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Town of Hammond – Town Clerk Operations (2014M-350)
… April 30, 2014. Background The Town of Hammond is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately … penalties and second-notice fees to the Supervisor in a timely manner. The Clerk did not properly secure all … Record the payment date and type of payment on tax remittance stubs or duplicate receipts and retain these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/27/town-hammond-town-clerk-operations-2014m-350Town of Hague – Departmental Cash Receipts (2014M-320)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Town’s … 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. Background The Town of Hague is located in Warren County and has a population of … The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/23/town-hague-departmental-cash-receipts-2014m-320Town of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)
… The Town of Big Flats is located in Chemung County and has a population of approximately 7,700. The Town is … Town Board (Board) consisting of the Town Supervisor and four Board members. The Town’s 2013 budgeted … reports from the Supervisor, it did not develop and adopt accurate budgets that were based on realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170Town of German Flatts – Fiscal Stress (2015M-217)
… for individual accounts are realistic. Adopt a policy setting forth the reasonable amounts of fund balance the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-german-flatts-fiscal-stress-2015m-217Town of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s accounting records and reports for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, … The Town of Amsterdam is located in Montgomery County and has a population of approximately 5,600 residents. The Town Board comprises the Town Supervisor and four Council members. The Town’s budgeted expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8Town of Exeter – Records and Reports (2015M-23)
… 4, 2014. Background The Town of Exeter is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 990. … reports and tax levy limit calculations to our Office in a timely manner. Conduct a comprehensive annual audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-exeter-records-and-reports-2015m-23Town of Westerlo – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-323)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the financial condition of … Board and Town officials did not take appropriate action to align estimated revenues in the adopted budgets with … it unlikely that the water district fund will be able to begin to repay the general fund or improve its financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-westerlo-selected-financial-activities-2013m-323Town of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… manner. However, the Clerk did not always deposit real property taxes in a timely manner and did not remit these … manner. Specifically, the Clerk did not: Deposit 39 real property tax collections, totaling $505,197, within 24 hours … indication of the actual date of receipt. Remit real property taxes to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15DiNapoli Releases Analysis of SFY 2024-25 State Budget
… The estimated $237 billion Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25 increases spending for vital state … to the overall lower PIT collections during the fiscal year. Major Spending and Policy Actions Projected All … requirements. Report Enacted Budget Report: State Fiscal Year 2024-25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-sfy-2024-25-state-budgetCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B24-7-4)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City of Long Beach’s (City) proposed budget for the 202-25 fiscal year are … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City of Long Beachs City proposed budget for the 20225 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b24-7-4Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… Health Department forced the Board to submit a plan. In addition: $42,696 in unauthorized billing adjustments were made. Of 464 water … that should have been billed and collected and $1,296 in overbillings. 27 percent of the water produced (at a cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145Town of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27Town of Poestenkill – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-34)
… supported, for legitimate purposes and approved before payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure all credit … supported, for legitimate purposes and approved before payment. As a result, the Town paid $1,322 for inappropriate … credit card payments totaling $13,563 (28 percent) before payment, as required. Key Recommendations Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/07/town-poestenkill-credit-card-purchases-2024m-34Forensic Audit of Dual Employment Approvals and Conflicts
… employees who also worked for a New York State or City agency had approval to do so; were working their required … in connection with his/her outside employment. Each MTA agency may develop its own outside employment policy to … from both the MTA and either a State, City, or another MTA agency during the exact same time periods. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/forensic-audit-dual-employment-approvals-and-conflictsVillage of Fort Johnson – Claims Processing (2016M-324)
… 2016. Background The Village of Fort Johnson is located in the Town of Amsterdam in Montgomery County and has approximately 490 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-fort-johnson-claims-processing-2016m-324Distribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant … impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID19 pandemic is a significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateVillage of Akron – Selected Financial Activities (2016M-133)
… and reports for the period June 1, 2014 through December 22, 2015. Background The Village of Akron is located in the … development of long-term solutions. Key Recommendations Bill both water and sewer customers based on accurate meter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/08/26/village-akron-selected-financial-activities-2016m-133Village of Irvington – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-265)
… which has approximately 6,500 residents, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted … amount owed to the Village. Key Recommendation Request a copy of all amendments to the agreements for which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-irvington-selected-financial-activities-2015m-265Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Watertown Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) used a competitive process to … most prudent and economical manner in the best interest of taxpayers. District officials did not: Use a competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Controls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) has taken appropriate steps to oversee and manage the Unemployment Insurance system and to comply with selected portions of the … To determine whether the Department of Labor Department has taken appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/15/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-system