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East Meredith Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-26)
… the East Meredith Rural Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established adequate controls … $15,817 before payment. Maintain adequate supporting documentation for three disbursements totaling $11,478. Audit … approved before payment and contain adequate supporting documentation before payment. District officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/28/east-meredith-rural-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-26Davenport Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-147)
… (District) officials established adequate controls to ensure that financial activities are properly recorded and … District officials have not established adequate controls to ensure that financial activities are properly recorded and … reported, and cash is safeguarded. There were no records to support the collection of hall rental receipts. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/26/davenport-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-147New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Budget
… Transportation Authority’s improved revenue forecast and expectations of additional federal aid. “Improvements in … and tax collections have put MTA’s short-term finances on a stronger footing than expected. These positive … is working towards, this could result in even better news for riders as substantial cuts could be put off until 2024. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-budgetSaratoga Springs Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-351)
… of the Library’s internal controls over claims processing for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background … Springs City School District. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $5.5 … the responsibility to audit and approve all claims for payment to the Board President. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/saratoga-springs-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-351Oneida Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2015M-20)
… controls over the District’s cash disbursement process for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014. Background … by special legislation in 1996. The operating budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year totals $382,110. Key Findings The … to ensure that petty cash is appropriately accounted for. Key Recommendations Ensure that all disbursements are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/05/08/oneida-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2015m-20Clyde-Savannah Central School District – Network Access Controls (2020M-122)
… Key Findings District officials did not ensure that the District’s network access controls were secure. Officials … whether they were appropriate or needed to be disabled. The District had the following unneeded accounts: 354 network … pandemic, as the District moves to increased reliance on a remote learning environment and administrative operations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/22/clyde-savannah-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2020m-122Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-15-18)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget … Based on the results of our review, we found that revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are … review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Towns preliminary budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/10/26/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-15-18Town of Worth – Financial Operations (2014M-323)
… accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records. Pay only those claims that have been audited and approved for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-worth-financial-operations-2014m-323State Agencies Bulletin No. 147
… (ERS) and who have a pay basis code of FEE. Employees in this category were previously paid on a daily basis and had a pay basis code of DLY in the Legacy payroll system. Effective Date Immediately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/147-new-frc-earnings-code-fee-retirement-creditTown of Duanesburg – Financial Records and Reports (2020M-116)
… reports it received were not accurate. The Board did not have complete, accurate and timely financial information. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/02/05/town-duanesburg-financial-records-and-reports-2020m-116Viewing Special Accumulator Balances – PayServ Manual
… Purpose The purpose of this task is to view the history of an employee's special accumulator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/payserv/viewing-special-accumulator-balancesTown of East Hampton - Budget Review (B20-7-10)
… to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general fund as of December 31, 2007, December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2009. New York State Local Finance Law requires all local governments that … their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/09/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b20-7-10Newfane Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-88)
… can better manage fund balance and reserves. The practice of annually appropriating fund balance that is not needed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/newfane-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-88Town of Louisville – Water User Charges (2015M-44)
… July 9, 2014. Background The Town of Louisville is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately … customer accounts. Three users have administrative rights in the computerized water billing system which allow them to … or prior approval required for adjustments to be made in the system. Key Recommendations Segregate the duties of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-louisville-water-user-charges-2015m-44Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library – Claims Processing (2013M-166)
… was to determine if claims were audited in a timely manner and properly supported for the period July 1, 2011, to March … in Suffolk County. The Library was founded in 1974 and provides services to several communities, including the hamlets of Mastic, Moriches, and Shirley. The Library is governed by a five-member Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/08/09/mastics-moriches-shirley-community-library-claims-processing-2013m-166Canaseraga Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-104)
… reserve fund policy and could not demonstrate a plan for the need for certain reserves that have not been used for three years. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/09/canaseraga-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-104West Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… that goods and services were accurately paid and purchased in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and … our audit. District officials did not competitively bid a public works contract totaling more than $115,000. District … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mAlfred-Almond Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-131)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance. Key … by a total of $2.3 million from 2015-16 through 2017-18 and annually appropriated an average of $495,000 of fund … June 30, 2018, surplus fund balance totaled $1.7 million and was 12 percent of 2018-19 appropriations, exceeding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/06/alfred-almond-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-131Patchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… be paid in advance. The Treasurer did not maintain custody and control of her signature stamp and check signatory policies were not followed. Key Recommendations Develop policies and procedures for banking activities and online purchases. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Brasher Falls Central School District – Financial Condition (2019M-158)
… in the general fund exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit for the past three fiscal years. As of June 30, 2018, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/25/brasher-falls-central-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-158