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County 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)
… and firefighters ($800,000) is likely underestimated by a total of at least $910,000. The budgeted $565,000 in … place until 2020. The budgeted $50,000 for unemployment insurance may be underestimated by up to $291,000, based on … proposed $581,000 in contingency appropriations may not cover unexpected expenses if these funds are used to pay …
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)
… ineligible individuals. Direct supervisors did not always sign time sheets as required. Key Recommendations Consult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-union-vale-payroll-2018m-31Town of Cairo - Fuel Management (2019M-150)
… 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 keys were unsecured inside the vehicles assigned. Key … to ensure fuel is used for Town purposes. Ensure fuel keys are kept locked in a secure environment. Town officials …
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)
… Key Recommendations Periodically solicit interest rate quotes from multiple financial institutions. Prepare monthly …
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 payment dates. Key Recommendations Deposit and remit collections 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)
… Monitor fuel use, which resulted in unaccounted-for fuel of 21,806 gallons of gasoline and diesel valued at $49,278. Prepare periodic … all fuel use and perform periodic stick-measured readings of the fuel tanks. Prepare periodic fuel reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/06/town-johnstown-fuel-inventory-2019m-178Town of Haverstraw - Information Technology (2019M-125)
… and loss. Key Findings Employees accessed nonbusiness websites although it is prohibited by Town policy. Officials … or online banking policy or a written disaster recovery plan. Employees were not provided with IT security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-haverstraw-information-technology-2019m-125Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-35
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … the CSEA Operational Service Unit – BU03 in the Department of Transportation are affected. Background Pursuant to Article 51 of the 2016-2021 Operational Services Unit Agreement between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-35-2019-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonTown of Caroline – Renewable Energy (2013M-325)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s energy usage for Town facilities for the period January 1, … in Tompkins County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, which comprises the Town Supervisor and four elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/17/town-caroline-renewable-energy-2013m-325Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints
… collecting fines (civil penalties) for non-compliance and harassment cases. Our audit focused on complaints that were filed or had … tenants were filed by ORA. Our audit focused on harassment and non-compliance complaints, which are handled …
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)
… maintained for fuel in reserve tanks. Key Recommendations Track fuel purchased with equipment fobs. Maintain perpetual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-hamburg-fuel-operations-2019m-75Town of Lloyd - Information Technology (2019M-36)
… and loss. Key Findings Employees accessed nonbusiness websites for personal use. The Board did not provide IT … officials (Officials) did not adopt a disaster recovery plan or develop written data backup procedures. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-lloyd-information-technology-2019m-36Town of Champion – Information Technology (2014M-130)
… for certain duties of a user’s job, create a separate account with administrative rights and use it only when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-champion-information-technology-2014m-130Town of Barton – Financial Planning (2015M-52)
… budgeted similar amounts from year to year for specific line items, without considering historical trends. The Board … amounts to be budgeted for each revenue and appropriation line. Develop and adopt long-term financial plans. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-barton-financial-planning-2015m-52Village of Galway – Claims Processing (2014M-79)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s internal controls over claims processing for the period of June 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/13/village-galway-claims-processing-2014m-79Village of Frankfort – User Charges (2014M-117)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine whether Village officials ensured that water, … go undetected. Village officials did not designate someone to approve adjustments and did not ensure that an audit log … and electric duties of billing, collecting and recording to the extent practical and provide oversight and an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/27/village-frankfort-user-charges-2014m-117Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-14-7)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … located in Broome County, issued debt totaling $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/11/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-14-7