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DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for January 2017
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state's chief financial officer, DiNapoli's office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-january-2017Village of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… thorough audit of claims. Ensure investments were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 … incurred a loss of approximately $62,000. Designate an official to certify payroll. Develop proper IT controls. Key … Conduct a thorough audit of claims. Complete payroll certifications. Invest money as allowed by law. Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Town of Manchester - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-39)
… Board: Provided adequate oversight of the Town’s budgeting and financial operations to ensure that resources were used … the financial condition of the town-wide (TW) general fund and central water district. Interfund services were not properly tracked and billed back to the appropriate fund, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-manchester-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-39Westfield Academy and Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-67)
… Westfield Academy and Central School District Financial Management 2018M67 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/westfield-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-management-2018mVillage of Owego - Board Oversight and Financial Operations (2018M-101)
… implemented adequate internal controls to safeguard money in the custody of the Clerk-Treasurer’s office. Key Findings … and bank reconciliations were inaccurate and not prepared for all accounts. Because of ineffective recordkeeping, the … accounting firm (firm) was unable to complete its audits for the last two years. The Board hired another certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-owego-board-oversight-and-financial-operations-2018m-101Laurens Central School District - Cafeteria Operations and Reserves (2018M-111)
… officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/laurens-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-and-reserves-2018mTown of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… officials properly billed, collected and accounted for water and sewer bills. Key Findings As of December 31, 2017, the water fund owed the general fund $340,000. The Budget Officer … in 2017 totaling $228,146 without Board approval. The water and sewer funds do not pay administrative costs for …
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)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Court Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Clayton … Town of Clayton Justice Court Time and Attendance 2017M286 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Liverpool Public Library - Board Oversight and Leave Accruals (2018M-126)
… officials accurately accrued and correctly paid employees for earned compensatory time and vacation leave. Key Findings … Library officials should review leave accrual records for full-time and part-time employees for compliance with applicable CBA terms and, if necessary, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/12/07/liverpool-public-library-board-oversight-and-leave-accruals-2018m-126Coxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… whether District officials purchased goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory … from seven providers who were paid a total of $172,184 in 2016-17. Have required written quote documentation for … and four public work contract vendors totaling $27,319 in 2016-17. The Board did not appoint an independent claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditTown of Binghamton - Credit Cards and Non-Payroll Disbursements (2018M-94)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board properly monitored credit card use and ensured non-payroll disbursements were adequately supported and for proper Town purposes. Key Findings The Board adopted … Determine whether the Board properly monitored credit card use and ensured …
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)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board: Effectively managed financial operations. Ensured … provided in accordance with applicable laws. Key Findings The Board has accumulated excessive fund balances in four … fund balances increased by nearly 100 to 200 percent. The Board has not adequately segregated cash disbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161Village of Avon - Board Oversights and Professional Services (2018M-30)
… RFPs and contracts are not monitored. Key Recommendations Account for capital reserves and all operating expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/18/village-avon-board-oversights-and-professional-services-2018m-30Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… within your budget. By developing a structured approach for assessing and funding capital assets, you can help avoid … versus acquiring new assets; Develop a structured approach for making decisions to fund capital assets; Identify which … think about these questions: Who will be responsible for overseeing the plan's development and implementation? How …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsTown 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-154Village of Kaser - Refuse User Fees and Records (2018M-97)
Village of Kaser Refuse User Fees and Records 2018M97
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-232Locust Valley Fire District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2018M-56)
… reimbursed travelers a total of $244 for mileage and parking that were not supported by the claims documentation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/locust-valley-fire-district-conference-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-56Baldwin Fire District - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-27)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Determine whether the … an additional $1,095 for meals even though they received meal per diem allowances prior to the trip. Key … with our recommendations and indicated they have taken, or plan to take, corrective action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/baldwin-fire-district-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-27Town of Aurora - Real Property Acquisition and Sale (2018M-64)
… property, resulting in the likely expenditure of more money than necessary: The Town spent over $3.6 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-aurora-real-property-acquisition-and-sale-2018m-64