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Village of Atlantic Beach - Payroll (2018M-254)
… payment. The Board: Did not audit and approve the building permit fees paid to the building inspector. Underbudgeted the … realistic appropriations for the building inspector’s permit fees each year, based on recent trends. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/03/village-atlantic-beach-payroll-2018m-254Madison Central School District - Reserves and Debt Service Fund (2019M-63)
… were overfunded. The approximately $1 million balance in the debt service fund was not used towards the $2.8 million in debt payments made by the District during the three-year … and determine if the amounts are necessary, reasonable and in compliance with statutes. To the extent they are not, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/madison-central-school-district-reserves-and-debt-service-fund-2019m-63East Quogue Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-78)
… payment during the audit period. Did not sign the warrants on which 70 claims totaling $988,677 were listed to indicate … to ensure it is accurate and properly supported, and in compliance with required statutes and policies. … Periodically report to the Board any deficiencies noted in the claims process. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-78Massena Central School District - Selected Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-71)
… a District bank account to disburse these funds. Payment of utilities totaling $60,641 and administrative fees … administrator for the total amount payable in satisfaction of dental claims and initiate and disburse funds for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/massena-central-school-district-selected-non-payroll-disbursements-2019mTown of Moriah - Leave Accruals (2019M-168)
… maintained. As a result, six employees were paid for 110.5 hours of leave time to which they were not entitled, … leave accrual balances were overstated by 701.75 hours, valued at $15,253 and understated by 86.5 hours, valued at $1,484. Key Recommendations Implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-moriah-leave-accruals-2019m-168Western New York Maritime Charter School - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-176)
… Determine whether student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported. Key Findings School … contracted accounting firm. An incorrect formula was used to calculate State aid attributable to special education … Determine whether student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/11/22/western-new-york-maritime-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billingVillage of Tuxedo Park - Board Oversight (2018M-66)
… Clerk/Treasurer and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer with little to no oversight by the Board. Competition was not sought for 14 … process to award professional service contracts. Clearly document water rates and ensure water billings are accurate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-tuxedo-park-board-oversight-2018m-66Town of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… Effectively managed financial operations. Ensured that ambulance services were provided in accordance with … compensating controls. The Board allowed a third-party ambulance company to retain and use all fees collected for ambulance services, which is not authorized by law. 1 Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161Coxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… obtained from seven providers who were paid a total of $172,184 in 2016-17. Have required written quote … documentation. Appoint a claims auditor who is independent of the purchasing process in accordance with New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditMcLean Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-40)
… events use: cash reporting forms to document and certify revenue collected and tickets or duplicate receipts to track revenue. Ensure the membership approves all disbursements as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/05/25/mclean-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-40Montezuma Fire District No. 1 - Board Oversight (2018M-54)
… records and ensure that all required reports are submitted in a timely manner. Ensure that the Treasurer annually submits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/10/montezuma-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2018m-54Iroquois Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-102)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings Appropriations were overestimated … million, was not needed to finance operations. The Board and District officials did not transparently budget to fund a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/iroquois-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-102Schenevus Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-83)
… general fund balance decreased by $567,000 (39 percent) in 2016-17, and officials appropriated $300,000 of fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/schenevus-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-83Allegany-Limestone Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-129)
… to finance operations and overestimating appropriations by $4.8 million (8 percent annual average) over a three-year … 18 budgeted appropriations, exceeding the statutory limit by approximately $1.3 million or 6 percentage points. Reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/allegany-limestone-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-129Village of Broadalbin - Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-76)
… and signed checks without adequate review or approval by the Mayor or Board. The Board did not receive or review … canceled check images and bank reconciliations prepared by the Clerk-Treasurer. Perform, or contract for, an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/08/14/village-broadalbin-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-76Niagara Falls City School District - Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2020M-73)
… support documentation. Key Recommendations Consult with legal counsel concerning options available for addressing … and procedures for monitoring out-of-district tuition billing. District officials agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/21/niagara-falls-city-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2020m-73Sherrill City School District - Future Farmers of America Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2019M-251)
… America (FFA) extra-classroom activity (ECA) cash receipts and disbursements were properly accounted for. Key Findings … need to improve internal controls over FFA cash receipts and disbursements. We found: District officials did not … the required prior approvals. Key Recommendations Board and District officials should: Ensure an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sherrill-city-school-district-future-farmers-america-extra-classroomCamden Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-124)
… the audit period and found they were generally supported by adequate documentation and for proper purposes. However, … claims for scholarship payments are audited and approved by the claims auditor before they are paid. Ensure the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/camden-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019m-124Bemus Point Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-216)
… Key Findings The Board overestimated appropriations by a total of $3.1 million from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and … of 2019-20 appropriations, exceeding the statutory limit by approximately $74,000. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/14/bemus-point-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-216Town of Islip Industrial Development Agency – Controls Over Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) (2014M-249)
… Agency properly billed, collected and distributed payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) in a timely manner for the period January 1, 2013 through … recreation facilities. The Agency, which was established in 1974, is located in the Town of Islip and is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/10/31/town-islip-industrial-development-agency-controls-over