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Town of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… annual budgets. Town officials levied $37.6 million more in taxes than was necessary to fund budgeted expenditures, … failed to monitor the annual budget timely, resulting in the Board approving significant budget adjustments … the year end. Key Recommendations Present budget estimates in a realistic and transparent manner, and show fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169Town of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… Butternuts (Town) Board provided adequate oversight of the disbursement process. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the disbursement process and exceeded its authority under New … be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the Town’s disbursement controls. While the 142 disbursements totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Town of Hempstead – Procurement (2022M-63)
… written preapprovals. A vendor $12,382 more for tires than prices bid. Had Town policies been adhered to, competition … that provide these services to the Town and ensure that prices paid for services and purchases are in accordance with written agreements and prices bid by the vendor. Except as mentioned in Appendix A, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/23/town-hempstead-procurement-2022m-63Town of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)
… configure network and computer user access controls. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-access-controls-2022m-4Town of Minetto – Information Technology (2022M-9)
… against unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were communicated confidentially to officials, the Town Board (Board) and officials did not: Provide IT security awareness training to all computer users. Adequately manage local user accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/27/town-minetto-information-technology-2022m-9Village of Islandia – Overtime (2023M-121)
… Islandia (Village) officials properly approved, documented and controlled overtime for employees. Key Findings Village … of the Village’s overtime was paid to the Fire Marshal and Building Inspector. The overtime paid to them was equivalent to 73 percent and 49 percent of their budgeted salaries, respectively. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-islandia-overtime-2023m-121Village of Madison - Collections (2023M-160)
… recorded collections. However, the collections were not always recorded and deposited in a timely manner and the … from a third-party vendor (billing company) showing ambulance billings, collections, write-offs and unpaid … Officials did not perform reconciliations of water and ambulance receivable accounts and the Board did not approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/16/village-madison-collections-2023m-160Town of Cobleskill – Budgeting (2023M-138)
… appropriations were overestimated in the town-wide (TW) general and highway funds, and estimated revenues were … of $89,000 (15 percent) and $196,000 (26 percent) in the TW general and highway funds, respectively. Actual revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/01/town-cobleskill-budgeting-2023m-138Town of Guilford – Budgeting (2023M-144)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Guilford (Town) Town Board (Board) developed realistic … Actual revenues exceeded estimated revenues by an average of $210,000 (42 percent) in the general fund and $180,000 (17 … The Board adopted budgets that planned for using $228,000 of fund balance to offset projected operating deficits in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/08/town-guilford-budgeting-2023m-144City of Salamanca - Collections (2023M-131)
… City Comptroller’s (Comptroller) collections were recorded and deposited in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Comptroller’s … collections were not always accurately recorded and because adequate collection records were not always … City Comptrollers Comptroller collections were recorded and deposited in a timely and accurate manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/03/15/city-salamanca-collections-2023m-131Town of Lincoln - Disbursements (2022M-198)
… were supported and approved. Key Findings The Board and former Supervisor did not ensure that disbursements were adequately supported and properly approved. The former Supervisor received 13 check payments, totaling … $533,518 were improperly audited and approved by the former Supervisor rather than the Board. Thirteen claims, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-disbursements-2022m-198Village of Unadilla – Procurement (2022M-182)
… Determine whether Village of Unadilla (Village) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key … Determine whether Village of Unadilla Village officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/26/village-unadilla-procurement-2022m-182Town of Throop – Procurement (2022M-173)
… $887,952 of the 180 purchases totaling $1.3 million we reviewed. Competition was not sought for professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-procurement-2022m-173Village of Horseheads – Collections (2023M-169)
… of Village funds. In August 2023, the Assistant Clerk was arrested on the charges of grand larceny in the third degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-collections-2023m-169Village of Airmont – Claims Auditing (2024M-1)
… Airmont (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) audited claims to ensure they were appropriate, accurate and supported. Key … Findings The Board did not audit claims before payment to ensure that claims were for appropriate Village purposes, … overpayments, and claims with insufficient documentation to ensure they were appropriate. One member of the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/24/village-airmont-claims-auditing-2024m-1Town of Byron – Procurement (2024M-11)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Byron (Town) officials complied with New York State General … Determine whether the Town of Byron Town officials complied with New York State General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/24/town-byron-procurement-2024m-11Town of Gorham – Budgeting (2023M-181)
… budgets. Key Findings The Board did not develop and adopt realistic budgets, a financial plan or fund balance and reserve policies. As a result, the Town maintained unreasonable fund balance levels and likely levied more taxes than necessary. From fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-budgeting-2023m-181Town of Franklinville – Procurement (2024M-56)
… publications or attend free trainings that were available to assist them in their procurement responsibilities. As a … best interests and may have missed opportunities to reduce Town costs. Key Recommendations Ensure officials and employees adhere to the procurement policy. Familiarize themselves with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-franklinville-procurement-2024m-56Town of Colesville – Procurement (2023M-92)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Colesville (Town) officials used a competitive process to … with the Town’s procurement policy requirements. Of the 28 purchases reviewed totaling $1.2 million, officials … goods and services. Retain adequate documentation of actions taken when procuring goods and services. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/11/22/town-colesville-procurement-2023m-92Town of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… officials to solicit quotes or competitive bids, depending on the amount of the purchase or public works contract. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077