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Town of Petersburgh – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations and the Justice Court (2015M-169)
… account for the sale and inventory of transfer station tickets and permits. Town Justices did not perform monthly … Periodically reconcile the number of transfer station tickets purchased and permits provided from the Town of Berlin to the number of tickets and permits sold and on hand. Reconcile all of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/24/town-petersburgh-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-andRockville Centre Housing Authority – Claims Auditing and Cash Receipts (2017M-57)
… 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. Background The Rockville Centre Housing Authority is located in the Village of Rockville Centre in Nassau County. The Authority, which was established … Rockville Centre Housing Authority Claims Auditing and Cash Receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/06/30/rockville-centre-housing-authority-claims-auditing-and-cash-receiptsVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B22-6-2)
… obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Significant revenue and expenditure estimates in the tentative budget are reasonable. The Village’s tentative budget includes a tax levy of $12,029,454, which is within the limit … should be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no more than the tax levy limit as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/04/15/village-suffern-budget-review-b22-6-2Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation – Enforcement Mortgages (2017M-39)
… The Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation (Land Bank) is a not-for-profit corporation authorized by the New York State "Land Bank Act." The Land Bank, which is governed by an … property status and retain a historical activity record for each property after the enforcement mortgage has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/28/greater-syracuse-property-development-corporation-enforcement-mortgagesTown of Darien – State Contract Loader Purchases (2013M-88)
… Town officials did not obtain the relevant State contract price lists, apply the appropriate contract discounts, or … two loaders. Key Recommendations Request the appropriate price lists from the vendor when purchasing equipment on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-darien-state-contract-loader-purchases-2013m-88Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… in accordance with statutory requirements and its adopted investment policy. Key Findings The Board did not always comply with its procurement and investment policies, or with statutory requirements relating … receiving payments totaling $24,009. Adhere to its investment policy by limiting the investment decisions to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143Mid-Hudson Library System – Procurement (2016M-261)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library System’s procurement process for the … quote is in agreement with the State contract prior to ordering. The Library System's purchasing policy does not … address what internal procedures to use for purchases that do not require competitive bidding. Key Recommendation Modify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/10/07/mid-hudson-library-system-procurement-2016m-261Village of Hewlett Bay Park – Financial Management (2022M-30)
… Bay Park (Village) Board adopted realistic budgets, and monitored and effectively managed the fund balance. Key Findings The Board did not adopt realistic budgets, or monitor and effectively manage fund balance. As a result, more taxes … Hewlett Bay Park Village Board adopted realistic budgets and monitored and effectively managed the fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/06/17/village-hewlett-bay-park-financial-management-2022m-30Town of Putnam Valley – Purchasing (2013M-193)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Town’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2012 to March 6, 2013. Background The Town of Putnam Valley is … million in total. We also reviewed supporting documents to verify that procurements and subsequent payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-putnam-valley-purchasing-2013m-193XIV.14.A Statewide Accounting Policy - Capital Assets and Depreciation – XIV. Special Procedures
… developed a comprehensive Capital Assets reporting system in compliance with Chapter 405, Laws of 1981 that monitors … Services (OGS), was significantly improved and updated in 1998. In October 2015, the balances in the system were converted to … developed a comprehensive Capital Assets reporting system in compliance with Chapter 405 Laws of 1981 that monitors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14a-statewide-accounting-policy-capital-assets-and-depreciationSeaford Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-36)
… component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key … school year by September 15, 2020 per New York State Education Department (SED) regulations. Nine of the 12 … included in the District’s training offered to the special education aides. District officials did not maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/seaford-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newPort Washington Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-33)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Port Washington Union Free School District (District) … component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/port-washington-union-free-school-district-mental-health-trainingMalone Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-32)
… component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key … school year by September 15, 2020 per New York State Education Department (SED) regulations. Only one elementary … component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act SAVE Act training requirement to staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/malone-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkCity of Binghamton – Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2020M-170)
… and monitored the Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project Project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/09/city-binghamton-joint-sewage-treatment-facility-capital-project-planning-andTown of Mount Pleasant – Financial Condition (2013M-303)
… 1, 2012, to August 13, 2013. Background The Town of Mount Pleasant is located in Westchester County and serves … Town of Mount Pleasant Financial Condition 2013M303 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-mount-pleasant-financial-condition-2013m-303Town of Humphrey – Financial Management (2013M-116)
… April 8, 2013. Background The Town of Humphrey is located in Cattaraugus County and has a population of approximately … supported, except for sales tax and fund balance estimates in the general fund. The Board has been adopting budgets that consistently underestimate sales tax revenues. In addition, on an annual basis, the Board appropriates fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-humphrey-financial-management-2013m-116Operational Advisory No. 6
… recording all re-appropriations contained in the 2025-2026 fiscal year enacted budget. All appropriations scheduled to lapse on March 31, 2026 contain the appropriate lapse date. Please see the … review appropriations scheduled to lapse on March 31, 2026 by utilizing the SFS report NYKK0004 as detailed in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/6-lapsing-notice-and-remindersTown of Rensselaerville - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2019M-207)
… and/or were incorrectly granted or calculated. Ten agricultural building exemptions lacked supporting … the building was essential to the operation of a bona fide agricultural or horticultural production carried on for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-rensselaerville-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2019m-207Village of Greenwich - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2019M-229)
Determine whether Village officials effectively managed the billing collecting enforcing and accounting for water and sewer charges
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-greenwich-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2019m-229Genesee Community College - Procurement, Cash Disbursements and College President's Compensation (2019M-81)
… and benefits in the President’s employment contract. College officials generally agreed with our recommendations … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the College’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2019/10/04/genesee-community-college-procurement-cash-disbursements-and-college