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East Quogue Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-78)
… claims auditor. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of each claim before authorizing payment to ensure it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-78Franklin-Treadwell Fire District – Disbursements (2021M-16)
… oversight. Aside from minor exceptions which we discussed with District officials, disbursements were authorized, … approve electronic transfers. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/21/franklin-treadwell-fire-district-disbursements-2021m-16Andes Joint Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-158)
… Key Recommendations Implement compensating controls to better monitor the Treasurer’s duties. Discontinue the use of debit cards. Ensure the Board audits and approves claims that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/12/andes-joint-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-158Town of Andes - Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-194)
… did not properly segregate the disbursement duties of his office as the bookkeeper controls most aspects of the disbursement process. The Clerk collects, deposits, reconciles and reports all aspects of her cash receipts, including water and sewer rents, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-andes-conflict-interest-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2019m-194Town of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
… procured goods and services according to the purchasing policy and General Municipal Law (GML). Key Findings The Board-adopted procurement policy does not provide a clear method for procuring … procured goods and services according to the purchasing policy and General Municipal Law GML …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-carmel-procurement-2019m-179Village of Cobleskill - Misappropriated Funds and Board Oversight (2018M-47)
… did not calculate health insurance benefits in accordance with the employee handbook. The former Mayor was aware of … Obtain appropriate training. Village officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/03/village-cobleskill-misappropriated-funds-and-board-oversight-2018m-47Connetquot Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-180)
… initiate corrective action. 1 As per an October 28, 2019 draft of the 2018-19 audited financial statements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/01/connetquot-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-180Town of Day – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2014M-225)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Supervisor properly accounted for and reported the Town’s … The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/21/town-day-supervisors-records-and-reports-2014m-225Bemus Point Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-216)
… not used to finance operations. The District improperly restricted more than $260,000 in its trust and agency fund. … will be used to fund operations. Return the improperly restricted money to the general fund. Reduce surplus fund … to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/14/bemus-point-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-216Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Oversight (2021M-37)
… (THLDC) Board of Directors (Board) properly approved and monitored projects. Key Finding While the Board properly approved and monitored projects in accordance with standard project … THLDC Board of Directors Board properly approved and monitored projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/09/10/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-projectUlster County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-8)
… up on and officials did not always make reasonable efforts to locate victims promptly. Key Recommendations Ensure policies are clear to enforce and monitor restitution obligations. Enforce and monitor restitution according to court orders and Department policies and procedures. Make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/ulster-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-8Marcellus Central School District – Online Banking (2020M-66)
… used for online banking and none of the employees involved in online banking received Internet security awareness … to perform online transactions and that employees involved in online banking receive Internet security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/11/marcellus-central-school-district-online-banking-2020m-66Village of Arkport – Water Fund Financial Operations (2020M-45)
… and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/17/village-arkport-water-fund-financial-operations-2020m-45Town of Palermo - Timeliness of the Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2020M-67)
… (AUDs), which are required annual financial reports, with our office in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Ensure the … received in a timely manner. Complete and submit AUDs to our office in a timely manner. Conduct an annual audit of the … to conduct the audit. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/08/21/town-palermo-timeliness-supervisors-records-and-reports-2020m-67Niagara Falls City School District - Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2020M-73)
… support documentation. Key Recommendations Consult with legal counsel concerning options available for … out-of-district tuition billing. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/21/niagara-falls-city-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2020m-73Village of Broadalbin - Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-76)
… Sufficient compensating controls were not implemented to minimize the risks associated with the lack of segregation … receive or review bank statements or canceled check images to help minimize the risk of unauthorized transactions or … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/08/14/village-broadalbin-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-76Madison Central School District - Reserves and Debt Service Fund (2019M-63)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether reserve funds and the debt service fund balance were reasonable. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a written reserve fund policy. Three reserve funds totaling $1.3 million as of June 30, 2018, were … Determine whether reserve funds and the debt service fund balance were reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/madison-central-school-district-reserves-and-debt-service-fund-2019m-63Town of Tyre - Long-Term Planning (2019M-61)
Determine whether the Board established adequate longterm plans which appropriately address the Towns operational and capital needs and funding sources
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/29/town-tyre-long-term-planning-2019m-61Village of Argyle – Water Billing and Collections (2023M-148)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Argyle (Village) Board (Board) provided adequate oversight of water billings and collections. Key Findings Officials did not provide adequate oversight of water billings and collections. As a result, delinquent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/31/village-argyle-water-billing-and-collections-2023m-148KIPP Troy Prep Charter School – Resident Tuition Billings and Collections (2024M-20)
… and collected resident district tuition for the sample of 50 students we reviewed. They also accurately recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/14/kipp-troy-prep-charter-school-resident-tuition-billings-and-collections