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Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… to exceed the statutory limit of 4 percent. As of June 30, 2021, it was nearly $7.8 million (28 percent of the 2021-22 appropriations), exceeding the limit by more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Shelby – Financial Management (2012M-206)
… of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s accounting records and review internal controls over the Court’s financial … Background The Town of Shelby is located in Orleans County and has a population of approximately 5,300 residents. An … body responsible for overseeing the Town’s operations and finances. It is responsible for the general management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-shelby-financial-management-2012m-206Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-171)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over selected financial … District provides services and funds projects related to the conservation of soil and water resources, the … member provided a third version. All three versions were different and no one was able to confirm which budget, if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/04/17/jefferson-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-overXIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… and in some cases, non-appropriated payments. The Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) is comprised of all the operating … Cash Management Division and is comprised of high-quality, short-term investments. It allows for separate accounting for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewTown of Summerhill – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-27)
… the year. Generally, the Board’s estimates of surplus fund balance to be appropriated in the budgets exceeded the … amounts actually available. As a result, the general fund balance declined by $82,000 from 2008 to 2012. Consequently, … already occurred. The general fund ended 2012 with a cash balance of $15,630. Key Recommendations Establish a policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-summerhill-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-27VII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… the establishment of cash advance accounts. The moneys are to be used in accordance with rules prescribed by the … of the agency or facility; and Annual review of the use of advance funds to determine the appropriate funding … of the custodian in charge of the advance. Requirements on how to establish, maintain, account for, reimburse, reduce, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewRichland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… District’s general fund checking account and commingled with the District’s other funds. An annual foreign fire insurance report has not been filed with OSC for the last four years. Claims were not reviewed … in a separate bank account so it will not be commingled with other District funds. Prepare and file annual foreign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Watertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… effective, we found the Authority’s management provided weekend trips for five retirees costing $4,962, which … of long and faithful service. However, the values of these weekend trips were more than nominal amounts and we believe beyond tokens of appreciation. Accordingly, the weekend trips could be considered as gifts of public funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221Pember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… violated this stipulation by spending $138,458 of principal. While the Board reviewed bills prior to payment, … Comply with the Foundation Agreement and not use the principal of the Foundation investment account. Require a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Oswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… The Oswego School District Public Library is located in Oswego County, and is part of the North Country Library … amount of money paid to the Library when there are refunds in property assessments due to tax certiorari judgments. … receipts. The Library does not have procedures in place to record all receipts at the time of collection and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397City of Niagara Falls – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-47)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition, the recording of financial activity, and the information technology … City of Niagara Falls Financial Management and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/04/city-niagara-falls-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-47City of Poughkeepsie – Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight (2013M-30)
… trends because the Council did not require that the Commissioner prepare and present detailed and periodic … plan to reduce the outstanding debt. Require the Mayor and Commissioner to prepare periodic and timely reports for the Council. Require the Commissioner to provide timely audited financial statements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/22/city-poughkeepsie-fiscal-stress-and-council-oversight-2013m-30Draft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… and acceptance by the NYSLRS Matrimonial Bureau. NYSLRS’ Divorce and Your Benefits information and the appropriate … Reader to save a completed DRO proposal for your own records. See Submitting a DRO for instructions on sending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateVillage of Allegany – Vehicle Fuel (2012M-308)
… policy. Had the Village used State contract vendors, it could have saved approximately $1,100, or four percent on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/31/village-allegany-vehicle-fuel-2012m-308College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… the various risks associated with unauthorized access to, or attacks on, College systems and data. Our audit period was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsVillage of Suffern - Budget Review (B20-6-2)
… our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s … obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Significant revenue and expenditure estimates in the tentative budget are … budgeted approximately $2.13 million in metered water revenue and $2.67 million in sewer rent revenue. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-suffern-budget-review-b20-6-2Town of Covington – Town Supervisor (2013M-371)
… to the Board. The Board did not audit claims prior to payment. The Board did not perform an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/07/town-covington-town-supervisor-2013m-371Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… Between January 2008 and July 2012, 610 flags were issued on NYSTA-owned bridges, including 22 red flags. Key Findings … bridges. Key Recommendations Inspect all highway bridges on time and report the red flags to DOT within one week, as … Management and Oversight of Structural Defects on Highway Bridges (2012-F-18) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsAuditors
… of the questionnaire before submission. The Office of the NYS Comptroller establishes the Auditor/State Program … Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Criminal Justice or Statistics or Bachelor's or Graduate degree including 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/auditorsCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… Annual Financial Disclosure Statements that are meant to help identify conflicts of interest were not filed. … and collections were not monitored or correctly allocated to affected taxing jurisdictions (ATJs). 52 of 115 payments … than it should have. These funds should have been paid to the City of Glen Cove (City), $75,039, and to the school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020m