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West Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… than $115,000. District officials did not obtain quotes for 16 of 21 purchases totaling approximately $56,000. The … may have improperly charged the District more than $14,000 for administrative fees and sales tax. Key Recommendations … legal counsel and, if appropriate, seek reimbursement for the improper charges. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mTown of Van Etten - Procurement and Supervisor's Fiscal Oversight (2019M-111)
… cash. Key Findings Town officials purchased a fire truck for more than $300,000 without competitive bidding, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/16/town-van-etten-procurement-and-supervisors-fiscal-oversight-2019m-111Town of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… Supervisor provided proper oversight of disbursements and filed the annual update documents (AUDs) in a timely manner. … of disbursements or ensure the required AUDs were filed with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in a … abstract. The 2019 through 2022 AUDs were not filed. Key Recommendations Stop the practice of using a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41C.H. Evans Hook and Ladder Company No. 3 – Missing Funds (2013M-194)
… funds during the period October 2009 to December 2012. In addition, during this period, the President made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/ch-evans-hook-and-ladder-company-no-3-missing-funds-2013m-194Essex County – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-177)
… 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013. Background Essex County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 39,000. The County is governed by a Board of Supervisors which comprises 18 … payroll processing duties. Ensure that someone who is independent of the payroll process generates and reviews …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/15/essex-county-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-177City of Lackawanna – Police and Fire Department Work Hours (2014M-298)
… was to evaluate the City’s management of Police Department work schedules and pay rates and Fire Department work hours and time and attendance records for the period … approximately $23.4 million. Key Findings The current work schedule for patrol officers results in the officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/04/10/city-lackawanna-police-and-fire-department-work-hours-2014m-298Revenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… district’s bank account. Set up electronic funds transfer (EFT) with the bank to receive payments from the State and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsNorth Syracuse Central School District – Payroll Access and Certification (2016M-178)
… fulfill their assigned job duties. The District’s payroll certification procedures do not require the accountant to … hours or substitute employees’ days worked. The payroll certification procedures do not require the use of payroll … sheets and certificates of completion, as part of the certification process. Ensure that the payroll certification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-payroll-access-and-certificationNewark Central School District – Financial Condition and Claims Processing (2016M-267)
… to evaluate the District’s financial condition management and claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2014 … School District is located in the Village of Newark and includes the Town of Arcadia and parts of the Towns of Lyons, Sodus, Palmyra and Marion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/newark-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-claims-processingVertus Charter School – Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2016M-344)
… Develop a formal disaster recovery plan that addresses the range of threats to the School's IT system, distribute the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/vertus-charter-school-conflict-interest-and-information-technology-2016mRamapo Central School District – Fund Balance and Employee Compensation (2013M-189)
… 14, 2013. Background The Ramapo Central School District is located in the Town of Ramapo, in Rockland County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which is composed of seven elected members. During the 2011-12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/27/ramapo-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-employee-compensationLockport City School District – Monitoring Transportation Contracts and Costs (2015M-200)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s transportation operations for the … did not provide all of the services which appeared to be his responsibility. The mileage information submitted … transportation services. Require the transportation vendor to submit records to support the total number of daily route …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/lockport-city-school-district-monitoring-transportation-contracts-andTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… information is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringTown of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Highlands (Town) Board (Board) and Town officials … plans have not been developed. We also released T own of Highlands – Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (2021M-120) … Determine whether the Town of Highlands Town Board Board and Town officials effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-water-and-sewer-funds-financial-condition-2021m-152Town of Canajoharie – Budgeting and Allocating Sales Tax Revenue (2021M-204)
… (Town) officials properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue. Key Findings Town officials did not properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue. As a result, Town taxpayers residing … not receive all the benefit they should have from County sales tax distributions. The Town Board (Board) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-canajoharie-budgeting-and-allocating-sales-tax-revenue-2021m-204Frewsburg Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity and Scholarship Funds (2021M-159)
… reports were not completed. The former Treasurer was arrested by the Chautauqua County District Attorney and pled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/frewsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-andFillmore Central School District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (2023M-115)
… whether Fillmore Central School District (District) credit card and purchase card charges were properly approved, supported and for … that could have led to potentially inappropriate card use, including: Approximately $38,000 in charges were … whether Fillmore Central School District District credit card and purchase card charges were properly approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/08/fillmore-central-school-district-credit-cards-and-purchase-cards-2023mOtsego County Soil and Water Conservation District – Board Oversight (2023M-117)
… excess tree purchases, late fees, interest, unused cell phone accounts, sales tax and lease payments for a copier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2024/03/29/otsego-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-board-oversight-2023m-117Town of Chili – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-33)
… such as signs identifying accessible parking spaces and stall doors in restrooms with automatic closers. Four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-chili-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-33City of Cohoes – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-26)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether City of Cohoes (City) officials could take additional steps to increase … to programs and services provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 293 applicable physical … Assess whether City of Cohoes City officials could take additional steps to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/14/city-cohoes-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-26