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Town of Plymouth – Highway Department Disbursements and Asset and Inventory Management (2024M-121)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Plymouth (Town) Town Board (Board) authorized … disbursements totaling $23,817 for solvents. Some of the parts are only compatible with snowmobiles, all-terrain and utility-task vehicles, none of which the Town owns. The solvents were purchased from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-highway-department-disbursements-and-asset-and-inventory-managementOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… the extent that State agencies responsible for operating and regulating public pools, beaches, and aquatic spray grounds ensure that these facilities are … the extent that State agencies responsible for operating and regulating public pools beaches and aquatic spray grounds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsOxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… procured and monitored transportation contracts in the best interest of taxpayers. Key Findings District officials did not always … to verify that the parts ordered were used for District vehicles. Key Recommendations Comply with competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-departmentVillage of Coxsackie – Financial Condition and Water and Sewer Fund Accountability (2014M-324)
… 31, 2014. Background The Village of Coxsackie is located in the Town of Coxsackie in Greene County and has approximately 2,800 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/02/13/village-coxsackie-financial-condition-and-water-and-sewer-fund-accountabilityTown of West Union – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-307)
… 1, 2013 through June 26, 2014. Background The Town of West Union is located in Steuben County and had a population of … annual budgets as possible. The Clerk did not routinely issue a duplicate receipt for every transaction where no … by law and sound business practices for Town operations; Issue duplicate receipts where no other evidence of receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-west-union-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-307Village of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Cuba is located in Allegany County. The Village is governed by an elected … did not maintain the Village’s accounting records in a complete and accurate manner. Specifically, we found … and accounts payable were misstated, which resulted in the operating funds’ fiscal health appearing to be more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-34)
… of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2016 through … January 19, 2017. Background The Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District provides services and funds projects related to the conservation of soil and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/04/07/genesee-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andCattaraugus County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-396)
… 2015 through September 1, 2016. Background The Cattaraugus County Soil and Water Conservation District provides services … Cattaraugus County Soil and Water Conservation District Cash Receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/02/17/cattaraugus-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andErie County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-232)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and disbursements for … District provides services and funds projects related to the conservation of soil and water resources, improvement … Adopt written policies and procedures related to cash receipts and disbursements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/09/09/erie-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsTown of Milton – Financial Records and Reports and Sales Tax Revenues (2014M-357)
… 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. Background The Town of Milton is located in Saratoga County and has a population of … financial reports and did not file an accurate 2013 annual financial report with the State Comptroller. The Town improperly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/20/town-milton-financial-records-and-reports-and-sales-tax-revenues-2014m-357Town of Scio – Highway Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-279)
… approximately $1 million for the general ($230,000) and highway ($730,000) funds, which were funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Key Findings The Highway fund incurred a … officials did not develop detailed repair cost estimates and a plan to finance the 2012 projects prior to initiating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-scio-highway-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-279Town of Andes - Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-194)
… did not properly segregate the disbursement duties of his office as the bookkeeper controls most aspects of the disbursement process. The Clerk collects, deposits, reconciles and reports all aspects of her cash receipts, including water and sewer rents, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-andes-conflict-interest-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2019m-194Town of Geddes - Account Clerk's Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (2019M-56)
… required health insurance premium contributions from her pay, totaling $2,875 and received an unauthorized retroactive … the clerk’s time records; therefore, she received overtime pay totaling $13,129 that was not approved in advance. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/17/town-geddes-account-clerks-salary-and-benefits-and-cash-disbursements-2019m-56Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… 2016 through May 1, 2017. Background The Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District (District) provides services and funds projects to improve and maintain wildlife …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andVillage of Interlaken - Water and Sewer Financial Operations and Information Technology (2019M-74)
… officials adequately safeguarded information technology (IT) assets. Key Findings The water and sewer infrastructure are in disrepair and the Board did not develop … operational expenses. The Board did not develop proper IT controls. Key Recommendations Develop comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/14/village-interlaken-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-and-informationCash Management and Bank Reconciliations
Cash Management and Bank Reconciliations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/0403.pdfInstructions for Town and Cities
Instructions for Town and Cities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/instructions-towns-cities.pdfAccounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/excel/accounting-codes-uses-and-descriptions.xlsxNondiscretionary Spending and Budgetary Management
Nondiscretionary spending as a share of total funds spending has declined from a peak of 43 percent in FY 2014 to 38 percent as of FY 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2024.pdfAttachment B (Fee Schedule and Deliverables)
Attachment B (Fee Schedule and Deliverables)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/excel/attachment-b-fee-schedule-and-deliverables.xlsx