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Franklin County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-13)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Franklin County (County) Probation Department … officials enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments … Determine whether the Franklin County County Probation Department Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/franklin-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-13Plainville Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-91)
… whether the Plainville Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations and exceeded its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/01/plainville-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-91Village of Waterford – Board Oversight (2022M-70)
… bank reconciliations were properly prepared, retained and reviewed. Ensure all claims paid in advance were for … controls, including periodically reviewing bank statements and properly prepared bank reconciliations. Ensure the … the Treasurer pays only those claims before Board audit and approval that are allowed to be paid in advance and audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/29/village-waterford-board-oversight-2022m-70Lyons Central School District – Payroll 2022M-71
… in one employee receiving additional compensation of $4,940 and one employee being underpaid $731. Leave time … sick days and one employee not being credited 9.5 hours of compensatory time. The payroll supervisor was responsible for all aspects of processing payroll including affixing the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/lyons-central-school-district-payroll-2022m-71Franklin Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-19)
… software inventory or develop an IT contingency plan. In addition to finding sensitive information technology … to follow to recover data and resume essential operations in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Develop written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/franklin-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-19Town of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Berkshire (Town) officials sought competition for purchases … Determine whether Town of Berkshire Town officials sought competition for purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84Clymer Central School District – Payroll (2023M-168)
… pay rates were accurate or that compensation was paid in compliance with employment agreements. As a result, payroll errors went undetected and resulted in unnecessary and erroneous payroll payments. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/clymer-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-168Downsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… the procurement policy and claims were approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that goods and … policy and that all claims were approved prior to payment. None of the 18 purchases of goods and services … Ensure that all claims are audited and approved prior to payment. Discontinue using the debit card. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Town of Greig – Long-Term Planning (2023M-13)
… equipment (56 percent) were beyond their optimal useful life. Some of the highway equipment beyond optimal useful life had observable damage. A lack of properly functioning … and adopt a comprehensive written fund balance and reserve policy. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/05/19/town-greig-long-term-planning-2023m-13Town of Stafford – Capital Projects (2024M-17)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of … portion of the costs to construct water districts was paid for by taxpayers not living in or receiving benefit from … monthly itemized capital project budget-to-actual reports for the Board. Include eligible expenditures totaling $3,496 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-stafford-capital-projects-2024m-17Clarendon Fire Company – Financial Activities (2023M-50)
… did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for cash receipts, and fundraising cash receipts, totaling … Key Recommendations Maintain detailed financial records for each fundraising event and hall rental activity and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/08/04/clarendon-fire-company-financial-activities-2023m-50Brocton Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-44)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Brocton Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/04/brocton-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-44East Bloomfield Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-154)
… Bloomfield, in Ontario County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-154Center Moriches Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2017M-174)
… The Center Moriches Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The District, … million. Key Findings The District did not claim $117,670 in costs for individual education plan (IEP)-related services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/center-moriches-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2017mSaranac Lake Central School District – Financial Management and Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-274)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials … which is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education, has approximately 1,200 students. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/saranac-lake-central-school-district-financial-management-and-extraColumbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may … such as surplus moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to … property are turned over to the State Comptroller in a timely manner. Maintain an up-to-date County Clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353State Agencies Bulletin No. 1327
… To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the first phase of the Summer Seasonal Lifeguard Deficit … number, pay period begin date and pay period end date for each pay type. New Earnings Codes OSC has created new … To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the first phase of the Summer Seasonal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1327-first-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-summer-seasonalOpinion 88-49
… -- Procedural Requirements (effect of failure to comply with) VILLAGE MAYOR -- Powers and Duties (authority to make … of Barber , 198 Misc 135, 100 NYS2d 668, affd 278 App Div 600, 101 NYS2d 924, 278 App Div 727; 103 NYS2d 661; Kingston Associates v La Guardia …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-49DiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… overwhelmed sewer systems, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "When billions … overwhelmed sewer systems according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeAbout the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… elected or appointed officials who are paid per diem (per call, case, meeting, etc.), how do you determine the number of days per month to record in the Days/Month (Based … elected or appointed officials who are paid per diem (per call, case, meeting, etc.), how do you determine the number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolution