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Personal Income Tax Refunds
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed … of dependents or understated income) 9,875 $ 32,144,145 Tax preparer submitted returns with refundable credits based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 9
… must select the correct Vendor ID and Address Sequence when processing payments to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to National Grid may delay payment … day, and two-digit year of the invoice ending service date. For information on how to process payments to National …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/9-complex-entity-national-gridVillage of Clinton – Financial Management (2014M-316)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board provided adequate oversight of the … reconcile all cash balances in the accounting records to bank balances monthly and establish and maintain … taxes and water and sewer rents. Pay only the claims that have been audited and approved for payment by the Board, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/02/village-clinton-financial-management-2014m-316Hammond Central School District – Payroll (2016M-398)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District's payroll procedures for the period July 1, 2014 … June 30, 2016. Background The Hammond Central School District is located in the Towns of Hammond, Rossie, … County and the Town of Alexandria in Jefferson County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 300 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/17/hammond-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-398Norwood-Norfolk Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-288)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims audit process for the period July 1, … BOCES through a cooperative service agreement to audit District claims, and a BOCES employee audited all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/norwood-norfolk-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-288Town of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24
… also ensured the debt service payments we reviewed were for legitimate CPF purposes and properly allocated. … receipted, deposited timely and intact, and accounted for. Of the111 disbursements totaling $16.1 million paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24Town of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
… were adequately supported and approved prior to payment. We reviewed all 14 debt service payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-east-hampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-23Village of Sleepy Hollow – Parking Ticket Collections (2016M-408)
… cash receipts from parking violations for the period June 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background The Village of Sleepy Hollow is located in the Town of Mount Pleasant in Westchester County and has … Court. During our audit period, the Village issued 6,005 tickets and collected approximately $255,690 in fines, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/02/03/village-sleepy-hollow-parking-ticket-collections-2016m-408X.3 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… All vendors providing goods or services to New York State must be registered in the Statewide Vendor File. An … in the Statewide Vendor File. Registering a Vendor State agencies register vendors by either entering vendor … A of this chapter provides the agency with guidance on how to: use the Vendor Add Portal in the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3-overviewRockville Centre Housing Authority – Claims Auditing and Cash Receipts (2017M-57)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Authority’s claims auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/06/30/rockville-centre-housing-authority-claims-auditing-and-cash-receiptsAnalytical Reviews – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… in utility usage (consumption) and telephone and cell phone expenditures. Increases in expenditures for consumable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/analytical-reviewsSouth Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… not demonstrate the District obtained the best available prices on purchases we reviewed. The Board adopted inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155Brighton Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-132)
… claims are audited, and have documented approval prior to payment and adequate supporting documentation. Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-financialTown of Cohocton – Town Clerk Cash Shortage (2014M-325)
… with Town counsel to determine if it is feasible to recoup the missing money. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/15/town-cohocton-town-clerk-cash-shortage-2014m-325Town of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial … aspects of collecting and recording taxes and fees paid to her office. All of these duties were performed during 2011 … annual audit. Key Recommendations Audit all claims prior to their payment, unless otherwise allowed by law. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12IX.7.K Record Retention – IX. Federal Grants
… matters. Documentation of final acceptance by grantor and closure. Any other information that may be deemed relevant in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7k-record-retentionGenesee Community Charter School Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-34)
… did not adopt or enforce adequate disbursement policies. Of 1,317 disbursements reviewed, 207 check disbursements, … compliance, which resulted in apparent overpayments of $2,180. Key Recommendations Review and revise policies, and adopt additional policies, to address current operations and needs, and ensure adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/07/24/genesee-community-charter-school-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-34Bradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-91)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial … and emergency rescue services to residents in the Town of Bradford in Steuben County and the Town of Orange in Schuyler County. The Company consists of … Volunteer Fire Company Inc Apparent Misappropriation of Funds 2016M91 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/bradford-volunteer-fire-company-inc-apparent-misappropriationCity of Salamanca - Collections (2023M-131)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Salamanca (City) City Comptroller’s (Comptroller) collections were recorded … Determine whether the City of Salamanca City City Comptrollers Comptroller collections were recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/03/15/city-salamanca-collections-2023m-131Coeymans Hollow Fire Corporation – Board Oversight (2022M-84)
… or enforce adequate bylaws. Review claim documentation for appropriateness and did not sign vouchers to approve claims for payment. Establish adequate controls to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/11/10/coeymans-hollow-fire-corporation-board-oversight-2022m-84