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DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5,400 from the Bombay … A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5400 from the Bombay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: State Must Improve Oversight of Most Dangerous Sex Offenders
… The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) is not … sex offenders, often failing to make the minimum number of required monthly contacts and not performing mandated … sex offenders’ compliance with court-ordered conditions of their release. The Act applies to offenders who have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-state-must-improve-oversight-most-dangerous-sex-offendersTown of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… whether Town officials properly billed, collected and accounted for water and sewer bills. Key Findings As of December 31, 2017, the … 2017 totaling $228,146 without Board approval. The water and sewer funds do not pay administrative costs for services … Town of Marlborough Water and Sewer Financial Operations 2018M160 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… whether the Court Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Clayton (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours worked at other municipalities. Key Findings Seventy of the 77 time sheets (approximately 91 percent) completed by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 384 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Town of Binghamton - Credit Cards and Non-Payroll Disbursements (2018M-94)
… documentation. We also question the appropriateness of 31 vouchers totaling over $1,300 for food, drinks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/12/07/town-binghamton-credit-cards-and-non-payroll-disbursements-2018m-94Town of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… Develop and adopt budgets with realistic estimates of revenues and expenditures based on historical trends or … compensating controls are implemented to address the lack of segregation of duties within the disbursement process. Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161Financial Data: What is the general schedule/cycle of data availability?
… There is a lag between the end of a locality’s fiscal year and when … review of annual reports of all localities within a class is completed, LGSA compiles financial tables for each class. … become available. Generally, the village financial table is available first (in late Fall) with county, city, and town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/financial-data-what-general-schedulecycle-data-availabilityVillage of Avon - Board Oversights and Professional Services (2018M-30)
… oversight. Determine if the Village obtained proposals and executed and monitored contracts for professional services. Key … The Treasurer inaccurately recorded capital reserves and operating fund expenditures and the Board inappropriately … Village of Avon Board Oversights and Professional Services 2018M30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/18/village-avon-board-oversights-and-professional-services-2018m-30Meridale Rural Fire District - Management of Fund Balance (2018M-178)
… 2014 to 2017, which could fund over three years’ worth of expenditures. On average, actual expenditures were 39 … financial plans. Key Recommendations Reduce the amount of unassigned fund balance and use the excess as a financing … Develop and adopt financial plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance and the funding and use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/11/30/meridale-rural-fire-district-management-fund-balance-2018m-178Town of Plattsburgh - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-163)
… tax exemptions. Key Findings All 23 properties tested with agricultural exemptions totaling $6.2 million lacked … supporting documentation. These properties had annual agricultural exemption renewals but lacked periodic … granting exemptions. Annually verify income to support agricultural exemptions. Ensure all exemptions are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/12/14/town-plattsburgh-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-163Town of Yates - Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2018M-154)
… (Supervisor) maintained adequate financial records and reports. Key Findings The Town’s financial records and reports were not adequate: The bookkeeper maintained two … were performed inadequately for certain accounts and not at all for others. The Supervisor did not provide: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/12/town-yates-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2018m-154Town of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
… Town of Skaneateles Real Property Tax Exemption Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/16/town-skaneateles-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-173Village of Kaser - Refuse User Fees and Records (2018M-97)
… budget includes estimated revenues and sufficient detail for the appropriations. Account for refuse revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/26/village-kaser-refuse-user-fees-and-records-2018m-97Town of Perinton - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-232)
… whether Town officials: Implemented adequate budgeting and financial practices. Safeguarded computerized assets and data. Key Findings The Board: Adopted unrealistic budgets and accumulated $24 million in unsubstantiated reserves. Has … Town of Perinton Financial Management and Information Technology 2017M232 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/29/town-perinton-financial-management-and-information-technology-2017m-232Westchester County Department of Social Services - Contract Monitoring (2018M-35)
… with contractual agreements. Key Findings For eight of nine contracts reviewed, Department officials obtained and … Westchester County Department of Social Services Contract Monitoring 2018M35 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/18/westchester-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-2018m-35Town of Aurora - Real Property Acquisition and Sale (2018M-64)
… a former fire hall, senior center and a residential building for $586,000. The Town estimates it will take $3 million to $4 million to renovate the building for use as a new Town hall. Key Recommendations Use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-aurora-real-property-acquisition-and-sale-2018m-64Town of Oswego – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2017M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board adopted … January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background The Town of Oswego is located in Oswego County and has a population of … Town of Oswego Financial Condition and Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/09/town-oswego-financial-condition-and-information-technology-2017m-290Town of Beekmantown – Procurement and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-217)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town procured goods … January 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. Background The Town of Beekmantown is located in Clinton County and has a … Town of Beekmantown Procurement and Town Clerk Operations 2017M217 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-beekmantown-procurement-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-217DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans
… estimated in this year's Executive Budget; and Billions in Temporary Resources: The Financial Plan includes nearly $6.7 billion in temporary and non-recurring resources, excluding federal funds. Such use of temporary resources is among the factors leading to projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plansVillage of South Corning – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2017M-114)
… 2017. Background The Village of South Corning is located in the Town of Corning in Steuben County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/17/village-south-corning-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2017m-114