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Revenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… starts with building an accurate cash flow estimate and monitoring actual receipts and disbursements. Review monthly analysis reports from the … daily cash balances. Perform a detailed cash flow analysis and update it throughout the year. Conduct more frequent cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsNiagara County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-93)
… was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2013 … of project applications. Ensure that all PILOT billings and payments are made in accordance with agreements and pursue, if feasible, the recovery of underbilled PILOTs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/niagara-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Palatine – Town Clerk/Tax Collector and Financial Management (2017M-101)
… the Town Clerk/Tax Collector maintained adequate records and deposited collections intact and timely and whether the Board adequately managed the Town’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-palatine-town-clerktax-collector-and-financial-management-2017m-101City of Glens Falls – Water and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-117)
… safeguarded electronic access to the City’s water and wastewater systems for the period January 1, 2015 through … The City of Glens Falls is located in Warren County and has a population of approximately 14,300. The City is … for the general fund, $3.4 million for the water fund and $6.0 million for the sewer fund. Key Findings The City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/22/city-glens-falls-water-and-wastewater-system-cybersecurity-2017m-117Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Payroll (2017M-94)
… The purpose of our audit was to review District financial and payroll records for the period July 1, 2015 through March … School District is located in the Towns of Cheektowaga and West Seneca in Erie County. The District operates four schools, has approximately 1,400 students and is governed by a seven-member Board of Education. General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/cheektowaga-sloan-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-andOrange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… the College’s controls over information technology (IT) and financial activities for the period September 1, 2015 … in Orange County. The College, which has two campuses and about 5,500 students, is governed by a 10-member Board of … adequate IT policies that address appropriate computer use and security or provide training on policies, cybersecurity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialTrue North Troy Preparatory Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2013M-147)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the student enrollment and billing process for the period July 1, 2011, to January … School was established in 2008 under SUNY authorization and provides elementary education to approximately 300 … supporting documentation of the students’ addresses and proof of their residence in each of the resident school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/09/true-north-troy-preparatory-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2013mSchuyler County Sheriff’s Department – Payroll, Civil Fees and Bail (2013M-120)
… is located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State and has a population of 18,340. The County is governed by … contractors by check based on completed vouchers and issues them a 1099 form at the end of the year. As a result, no taxes are reported or withheld, and no information is reported to the State retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/02/schuyler-county-sheriffs-department-payroll-civil-fees-and-bail-2013m-120Allegany County – County Jail Payroll and Inmate Prescription Medications (2013M-218)
… to evaluate the efficiency of the County's jail operations and to identify cost-savings opportunities for the period … County is located in the Southern Tier of Western New York and has a population of approximately 50,000 residents. The … Had the Sheriff’s Office had sufficient full-time and part-time staff, more than $87,000 in overtime costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/24/allegany-county-county-jail-payroll-and-inmate-prescription-medications-2013m-218Town of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… to evaluate the Town’s IT controls, financial condition and purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2015 … adopted IT policies to sufficiently protect its IT assets and did not ensure the adopted computer use and inventory policies were enforced or monitored. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137City of Auburn – Hydroelectric Power Operations and Software Management (2017M-99)
… was to assess the City’s hydroelectric power operations and software management for the period July 1, 2015 through … Background The City of Auburn is located in Cayuga County and has a population of approximately 28,000. The City, which is governed by the City Council, operates and maintains a variety of services for the benefit of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/15/city-auburn-hydroelectric-power-operations-and-software-management-2017m-99Town of Avoca – Financial Management and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-131)
… our audit was to review the Board’s financial management and evaluate the operations and financial practices of the Clerk’s office for the period … Background The Town of Avoca is located in Steuben County and has a population of about 2,250. The Town is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/08/town-avoca-financial-management-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-131Village of Stillwater – Capital Project and Settlement Award Accounting (2017M-163)
… whether the Village’s water supply capital project and settlement proceeds were accounted for and monitored appropriately for the period April 21, 2009 … the general fund operating surplus and fund balance for 2014-15 by $420,641. The Board overrode the 2017-18 property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/01/village-stillwater-capital-project-and-settlement-award-accounting-2017m-163Village of Massapequa Park – Claims Audit and Leave Accruals (2017M-193)
… audited claims for Village expenditures prior to payment and to determine whether Village officials ensured that leave accruals and payments were calculated correctly for the period June 1, … Park is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/01/village-massapequa-park-claims-audit-and-leave-accruals-2017m-193Mount Vernon City School District – Purchasing and Claims Auditing (2017M-198)
… was to determine whether the District purchased goods and services in accordance with District policy and statutory requirements and whether claims were adequately supported and properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mount-vernon-city-school-district-purchasing-and-claims-auditing-2017mGranville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-105)
… the Company’s financial activities were properly recorded and reported, cash collections were deposited and cash disbursements were for appropriate Company purposes … through December 31, 2016. Background The Granville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/granville-hook-and-ladder-volunteer-fire-company-financialC.H. Evans Hook and Ladder Company No. 3 – Missing Funds (2013M-194)
… 2009, to January 2, 2013. Background The C. H. Evans Hook and Ladder Fire Company No. 3 is one of four fire companies … which includes a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The City provides the fire companies with fire equipment, safety gear, and a fire house, and funds the Company’s operations. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/ch-evans-hook-and-ladder-company-no-3-missing-funds-2013m-194Ulster County Community College - Retiree Health Insurance and Payroll (2018M-123)
… billings. Ensure the continued eligibility of retirees, and inappropriately paid $2,092 in premiums for two deceased … College officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated corrective action. … Ulster County Community College Retiree Health Insurance and Payroll 2018M123 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2018/10/26/ulster-county-community-college-retiree-health-insurance-and-payrollVillage of Farmingdale - Procurement, Claims Audit and Check Signing (2018M-100)
… conducts a proper audit of claims. The Village’s check signing process is adequate. Key Findings Village officials … claims. The Mayor does not maintain custody of his signature stamps. Key Recommendations The Board should: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/26/village-farmingdale-procurement-claims-audit-and-check-signing-2018m-100Westbury Union Free School District - Financial Condition and Overtime (2018M-84)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the District’s … Determine whether District officials properly monitored and approved overtime for noninstructional employees. Key … Board overestimated appropriations by as much as 9 percent and appropriated an average of $9.4 million of fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/westbury-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-overtime