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City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B24-7-4)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … revenue and expenditure projections in the City of Long Beach’s (City) proposed budget for the 202-25 fiscal … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
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)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Cato (Village) Board (Board) and Village officials … (officials) effectively managed the financial operations of the water fund. Key Findings The Board and officials did not effectively manage the financial operations of the water fund, establish adequate reserves or develop …
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)
… adjusted bank balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances for 55 (41 percent) of the 133 bank …
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)
… was to examine the Village’s claims processing procedures for the period June 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $268,000. Key … claims are adequately documented, properly supported, for legitimate Village purposes and approved prior to …
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)
… 22, 2015. Background The Village of Akron is located in the Town of Newstead in Erie County. The Village, which has a population of … on accurate meter readings and Board-approved rates and in a timely manner. Ensure that all financial activity is …
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
… more than threefold during State fiscal year 2020-21, nor could they provide information on certain performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/15/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-systemVillage of Altamont – Justice Court Operations (2016M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for … 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. Background The Village of Altamont is located in the Town of Guilderland in Albany … Village of Altamont Justice Court Operations 2016M199 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/07/29/village-altamont-justice-court-operations-2016m-199Town of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… and internal controls over the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, through September 30, 2012. Background The Town of LaGrange is located in Dutchess County and serves approximately 15,700 residents. … terminated upon separation from service, and users did not log off the system when they were not using it. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107XI.12.F Reassignment of Agency Responsibility for Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… assigned to the new transaction to the extent possible. If it is not possible to use the same NYS Contract #, a NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12f-reassignment-agency-responsibility-contractsTown of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-139)
… approximately $882,000 within 24 hours as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 35. Record 2023 tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-ripley-town-clerk-collections-2024m-139City of North Tonawanda – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-90-F)
… is the City’s legislative branch and is responsible for adopting policies, local laws and ordinances. The Mayor … chief executive officer and is generally responsible for the administration and supervision of City affairs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/03/07/city-north-tonawanda-audit-follow-2020m-90-fTown of Hurley – Transfer Station Collections (2024M-132)
… without detection. For example: The amount of municipal waste collected, as recorded by the transfer station, was 238 … $51,800 less in fees than it should have for the collected waste. Over a more than two-year period, the former transfer … transfer station collection procedures that did not address segregation of incompatible duties with respect to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/11/town-hurley-transfer-station-collections-2024m-132Town of West Seneca – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-195-F)
… report - pdf ] [ read complete 2020 report - pdf ] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of West Seneca’s (Town’s) progress, as of December 2024, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of West Senecas Towns progress as of December 2024 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-west-seneca-audit-follow-2019m-195-fVillage of Hudson Falls – Information Technology (2025M-10)
… adequately secure and protect information technology (IT) systems against unauthorized use, access and loss? Audit … through October 8, 2024 to observe physical security over IT assets at the Village. Understanding the Program Village … the police department, that may contain personal, private or sensitive information (PPSI). 1 If an IT system is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/25/village-hudson-falls-information-technology-2025m-10Town of Pleasant Valley – Financial Management (2024M-158)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Pleasant Valley (Town) Town Board (Board) developed … the general fund for the audit period and $603,395 in four of the five years reviewed for the highway fund. Accumulated … million in the general and highway funds, respectively, as of December 31, 2023.The Board did not adopt a fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-pleasant-valley-financial-management-2024m-158