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Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-15-18)
… recommendations contained in the 2014 budget review letter. The Town’s preliminary budget complies with the … There are no recommendations in this budget review letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/10/26/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-15-18Town of Worth – Financial Operations (2014M-323)
… accounting records or prepare bank reconciliations. Not all disbursements were made with proper supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-worth-financial-operations-2014m-323Stamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-123)
… established adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets. Key Findings The Board did not establish … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … established adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/01/29/stamford-harpersfield-kortright-fire-district-financial-activities-2020mState Agencies Bulletin No. 146
… to Save Panel. Questions Contact the OSC Deductions Help Desk at (518) 486-1213. For Additional Information Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/146-employees-retirement-system-ers-tier-reinstatement-chapter-646-laws-1999Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B20-7-10)
… in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, … to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit … in the Towns tentative budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/09/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b20-7-10Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and … electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the governing board may generally establish … request reimbursement for the fund by submitting all bills or receipts for purchases made from the petty cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditTown of Louisville – Water User Charges (2015M-44)
… July 9, 2014. Background The Town of Louisville is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately … customer accounts. Three users have administrative rights in the computerized water billing system which allow them to … or prior approval required for adjustments to be made in the system. Key Recommendations Segregate the duties of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-louisville-water-user-charges-2015m-44West Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… Key Findings The Treasurer made duplicate payments to 11 vendors totaling more than $17,000, including … $3,200 that District officials did not find prior to our audit. District officials did not competitively bid a … appropriate supporting documentation. Audit all payments to ensure they are District obligations and based on original …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mPatchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… by the Board. Of the 76 claims we reviewed that were paid in advance of audit, 26 totaling $59,691 were not of the type legally permitted to be paid in advance. The Treasurer did not maintain custody and control of her signature stamp and check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Town of Boonville – Claims Auditing and Conflict of Interest (2014M-373)
… was to review the claims audit process and to determine if there were any conflicts of interest for the period January … was to review the claims audit process and to determine if there were any conflicts of interest for the period January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-boonville-claims-auditing-and-conflict-interest-2014m-373Plattsburgh City School District - Procurement (2019M-198)
… District’s purchasing policies and statutory requirements. Of the 15 purchase contracts we reviewed totaling $76,378 … not procured in accordance with the purchasing policy. Of the services obtained from seven professional service providers, who were paid a combined total of $178,247 during the audit period, the services from six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/06/plattsburgh-city-school-district-procurement-2019m-198Town of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
… did not provide a clear, consistent and equitable basis for billing property owners. In addition, certain charges … law. We reviewed water and sewer billings totaling $82,649 for 70 property owners and identified about $10,339 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90Glenham Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2016M-380)
… paid prior to the Board’s audit and approval. Ensure that all claims are supported by adequate documentation prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/03/glenham-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2016m-380Sayville Union Free School District - Purchasing (2019M-69)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings District officials did not use a … and therefore, officials may not be procuring goods and services as intended by the Board. Key Recommendations Review … policies to clarify guidelines for procuring professional services and quote thresholds. Comply with District policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/sayville-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2019m-69Summitville Fire Company – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-423)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Company officials ensured … disbursements were for appropriate Company purposes for the period January 1, 2015 through October 28, 2016. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/10/summitville-fire-company-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2016m-423Village of Spring Valley – Financial Activities and Information Technology (2012M-180)
… our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight activities and the established internal controls over the Village’s … Village of Spring Valley is located in the Towns of Ramapo and Clarkstown, in Rockland County, and has a population of 31,300. The Mayor and the Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/18/village-spring-valley-financial-activities-and-information-technology-2012m-180Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (B7-13-13)
… in the Village’s proposed budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Village of Hempstead, … to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/24/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-13-13Stockport Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-189)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Executive … a volunteer organization located in the Town of Stockport, Columbia County, which contracts with the Stockport Fire District to provide fire protection for the Town. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/06/30/stockport-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015mState Comptroller Dinapoli Releases Municipal Audit
… totaling $3,435 were collected and deposited but payments to the clerk-treasurer and reported to the Justice Court Fund only amounted to $3,360. Find out how your government money is spent at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditTown of Orange – Former Highway Superintendent’s Records (2019M-30)
… submitted five inaccurate claims to the New York State Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement … the Superintendent pled guilty to Attempted Obstruction of Governmental Administration and was sentenced to a … The Superintendent should retain adequate records of all Department transactions and activity. Town officials should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/16/town-orange-former-highway-superintendents-records-2019m-30