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Hudson Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2016M-302)
… Perform a deliberate and thorough audit of claims prior to payment or appoint a claims auditor to do. Such an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/10/28/hudson-housing-authority-board-oversight-2016m-302Clifton Park Water Authority – Water Charges (2015M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Authority’s internal controls over water … public benefit corporation that was established in 1990 under New York State Public Authorities Law to … reviewed the billing registers. Cash collections were not deposited in a timely manner or properly secured prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/22/clifton-park-water-authority-water-charges-2015m-247Niagara Falls Water Board – Financial Management (2015M-141)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board is managing the Water Board’s … Board’s and the Water Authority’s finances are commingled to the extent that there is no clear division between the two … the Debt Service Fund for capital projects or repairs or to reduce the water and sewer rent rates charged to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/03/18/niagara-falls-water-board-financial-management-2015m-141Village of Fleischmanns – Water Fund (2013M-151)
… year was $953,000, which is funded mainly through real property taxes, water and sewer user fees, and State and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-fleischmanns-water-fund-2013m-151Town of Columbus – Budget Development Practices (2012M-225)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial condition of the Town’s general and … August 1, 2012. Background The Town of Columbus is located in Chenango County. An elected five-member Town Board, … is $770,000. Key Findings The Board and Supervisor did not develop sound budgets based on actual current needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-columbus-budget-development-practices-2012m-225State Agencies Bulletin No. 1881
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the $17,301 pensionable overtime … are affected. Background The OT limit for Tier 6 began in State fiscal year 2012-13 at $15,000. The limit increases … salary of a Tier 6 member was changed from fiscal year to calendar year as a result of Chapter 368 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1881-2021-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systemsTown of Crown Point - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-263)
… (Supervisor) or County Treasurer (Treasurer) each week, as required by law. For example, the Clerk collected taxes … totaling $951,513 during the first seven weeks of 2017 (from January 2 through February 17) but made only one … 14, 2017. Deposit real property tax collections within the required timeframe. For example, $468,215 or 34 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/07/19/town-crown-point-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-263Village/Town of Mount Kisco – Parking Ticket Collections (2012M-255)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village/Town’s receivables for parking offenses for the period June 1, … Background The Village/Town of Mount Kisco is located in Westchester County and has a population of 9,983. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/villagetown-mount-kisco-parking-ticket-collections-2012m-255Village of Delhi – Financial Condition (2013M-110)
… balances remained high while the Village’s real property tax levy continued to increase slightly by 7 percent from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/26/village-delhi-financial-condition-2013m-110Island Trees Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-34)
… Union Free School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with … parties from readily accessing and reviewing documents to make informed decisions. Officials did not post the: Final annual budget. Budget-to-actual results, a comprehensive property tax report card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/island-trees-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-34Beacon City School District - School District Website (S9-19-27)
… Officials also did not prepare a multiyear financial plan. Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of … Final annual budget. Should enhance transparency by: Posting the budget-to-actual results, all original budget … and CAPs in an easily accessible location. Preparing and posting a multiyear financial plan to help residents see the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/beacon-city-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-27Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA) – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-70)
… before approving them. Charge some project applicants fees in accordance with the Board-approved fee schedule. Assess … information for reliability or compare it to estimates in project applications. Key Recommendations The Board … for evaluation and compared to project goals as stated in applications. JCIDA officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2020/10/02/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-jcidaState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Harrisville Central School District – … the district will pay about $11,000 in interest expense on the surplus debt proceeds. Poughkeepsie City School … training. Auditors determined the district did not have service level agreements with its IT service providers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Town 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 … reported collecting approximately $13,750 in fines, fees and surcharges during 2013. Key Findings Town officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/12/19/town-broome-purchasing-and-justice-court-2014m-255About this Report – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… This report provides citizens with an overview of the financial … and demographic information in an easy-to-understand format. The report also presents basic information on trends in State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/about-reportBuffalo Collegiate Charter School – Credit Cards (2022M-69)
… Recommendations Retain sufficient supporting documentation to substantiate the appropriateness and need or purpose of … generally agreed with our recommendations and plan to implement corrective action. … Determine whether Buffalo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2022/07/15/buffalo-collegiate-charter-school-credit-cards-2022m-69Village of Akron – Selected Financial Activities (2016M-133)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to review the Village’s water operations and the … million. Key Findings We reviewed water and sewer billings to 53 customers and found that seven were underbilled by more … records and reports. The Village had insufficient cash to fund its operations and the continued use of temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/08/26/village-akron-selected-financial-activities-2016m-133Internal Control
… Internal Control Act Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government (Current) / Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government (2007) International Standards … Federal Resources GAO Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book) Provides a framework …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/internal-controlMadison County – Consumer Protections: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-8)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … as required. There was no reliable system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have initiated corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/madison-county-consumer-protections-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 2249
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase and a … 491) will increase retroactively as follows: Effective Date Biweekly Amount 4/1/2023 $33.43 4/1/2024 $34.25 … OSC will process an electronic input file from NYSCOPBA to deduct a one-time retroactive dues adjustment for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2249-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-association