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Town of Sardinia – Tax Relief Rebate Program (2014M-189)
… to the accumulation of a significant amount of fund balance and established by local law a tax relief rebate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/14/town-sardinia-tax-relief-rebate-program-2014m-189Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit … recorded visits. Further, it did not ensure that Family Assessment and Service Plans were completed timely. We also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Net Assets
… Component Units ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,597,899 $ 10,279,143 $ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-net-assetsInstitute of Technology at Utica/Rome – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/institute-technology-uticarome-selected-employee-travel-expensesTown of New Albion – Justice Court Operations (2014M-161)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for … January 1, 2011 through April 2, 2014. Background The Town of New Albion (Town) is located in Cattaraugus County and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/29/town-new-albion-justice-court-operations-2014m-161Alfred State College of Technology – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/alfred-state-college-technology-selected-employee-travel-expensesTown of Marcellus – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-375)
… and accurate accounting records and reports for all Town funds or ensure that bank reconciliations were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/14/town-marcellus-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-375Town of Knox – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-35)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s internal controls over payroll for the period of January 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-knox-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-35Town of Ballston – Water Fund Financial Operations (2012M-258)
… 31, 2011. Background The Town of Ballston is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately … year 2011, the Town reported a fund balance of $520,771 in its water fund. However, upon reviewing the general ledger … of $242,581 of capital project funds that were recorded in District 2. At the end of 2011, the Town recorded a fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2012m-258Town of Argyle – Town Clerk and Budgeting (2012M-231)
… 1, 2010, to June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Argyle is located in Washington County and includes the Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/11/town-argyle-town-clerk-and-budgeting-2012m-231Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… of staff for the federal fiscal year (FFY) ended Sept. 30, 2018, and about 30 percent of facilities were not visited by an ombudsman … beds ranked 39th compared to other states as of Sept. 30, 2017. According to NYSOFA, the number of facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesTown of Broome – Purchasing and Justice Court (2014M-255)
… March 3, 2014. Background The Town of Broome is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately … The Justice reported collecting approximately $13,750 in fines, fees and surcharges during 2013. Key Findings Town … not ensure that purchases were made at the lowest cost, in compliance with the Town’s procurement policies and used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/12/19/town-broome-purchasing-and-justice-court-2014m-255Town of Bolivar – Community Development Block Grant (2013M-353)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/07/town-bolivar-community-development-block-grant-2013m-353Hermon-DeKalb Central School District – Segregation of Duties (2016M-35)
… cash receipts and nonpayroll disbursements were adequate for the period July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $9.2 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/hermon-dekalb-central-school-district-segregation-duties-2016m-35Village of Argyle – Water Billing and Collections (2023M-148)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Argyle (Village) Board (Board) provided adequate oversight of water billings and collections. Key Findings Officials did not provide adequate oversight of water billings and collections. As a result, delinquent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/31/village-argyle-water-billing-and-collections-2023m-148Neptune Hose Company No. 1 of Dryden, Inc. – Disbursements (2024M-5)
… that 34 (20 percent) totaling $30,126 were not processed in accordance with the Company’s accounting manual. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2024/05/17/neptune-hose-company-no-1-dryden-inc-disbursements-2024m-5Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… Key Findings Based on our sample of $1.1 million in claims and disbursements reviewed, Village officials did … and Internet services for necessity, which resulted in expenditures of $5,406 for 11 service lines with no usage. … into the possible misappropriation of Village funds. In August 2023, the Assistant Clerk was arrested on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Morley Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-154)
… to deposits. The former Treasurer was arrested in July 2023 and pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree in November 2023. She was sentenced to probation in January 2024 and ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution. Key Recommendation Routinely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2024/03/22/morley-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-154DiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… doors or struggled through the pandemic, entrepreneurs in New York continued to identify and pursue new opportunities, according to an … all owners in New York state. “New Yorkers have always had a great entrepreneurial spirit and drive, and that was no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-ownersVillage of Afton – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-177)
… audit claims. As a result, payments were made prior to audit, for unsupported claims and for inappropriate … did not properly monitor non-payroll disbursements, which is important as the Clerk-Treasurer performs all aspects of the process without any oversight. As a result, there is an increased risk that errors or inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/15/village-afton-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-177