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Village of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… 19, 2013. Background The Village of Catskill is located in the Town of Catskill in Greene County and has a population of 4,100. The … 2013, the Village reported expenditures of $4.2 million in its general fund, $1.1 million in its water fund and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134Village of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if leave time … technology (IT) policies and procedures were adequate for the period June 1, 2007, through November 7, 2012. Background … sensitive information is removed from storage devices and media prior to disposal. Take possession of the external hard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259Village of Keeseville – Financial Condition (2013M-192)
… Specifically, the general, sewer, and water funds had a combined total deficit fund balance of $4,623 and a combined cash balance of only $6,451 at the end of the 2011-12 fiscal year. The operating funds only had a combined cash balance of $6,451 because the community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/20/village-keeseville-financial-condition-2013m-192Bus Driver Licensing
… Purpose To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's bus drivers met the requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic … Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation providing transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/13/bus-driver-licensingVillage of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… adopt reasonable budgets for the general, water and sewer funds. Inaccurate budgeting and lack of monitoring have … caused fund balance to decline in the general and sewer funds. While the Village’s funds currently have positive unexpended surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… who used the district’s IT assets. In addition, personal internet use was found on computers assigned to employees who … written or verbal quotes for the purchase of goods and services from five vendors that were paid $267,306. Auditors … review and update the district procurement policy. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… soccer and summer recreation programs for free, without full board consent. Sufficient program documentation was not … - Financial Condition (Niagara County) The Mayor and Council did not adopt structurally balanced budgets, properly … financial plan or capital plan. The Mayor’s and City Council’s budgeting practices and poor financial management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Thurston – Financial Management (2013M-280)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Thurston is located in Steuben County and has approximately 1,350 residents. The … general and highway funds. Expenditures from those funds in the 2013 fiscal year totaled approximately $827,500. Key … did not adopt a policy, or ensure that procedures were in place, to govern the level of fund balance to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-thurston-financial-management-2013m-280User Access Controls Over Selected System Applications
… controls over select State University of New York Upstate Medical University (Upstate) system applications are … 2019. About the Program Upstate, the only academic medical center in Central New York, consists of four colleges, a … includes a Level 1 trauma center and a dedicated children’s hospital and cancer center. To facilitate patient care, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/user-access-controls-over-selected-system-applicationsRochester City School District – Budget Review (B20-2-5)
… review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Rochester City School District’s (District) proposed budget … Earlier this year our office performed a review of the Rochester City School District’s (District) 2018-19 and … modified accordingly. [1] /localgov/audits/schools/2020/rochester-br-20-2-1.pdf [2] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/05/rochester-city-school-district-budget-review-b20-2-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2216
… inform agencies of the April 2024 Increase to Hazard Duty Pay. Affected Employees: Employees in Administrative Services … 361 of the Laws of 2022, which implemented the 2021 - 2026 Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2216-april-2024-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-represented-civil-serviceTown of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… almost $3.3 million at the end of 2012. Unexpended surplus funds in the general fund at the 2012 fiscal year end equaled … balance policy governing the level of unexpended surplus funds to be maintained in the Town's operating funds. Develop and adopt a comprehensive multi-year financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260Town of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… budgeted appropriations for all funds were approximately $10 million and $10.1 million, respectively. The Town has two … Town also did not implement a comprehensive data back-up procedure. We found inappropriate use of the Town’s computers … to limit internet access. Develop and adopt a policy and procedure for the deactivation of user accounts as soon as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107DiNapoli: Home Ownership Grants Helping Low- and Moderate-Income New Yorkers
… Housing Corporation, which is a division of New York State Homes and Community Renewal, provides up to $40,000 in grants to existing and prospective low- and moderate-income homeowners across the state. “Protecting and expanding homeownership for New York’s families is critical to local communities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-home-ownership-grants-helping-low-and-moderate-income-new-yorkersTown of Salem – Financial Management (2015M-295)
… 2013 through June 30, 2015. Background The Town of Salem is located in Washington County and has a population of … The Board has not developed a multiyear financial and capital plan. Key Recommendations Review estimates of fund … fund balance to finance annual operations in excess of what is available. Develop a comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-salem-financial-management-2015m-295Averill Park No. 2 Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-183)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Sand Lake in Rensselaer County. The District, which is governed by an … ensure that annual financial reports were submitted to OSC in a timely manner each year. Independent audits were not … completes and submits the annual financial report with OSC in a timely manner each year. Ensure that the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/averill-park-no-2-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-183Town of Alabama – Town Clerk Operations (2013M-369)
… through November 8, 2013. Background The Town is located in Genesee County and is governed by a five-member Town … did not deposit or remit real property taxes received in a timely manner. The Board did not conduct the required … Deposit and remit all moneys on a timely basis in compliance with statutory requirements. Annually audit, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/14/town-alabama-town-clerk-operations-2013m-369State Agencies Bulletin No. 1044
… Purpose To notify agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for calendar year 2011 is $15,450.00 Affected … dated 12/30/2010), OSC will update PayServ to reflect the pensionable overtime earnings limit of $15,450.00 for 2011. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1044-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2011-employeesWalton Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-238)
… distinct and separate from the Town and Village of Walton, in Delaware County. The District is governed by an elected … adopted unrealistic budgets with significant variances in appropriations. The District does not have a documented … plan. Ensure the annual financial reports are filed in a timely manner. … Walton Fire District Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/23/walton-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-238Town of Broadalbin - Records and Reports (2018M-63)
… and advances between Town bank accounts and funds in a timely manner. Annual update documents (AUDs) were not filed in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Periodically review … and maintaining the accounting records and filing AUDs in a timely manner. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/22/town-broadalbin-records-and-reports-2018m-63