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Virgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… The Treasurer has not filed the annual update document with the State Comptroller’s Office for the years 2009, 2010, … the District’s cash balances. File the delinquent AUDs with the Office of the State Comptroller and file future AUDs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… and procedures are inadequate, and it did not comply with the provisions in the existing policy. The Board did not … credit limits, monitoring controls to ensure compliance with the policy, and penalties for violating the policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardHalfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-71)
… Ensure that the independent auditor is provided with sufficient documentation in a timely manner to complete … that the Treasurer prepares and files the required AUD with OSC in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/03/halfmoon-waterford-fire-district-no-1-internal-controls-over-financialCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… written guidance on credit card usage combined with the Department officials’ failure to review and approve … slips and financial records and reports. Contract annually with a CPA to audit the Treasurer’s records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… including ensuring work is performed in accordance with contracts prior to payment and reporting any variances … that department heads provide the Board and the Attorney with all contracts for review/approval, contracts are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Wayne County – Financial Management (2012M-249)
… reserves totaling $10 million as of December 31, 2011, with no plans in place for the use of these balances. Key … reserved are necessary, reasonable, and in compliance with statutory requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/12/wayne-county-financial-management-2012m-249Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… Oneida County. The District, which operates five schools with approximately 1,300 students, is governed by an elected … recent years, the Board has balanced its adopted budgets with appropriations of fund balance and reserves, which has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… 1, 2011, through April 26, 2013. Background The Village of Gowanda is located in Cattaraugus and Erie Counties and has a … Village of Gowanda Procurement 2013M175 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175Village of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… online banking. The Village uses online banking services with one bank and currently only makes intra-bank transfers … accounts at this bank. However, the Board was unfamiliar with and unaware of the importance of these types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineTown of New Baltimore – Procurement Practices (2013M-203)
… were not obtained. Key Recommendations Ensure compliance with GML and the Town's adopted procurement policy by … is obtained and properly documented in compliance with Town policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-new-baltimore-procurement-practices-2013m-203Elmwood Village Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-174)
… approximately $2.7 million. These expenses were funded with revenues of approximately $3.4 million derived from … or irregularities, we identified control deficiencies with the School’s residence verification process. The School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/23/elmwood-village-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-174Introduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… approval before attending conferences. Alcohol purchased with taxpayer dollars. Payment of spousal and other non-employee travel with public funds. Reimbursement of travel expenses to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionWayne Central School District – Financial Management (2012M-229)
… fiscal year are $41.3 million, which are funded primarily with State aid, sales tax, real property taxes, and grants. … approximately $14 million to the District’s reserves with no documented plan or justification for their excessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-2012m-229Saranac Central School District – Payroll (2015M-298)
… Clinton County. The District, which operates four schools with approximately 1,470 students, is governed by an elected … The Superintendent did not compare the payroll registers with payroll source documents (i.e., time records) to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/saranac-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-298Weedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… in Cayuga County. The District, which operates two schools with approximately 800 students, is governed by an elected … Analyze reserve funds to ensure balances are best aligned with the District’s long-term needs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94City of Binghamton – City Operations (2015M-280)
… finance the purchase of items that are normally purchased with annual budget appropriations. In 2014, the refuse fund’s … employees and retirees in a cost-effective manner. Discuss with the City attorney the possible establishment of a sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/03/city-binghamton-city-operations-2015m-280Town of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… including payroll, made to employees. Consult with the Town attorney about possible recovery of the … amounts, before pay checks are distributed. Consult with the Town attorney about possible recovery of the unpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-206)
… Treasurer did not file 2012-14 annual financial reports with OSC, and 2012-13 financial records were not audited in a … Ensure that all insurance benefits are in compliance with legal requirements and ensure that any employee who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B23-7-1)
… must submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year during which the school district is … last five years. The District’s proposed budget complies with the tax levy limit because it includes a tax levy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/04/07/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b23-7-1Town of Covington – Town Supervisor (2013M-371)
… records and should consider either appointing a bookkeeper with sufficient technical skills or contracting with an accounting firm to fulfill certain financial duties, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/07/town-covington-town-supervisor-2013m-371