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Franklin Square Union Free School District – Fund Balance (2016M-129)
… The District, which operates three elementary schools with approximately 1,840 students, is governed by a … Ensure the amount of unassigned fund balance complies with the statutory limits and reduce the amount of surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/franklin-square-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-129Portville Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-384)
… elected nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted general fund expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year are … $16 million. Key Findings The Board failed to ensure that fund balance was maintained within legally established limits … Key Recommendations Ensure that the unexpended surplus fund balance is in compliance with Real Property Tax Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/portville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-384Port Byron Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-71)
… October 22, 2013. Background The Port Byron Central School District is located in the Village of Port Byron and … a detailed multiyear financial plan. … Port Byron Central School District Financial Condition 2014M71 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/03/port-byron-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-71Accounts Payable Advisory No. 12
… letters, special characters (e.g., #,-) or spaces in the invoice field of vouchers payable to Citibank Guidance: Citibank reports … continues to receive Business Units’ payments with data in the invoice field that does not conform to the requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/12-citibank-account-numbers-invoice-fieldOgdensburg City School District – Payroll (2016M-250)
… Background The Ogdensburg City School District is located in the City of Ogdensburg and the Towns of Lisbon and Oswegatchie in St. Lawrence County. The District, which operates three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/ogdensburg-city-school-district-payroll-2016m-250Wallkill Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-294)
… Ulster County. The District, which operates five schools with approximately 3,000 students, is governed by an elected … From 2010-11 through 2014-15, the Board adopted budgets with excessive appropriations that resulted in operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/wallkill-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-294West Genesee Central School District – Segregation of Duties (2016M-303)
… process at the District’s Business Office or for the Food Service Department. Key duties of cash handling, … to verify that funds were deposited into a District bank account. Key Recommendations Develop and implement cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/west-genesee-central-school-district-segregation-duties-2016m-303Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Health Insurance Buyouts (2023M-21)
… greater savings by modifying the terms of the program. For example, the District should review the eligibility … requirements of the program for married couples and family members employed by the District . For the 2021 … to determine if the program is implemented in the most prudent and cost-effective manner. At the expiration of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-health-insurance-buyoutsAddison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… professional services. Key Findings District officials did not seek competition for most professional services in … policy. District officials: Paid approximately $365,000 to 12 of the District’s 14 professional service providers … five years as required by Chapter 263 of the Laws of 2005. Have consistently used the same construction management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6Town of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… $10,064 were approved without evidence of compliance with the Town’s procurement policy. Key Recommendations … use of the Town debit card. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they will take …
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)
… projects that exceed the bidding thresholds in accordance with GML. Review project proposals before approval to help … for services provided. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-andTown of Groton – Long-Term Planning (2022M-113)
… repair costs during the audit period. If equipment is in need of repair on a regular basis, services to taxpayers may not be provided … and financial plans to replace highway capital assets in a timely manner. Consider funding reserves for the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-groton-long-term-planning-2022m-113Irvington Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-89)
… inventory checks and ensure fixed asset disposals comply with the District’s fixed asset policy. District officials disagreed with certain findings in our report. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/irvington-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-89Tioga Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-170)
… paid by the Treasurer. File the required delinquent AUDs with our office within 60 days of the close of the fiscal … fiscal oversight training. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they will initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/01/13/tioga-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-170Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… at the best price and that purchases are being made in the most prudent and economical manner in the best interest of taxpayers. District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Sayville Union Free School District - Purchasing (2019M-69)
… vendor. District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/sayville-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2019m-69Village of Interlaken - Water and Sewer Financial Operations and Information Technology (2019M-74)
… Determine whether: The Board provided adequate oversight and management of the Village’s water and sewer finances. … capital plan to address needed repairs. We estimate that, for residents with both water and sewer services, rates would … $320 per year to about $950 per year to finance new debt for infrastructure repairs and continuing operational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/14/village-interlaken-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-and-informationSouthampton Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-43)
… accounts and overestimated certain expenditure accounts in the annual budgets. Did not have support for the … and use any excess funds identified to benefit residents in accordance with statutory requirements. Except as noted in … with our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on the District’s response. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/18/southampton-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-43Town of Colonie – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-41)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether Town of Colonie (Town) officials could take additional steps to … the ramp changes direction. 15 components at the Public Safety Center, such as a portion of service counters at an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-colonie-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-41Hammondsport Central School District – Investment Program (2024M-63)
… the District’s investment program. Except as noted in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-investment-program-2024m-63