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Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-71)
… 1, 2011, to January 31, 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … of Fire Commissioners consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial … Key Recommendations Ensure that the independent auditor is provided with sufficient documentation 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-financialIntroduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… travel as part of their official duties, whether it is to attend conferences, training sessions or to perform other job-related duties. While travel and … A long line of audit findings have emphasized the need to provide guidance regarding the management of travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionWayne Central School District – Financial Management (2012M-229)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial operations for the period July 1, 2009, to April 30, 2012. Background … and overestimated expenditures in the adopted budgets by a total of $20.5 million. As a result, the District had operating surpluses totaling $13.8 …
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)
… for collecting employees’ time records; recording the hours worked or salaries to be paid; making changes to … records) to ensure that payments were based on the actual hours or days worked and Board-authorized hourly rates or … payrolls to ensure that payments are based on actual hours or days worked and Board-authorized hourly rates or …
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-94Town of Marion – Misappropriation of Justice Court Cash Collections (2023M-149)
… Perform a proper review of reports submitted to New York State agencies to ensure that all cases, including any cash … a thorough review of the reports submitted to New York State agencies. Perform monthly bank reconciliations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/01/26/town-marion-misappropriation-justice-court-cash-collections-2023m-149Town of Lincoln - Town Clerk (2023M-31)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Lincoln (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) properly accounted for, … Determine whether the Town of Lincoln Town Town Clerk Clerk properly accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-town-clerk-2023m-31Town of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… in a timely manner and did not remit these collections to the Supervisor in a timely manner. Specifically, the Clerk … of the actual date of receipt. Remit real property taxes to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) on a weekly basis, as … and an accountability analysis by preparing a list of liabilities and comparing it to reconciled bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15Village of Addison – Board Oversight (2024M-8)
… enabled the former Clerk-Treasurer to abuse her position for personal gain. As a result of the Comptroller’s audit … in New York State surrendered their pension as a penalty for corruption while in office. Key Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-board-oversight-2024m-8Ardsley Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-13)
Determine whether the Ardsley Union Free School District District Board of Education Board and officials effectively managed fund balance and reserves
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/ardsley-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-13Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-52)
… to provide a funding source for capital projects without voter approval is misleading and continues to further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-52Village of North Haven – Collections (2024M-99)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of North Haven (Village) officials ensured collections were … 72 collections totaling $238,032 did not indicate the form of payment (cash or check). Therefore, officials and OSC … collections totaling $537,175 did not indicate the date of receipt. Therefore, officials and OSC auditors could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-north-haven-collections-2024m-99Virgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… the Board cannot verify if it is approving all claims for payment. In addition, it cannot determine … procedures including procedures to ensure that all disbursements have proper supporting documentation before … Review the Treasurer’s bank reconciliations to verify that all disbursements are proper District charges and to verify …
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)
… million. Key Findings The Board’s current firehouse hall rental policy and procedures are inadequate, and it did not … appropriate inventory recordkeeping, or vehicle and equipment usage and disposal. Key Recommendations Evaluate … maintaining custody of District assets for vehicles and equipment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardCounty of Orleans Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-345)
… The County of Orleans Industrial Development Agency is an independent public benefit corporation created to … commercial, research and recreation facilities. The Agency is governed by a seven-member Board which is appointed by the Orleans County Legislature. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/county-orleans-industrial-development-agency-projectCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in Ontario County. The Department is governed by a …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream Restoration Project and the overall contract …
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)
… to August 31, 2012. Background Wayne County is located in Central New York, covers approximately 600 square miles, … $10 million as of December 31, 2011, with no plans in place for the use of these balances. Key Recommendations … use and reduce the unexpended surplus fund balance in the general fund. Adopt policies and establish procedures …
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-184City of Binghamton – City Operations (2015M-280)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the City’s operations for costs savings and revenue … Key Findings Since at least 1999, the City issued debt to finance the purchase of items that are normally purchased … issue debt when other funds are not available. If funds do not become available in the budget, City officials could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/03/city-binghamton-city-operations-2015m-280