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North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash Disbursements (2015M-81)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s monitoring and safeguarding of fuel inventory and to assess its cash disbursement process for the period … provides fire protection and emergency rescue services to approximately 18,000 residents. Budgeted appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/17/north-patchogue-fire-district-fuel-inventory-and-cash-disbursements-2015mLivonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. – Financial Controls (2014M-001)
… 2012 through December 5, 2013. Background The Livonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. is located in the Town of Livonia in Livingston County and provides fire protection services to the Town. The Company’s administrative Board comprises seven members and decision making power lies with the membership’s vote. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/livonia-hook-and-ladder-company-no-1-inc-financial-controls-2014m-001Hamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Erickson, 54, took … Office for their help in this investigation,” said Erie County District Attorney John Flynn. Since taking office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… “moderate fiscal stress” and four villages as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” “Our indicators show fiscal stress remains … officials are encouraged to continue to be mindful about how budget practices today impact budgetary solvency in the … transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdTown of Rochester – Financial Condition and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-324)
… budget. Develop written policies or procedures regarding how hours worked are to be recorded consistent with CBA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/06/24/town-rochester-financial-condition-and-highway-department-payroll-2015m-324Town of Cochecton - Fund Balance Management and Multiyear Planning (2018M-208)
… debt to fund operations. Key Recommendations Continue to adjust user charges in the sewer district as needed to enable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-cochecton-fund-balance-management-and-multiyear-planning-2018m-208Sidney Fire Department and Related Fire Companies – Financial Activities (2014M-213)
… and to the Towns of Sidney and Unadilla, is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors. The Department and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/31/sidney-fire-department-and-related-fire-companies-financialSeneca County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-207)
… For calendar year 2015, SCIDA has 33 projects, of which 30 projects have active payments in lieu of taxes agreements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/12/24/seneca-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Ausable – Water and Sewer District Financial Operations (2015M-274)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial operations of Ausable Water District 2, Ausable Water District 3 and … The purpose of our audit was to review the financial operations of Ausable Water District 2 Ausable Water District 3 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-ausable-water-and-sewer-district-financial-operations-2015m-274Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program: Provider Claiming of Depreciation … that strengthen communities, schools, and families through alcohol and drug prevention and treatment and to meet … into agreements with providers for delivery of specific alcohol- and drug-related services. OASAS reimburses the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expenses-followDiNapoli: County Jail Inmates Received Improper Welfare and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office found that hundreds of county jail inmates received inappropriate payments totaling … reports; DSS officials ensure they retain and use the county jail inmate reports to monitor county inmate … up-to-date information on county inmate admissions; and County Jail officials limit an inmate’s ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/10/dinapoli-county-jail-inmates-received-improper-welfare-and-unemployment-insurance-benefitsSouth Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsLifespire, Inc.: Compliance With the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual
… claimed $94.8 million ($84.6 million Medicaid and $10.2 million State). Lifespire’s programs were funded 90 percent by Medicaid and other programs and 10 percent by State funds. This audit focused on the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/14/lifespire-inc-compliance-consolidated-fiscal-reporting-and-claiming-manualNiagara County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-93)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating, approving and … ratios that help determine the potential benefits compared to costs. Not all payments-in-lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were … The Board was not provided adequate information to determine whether businesses achieved the goals stated in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/niagara-county-industrial-development-agency-projectC.H. Evans Hook and Ladder Company No. 3 – Missing Funds (2013M-194)
… report to the governing body, or prepare monthly bank reconciliations. Key Recommendations Seek reimbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/ch-evans-hook-and-ladder-company-no-3-missing-funds-2013m-194Orchard Park Central School District - Financial Management and Payroll (2018M-89)
… the tax levy by a total of $4.4 million from 2014-15 to 2017-18. Three teachers were paid stipends at rates not … appropriations and fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Adopt a more comprehensive reserve policy and review reserve fund balances to determine whether the amounts are necessary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/orchard-park-central-school-district-financial-management-and-payrollOrleans County Soil and Water Conservation District - Claims Audit (2018M-105)
… Determine whether claims were properly audited prior to payment. Key Findings The Board has not adopted a cash … sample, were not audited and approved by the Board prior to payment. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt a cash disbursement policy to ensure all claims are subjected to an independent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2018/08/03/orleans-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-claims-audit-2018m-105Genesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… Genesee County Industrial Development Agency Project Approval and Monitoring 2014M66 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectCity of Auburn – Hydroelectric Power Operations and Software Management (2017M-99)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the City’s hydroelectric power … July 1, 2015 through March 9, 2017. Background The City of Auburn is located in Cayuga County and has a population of … City of Auburn Hydroelectric Power Operations and Software …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/15/city-auburn-hydroelectric-power-operations-and-software-management-2017m-99Town of Avoca – Financial Management and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-131)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s financial management and evaluate the … financing source. The Clerk did not maintain a cash book to chronologically record all individual receipts on a daily … Recommendations Adopt a fund balance policy and procedures to govern budgeting practices and the reasonable level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/08/town-avoca-financial-management-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-131