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Chenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… and document its evaluation and approval process. In addition, the Board did not properly monitor the … to ensure they were not exceeded. Track payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to ensure they were billed and paid in accordance with the PILOT agreements. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringTown of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152)
… was negative $370,229 and the water fund owes $490,922 to other funds. Loans from other funds were not repaid by the … information available for revenues and expenditures to ensure the water and sewer funds remain self-sufficient. … the budget as needed. Town officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-water-and-sewer-funds-financial-condition-2021m-152Smithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
… However, the Board could have saved the District $1,855 by adopting federal per diem rates for travel expenses. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/smithtown-central-school-district-claims-processing-and-travel-relatedVillage of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… its decisions on unreliable information, and not monitor results of operations, the Village could enter into fiscal … years’ actual activity. Monitor the budget-to-actual results throughout the year and amend the budget prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds and Admissions (2020M-169)
… for. District officials did not provide adequate oversight of ECA and admission event collections. ECA club collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/01/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activityUtica Harbor Point Development Corporation – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2022M-43)
… to monitor the budget and finances and did not establish a comprehensive written multiyear financial plan. The Board … years. The Corporation’s ability to pay off the LOCs is contingent on the sale of three properties, which … by reviewing periodic financial reports. Establish a comprehensive written multiyear financial plan. Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/15/utica-harbor-point-development-corporation-budgeting-andLowville Academy and Central School District – In-School Internet Conntectivity (S9-22-3)
… bandwidth totaled 1.0 Gigabits per second (Gbps) for Internet service. Overall, of the 20 teachers surveyed … District monitored bandwidth usage and provided a system for users to submit Internet connectivity issues for resolution. Our audit focused on the Internet connectivity in school buildings and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-school-internetHerkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-28)
… action. Appendix D includes our comment on an issue raised in HCIDA’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/01/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-projectCato-Meridian Central School District – Salaries, Wages and Leave Benefits (2021M-173)
… unused leave was incorrectly calculated - resulting in over/underpayments of $7,430. Two administrators received … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/cato-meridian-central-school-district-salaries-wages-and-leave-benefitsTown of Long Lake – Capital Projects and Reserve Funds (2012M-235)
… properly for the period January 1, 2011, through July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Long Lake is located in Hamilton … and four Board members. The Town’s adopted budget for 2012 is $4,012,006. Key Findings Town officials have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/08/town-long-lake-capital-projects-and-reserve-funds-2012m-235Village of Spring Valley – Financial Activities and Information Technology (2012M-180)
… $25.7 million. Key Findings The Board has not established, or reviewed and updated, policies as required by law and … also did not adopt a sufficient disaster recovery plan, or a sufficient information breach notification policy. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/18/village-spring-valley-financial-activities-and-information-technology-2012m-180Allegany-Limestone Central School District – Reserve Funds and Fixed Assets (2013M-228)
… fund reserves totaling approximately $1.7 million were not supported by a plan or other documentation validating the … list disclosed that five of them valued at $6,000 were still in use at the District. Key Recommendations Identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/allegany-limestone-central-school-district-reserve-funds-and-fixed-assetsTown of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… 18, 2013. Background The Town of Hanover is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … received and did not indicate the form of payment received in the water and sewer records. The Clerk did not disburse … Clerk fees, real property taxes and other moneys received in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Ensure that any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40Albany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… for the 2012-13 fiscal year are approximately $208 million, and are funded primarily with real property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationVillage of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… in accordance with Board-adopted policy and if Village information technology (IT) policies and procedures were … and safeguarding of personal, private and sensitive information in electronic format. We found that the Mayor discarded floppy disks without deleting such information first. The Mayor, contrary to adopted Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259Village of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… percent of total Town retirees for the five-year period 2008 through 2012, rather than the 8.2 and 8.4 percent that … processing costs would be reduced by $27,800 in 2011 and $30,000 in 2012, or a two-year savings of $57,800. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73Village of Herrings – Financial Operations and Sale of Land (2013M-41)
… The Board did not take sufficient action to ensure the sale of unneeded Village-owned property to the Mayor for $500 … Village of Herrings Financial Operations and Sale of Land 2013M41 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-herrings-financial-operations-and-sale-land-2013m-41Justice Court Fund - Town and Village Court Revenue Report Data Description
… reports submitted by town and village justices Justice Court Fund system processing of monthly justice reports Period Generally, December through November (report months processed in the calendar year) Prior year … Complex set of State Statutes Uniform Justice Court Act §2021 Local laws …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-town-and-village-court-revenue-report-data-descriptionFinger Lakes Community College - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2019M-184)
… maximum reimbursement rates, such as GSA per diem rates, for lodging, meals and mileage. Ensure all credit card claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2020/01/10/finger-lakes-community-college-credit-card-and-travel-expendituresRochester City School District - Budgeting and Multiyear Financial Planning (2020M-44)
… 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 failed to adopt a structurally … balanced budgets that: Include realistic estimates of revenues and appropriations based on historical trends or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/21/rochester-city-school-district-budgeting-and-multiyear-financial-planning