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Suffolk 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-s9-20-9Former 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-231Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Meals Provided at Meetings (2023M-183)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether … which increased the risk that BOCES may have paid for unnecessary meals. BOCES paid $136,878 for meals provided at meetings during the audit period. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/29/washington-saratoga-warren-hamilton-essex-board-cooperative-educational-servicesTown of Glen - Water and Sewer Operations (2023M-167)
… bills and meter readings were not independently reviewed for accuracy. As a result, officials and customers have no assurance that … errors totaling $30,258 and did not record customer payments in a timely manner and accurately. The Clerk made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-glen-water-and-sewer-operations-2023m-167Pembroke Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2023M-136)
… all ECA activity is performed and recorded in compliance with the Board-adopted policy. Ensure that collections are … within a timely manner. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated that they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/19/pembroke-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2023m-136Town of Crawford – Town Clerk (2021M-82)
… intact and in a timely manner. Ensure monthly collections are recorded, reported and remitted accurately and in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/11/23/town-crawford-town-clerk-2021m-82Indian River Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-92)
… the Indian River Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials adequately managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board and District … Additionally, the District’s reported surplus fund balance as of June 30, 2021 was 10 percent, exceeding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/indian-river-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2022mNorwood-Norfolk Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-129)
… tax levy or to fund needed reserves. Maintained $3 million in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … to $2.1 million. Did not use $0.9 million restricted in a debt reserve to pay related debt as required. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/norwood-norfolk-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-129Seneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… investigation. In addition, the Director did not seek reimbursement of approximately $5,600 for fuel octane testing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2Jefferson County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-3)
… Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets … inventory of all businesses. County officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/jefferson-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-3Town of Pittsfield – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2024M-80)
… limited. The Supervisor did not: Properly record revenues in the accounting system, prepare bank reconciliations or … by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 30. In addition, the 2022 AFR was inaccurate. Provide the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/27/town-pittsfield-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-80Town of Ashland – Long-Term Planning (2024M-114)
… might cost up to $822,000. For example, a 2005 pickup truck, 2007 backhoe and 2011 mower are beyond their usable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-ashland-long-term-planning-2024m-114Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… The Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS) allows … users to easily and securely submit data and documents to the NYS Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Bureau of … in Get Help Create Users and Assign Roles General Help for all transactions Procurement Contract/Amendment Help Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssMain-Transit Fire Department – Banquet Hall Disbursements And Collections (2024M-86)
… and prepared and signed his compensation checks without a Board member or Department official confirming the payment … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Department’s response. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/01/03/main-transit-fire-department-banquet-hall-disbursements-and-0Fairview Fire District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2024M-96)
… avoided or reduced. Key Recommendations Ensure employees are paid only for hours worked and leave time to which they are entitled. Review payroll errors identified in this report … made to employees. Ensure that all leave requests are properly approved and supported and that employees take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/01/24/fairview-fire-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2024m-96Brockport Central School District - Financial Management (2023M-107)
… gaps. However, the District incurred operating surpluses in each of those five years, totaling $20.9 million. The … $30 million (8 percent) and underestimated revenues by a total of $8.7 million (4 percent). Five reserves had … totaling $24.5 million that were not needed or used in many years, and the debt reserve in the debt service fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/12/brockport-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-107Roslyn Union Free School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory Records (2024M-91)
… sufficiently detailed, up-to-date inventory records. The IT inventory list included at least 400 active IT devices that were … accordingly. Maintain detailed, up-to-date records for all IT equipment. District officials disagreed with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/02/21/roslyn-union-free-school-district-information-technology-equipment