Search
Corning City School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-105)
… determined that: The claims auditor, who is an employee of the Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services (GST BOCES), … claims auditor’s objectivity and independence. The Board of Education (Board) should have audited these claims. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/11/10/corning-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-105Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-67)
… the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials effectively … fund balance declined by $676,641 (66 percent). As of December 31, 2022, unrestricted fund balance was $34,092, which was less than 4 percent of the 2023 appropriations. The Board did not adopt realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/08/18/hamlin-morton-walker-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-67Brocton Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-44)
… the Brocton Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed … budgetary appropriations by an annual average of $1 . 3 million (8 percent) and allowed surplus fund balance to exceed the statutory limit as of June 30, 2022 by 7 percentage points or $1 . 2 million . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/04/brocton-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-44Mexico Academy Central School District – Procurement (2023M-75)
… services from seven vendors totaling $640,880 out of the eight vendors reviewed totaling $661,880. Obtain written quotes for the purchase of like-kind items from three vendors totaling $17,762 and … justify they used a sole source provider for the purchase of goods and services totaling $54,045 from nine vendors. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/mexico-academy-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-75X.4 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… record is correct to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions, including purchase orders and payments. … Vendors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of certain information on their vendor record, including … - Vendor Certifications ). Information on the summary tab of the vendor record is populated by data on the remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4-overviewSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation – Disbursements (2021M-174)
… supported. Officials: Did not perform supervisory reviews of canceled check images and journal entries. Paid $300,000 … fees totaling $2,473 without review and approval of the related invoices. Key Recommendations Review canceled … images and journal entries to provide additional oversight of the CFO’s duties. Establish a written agreement with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/01/21/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-and-local-development-corporationCortland County - Financial Management and Reporting (2019M-162)
… the State Comptroller’s Office (OSC) 519 days late because of the condition of the records. Key Recommendations Fill key financial … identified in previous audits to ensure the accuracy of the accounting records. Update and/or develop policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/27/cortland-county-financial-management-and-reporting-2019m-162Lake Pleasant Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-36)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Post … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. District officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-36Haldane Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-32)
… financial information was not posted, causing a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Must … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/haldane-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-32York Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-35)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/york-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-35Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District – Board Oversight (2023M-117)
… were appropriate and supported. Key Findings The Board of Directors (Board) did not effectively manage grants or … $174,950 for six grants resulting in an inappropriate use of local taxpayer money. Made 49 disbursements totaling $145,876 without adequate support (out of 63 disbursements reviewed totaling $154,080). Paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2024/03/29/otsego-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-board-oversight-2023m-117Somers Central School District – User Accounts and Software Updates (2021M-153)
… technology (IT) contingency plan to minimize the risk of data loss or prevent a serious interruption of services. Consequently, in the event of a system disruption due to a disaster, ransomware attack …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/somers-central-school-district-user-accounts-and-software-updates-2021mBenefits
… The Office of the State Comptroller offers competitive salaries and … while maintaining work-life balance. A Full-Range of Insurance Options Comprehensive health, dental and vision … employer-sponsored group health insurance, to opt-out of their insurance coverage in exchange for an incentive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/benefitsConstitutional Tax Limits
… 408-4934 (866) 321-8503 (toll free) Technical issues, account set-up or log-in password issues Select option 1 Or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/constitutional-tax-limitsEdgemont Union Free School District – Information Technology (2024M-37)
… Disable 34 unneeded network user accounts that had last login dates ranging from July 29, 2021 to July 1, 2023. The … Ensure that written procedures for disabling network user account access are implemented and followed. Maintain a list …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/08/edgemont-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2024m-37Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2024M-76)
… Key Findings Claims totaling $9.2 million (45 percent of the claims processed) were not properly audited and … were not audited by the claims auditor. 21 Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) claims totaling … party. District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings but indicated that they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cheektowaga-sloan-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2024m-76Eliminate Notary Requirement on Membership Application
… 2015-2016: Signed into law on July 21, 2016 as Chapter 123 of the Laws of 2016 – A.9348 (Abbate) – Eliminates the requirement that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/eliminate-notary-requirement-membership-applicationIX.12 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… the Cash Management Improvement Act of 1990 (CMIA) to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in the … Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/31/2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix12-overviewAudits
… The Office of the State Comptroller audits State and local governments … to promote the common good. We provide two versions of our audits: a concise summary called the Taxpayers’ Guides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-92
… to eligible employees are authorized under Chapter 203 of the Laws of 2004 that implement agreements between the State of New York and various negotiating units in the Unified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-92-december-2005-ucs-uniform-allowance-and-uniform-blazer