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Town of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Board established a fund balance and reserve policy and multiyear financial and … During the same period, total fund balance in the highway fund increased by $130,589 (58 percent). Year-end … multiyear financial or capital plans. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Islip Fire District – Financial Condition (2020M-25)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Board and District officials effectively monitor the … and fund balance are reasonable. Key Findings The Board: Did not effectively monitor expenditures and fund … funding of and spending from reserves. In addition, the Board transferred unavailable funds to its capital reserves, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/islip-fire-district-financial-condition-2020m-25Town of Harpersfield – Claims Auditing (2024M-71)
… 22 claims were paid that included sales tax totaling $460. Without a proper claims audit, the Town has an increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-harpersfield-claims-auditing-2024m-71Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… audit was to examine the District’s budget process for the period January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash Disbursements (2015M-81)
… manner. The District did not ensure compliance with its vehicle use policy. The Board has not established a thorough … Enforce and monitor compliance with the Board-adopted vehicle use policy. Ensure that the majority of Board members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/17/north-patchogue-fire-district-fuel-inventory-and-cash-disbursements-2015mLake George Fire Company - Cash Receipts (2015M-216)
Lake George Fire Company Cash Receipts 2015M216
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/lake-george-fire-company-cash-receipts-2015m-216Hamlin Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-13)
… fire protection services to the Towns of Hamlin, Kendall and Clarkson. For 2013, revenues totaled $147,989 and expenditures totaled $150,415. Key Findings The Board did not establish appropriate internal controls and adopt written policies over the Department’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialGreenville Fire District #1 – Board Oversight (2014M-376)
… and did not contain itemized vouchers. The Treasurer does not provide budget status reports to the Board and there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/greenville-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2014m-376Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2021M-74)
… to the Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS). Key Recommendations Establish and implement … Ensure all PILOTs are monitored and reported to PARIS. RCIDA officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/24/rensselaer-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2021m-74Cameron Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-363)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Department controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … monthly bank reconciliations. Key Recommendations Adopt a system of internal controls over Department operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/07/17/cameron-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overArkville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-65)
Arkville Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Activities 2015M65
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/03/arkville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-65West Nyack Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-259)
… personal cell phones were made without the required cell phone bills. Key Recommendations Audit all claims and ensure … procedures. Require supporting documentation for cell phone reimbursements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/west-nyack-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-259West Corners Fire Company – Accounting for Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-215)
… May 16, 2014. Background The West Corners Fire Company is a volunteer organization that is located in, and provides fire protection services for, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/05/west-corners-fire-company-accounting-cash-receipts-andRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… reports submitted to the Board are not accompanied by bank statements or bank reconciliations. Records were incomplete because … the financial activity of the District. Perform monthly bank reconciliations and include these along with a copy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Minetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… 31, 2013. Background The Minetto Volunteer Fire Company is located in Town of Minetto, Oswego County and provides … Town of Oswego. The Company, which was founded in 1938, is governed by a six-member Board of Directors and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andLivonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. – Financial Controls (2014M-001)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Company’s internal controls over financial … in Livingston County and provides fire protection services to the Town. The Company’s administrative Board comprises … provide written disclosure of his ownership interest in a business used by the Company. The Board has not adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/livonia-hook-and-ladder-company-no-1-inc-financial-controls-2014m-001Town of Walton – Incompatible Duties (2016M-309)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s appointment of a bookkeeper and … million. Key Findings The Supervisor appointed the Clerk to act as his bookkeeper; however, the New York State … of the Town, or engage an independent public accountant to do so. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-walton-incompatible-duties-2016m-309Town of Plymouth – Board Oversight (2016M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of selected Town activities, … policies over computer data security and did not come to any agreement with the Bookkeeper on how to protect the Town’s data, including PPSI, against loss, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-plymouth-board-oversight-2016m-190Apalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
Apalachin Fire District Oversight of Financial Operations 2013M25
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25St. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2016M-173)
… January 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. Background St. Lawrence County is located in northern New York State and … St Lawrence County Financial Condition 2016M173 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/06/24/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2016m-173