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Village of Belmont – Water and Sewer Operations (2014M-101)
… February 20, 2014. Background The Village of Belmont is located in Allegany County and has approximately 970 residents. The Village is governed by an elected four-member Board of Trustees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/22/village-belmont-water-and-sewer-operations-2014m-101Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Clifton Park … as either a library officer or independent contractor, is unclear. Because the treasurer is responsible for the care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Sodus Center Fire District – Board Oversight (2017M-108)
… March 13, 2017. Background The Sodus Center Fire District is located in the Town of Sodus in Wayne County. The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/sodus-center-fire-district-board-oversight-2017m-108Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period … 2011, to May 31, 2013. Background The Village of Liberty is located in Sullivan County and has a population of 4,392. … in the general fund. The Board arrived at a tax levy it deemed necessary, but the Village rarely receives that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… and $445,993 for the water fund. Key Finding We tested 16 purchases totaling $408,028 made in the 2011-12 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… Conservation District (District) provides services and funds projects to improve and maintain wildlife habitat, help … Assistant Treasurer admitted to stealing $4,100 in County funds from 2012 to 2017 and resigned from her position. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andTown of Candor – Fund Balances (2014M-157)
… available for use in each of the four major operating funds has either increased significantly or remained at a … not formally documented any of these plans or set aside funds in reserves for these purposes. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/01/town-candor-fund-balances-2014m-157XIII.4.B Travel Advance – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… of the work year. In addition, Business Units may advance funds to an employee for a specific travel event. Process and … an outstanding travel advance. If necessary, recovery of funds may include deductions from the employee’s salary or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4b-travel-advanceTown of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)
… 1, 2010, to May 1, 2013. Background The Town of Big Flats is located in Chemung County and has a population of approximately 7,700. The Town is governed by a five-member Town Board (Board) consisting of … funds. The general fund’s excess unrestricted fund balance is 128 percent of the ensuing year’s budget and the water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170Town of Chautauqua – Fiscal Stress (2013M-220)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period … activity against those estimates, allowing appropriations to be over-expended. The Board aggregately over-estimated … at December 31, 2012. The Board and Town officials have not developed a comprehensive multiyear financial plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-chautauqua-fiscal-stress-2013m-220Pember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… Agreement regarding the maintenance of Foundation funds. Although the Foundation Agreement stipulates that the … can only spend interest earned on Foundation funds, the Library/Museum violated this stipulation by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Oversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … Our initial audit found the Department was challenged to ensure investigations, particularly Priority 1 complaints …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/oversight-nurse-licensing-followPutnam Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-135)
… July 1, 2014 through February 10, 2016. Background The Putnam Valley Central School District is located in the Town of Putnam Valley in Putnam and Westchester Counties. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/putnam-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-135North Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… showing the total gallons dispensed to date, officials do not have sufficient information to ensure that the log is … inventory, and fuel purchased, delivered, dispensed and on hand. Ensure that the fuel supplies are periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89Vertus Charter School – Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2016M-344)
… September 1, 2016. Background The Vertus Charter School is an educational corporation that operates as a charter … the University of the State of New York in December 2013, is overseen by a seven-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted … plan to all responsible parties and ensure that the plan is periodically tested and updated as needed. … Vertus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/vertus-charter-school-conflict-interest-and-information-technology-2016mCity of Binghamton – City Operations (2015M-280)
… through May 21, 2015. Background The City of Binghamton is located in Broome County. The City, which has approximately 47,000 residents, is governed by a seven-member Common Council. The 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/03/city-binghamton-city-operations-2015m-280Selected Aspects of Railcar Fleet Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… (MTA)-New York City Transit (Transit) and the MTA-Staten Island Railway (Railway) have established systems of … Transportation Authority: New York City Transit and Staten Island Railway - Selected Aspects of Railcar Fleet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/selected-aspects-railcar-fleet-maintenance-followErie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Adult Education Program and Professional Services (2016M-206)
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services is a public organization created to provide shared … and services to 27 components school districts. BOCES is governed by a 13-member Board of Education elected by the … had a fund balance of more than $2.7 million, which is most likely attributable to activity in prior fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/10/erie-2-chautauqua-cattaraugus-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-adultTown of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Exeter (Town) Town Clerk/ Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, … tax collections, totaling $505,197, within 24 hours of the date recorded as collected, without indication of the actual date of receipt. Remit real property taxes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
… consistent practice of appropriating fund balance that is not needed circumvents the statutory limit on surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49