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Town of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… did not properly audit claims prior to approving them for payment. As a result, the risk is increased that claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. From our review of 184 claims … and deliberate audit of all claims prior to approving them for payment. Adequately document the justification for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
… a result, the District could have paid more than necessary for goods and services. District officials did not seek separate competition for 35 public work projects totaling almost $3.1 million, as … not submitted to the Director of Facilities (Director) for approval. Payments to vendors totaling $1.3 million were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-andIrvington Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-89)
… assets reviewed that cost $595,118. This can be attributed to District officials last conducting a physical inventory in … Of the 80 assets tested, District officials were unable to verify that seven assets were in the District’s … Key Recommendations Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date fixed asset inventory records. Conduct periodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/irvington-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-89Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… from five vendors totaling $102,136. Obtain written quotes for 21 purchases of goods and services totaling $77,767. Key … policy to provide officials with additional guidance for soliciting competition for professional services and insurance coverage. Obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Accounts Payable Advisory No. 38
… Subject: Reward Programs – Information for Travel and Purchase Reward Programs Guidance: Some … that do business with the State offer rewards or points for certain purchases that can be redeemed for other benefits, such as additional goods, services, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/38-reward-programsTown of Stony Creek – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2022M-32)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Stony Creek (Town) Supervisor maintained accurate … and reports, and the Board could improve its oversight of financial operations. The Supervisor did not: Ensure … and accurate financial reports, the Board was not aware of significant deficiencies with the Town’s accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/01/town-stony-creek-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-32State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Expansion of Geneva-Based RealEats into New Facility
… success story. It is meeting the growing consumer demand for healthy, easy-to-prepare dinner options that arrive at … results and shows significant potential as demand for online meal services increases. We’re proud to help this New York business expand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-expansion-geneva-based-realeats-new-facilityTown of Stephentown – Records and Reports (2012M-209)
… The purpose of our audit was to assess the completeness and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, … The Town of Stephentown is located in Rensselaer County, and has a population of approximately 2,900. The Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-stephentown-records-and-reports-2012m-209Greenville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-156)
… did not establish adequate policies and procedures for network user accounts to prevent unauthorized use or … acceptable use policy clearly states what is acceptable for District computer use, is updated to include District employees and is regularly reviewed and monitored for compliance. Design and implement procedures to monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/greenville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-156Dolgeville Central School District – Fuel Monitoring (2023M-175)
… District (District) officials adequately accounted for and monitored fuel usage. Key Findings District officials … performed. A periodic reconciliation of purchases, usage and fuel on hand can determine whether significant amounts of … perform periodic reconciliations to the fuel in the tank and investigate and resolve any material differences. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/16/dolgeville-central-school-district-fuel-monitoring-2023m-175Schuyler Lake Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-191)
… whether the Schuyler Lake Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established controls over … Board did not: Establish adequate controls over the work of the Treasurer, which include receiving and disbursing … for fiscal years 2015 through 2021 . As a result, as of July 31, 2022, the AUDs were between 152 and 2,343 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/02/10/schuyler-lake-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-191Salmon River Central School District – Foster Care Student Tuition (2022M-168)
… Key Findings District officials did not accurately pay tuition for foster care students enrolled care students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/10/salmon-river-central-school-district-foster-care-student-tuition-2022mTown of Groton – Long-Term Planning (2022M-113)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Groton (Town) officials established long-term capital and … Highway Department equipment needs . As a result: 17 of the 24 pieces of major highway equipment (71 percent) were … total repair costs during the audit period. If equipment is in need of repair on a regular basis, services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-groton-long-term-planning-2022m-113Tioga Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-170)
… training, they would have better positioned themselves to oversee the District’s financial activities and helped … policy, as required. Audit and approve all claims prior to payment. Ensure the Treasurer filed the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/01/13/tioga-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-170Town of Lake Pleasant – Credit Cards (2016M-432)
… card purchases to determine whether the cards were used for appropriate purposes and in compliance with the Town's policies for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $2.5 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-lake-pleasant-credit-cards-2016m-432Greenport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-203)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014. … 645 students. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $15.5 million. Key Findings For fiscal years 2010-11 through 2012-13, District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/05/greenport-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-203Town of Orchard Park – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2017M-81)
… The Town of Orchard Park is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 29,000. The Town is … receipts, including procedures over recording, depositing and remitting cash receipts. Review and approve the contract with the vendor who processes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-orchard-park-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2017m-81Town of Owego - Water Fund Operations (2021M-205)
… district had operating surpluses of over $465,000 in 2019 and $395,000 in 2020. 28 percent of the water produced, or … calculated correctly using Board-approved rates. Review and approve all adjustments prior to implementation by the … performed, determine where significant deficiencies exist and correct any issues noted. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-owego-water-fund-operations-2021m-205Manchester-Shortsville Central School District – Instructional Complex Capital Improvement Project (2021M-103)
… Central School District (District) officials properly and transparently used capital project resources. Key … another project phase totaling approximately $1.2 million and completed $149,000 in additional work that were not presented to and approved by the voters. The Board did not competitively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-instructional-complexTown of Stanford – Financial Management (2021M-130)
… on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town of Stanford Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/24/town-stanford-financial-management-2021m-130