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Review of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… 1,500 persons with developmental disabilities living in 150 group homes across eight counties. Employees at each … of the State and its taxpayers and promote fairness in contracting. Key Findings The Finger Lakes DDSO did not … more than $1 million, gave one vendor an unfair advantage in obtaining the state’s business and overpaid for hundreds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddsoTown of Kent – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-85)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate controls over procurement and … 1, 2016 through January 25, 2017. Background The Town of Kent is located in Putnam County and has a population of … Town of Kent Procurement and Information Technology 2017M85 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-kent-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-85Town of Somerset – Budgeting for Sales Tax (2016M-419)
… The Town of Somerset is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 2,600. The Town, which … Town Board. Budgeted appropriations in the general and highway funds for 2016 totaled $2 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-somerset-budgeting-sales-tax-2016m-419XII.5.J Entering the Division of the Budget Approval Code – XII. Expenditures
… Process and Document Preparation: When processing payments that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5j-entering-division-budget-approval-codeXI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-comptroller-approval-contracts-and-general-contracts-processingTown of Delhi - Highway Department Leave Records (2020M-53)
… injury, which resulted in an overpayment of his health and dental premiums of $6,411. The 2018 and 2019 leave balances of six of the other seven Department … were accurately maintained. Based upon our examination and investigation of discrepancies in the former Deputy’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-delhi-highway-department-leave-records-2020m-53Town of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… services and playground equipment were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of the taxpayers. Key Findings The … Board did not: Adopt an adequate reserve policy, resulting in the unrestricted general fund balance increasing to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70Village of Middleport – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-313)
… 3, 2013. Background The Village of Middleport is located in Niagara County and has approximately 1,840 residents. The … appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds in the 2013-14 fiscal year total $1.7 million. Key Findings … system” did not ensure that transactions were recorded in a timely manner. The Clerk-Treasurer’s spreadsheets were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-middleport-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-313Town of New Berlin – Ambulance Company Loan (2013M-22)
… for 2013 are $1.86 million, financed primarily by real property taxes and sales tax. Key Finding The Board authorized and … for its consideration. Key Recommendation Obtain a clear understanding of the types of loans that can be legally made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-new-berlin-ambulance-company-loan-2013m-22City of Cortland – Non-Contractual Employees’ Payroll Benefits (2020M-161)
… and accurate. Key Findings Two OSC audits issued in 2010 found NC employees received benefits inconsistent … employees earned 2,213 more hours of leave than employees in the collective bargaining agreements, valued at $110,500. … vacation leave than limits established for employees in the collective bargaining agreements, valued at $13,700. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/08/27/city-cortland-non-contractual-employees-payroll-benefits-2020m-161Town of Willing – Town Supervisor’s Financial Duties (2021M-68)
… maintained adequate records, prepared appropriate reports and provided adequate oversight of the bookkeeper. Key … Findings The Town’s bookkeeper maintained adequate records and the accounting records we reviewed were accurate and complete, but the Supervisor did not prepare and submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/20/town-willing-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2021m-68Village of Canton – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2021M-101)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Canton (Village) Clerk-Treasurer maintained complete, … similar findings and recommendations to our 2012 audit of the Village. The same Clerk-Treasurer was in office for … the records were properly maintained. For example, as of May 31, 2020, the Village’s pooled cash accounts were out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/24/village-canton-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2021m-101Town of Patterson - Recycling Center Cash Receipts (2019M-237)
… supported, recorded and remitted timely and intact (in the same form and amount as received). Key Findings Cash … supported recorded and remitted timely and intact in the same form and amount as received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/20/town-patterson-recycling-center-cash-receipts-2019m-237Town of West Seneca - Capital Project Management (2019M-195)
… budget outlining revenues and expenditures was maintained in the accounting records and periodically updated. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/06/town-west-seneca-capital-project-management-2019m-195Town of Smithville - Annual and Claims Auditing (2020M-41)
… the Board annually audited the records of Town officers and audited claims before payment. Key Findings The Board did … or Town Clerk. The Board did not perform a deliberate and thorough audit of claims. Key Recommendations Annually audit the records of all officials who receive and disburse funds. Perform a deliberate and thorough audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/05/29/town-smithville-annual-and-claims-auditing-2020m-41Town of DePeyster – Town Clerk Operation-Tax Collection (2015M-91)
… 4, 2014. Background The Town of De Peyster is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately … did not record, deposit or remit tax moneys collected in a timely and accurate manner. The Board did not perform an … and penalties are remitted and all moneys are deposited in an accurate and timely manner. Perform or contract for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/10/26/town-depeyster-town-clerk-operation-tax-collection-2015m-91Rockland County - Sale of Estate Real Property (2019M-233)
… whether the Acting Public Administrator disposed of estate real property in accordance with Office of Public Administrator guidelines. Key Finding Estate real properties were sold without third-party … Engage a professional appraisal service prior to listing estate real property for sale. County officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/05/15/rockland-county-sale-estate-real-property-2019m-233Town of Dayton - Supervisor's Records and Reports (2019M-189)
… action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/31/town-dayton-supervisors-records-and-reports-2019m-189Town of Day – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2014M-225)
… was to determine if the Supervisor properly accounted for and reported the Town’s financial transactions for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. … daily accounting requirements. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total approximately $1.78 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/21/town-day-supervisors-records-and-reports-2014m-225Town of Cohocton – Town Clerk Cash Shortage (2014M-325)
… a population of approximately 2,500. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town Clerk is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/15/town-cohocton-town-clerk-cash-shortage-2014m-325