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Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our original report, Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts … To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our original report Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts-followFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (Office) is in compliance with applicable fire prevention, … from January 1, 2012 to October 18, 2013. Background The Office plans, develops and regulates the State’s system of … To determine if the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Office is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-control-0Congregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Congregate Meal Services for the … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report Congregate Meal Services for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followTown of Owasco – Highway Department (2020M-128)
… whether Town of Owasco (Town) officials adequately oversaw highway purchasing, planning and interfund charges. Key Findings Town officials did not adequately oversee highway purchasing, planning and interfund charges. We found 596 highway claims totaling $349,824 that did not have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/28/town-owasco-highway-department-2020m-128Town of Brookhaven Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-188)
… To do so, the Board must establish measurable goals for all approved projects and monitor the projects to ensure … Develop and adopt a policy that establishes procedures for approving and monitoring projects. Corporation officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/15/town-brookhaven-local-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoring-2021mTown of Saratoga – Budgeting and Fund Balance Management (2022M-82)
… general and TOV highway funds, respectively. These amounts are excessive and could be used to reduce the TW general … in a manner that benefits Town taxpayers. Ensure transfers are only made to funds with the same tax base. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/02/town-saratoga-budgeting-and-fund-balance-management-2022m-82Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network User Accounts (2022M-77)
… are disabled after a specified period without a valid user login. BOCES officials generally agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/09/09/nassau-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-user-accounts-2022m-77Islip Fire District – Disbursements (2020M-9)
Determine whether disbursements were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law and the Districts policies
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-disbursements-2020m-9Delhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… and supported. Key Findings The Board ensured the $746,000 in cash receipts were deposited, recorded and reported and … Board did not properly audit claims and: A cash receipts log is not maintained and the Treasurer’s records are not … someone other than the Treasurer to maintain a receipt log to verify that money collected has been deposited. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
Determine whether the Plattekill Public Library Library Board of Trustees Board made purchases in compliance with its procurement policy and invested in accordance with statutory requirements and its adopted investment policy
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143Brighton Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-132)
… 155 (70 percent) totaling $190,160 did not have documented approval on the claim and 93 (42 percent) totaling $92,605 … Ensure all claims are audited, and have documented approval prior to payment and adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-financialDownsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… in the most economical manner. Seven claims and 44 debit card transactions, totaling $8,346, were paid prior to Board … and approved prior to payment. Discontinue using the debit card. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Candor Central School District – Separation Payments and Leave Accruals (2022M-21)
… and, where appropriate, take action to recover those funds. Establish comprehensive written procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/20/candor-central-school-district-separation-payments-and-leave-accrualsUpper Jay Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-24)
… The Board, as a whole, did not audit and approve claims for 57 check disbursements totaling $37,561 before payment … 2021 records. While the Treasurer is required to sign all checks, she signed six (2 percent) of the 247 checks … paid and annually audit the Treasurer's records. Ensure all checks are signed by the Treasurer. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/upper-jay-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-24Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2021M-185)
… operations. The Board did not develop financial procedures for collections and disbursements, periodically monitor the … a result, neither the Company nor we were able to confirm all money was recorded and deposited intact. 14 collections … Key Recommendations Develop financial procedures to ensure all the bylaws are followed. Ensure all collections and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/04/08/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-board-oversight-2021m-185Town of Minetto – Information Technology (2022M-9)
… computer users. Adequately manage local user accounts and permissions. As a result, four of 10 computers had unneeded and unused local user accounts. … who use Town IT resources. Ensure user accounts and permissions are regularly reviewed and unnecessary accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/27/town-minetto-information-technology-2022m-9New York Mills Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-79)
… for the purchase of good and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings District officials did … always seek competition for purchases that are not subject to competitive bidding. Officials also did not comply with … policy. Periodically issue requests for proposals (RFPs) to solicit competition when seeking professional services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/new-york-mills-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-79Village of Greenwich - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2019M-229)
… guidance for the billing, collecting and enforcing of water and sewer charges. Ensure Board-adopted water rates … Board for review. Ensure penalties are correctly assessed on all delinquent accounts in accordance with the … local laws. Village officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-greenwich-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2019m-229Town of Lake Luzerne – Payroll (2022M-98)
… Board did not approve. Key Recommendations Ensure payrolls are reviewed and certified. Ensure timecards are complete and fully in compliance with the Town’s policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-payroll-2022m-98Clarendon Fire Company – Financial Activities (2023M-50)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Clarendon Fire Company (Company) cash receipts and disbursements were properly … approved, reported and recorded. Key Findings The Company’s cash receipts and disbursements were not always … audit clarendon fire company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/08/04/clarendon-fire-company-financial-activities-2023m-50