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Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
… Job creation was less than the agreed-upon amount by 1,398 jobs. Six of these 10 companies will receive tax exemption … their contracts, in part, because of their plan to create jobs in Dutchess County. Therefore, taxpayers may not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementWyandanch Union Free School District - Budget Review (B19-7-1)
… State aid ($1.6 million or 4 percent), outside services ($2.4 million or 26 percent) and health insurance … $47.1 million estimated revenues and $22 million property tax levy are insufficient to finance the $78.2 million in … million budget would require the District to exceed the tax cap because it would need to levy an additional $9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b19-7-1Plattekill #1 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-282)
… not have written contracts with all providers. The Board Chair had a prohibited interest in a contract between the District and a store which the Chair owns. Key Recommendations Issue press-numbered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/plattekill-1-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCaledonia-Mumford Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-101)
… time. As a result, the District’s surplus fund balance is two times the statutory limit, District officials were not … money that should be returned to the general fund. For example, officials increased the unemployment reserve to … three years and sufficient to fund applicable expenditures for about 500 years. District officials overstated the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/06/caledonia-mumford-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-101City of Little Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected City Operations (2013M-214)
… 2011 to July 31, 2012. Background The City of Little Falls is located in Herkimer County and has approximately 4,900 residents. The nine-member Common Council is the City's legislative branch and comprises the Mayor and … timely and in a clear and transparent manner. There is not adequate segregation of duties within the Treasurer's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/29/city-little-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-city-operations-2013m-214Willsboro Fire Department – Financial Operations (2014M-206)
Willsboro Fire Department Financial Operations 2014M206
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/10/willsboro-fire-department-financial-operations-2014m-206Slaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… District’s controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported to safeguard … bank reconciliations and no one compared the financial activity recorded to the bank statements and/or cancelled … with a monthly report, but it lacked certain financial activity and comparisons. For example, it did not contain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialTown of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure … 1, 2012 through July 8, 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … an audit of the District’s records by an independent public accountant and Verify the applicability of the wording …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsNewstead Fire Company –Internal Controls (2014M-92)
… used (with supporting documentation) and returned; tickets distributed and sold; prizes purchased and awarded; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/27/newstead-fire-company-internal-controls-2014m-92Seneca County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-207)
… year 2015, SCIDA has 33 projects, of which 30 projects have active payments in lieu of taxes agreements. Key … method of determining project benefits to be provided is not well-defined or required to be documented. Therefore, it … the same criteria. Recapture provisions are vague and do not include sufficient detail, such as specific plans for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/12/24/seneca-county-industrial-development-agency-projectCaton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2013M-237)
… activity is properly recorded and reported and that Com …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/caton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialAfton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-248)
… and indicates its approval by affixing each member’s signature on the warrant and on each attached invoice; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/afton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-248Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… However, we found that 117 of the 152 checks only had one signature instead of the two required signatures. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Circleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… accordance with Board policy. The Board has not adopted an online banking policy and has not entered into an agreement … bank for electronic transfers. The treasurer performed online transactions without Board oversight and bypassed … records since 2008 and has never had its length of service award (LOSAP) program audited. Key Recommendations Audit all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343Almond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… following positions responsible for Department operations: President, Vice President, Chief, two Assistant Chiefs, Secretary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Westford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… 1, 2012 to August 1, 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Westford and Otsego County in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … oversight of the Treasurer such as reviewing check images in the subsequent month to verify that prior approved claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mStanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… to the District, which may be caused by their lack of training as required by law. Board members did not complete their required training in legal, fiduciary, financial, procurement and … Attend and complete the mandatory fiscal oversight training as soon as practicable. Adopt comprehensive policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259South Fallsburg Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-181)
… reported and to safeguard District moneys for the period January 1, 2012, to May 13, 2013. Background The South …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/13/south-fallsburg-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsFranklin County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-252)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2009, to June 30, 2013. Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 51,600. The County is governed by the County Legislature which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/franklin-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-252City of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… to the lack of the use of sequential receipts there is no guarantee that all payments for building permits and parks … policy. Key Recommendations Ensure that sludge treatment services provided to customers are billed correctly. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012m