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Fraud Prevention and Detection
Print out presentation prior to the webinar to follow along and take notes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/Fraud-Prevention-and-Detection-11-15-18.pdfFraud Prevention and Detection
This session will identify steps local officials can take to help detect and prevent fraud and abuse. Participants will learn about the fraud triangle, which consists of common red flags, organizational vulnerabilities to fraud and how to minimize risks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fraud-prevention-detection-080724.pdfTown of Dewit – Planning and Zoning and Recreation Departments' Collections (2024M-6)
Determine whether the Town of DeWitt (Town) officials effectively managed the Planning and Zoning, and Recreation Departments’ cash collections.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/dewitt-town-2024M-6.pdf2023-2024 Schedule for Agency Payroll Submission and Report and File Availability
agencies-payroll-bulletin-2107.1.pdf
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-payroll-bulletin-2107.1.pdfWilton Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Charges (2016M-329)
Wilton Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Charges (2016M-329)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-public-auth-2017-wilton-water-sewer.pdf2023-2024 Schedule for Agency Payroll Submission and Report and File Availability
2023-2024 Schedule for Agency Payroll Submission and Report and File Availability
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/2107-payroll-submit-report-schedule.pdfAid and Incentives for Municipalities Beginning July 2022 and annually thereafter
Aid and Incentives for Municipalities Beginning July 2022 and annually thereafter
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/data/excel/aim-payments-july-2022-and-annually-thereafter.xlsxVillage of Waterville – Payroll and Time and Attendance Records (2017M-281)
Village of Waterville – Payroll and Time and Attendance Records (2017M-281)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-village-2018-waterville.pdf2022-2023 Schedule for Agency Payroll Submission and Report and File Availability
2022-2023 Schedule for Agency Payroll Submission and Report and File Availability
Homeless Housing and Assistance Program - Project Selection and Maintenance (2020-F-14)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation to implement the recommendations contained in our audit ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-20f14.pdfOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… York State, 13,002 live in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties throughout the State utilize hotels and motels … are the only option, as there are no formal shelters. The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has … Recommendation None Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followTown of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… whether the Court Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Alexandria (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours … recorded, deposited and reported. Key Findings Sixty-three of the 67 time sheets (approximately 94 percent) completed by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 405 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… and regulating public pools, beaches, and aquatic spray grounds ensure that these facilities are properly maintained, … use. Our audit excluded public pools, beaches, and spray grounds located in New York City. The audit covers the period … in some cases operating – public pools, beaches, and spray grounds available for use by residents and visitors of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsGenesee County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-34)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and disbursements for … District provides services and funds projects related to the conservation of soil and water resources, improvement … The Board did not audit or review individual claims prior to payment. Key Recommendations Review and update the cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/04/07/genesee-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andCattaraugus County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-396)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District's cash receipts and … The District is governed by an appointed five-member Board of Directors. During 2015, District revenues totaled $1.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/02/17/cattaraugus-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andErie County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-232)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and disbursements for … District provides services and funds projects related to the conservation of soil and water resources, improvement … Adopt written policies and procedures related to cash receipts and disbursements. … Erie County Soil and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/09/09/erie-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsVillage of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Cuba is located in Allegany County. The Village is governed by an elected … did not maintain the Village’s accounting records in a complete and accurate manner. Specifically, we found … and accounts payable were misstated, which resulted in the operating funds’ fiscal health appearing to be more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15Town of Scio – Highway Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-279)
… responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s 2013 budget appropriations totaled approximately $1 million for … storm-related expenditures for which reimbursement was not received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) … FEMA or the State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) were received. Town officials did not develop detailed repair cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-scio-highway-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-279Town of Andes - Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-194)
… did not properly segregate the disbursement duties of his office as the bookkeeper controls most aspects of the disbursement process. The Clerk collects, deposits, … are familiar with and follow the requirements of New York State General Municipal Law Article 18 as they relate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-andes-conflict-interest-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2019m-194Town of Geddes - Account Clerk's Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (2019M-56)
… Attorney’s Office. In April of 2019, the clerk was arrested for grand larceny in the third degree, falsifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/17/town-geddes-account-clerks-salary-and-benefits-and-cash-disbursements-2019m-56