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Village of Lewiston – Purchasing (2013M-45)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over purchasing for the period June 1, 2011, to January 31, 2013. Background The … the general fund and $.9 million for the water and sewer funds combined. Key Findings We tested 36 claims totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-lewiston-purchasing-2013m-45Village of Arcade – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2013M-37)
… was to evaluate the internal controls over purchasing for the period June 1, 2010, through January 14, 2013. … verify that the Village received State contract pricing for nine purchases and overpaid approximately $5,500 for four of these purchases. The Board did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-arcade-internal-controls-over-purchasing-2013m-37Operational Advisory No. 31
… in SFS (i.e. bulkload transactions). In addition, agencies are reminded that all transactions are subject to all audits and must be submitted, approved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/31-general-ledger-journal-entries-workflow-changeTown of Morehouse – Records and Reports (2021M-182)
… complete, accurate and timely financial records and reports. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain the Town’s accounting records and reports in a complete, accurate, up-to-date or timely manner. … Bank reconciliations were not performed. Monthly financial reports were not prepared for and submitted to the Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/18/town-morehouse-records-and-reports-2021m-182IX.7.F M-Year Legislation – IX. Federal Grants
… Most federal grant award funding has a limited period of availability. Some grant’s … awarding agency and the award is considered expired. In some instances, the life of a federal award may be more or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7f-m-year-legislationIX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants
… cost standard rates into the State Financial System. In some cases, the federal government may request the negotiation of a separate rate for distinctive programs instead of using the … a waiver, agencies should enter a new waiver request in SFS which, once approved at the agency level, will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsWayne County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-6)
… enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim … properly enforce restitution orders, notify the court when a probationer violated the court order or disburse victim … Recommendations Establish clear policies and procedures for enforcing and monitoring restitution obligations. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/wayne-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-6Suffolk County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-9)
… some victims may never receive the payments to which they are entitled. Officials are unnecessarily holding nearly $1.3 million that should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/suffolk-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-9Town of Urbana – Supervisor’s Financial Records and Reports (2022M-14)
… complete, accurate, up to date, reliable or timely. As a result, the Board’s ability to monitor the Town’s financial … and bank reconciliations were not performed. As a result, the current Supervisor and bookkeeper were unaware … (Board) has not received financial reports since January 2020 and the 15 submitted reports for 2018 and 2019 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-supervisors-financial-records-and-reports-2022m-14Former Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… Delhi, was charged today with third-degree grand larceny for allegedly misstating his sick and leave accruals from 2015 to 2019 for 272 hours he did not accrue, which was revealed during a … “Thanks to the State Police and District Attorney Hubbard for working with my staff to expose this alleged crime.” “I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeTown of Friendship – Water Accountability (2013M-281)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials are adequately monitoring water loss for the period January 1, 2012 to August 12, 2013. Background The Town of Friendship is … of Public Works Superintendent has taken adequate steps to identify and reduce the amount of water loss within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/17/town-friendship-water-accountability-2013m-281Town of Argyle – Town Clerk and Budgeting (2012M-231)
… review internal controls over the Clerk’s office and the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2010, to … Key Findings The previous Clerk used the Town’s credit card to charge personal items totaling $8,347, did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/11/town-argyle-town-clerk-and-budgeting-2012m-231Town of Bovina – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2012M-237)
… 2012 budget appropriations were $936,700 funded primarily with real property taxes, water and sewer charges, and State … Town checks. Periodically compare the approved warrants with the checks cleared, as shown on the bank statements, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-bovina-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2012m-237Introduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The audit of claims or vouchers (the terms are used interchangeably in this publication) is a classic … conducted effectively. In order to ensure that tax dollars are spent efficiently, it is essential that a thorough, … independent audit of claims be conducted before payments are authorized. With constant pressure to do more with less, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionSouth Huntington Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-132)
… December 31, 2015. Background The South Huntington Union Free School District is located in the Town of Huntington, … with actuarial reports. … South Huntington Union Free School District Financial Condition 2016M132 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/south-huntington-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-132Rensselaer City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-286)
… officials transferred $1.3 million from two reserve funds to the general fund without appropriate support. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/rensselaer-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-286Valhalla Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-333)
… funds to unrestricted fund balance, where allowed by law, or to other, necessary reserves established and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/25/valhalla-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-333Oakfield-Alabama Central School District – Budgeting (2016M-172)
… Orleans County. The District, which operates three schools with approximately 870 students, is governed by an elected … the District’s unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits and develop a plan to use fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-budgeting-2016m-172Lowville Academy and Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-220)
… Lowville Academy and Central School District is located in the Towns of Denmark, Greig, Harrisburg, Lowville, … New Bremen, Pinckney, Turin, Watson and West Turin in Lewis County. The District, which operates one school with … unassigned fund balance has more than doubled as a result. District officials have not developed adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015mAddison Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-30)
… Steuben County. The District, which operates three schools with approximately 1,100 students, is governed by an elected … reserved are necessary, reasonable and in compliance with statutory requirements. Develop a plan to reduce excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/addison-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-30