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Germantown Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-230)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the … for the period, which caused the accumulated fund balance to exceed the statutory maximum of 4 percent of each ensuing … it to circumvent the statutory limits. District officials have exceeded the 4 percent fund balance limit by an average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/17/germantown-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-230DiNapoli: Debt Adding to MTA's Financial Pressures With Riders and Fare Revenue Slow to Return
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) continues to plan to use borrowing techniques that push difficult financial … decisions into the future and could leave less money to pay for services, according to New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-debt-adding-mtas-financial-pressures-riders-and-fare-revenue-slow-returnMcConnellsville Fire District – Financial Operations (2014M-19)
… the oversight of financial operations of the District for the period of January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … of Commissioners. Its general fund budget totaled $103,730 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings Complete accounting … were paid. Key Recommendations Maintain accounting records for all bank accounts, reconcile accounts monthly and file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/mcconnellsville-fire-district-financial-operations-2014m-19Essex Fire District No. 2 – Cash Disbursements (2015M-167)
… internal controls over the District’s cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. … Findings The Board has not adopted policies or procedures for cash disbursements; the Board did not ensure that claims … not filed the required annual financial reports with OSC for the past two years. Key Recommendations Adopt policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/30/essex-fire-district-no-2-cash-disbursements-2015m-167Midway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… separate from the Town of Colonie and the County of Albany in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … District claims; however, the audit of some claims was not in compliance with Town Law. Although the Board approves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/18/midway-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-210Bloomingburg Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-42)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that disbursements … by the Board. The Treasurer does not provide check numbers to the Board and no one compares canceled check images to the Board-approved abstracts. Key Recommendation Segregate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/bloomingburg-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialTown of Edinburg – Justice Court Operations (2014M-226)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit to evaluate the Court’s financial operations for the period … Board, which has oversight responsibilities with respect to the Town’s Justice Court. The Town has an elected Justice, who reported 243 cases during the audit period to the Office of the State Comptroller’s Justice Court Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/11/14/town-edinburg-justice-court-operations-2014m-226Wyandanch Union Free School District - Budget Review (B22-7-1)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2022-23 budget. Background The Wyandanch … is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b22-7-1IV.4.E Grants and Public Assistance – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… download the table below as a Microsoft Excel file . SFS Account Title Description 60301 Local Grants and Public … Veterans, Gold Star}, and unemployment benefits. The account code together with the program code and/or fund code … from grant payments to ensure contract performance. This account code is used for both the withholding and release of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4e-grants-and-public-assistanceWassaic Fire District – Purchasing and Claims Processing (2017M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s purchasing practices and claims … 17 purchases totaling $41,870. District officials did not have written agreements with four professionals for services … documentation, for appropriate purposes and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations Seek competition when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/wassaic-fire-district-purchasing-and-claims-processing-2017m-8New Lebanon Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-37)
… resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information. Key … did not post: Budget-to-actual results; budget documents with fund balance information, appended salary disclosure and … results, comprehensive budget documents and audits with detailed CAPs to the District website. Prepare and post …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/new-lebanon-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-37Arlington Fire District – Station Number 5 Renovation (2022M-54)
… Arlington Station 5 and appropriately disclosed interests in leasehold agreements. Key Findings Members of the Board did not use competitive methods to renovate … agreement, which included the District providing $248,000 in additional rent to fund renovations for the leased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/10/21/arlington-fire-district-station-number-5-renovation-2022m-54Bethpage Fire District – Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2017M-50)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s credit card and … The Bethpage Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Oyster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/06/09/bethpage-fire-district-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2017m-50DiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… often last minute purchases,” DiNapoli said. “Last year, my office received nearly $11 million from expired gift … office is currently holding more than $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds from uncashed checks, bank accounts, stocks and more. To find out if you are owed money, visit www.osc.state.ny.us . … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… often a very popular purchase," DiNapoli said. "Last year, my office received nearly $15 million from unused gift cards. … office is currently holding more than $15 billion in unclaimed funds from uncashed checks, bank accounts, stocks and more. To find out if you are owed money, visit www.osc.state.ny.us . … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonTown of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … a thorough audit of claims before payments are made. Have an independent public accountant conduct an audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B19-6-3)
… revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year are … sewer and capital projects funds as of May 31, 2015. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b19-6-3Circleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… the Board’s oversight of selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2012 through August 18, 2013. … governs the District. The District’s general fund budget for the 2012 and 2013 fiscal years were $626,319 and … has not entered into an agreement with the District’s bank for electronic transfers. The treasurer performed online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343Afton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-248)
… the State Comptroller’s Office each year, the Treasurer does not present the Board with budget-to-actual reports for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/afton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-248Hicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the internal controls over the District’s financial … related activities for the period January 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013. Background The Hicksville Water District … Hempstead, in Nassau County. The District provides water to about 48,000 customers each year. A three-member elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233