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Town of Colonie –Justice Court Operations (2014M-114)
… supervision and oversight. Key Recommendations There were no recommendations for this audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/06/27/town-colonie-justice-court-operations-2014m-114Town of Niskayuna – Water Operations (2013M-328)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Niskayuna is located in Schenectady County and has approximately 21,780 residents. … The Comptroller did not record biannual water billings in the water receivable control account and failed to audit … annually. Key Recommendations Include water collections in the monthly reports to the Supervisor and deposit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/23/town-niskayuna-water-operations-2013m-328Town of Mina – Financial Management and Vehicle Fuel Procurement (2014M-34)
… The Town of Mina is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 1,100. It is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/06/town-mina-financial-management-and-vehicle-fuel-procurement-2014m-34Town of Berlin – Internal Controls Over Water District No. 2 Operations (2015M-51)
… review the Town’s internal controls over water operations for the period January 1, 2013 through November 30, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for Water District No. 2, which services 232 customers, for 2015 total $83,015. Key Findings The duties related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-berlin-internal-controls-over-water-district-no-2-operations-2015m-51State Agencies Bulletin No. 610
… To notify agencies of the new Report of Check Exchange form ( AC 1476-P ) for payroll transactions. Affected … Immediately OSC Actions The Report of Check Exchange form ( AC 1476-P ) has been revised to accommodate additional … of the recipient(s) which will be used for mailing Form 1099-MISC if applicable. Note: This form ( AC 1476-P ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/610-new-report-check-exchange-form-oscs-bureau-state-payroll-servicesCayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
… in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers. Key Findings BOCES officials did not: Develop policies and procedures regarding the procurement of professional services. Seek competition for 28 … in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2019/03/22/cayuga-onondaga-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professionalLittle Falls City School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-67)
… limit by $1.15 to $1.83 million or 5.3 to 8.5 percentage points. The District has generated operating surpluses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/little-falls-city-school-district-financial-condition-management-2019m-67Half Hollow Hills Community Library - Fund Balance (2018M-127)
… doing so. Develop a plan to use unexpended surplus funds in a manner that benefits the Library’s taxpayers. Library … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Library’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/11/09/half-hollow-hills-community-library-fund-balance-2018m-127Suffolk County Community College - Information Technology (2018M-130)
… that have not been used within the last six months and do not match current employees. Four network user accounts … for safeguarding the College website are not required to attend cybersecurity training. In addition, sensitive … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to College officials. Key Recommendations Enforce written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2018/11/30/suffolk-county-community-college-information-technology-2018m-130Village of Granville - Financial Condition of the Sewer Fund (2018M-49)
… overestimated revenues and underestimated appropriations in the sewer fund budgets for fiscal years 2014-15 through 2016-17, resulting in operating deficits and a deficit fund balance of $36,539 … to govern the level of fund balance to be maintained in each of the Village’s funds. Village officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/06/29/village-granville-financial-condition-sewer-fund-2018m-49King Center Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-61)
… or questionable computer use on six computers. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … training to personnel who use the School’s IT resources. In addition, we confidentially communicated key IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/07/20/king-center-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-61Yates County Industrial Development Agency - Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-182)
… Agency (YCIDA) officials properly recorded, supported and reported cash receipts and disbursements, including payroll. Key Findings Although … did not find any significant errors in how cash receipts and disbursements were recorded and reported, we found the … Agency YCIDA officials properly recorded supported and reported cash receipts and disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2020/01/03/yates-county-industrial-development-agency-receipts-andSchenectady County Community College – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-11)
… 2,700 full-time students. The College is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees. The College’s operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2014/06/27/schenectady-county-community-college-internal-controls-over-selectedHumphrey Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-37)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over financial operations for the period of January 1, 2013 through January 14, 2014. Background The Humphrey Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/humphrey-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-37Bovina Fire District – Fund Balance (2015M-138)
… planning. Key Recommendations Establish formal reserve funds using money designated for capital purposes or use the balance of funds on hand to reduce future tax levies. Develop a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/21/bovina-fire-district-fund-balance-2015m-138Alton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-96)
… through April 27, 2015. Background The Alton Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … the Town of Sodus, located in Wayne County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/10/alton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2015m-96State Police Bulletin No. SP-166
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in dues and agency shop fees. … regarding PBA dues and agency shop fees may be directed to the PBA Director of Member Services at (518) 462-7448. … Questions regarding this bulletin may be e-mailed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-166-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-troopers-inc-dues-andState Police Bulletin No. SP-151
… code 482, NYSPIA Emergency Assistance Fund, established for members of the New York State Police Investigators … Association (NYSPIA) has requested a new deduction code for the NYSPIA Emergency Assistance Fund. Effective Date(s) … code 482. The vendor will submit all transactions for enrollments, cancellations, and/or changes in a bi-weekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-151-new-deduction-code-482-nyspia-emergency-assistance-fundDetails About the Audit Process
… | Access to Records and Staff | Shared Commitment | The Audit Process | Follow-Up Engagements | Report … efficiently, economically, ethically, and equitably. The audit process is an integral part of providing an … program stewardship and of providing accountability to the citizens of New York. We are providing this information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/details-about-audit-processOpinion 90-57
… to receive fire protection from village with service award program) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (cost of service award program for village fire department); (need for … department is subject to mandatory referendum in one or more fire protection districts which contract to receive fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57