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Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… authorize disbursements. As a result, payments were made for unsupported, duplicate and/or improper claims. Village … all claims contained adequate supporting documentation for 140 purchases totaling $44,547. Ensure the Village’s procurement policy was followed for three purchases totaling $19,179. Document whether claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Village of Argyle – Water Billing and Collections (2023M-148)
… (Board) provided adequate oversight of water billings and collections. Key Findings Officials did not provide adequate oversight of water billings and collections. As a result, delinquent accounts were not enforced, and the Village lost revenue. The Clerk-Treasurer did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/31/village-argyle-water-billing-and-collections-2023m-148Town of Western - Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2022M-184)
… of Western (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and timely financial records and reports. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain complete and accurate financial records of Town operations and did not … of Western Town Supervisor maintained complete accurate and timely financial records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-western-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-184Town of Putnam – Accounting Records and Reports (2022M-188)
… the Town’s accounting records and reports, as required, in a complete, accurate, up to date or timely manner . … tax revenues were overstated by a total of $782,864 in the general fund and understated in the highway and fire protection funds. $49,765 in sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/10/town-putnam-accounting-records-and-reports-2022m-188Village of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… Determine whether the Clerk-Treasurers accurately and completely accounted for, recorded and reported financial transactions in a timely manner. Key … did not properly record her leave usage . She earned and used leave that she was not entitled to and paid herself …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11Town of German – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2023M-54)
… Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports. Key Findings The former Supervisor did not maintain the Town’s accounting records and reports in a complete, accurate and up-to-date manner . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/14/town-german-supervisors-records-and-reports-2023m-54Cortland County - Claims Audit and Check Printing (2018M-247)
… auditor or the office of county comptroller, in accordance with law. Direct the County’s Information Technology (IT) … rights in the financial software. County officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/03/01/cortland-county-claims-audit-and-check-printing-2018m-247Town of Stamford - Annual and Claims Auditing (2018M-227)
… Determine whether the Board ensured that audits of records and claims were performed. Key Findings The Board did not: Annually audit the records of the Supervisor and Town Clerk. Perform a deliberate and thorough audit of claims. Key Recommendations Annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-stamford-annual-and-claims-auditing-2018m-227Town of Barton - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-8)
… not: Adequately safeguard highway assets, including scrap metal, which may have resulted in at least $1,700 in scrap metal proceeds being used for inappropriate expenditures. … to the Board when assets are sold and ensure all scrap metal is adequately secured and sales proceeds are recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/19/town-barton-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-8Southside Academy Charter School - Enrollment and Billing (2019M-70)
… The School did not have all the necessary student residence documentation on file. Key Recommendations Review … billed. Ensure that every enrolled student has proof of residence and that the necessary documentation is kept on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/05/31/southside-academy-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2019m-70Town of Schroeppel - Financial Records and Reports (2019M-187)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the … records. Due to deficiencies in the records, the Annual Update Documents (AUDs), which are the Annual Financial Reports, were not filed on a timely basis. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-schroeppel-financial-records-and-reports-2019m-187Town of Ancram - Financial and Capital Planning (2019M-135)
… Determine whether the Board established multiyear plans and financial policies to adequately manage the Town’s … multiyear financial or capital plans. Adopt a fund balance and reserve policy. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt a comprehensive multiyear financial and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-ancram-financial-and-capital-planning-2019m-135Community Fire and Rescue, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-93)
… officials ensured financial activity was properly recorded and reported, and money was safeguarded. Key Findings Credit card purchases … purposes. Fundraising activities lacked adequate recording and reporting and cash was not safeguarded. The … officials ensured financial activity was properly recorded and reported and money was safeguarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/20/community-fire-and-rescue-inc-financial-activities-2019m-93Village of Nelliston - Payroll and Accounting Records (2018M-162)
… Determine whether the Village accurately paid salaries and wages and adequately monitored and recorded leave accruals and usage. Determine if the … paid if leave accruals were adequately monitored and if the ClerkTreasurer maintained complete financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/12/14/village-nelliston-payroll-and-accounting-records-2018m-162Nanuet Fire District - Credit and Gasoline Cards (2018M-193)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if claims for credit card bills were audited and the purchases were for appropriate purposes. Key Findings Of the 240 credit card … Determine if claims for credit card bills were audited and the purchases were for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/12/28/nanuet-fire-district-credit-and-gasoline-cards-2018m-193Town of Batavia – Water and Sewer Operations (2018M-12)
… Town of Batavia Water and Sewer Operations 2018M12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/11/town-batavia-water-and-sewer-operations-2018m-12Town of Palermo – Procurement and Fuel Inventory (2020M-100)
… officials used competitive methods when procuring goods and services and properly accounted for and monitored diesel and gasoline fuel. Key Findings Town … officials used competitive methods when procuring goods and services and properly accounted for and monitored diesel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-palermo-procurement-and-fuel-inventory-2020m-100Madison County - Claims Audit and Payment Process (2019M-142)
… whether internal controls over the claims audit and payment process were adequately designed and operating … Health (BOH) did not audit their respective claims before payment. Our review of 382 claims totaling $3.5 million … Ensure all claims are audited and approved prior to payment when required by law. Ensure all claims contain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/01/17/madison-county-claims-audit-and-payment-process-2019m-142Mottville Fire District - Budgeting and Financial Recordkeeping (2020M-26)
… Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and the Treasurer accurately recorded and reported financial activities. Key Findings The Board’s … budgets were incomplete because the real property tax levy and a schedule of other estimated revenues were not included. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/15/mottville-fire-district-budgeting-and-financial-recordkeeping-2020m-26Town of Smithville - Annual and Claims Auditing (2020M-41)
… the Board annually audited the records of Town officers and audited claims before payment. Key Findings The Board did … or Town Clerk. The Board did not perform a deliberate and thorough audit of claims. Key Recommendations Annually audit the records of all officials who receive and disburse funds. Perform a deliberate and thorough audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/05/29/town-smithville-annual-and-claims-auditing-2020m-41