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Town of Rodman – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2023M-85)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Rodman (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, … and accountability analyses by preparing a list of liabilities and comparing it to reconciled bank balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/22/town-rodman-town-clerktax-collector-2023m-85Eldred Central School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-204)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education, operates three buildings with approximately 650 … or increases in property taxes and monitoring the use of unassigned fund balance. Consider cost savings measures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/17/eldred-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteriaBrighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… accordance with District policies, statutory requirements and good business practices. Key Finding District officials did not demonstrate that certain goods and services related to the 2021-22 CIP were procured in … officials could not support they competitively awarded two contracts, totaling $2.8 million. Instead of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205Town of Lake Luzerne – Payroll (2022M-98)
… for time in/out. Inaccurately calculated overtime payments to hourly employees, resulting in overpayments of $8,052 out … Board-approved rates, resulting in $13,650 annual increase to the Town’s payroll that the Board did not approve. Key … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … audit lake luzerne town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-payroll-2022m-98City of Dunkirk – Billing Enforcement (2020M-117)
… 31 are included on the relevy. Assess penalties according to the Code. The Treasurer generally disagreed with the … take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments to issues raised in the Treasurer’s response. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/11/city-dunkirk-billing-enforcement-2020m-117Brighton Memorial Library – Board Oversight (2015M-116)
… The Library had accumulated over $760,000 in private funds as of the end of 2014, with no formal written plan to use the money. Most of the private funds are improperly invested at unauthorized financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/28/brighton-memorial-library-board-oversight-2015m-116Town of Clarendon – Justice Court Operations (2013M-362)
… audit was to review the processes and procedures for the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 … four Council members. The Town’s revenue attributable to Court operations was $37,900 in 2008, declining to … bank reconciliations, we found that the accountability reports were not properly prepared. Key Recommendation Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/03/07/town-clarendon-justice-court-operations-2013m-362Town of Beekman – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-41)
… oversight. Cash receipts were not deposited within 10 days, as required by law, with some deposited between 11 to 67 days after collection. Key Recommendations Seek recovery of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/17/town-beekman-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-41Town of Mount Pleasant – Financial Condition (2013M-303)
… due primarily to the Board relying on fund balance as a financing source for operations. The Board did not adopt a policy, or ensure that procedures were in place, to govern the level of fund balance to be maintained. The Board’s estimates of unexpended surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-mount-pleasant-financial-condition-2013m-303West Seneca Central School District - Community Education (2019M-241)
… the District did not initially receive more than $5,500 in fees recorded as collected but not remitted by a vendor in January 2019. In January 2020, the vendor reimbursed the District for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/west-seneca-central-school-district-community-education-2019m-241Important Filing Reminders – Legacy Reporting
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/important-filing-remindersVillage of Waterford – Board Oversight (2022M-70)
… bank reconciliations were properly prepared, retained and reviewed. Ensure all claims paid in advance were for allowable purposes, audit claims paid in advance of audit … controls, including periodically reviewing bank statements and properly prepared bank reconciliations. Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/29/village-waterford-board-oversight-2022m-70Town of Covington – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-24)
… Covington (Town) Tax Collector remitted all collections as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law). Key Findings … not remit taxes to the Supervisor at least weekly and as required by Town Law. The Tax Collector made one payment … Treasurer in April 2024, instead of paying three separate required payments totaling $706,991 in February, $53,702 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/03/town-covington-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-24-0Emerging Manager Program
… The Emerging Manager Program of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) invests with emerging managers … funds. Program partners assist in the timely deployment of capital, perform due diligence and recommend managers to participate in the program. Each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-managerCity of Mechanicville – Audit Follow-Up (2012M-162-F)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the City’s progress, as of January 2015, in implementing our … is the Mayor. The City finances services mainly through real property taxes, State aid and fees charged to residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/07/03/city-mechanicville-audit-follow-2012m-162-fOne-Year FAE – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… earned in the 12 months right before you retire. The types of payments included in a one-year FAE are the same as the types of payments included in a three-year FAE. Your pension benefit will be calculated based on a one-year FAE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/one-year-faeUnadilla Valley Central School District – Special Education Services (2016M-47)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District provided special education … District officials provided special education services to District students in a cost-effective manner and saved the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-special-education-services-2016mState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Antisemitism and New York's Response
… seen on college campuses, on city streets, and online have no place in our society. Antisemitism, Islamophobia and … Governor Kathy Hochul's bold and smart actions today to protect Jewish and Muslim New Yorkers. I have confidence … University of New York’s policies and procedures related to antisemitism and discrimination will help protect Jewish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-antisemitism-and-new-yorks-responseHamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Pumper Truck Procurement (2023M-27)
… a pumper truck in accordance with statutory requirements and good business practices. Key Findings The Board did not … bidding requirements set forth in New York State (NYS) General Municipal Law (GML). Key Recommendation Comply with competitive bidding statutes and the District’s procurement policy. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/hamlin-morton-walker-fire-district-pumper-truck-procurement-2023m-27