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City of Norwich - Capital Planning (2019M-88)
… and equipment. The City has approximately $1.8 million in capital needs that will impact its financial condition. … resources are available to replace capital assets in a timely manner. Create inventory lists of capital assets … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the City’s response letter. … Determine whether City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/08/16/city-norwich-capital-planning-2019m-88Town of Lloyd - Financial Condition (2019M-108)
… The Board appropriated fund balance totaling $1.4 million of which only $340,000 (25 percent) was used to finance … year. Key Recommendations Include more realistic estimates of revenues and expenditures when adopting the annual budget. Discontinue the practice of adopting budgets with appropriation of fund balance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/02/town-lloyd-financial-condition-2019m-108Town of Saranac - Cash Management (2019M-32)
… minimized. Had the Supervisor invested available funds in a financial institution with higher available interest … incurred bank fees totaling $3,327 while receiving $920 in interest earnings during the audit period resulting in a net cost of $2,407 related to banking services. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-saranac-cash-management-2019m-32Town of Seneca Falls - Procurement (2018M-143)
… above a reasonable limit only after soliciting some form of competition, and provide guidance as to how such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-seneca-falls-procurement-2018m-143City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2019-20 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2019-20 fiscal year. The water fund’s budget includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6City of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2020 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8County of Rockland - Budget Review (B19-6-9)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2020 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/08/county-rockland-budget-review-b19-6-9City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B19-6-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2020 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b19-6-11Town of Union Vale - Payroll (2018M-31)
… payments. Key Findings The Town overpaid $134,658 in payroll, leave and health insurance payments. The health … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response. … Determine whether Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-union-vale-payroll-2018m-31Town of Cairo - Fuel Management (2019M-150)
… used, valued at $93,324, Town officials were only able to account for 12,571 gallons (29 percent), valued at $23,325. The fuel access keys were not kept locked or in a controlled environment. Nine of the 26 fuel … fuel is used for Town purposes. Ensure fuel keys are kept locked in a secure environment. Town officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-cairo-fuel-management-2019m-150Town of Moriah - Leave Accruals (2019M-168)
… As a result, six employees were paid for 110.5 hours of leave time to which they were not entitled, resulting in overpayments totaling $2,288. We found that, as of May 31, 2019, the 15 employees’ leave accrual balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-moriah-leave-accruals-2019m-168Town of Moriah - Cash Management (2019M-169)
… The Board did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program to ensure interest earnings were … cash flow forecasts that estimate available funds for investment. Ensure available funds are invested in a manner, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-moriah-cash-management-2019m-169Town of Almond - Tax Collection (2019M-188)
… did not always issue receipts or retain adequate evidence of receipt for tax payments collected or to establish tax … in a timely manner. Issue and retain adequate evidence of receipt for all tax payments collected. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/06/town-almond-tax-collection-2019m-188Town of Johnstown - Fuel Inventory (2019M-178)
… Town’s fuel inventory. Monitor fuel use, which resulted in unaccounted-for fuel of 21,806 gallons of gasoline and … Superintendent should: Ensure fuel pumps are maintained in proper working order and access to pumps is monitored. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/06/town-johnstown-fuel-inventory-2019m-178Town of Caroline – Renewable Energy (2013M-325)
… 18, 2013. Background The Town of Caroline is located in Tompkins County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, … of which 22,202 kWh were utilized by the Town, resulting in savings of $2,500, or a 36 percent reduction in energy purchased. The remaining 26,382 kWh (48,584 minus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/17/town-caroline-renewable-energy-2013m-325Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints
… development of affordable lowand moderate-income housing in the State. Within DHCR, the Office of Rent Administration … related to nearly 1 million regulated apartments in the State. Between January 1, 2016 and September 30, 2018, … an Administrative Law Judge. If owners are found to be in violation, they could face fines of at least $1,000 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/11/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaintsTown of Candor – Fund Balances (2014M-157)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial activities … January 1, 2011 through April 8, 2014. Background The Town of Candor is located in Tioga County, has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/01/town-candor-fund-balances-2014m-157Town of Hamburg - Fuel Operations (2019M-75)
Determine whether Town officials properly accounted for and monitored fuel purchases
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-hamburg-fuel-operations-2019m-75Town of Champion – Information Technology (2014M-130)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Champion is located in Jefferson County and has a population of approximately 4,500. The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-champion-information-technology-2014m-130Town of Barton – Financial Planning (2015M-52)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s financial planning … 1, 2013 through October 28, 2014. Background The Town of Barton is located in Tioga County and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-barton-financial-planning-2015m-52