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Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… 26, 2014. Background The Hamburg Central School District is located in the Towns of Hamburg, Boston, Eden and Orchard Park in Erie County. The District is governed by a Board of Education which comprises seven … the scope of the capital project. If additional work is needed, the District should obtain voter approval. Approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Town of Rensselaerville – Financial Operations (2012M-168)
… April 30, 2012. Background The Town of Rensselaerville is located in Albany County and has a population of about 1,800. The Town Board (Board) is the legislative body responsible for managing Town … 120 days after the close the fiscal year if an extension is granted. Perform complete and accurate monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-rensselaerville-financial-operations-2012m-168Franklin Square Water District – Life Insurance Policies (2013M-127)
… determine if the Board appropriately provided individual life insurance policies to the District’s Commissioners and … The District has inappropriately provided individual whole life insurance policies to its Commissioners and employees. … except temporary and seasonal, will be provided with a life insurance policy that, after 10 years, will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/07/19/franklin-square-water-district-life-insurance-policies-2013m-127City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… outstanding. Key Findings The City’s financial condition is susceptible to fiscal stress. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $53.1 million, which is $2.1 million above the legal limit, unless the City … budget. Review our recommendations before the budget is adopted. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4Gloversville Enlarged City School District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-180)
… 2013. Background The Gloversville Enlarged School District is located in Fulton County. The District is governed by the Board of Education, which comprises nine … in a charter. Ensure the internal audit function is performed and documented. Audit all claims against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/gloversville-enlarged-city-school-district-board-oversight-andSteuben County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-4)
… are performed, that all money deemed abandoned property is paid to the State Comptroller and Court-ordered money is reconciled monthly. The County Clerk should maintain a … of any person entitled to payment from the estate is unknown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/13/steuben-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-4Albany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… 31, 2012. Background The Albany City School District is located in the City of Albany, Albany County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven … situations and that management and staff understand how it is to be executed. Finally, we found that all employees were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationVillage of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background The Village of Parish is located in Oswego County with a population of 450. The Village Board of Trustees is the legislative body responsible for managing Village … Treasurer’s annual financial report and supporting records is performed, as required by Village Law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240Village of Aurora – Treasurer’s Duties and Information Technology (2014M-107)
… The Village of Aurora, the home of Wells College, is located in the Town of Ledyard in Cayuga County and has … tax, State aid, and water and sewer rents. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises four … and reports during our audit period. As a result, there is an increased risk that errors and irregularities may occur …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-aurora-treasurers-duties-and-information-technology-2014m-107Village of Scotia – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-148)
… policies and procedures for the collection of parking tickets that include the segregation of incompatible duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/11/village-scotia-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-148Village of Mastic Beach – Treasurer’s Office and Credit Cards (2014M-150)
… November 30, 2013. Background The Village of Mastic Beach is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County and has approximately 14,900 residents. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees comprising four elected … decisions regarding financial operations. Ensure there is an available appropriation prior to approving purchases or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-mastic-beach-treasurers-office-and-credit-cards-2014m-150Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library – Disbursements (2013M-222)
… to April 30, 2013. Background The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library District is located within the Monticello … by Law. Four disbursements totaling $89,000 were for a public works contract that was not competitively bid as … out of the Library’s general checking account. Ensure that public works contracts are competitively bid when required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/01/ethelbert-b-crawford-public-library-disbursements-2013m-222Lockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… that the Council approved the specific terms of the Executive Director’s compensation for the 2014-15 fiscal … its approval. The Board did not periodically compare the Executive Director’s compensation with what it had authorized or monitor the Executive Director’s accrual and use of leave time. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Syracuse Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring and Administration of the Development Fund (2015M-240)
… Background The Syracuse Industrial Development Agency is an independent public benefit corporation established by a … the City of Syracuse and its residents. The Agency, which is governed by an appointed five-member Board of Directors, … audited financial statements show that over $2 million is due to the City from the Development Fund. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/01/08/syracuse-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andTown of Conesus – Justice Court (2013M-140)
… through April 1, 2013. Background The Town of Conesus is located in Livingston County and is governed by an elected Town Board, which comprises four … that any differences are resolved. Ensure that all money is deposited in a timely manner, as required, and promptly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-conesus-justice-court-2013m-140Village of Shoreham – Board Oversight and Justice Court (2017M-152)
… November 30, 2016. Background The Village of Shoreham is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County and has approximately 515 residents. The Village is governed by an elected five member Board of Trustees. The … receipts and ensure that an independent reconciliation is prepared for the money received by departments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/09/village-shoreham-board-oversight-and-justice-court-2017m-152Niagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… process for compensation-related payments to the Executive Director for the period January 1, 2010, to July … fiscal year budget was $6.9 million. Key Findings The Executive Director received $6,400 in improper stipends and … the Board did not provide sufficient oversight of the Executive Director. We reviewed all the payments made to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorRoosevelt Public Library – Board Oversight of Library Operations (2014M-297)
… 31, 2013. Background The Roosevelt Public Library, which is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, was … The Library serves more than 16,000 community members and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. … considered an independent contractor to determine if he or she should be designated as an employee. Audit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/01/30/roosevelt-public-library-board-oversight-library-operations-2014m-297Town of Westerlo – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-323)
… We also found that neither Justice reconciled the bail account bank balances with the computerized bail reports. Key Recommendations Develop realistic and … for comparison with available cash. Ensure that all bail received and disbursed is properly accounted for. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-westerlo-selected-financial-activities-2013m-323City of Lockport – Fiscal Stress (2013M-330)
… through October 9, 2013. Background The City of Lockport is located in Niagara County, is approximately 8.4 square miles and serves approximately 21,165 residents. The elected Common Council is the legislative body responsible for managing City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/12/20/city-lockport-fiscal-stress-2013m-330