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Portville Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-245)
… $660,000 or 4 percentage points. Three reserve funds with combined balances of approximately $1.6 million as of … to reasonable levels and use reserves in accordance with applicable statutes. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/portville-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-245Akron Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-195)
… unrestricted fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by approximately $1.2 million, or 4 percent. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/akron-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-195Seaford Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2014M-319)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over its Length of Service Award Program … 2013 through March 31, 2014. Background The Seaford Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/21/seaford-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2014m-319Town of Lake Luzerne – Procurement (2022M-95)
… cannot ensure officials are procuring goods and services in the most prudent and economical manner. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-procurement-2022m-95State Agencies Bulletin No. 847
… on the Direct Deposit pages of an employee’s record. The account type “checking” must be selected for these entries. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/847-new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-informational-leafletsFishers Island Waste Management District -- Purchasing (2015M-292)
… Background The Fishers Island Waste Management District is located in the Town of Southold in Suffolk County. The District, which is a district corporation of the State and is distinct and separate from the Town, is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/fishers-island-waste-management-district-purchasing-2015m-292Jericho Water District – Water Use Charges (2013M-395)
… which was generated primarily from water usage charges and real property taxes. The District’s 2012 expenditures totaled … million, which were funded primarily with water rents and real property taxes. Key Findings We found that, except for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/02/28/jericho-water-district-water-use-charges-2013m-395Town of Marathon – Claims Audit Process (2022M-124)
… Comply with competitive bidding and Town policy quote requirements. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-marathon-claims-audit-process-2022m-124Town of Chazy – Water and Sewer District Financial Operations (2017M-42)
… Town officials effectively managed the billing, collection and enforcement of water and sewer charges for the period January 1, 2015 through … Background The Town of Chazy is located in Clinton County and has a population of approximately 4,285. The Town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-chazy-water-and-sewer-district-financial-operations-2017m-42Town of Clifton Park – Information Technology (2020M-162)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Clifton Park (Town) officials adequately safeguarded … did not adequately safeguard IT resources. Although the Town paid an IT service provider more than $98,000 in 2019, officials did not define the provider’s responsibilities. Specifically, officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-clifton-park-information-technology-2020m-162Village of Arkport - Information Technology (2019M-203)
… IT security policies, periodically review and update all IT policies and procedures to reflect changes in … and stipulate who is responsible for monitoring all IT policies. Enter into a professional service contract … the role and responsibilities of each party, includes all services to be provided, and addresses confidentiality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/17/village-arkport-information-technology-2019m-203Town of Hounsfield - Claims Auditing (2019M-215)
… Determine whether claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved … lacked adequate supporting documentation and seven claims for $4,100 were paid twice. The Board did not ensure that … each claim is adequately supported before approving it for payment. Update the resolution authorizing advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/24/town-hounsfield-claims-auditing-2019m-215Tri-Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2020M-17)
… the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board appropriated approximately … reserve was overfunded by nearly $1.9 million as of June 30, 2019. When unused appropriated fund balance and … were added back to the surplus fund balance, the District’s recalculated surplus balance exceeded the statutory limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/tri-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-17Rochester City School District - Budgeting and Multiyear Financial Planning (2020M-44)
… Key Findings The Board and District officials neglected to use accurate estimates of appropriations to balance the 2018-19 budget, which contributed to an unplanned operating deficit of $27.4 million. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/21/rochester-city-school-district-budgeting-and-multiyear-financial-planningOnondaga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-160)
… and capital investment. Four companies received sales tax exemptions that exceeded approved amounts by a total of … analysis. Continue to compare the actual sales tax exemptions claimed by companies with the amounts authorized by the Board. Recapture the sales tax exemption benefits from companies who have exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/11/01/onondaga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectPoland Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-218)
… all claims are audited and approved by the membership for payment each month. Adopt a code of ethics and ensure … requirements set forth in the law. Require more support for collections received, such as tickets or press-numbered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/02/14/poland-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2019mStockport Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-189)
… contain a detailed accounting of the Company’s revenues, expenses and all cash balances. Ensure that fundraising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/06/30/stockport-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015mTown of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (2018M-122)
… expenditures. Charges to DOCCS alone exceeded expenditures by $1.4 million. The District had an excessive fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122State Agencies Bulletin No. 1804
… of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2020 rate for the New York State Paid Family Leave Program. Affected Employees All employees eligible for the New York State Paid Family Leave Program are … premium rate and the maximum weekly employee contribution for coverage will be 0.270% (0.00270) of an employee’s weekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1804-2020-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-rate-increaseVictor Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-62)
… circumventing the statutory limit on surplus fund balance by making $2.4 million in unbudgeted year-end transfers to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/victor-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-62