly scheduled work hours. Key Recommendation Implement standards and procedures to ensure that points are not awarded to employees who serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/nesconset-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-2014m-317Lake View Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-342)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s internal controls over financial … does not conduct a comprehensive audit of each claim prior to payment. Forty-three disbursements totaling $139,303 were … Conduct a comprehensive audit of claims prior to payment. Ensure that the Director authorizes all District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/lake-view-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-342Hornby Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-78)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the recording and reporting of the Company’s … in Steuben County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services. The Company’s bylaws … The President did not sign vouchers or appoint members to an audit committee. The Treasurer did not prepare bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/hornby-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mWestfield Academy and Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-67)
… 30, 2017. The Board appropriated fund balance not needed to fund operations and overestimated appropriations by a … with balances totaling more than $1 million appear to be overfunded. Key Recommendations Reduce the amount of unrestricted fund balance to within the legal limit. Adopt budgets that include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/westfield-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-management-2018mClinton Central School District – Payroll (2017M-252)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether employee salaries and wages were … hours worked and did not preapprove in writing overtime to be worked. Key Recommendation Ensure the Head Custodian signs time records to evidence the review of employees’ time worked and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-252CUNY Bulletin No. CU-143
… Purpose To explain the procedures for processing the June Uniform … Sergeant Effective Date Check of 6/27/02 Background Refer to the attachment for eligibility requirements Agency Actions … Earnings End Date: 6/13/02 Earn Code: UA6 Amount: Amount to be paid Payroll Register and Employee's Check/Advice The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-143-june-2002-uniform-allowance-paymentHilton Central School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2016M-220)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s payroll and leave records for the … for accuracy. Key Recommendations Require employees to recertify or resubmit time sheets when they need to be adjusted because of an error. Perform periodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/hilton-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2016m-220Harborfields Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-38)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s claims audit process for the … and did not require that these documents be attached to claims packages. Key Recommendation Verify vouchers and … against applicable quotes, bids and contracts, in addition to purchase orders, to ensure that funds are only being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/harborfields-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-38New Hartford Central School District – Procurement (2016M-153)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s procurement procedures for the … $49.4 million. Key Finding The District developed a policy to address the procurement of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding, but the policy did not specify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/new-hartford-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-153Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … balanced budgets with sufficient recurring revenues to finance recurring expenditures. Continue to review and seek alternative ways to lower expenditures. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-245Town of Decatur – Town Clerk (2020M-58)
… The Clerk did not report or remit any fees received to the Supervisor or New York State Agriculture and Markets. … duplicate receipts. Report and remit all money received to the Supervisor and other entities in a timely manner. Conduct or retain a public accountant to conduct an annual audit of the Clerk’s records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-town-clerk-2020m-58REACH Academy Charter School - Cash Disbursements (2019M-130)
… Key Findings The Board has not appointed a claims auditor to audit claims before payment as required by the School’s … Cash disbursements were not properly approved prior to payment, supported or accounted for in a timely manner. … Appoint a claims auditor. Develop procedures to preapprove purchases and document and verify that goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/09/13/reach-academy-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2019m-130