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Town of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… disbursements and filed the annual update documents (AUDs) in a timely manner. Key Findings The Supervisor did not … were filed with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in a timely manner. Without adequate oversight, the … made as authorized . Further, the lack of filing AUDs in a timely manner impairs the Town Board (Board), Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41Town of Cochecton - Fund Balance Management and Multiyear Planning (2018M-208)
… the Board effectively managed fund balances and reserves for the general, highway and sewer district funds and has … or comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans for any of the three operating funds, it used available fund … the fund to become self-sufficient. Establish a plan for the sewer district to repay the general fund advances. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-cochecton-fund-balance-management-and-multiyear-planning-2018m-208Town of Warwick - Water and Sewer Fund Financial Condition (2018M-259)
… deficits in 2018. Four water districts also had deficit fund balances in 2017 ranging from $3,340 to $40,400. The two … Six water districts and one sewer district rely on general fund advances to finance operations, totaling $236,296 as of 2017. Fairgrounds Sewer District had a 2017 deficit fund balance of $39,283 and a general fund advance with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-warwick-water-and-sewer-fund-financial-condition-2018m-259Madison Central School District - Reserves and Debt Service Fund (2019M-63)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether reserve funds and the debt service fund balance were reasonable. Key … written reserve fund policy. Review all reserves and determine if the amounts are necessary, reasonable and in compliance with statutes. To the extent they are not, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/madison-central-school-district-reserves-and-debt-service-fund-2019m-63Village of Scotia - Parking Tickets and Justice Court Operations (2019M-44)
… officials properly account for and enforce the collection of issued parking tickets. Determine whether Justice Court … unpaid parking tickets totaling $354,705 outstanding as of July 31, 2018. The Clerk used her discretion to forgive … or $6,924 less than the $43,349 recorded in the system as of July 31, 2018. Key Recommendations Ensure current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/06/07/village-scotia-parking-tickets-and-justice-court-operations-2019m-44Charter School for Applied Technologies - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-60)
… student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported. Key Findings Appropriate proof of residency was not on file for 34 of the 60 students in our audit sample (57 percent). The … student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/06/14/charter-school-applied-technologies-student-enrollment-and-billing-2019mTioga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-190)
… Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) and Executive Administrator (Administrator) properly approved and monitored tax abatement and revolving loan projects. Key Findings The Board adopted … Determine whether the Board of Directors and Executive Administrator Administrator properly approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/12/20/tioga-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalTown of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
… Objective Determine whether the Town billed charges in the Redwood Water and Sewer Districts in accordance with Town … Determine whether the Town billed charges in the Redwood Water and Sewer Districts in accordance with Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90Town of Alexandria - Water and Sewer District Financial Condition (2019M-116)
Determine whether the Town officials effectively managed the financial condition of the water and sewer districts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-water-and-sewer-district-financial-condition-2019m-116East Irondequoit Central School District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2019M-132)
… District: Could have saved $14,000 if it used government rates to reimburse for travel expenditures. Could have saved … consider following the government travel reimbursement rates. When possible, District officials should use NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/27/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-conference-and-travelEast Irondequoit Central School District - Payroll and Leave Accruals (2019M-92)
… leave accrual entries. In addition, five employees had 21 time sheets lacking proper approvals and two employees had … that were not supported. Also, she did not record taking a lunch break on 297 of 315 days, resulting in overtime or … time sheets prior to paying employees. Ensure overtime is approved prior to employees working overtime and monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mLowville Academy and Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-154)
… claims auditor was also the Athletic Director, his audit of the claims for the athletic department was not … $68,000 had at least one exception, such as a lack of purchasing agent approval prior to purchase, evidence of … Develop procedures to provide additional guidance on the claims auditor’s responsibilities. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019mTown of Seneca Falls - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-144)
… Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that credit card and travel expenditures were adequately supported and … Key Findings The Board approved payment for 236 credit card purchases totaling $24,416 without adequate supporting … assistant recreation director used the Town’s credit card to make 160 personal purchases totaling $12,938, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-seneca-falls-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-144Westbury Union Free School District - Financial Condition and Overtime (2018M-84)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the District’s … Determine whether District officials properly monitored and approved overtime for noninstructional employees. Key … Board overestimated appropriations by as much as 9 percent and appropriated an average of $9.4 million of fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/westbury-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-overtimeVillage of Farmingdale - Procurement, Claims Audit and Check Signing (2018M-100)
… The Mayor does not maintain custody of his signature stamps. Key Recommendations The Board should: Procure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/26/village-farmingdale-procurement-claims-audit-and-check-signing-2018m-100Ulster County Community College - Retiree Health Insurance and Payroll (2018M-123)
… billings. Ensure the continued eligibility of retirees, and inappropriately paid $2,092 in premiums for two deceased … College officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated corrective action. … Ulster County Community College Retiree Health Insurance and Payroll 2018M123 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2018/10/26/ulster-county-community-college-retiree-health-insurance-and-payrollNorwich City School District - Safe and Supportive Educational Environment (2018M-199)
… investigated, addressed and reported incidents to ensure a safe and supportive educational environment. Key Findings … investigate, address and report incidents to ensure a safe and supportive educational environment. We reviewed all … investigated addressed and reported incidents to ensure a safe and supportive educational environment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/30/norwich-city-school-district-safe-and-supportive-educational-environmentRoscoe Central School District - Cost-effective and Equitable Expenditure Controls (2018M-182)
… and equitable measures to control expenditures and share services. Key Finding District officials effectively … to minimize expenditures. Monitor the value of shared services provided by the District to ensure the District is … and equitable measures to control expenditures and share services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/roscoe-central-school-district-cost-effective-and-equitable-expenditureSouth Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… for appropriations. Establish leave benefits by an employee handbook, Board resolution, individual contract or collective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsTown of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… estimates. The Board adopted a procurement policy, but it does not require competition for professional services or the … with realistic estimates of revenues, expenditures and the amount of fund balance to be used to fund operations. Revise … and a method for ensuring Town purchases are considered in aggregate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137