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Town of Huntington – Payroll and Legal Services (2013M-28)
… bargaining agreements. The Town contracted with 23 attorneys, who were paid a total of $1.9 million during our … although the Town had written agreements with these attorneys, the agreements did not require that invoices for … providers. Ensure that invoices submitted by outside attorneys contain an itemized description of the service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-huntington-payroll-and-legal-services-2013m-28Village of Middleport – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-313)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water and sewer rent activity for the period April 18, 2012 through … The Village of Middleport is located in Niagara County and has approximately 1,840 residents. The Village is … Board of Trustees (Board) comprised of four Trustees and a Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-middleport-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-313Village of Belmont – Water and Sewer Operations (2014M-101)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water and sewer operations for the period June 1, 2012 … including $451,000 for the general fund, $216,000 for the water fund and $343,000 for the sewer fund. Key Findings … officials failed to periodically compare the amount of water produced with the amount billed and were not aware of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/22/village-belmont-water-and-sewer-operations-2014m-101Village of Bellerose – Procurement and Cash Receipts (2014M-218)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s … approximately $1.5 million. Key Findings Village officials do not require the use of a purchase order system when making purchases and do not enforce compliance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-bellerose-procurement-and-cash-receipts-2014m-218Manorville Fire District – Board Oversight and Fuel (2016M-411)
… January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background The Manorville Fire District is a district corporation of the … Manorville Fire District Board Oversight and Fuel 2016M411 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/10/manorville-fire-district-board-oversight-and-fuel-2016m-411Comsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… not require prior Board approval. The Treasurer does not sign all checks to pay claims. Rather, the Board authorized … by the Board if it intends to permit such disbursements. Sign all checks that are disbursed by the Library. Revise the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316Village of Westfield – Water and Sewer Operations (2014M-209)
… 17, 2014. Background The Village of Westfield is located in the Town of Westfield in Chautauqua County and has … Board of Trustees which comprises four Trustees and a Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013–14 fiscal year … the tax roll. Consider adopting an ordinance and imposing a penalty for late payment of water and sewer bills. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-westfield-water-and-sewer-operations-2014m-209Town of Tuscarora – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-122)
… The Supervisor signed the checks and reviewed the monthly reports, but did not review the bank reconciliations to … was accurate. The Board has not received any monthly reports since February 2015. Key Recommendations Periodically … Provide the Board with detailed interim financial reports on a monthly basis. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/28/town-tuscarora-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-122Town of Coeymans – Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements (2013M-186)
… journals after they are prepared. The Town’s blank check stock is not secured and there is no comparison between the … institute compensating controls. Ensure that blank check stock is adequately secured. Discontinue the practice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-coeymans-recordkeeping-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-186Town of Callicoon – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-16)
Town of Callicoon Cash Receipts and Disbursements 2013M16
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-callicoon-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-16Lakeview Public Library – Tuition Reimbursement and Procurement (2014M-104)
… January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. Background The Lakeview Public Library is located in the Town of Hempstead … Lakeview Public Library Tuition Reimbursement and Procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/18/lakeview-public-library-tuition-reimbursement-and-procurement-2014m-104Summitville Fire Company – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-423)
… No one compared the bank statements and canceled check images to the Board-approved vouchers to verify that all … Recommendations Compare bank statements and canceled check images to the Board-approved vouchers. Establish controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/10/summitville-fire-company-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2016m-423Village of Canton – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2021M-101)
… complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports. Key Findings This audit contains similar findings … that were carried forward from 2013. Annual financial reports were not filed with the Office of the State … The Board was not provided with adequate monthly financial reports and did not annually audit the Clerk-Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/24/village-canton-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2021m-101Town of Varick – Water and Sewer Operations (2021M-46)
… Appendix B includes our comments to issues raised in the Town’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/04/town-varick-water-and-sewer-operations-2021m-46NFC Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-11)
… Determine whether NFC Development Corporation Corporation officials awarded projects in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/05/28/nfc-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoringTown of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… (Town) Board (Board) effectively managed fund balances and reserves for the general, water and sewer district funds and has multiyear financial and capital plans. Determine … Owasco Town Board Board effectively managed fund balances and reserves for the general water and sewer district funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70Town of Hempstead – Vehicles and Fuel Usage (2022M-25)
… (Town) officials effectively monitored Town vehicles and fuel usage for loss, waste or misuse. Key Findings Town officials did not adequately monitor Town vehicles and fuel usage. As a result, Town officials did not know if Town vehicles and fuel were only used for Town business. Officials did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/02/town-hempstead-vehicles-and-fuel-usage-2022m-25Town of Ephratah – Accounting Records and Reports (2022M-138)
… complete, accurate and timely financial records and reports. Key Findings In 2017, OSC issued an audit report 1 … included findings that the Town’s accounting records and reports were incomplete, inaccurate and could not be relied … to not maintain the Town’s accounting records and reports in a complete, accurate, up-to-date or timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-ephratah-accounting-records-and-reports-2022m-138Town of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… Board (Board) sought competition when procuring goods and services and audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not always seek competition when procuring goods and services or ensure all claims were properly audited and … Town Board Board sought competition when procuring goods and services and audited claims prior to payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127Fairport Central School District - Payroll and Employee Benefits (2023-118)
… District (District) officials accurately paid employees and properly calculated employees’ leave accruals. Key … generally paid the 33 employees we tested accurately and properly calculated their leave accruals. However, we … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fairport-central-school-district-payroll-and-employee-benefits-2023-118