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Stafford Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Management (2023M-110)
… Board did not: Include revenue estimates in the budgets for 2021, 2022 and 2023. Develop realistic budgets, as … or capital plan to help guide budget development and save for capital asset and equipment purchases. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/08/stafford-fire-department-inc-financial-management-2023m-110Oxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… oxford academy school transportation department purchases service contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-departmentAddison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services. Key Findings District officials did not seek competition for most professional services in accordance with District … without seeking competition. Did not solicit a request for proposal (RFP) for audit services within the last five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6Galway Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2017M-267)
… budgeted appropriations, exceeding the statutory limit by 7.7 percentage points. The District’s budgets included … fund operations. The budgets overestimated appropriations by more than $7 million or 10.1 percent from 2013-14 through … District operations. Adopt realistic annual budgets based on historical trends or other known trends and appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/galway-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2017m-267Alexander Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-64)
… $3.1 million in excess reserve funds as a financing source for a capital project, they did not do so in accordance with … Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/11/alexander-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-64Bethpage Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2019M-213)
Determine whether extraclassroom activity ECA funds were properly collected recorded deposited and disbursed
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/07/bethpage-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2019mOysterponds Union Free School District - Financial Management (2019M-217)
… appropriations by a total of approximately $1.6 million from 2016-17 through 2018-19. Over the past three completed … the District reported unassigned fund balance that ranged from 16.5 percent to 27.8 percent of the ensuing year’s … unassigned fund balance to comply with the statutory limit in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/17/oysterponds-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2019m-217Village of Port Chester - Dual Employment (2018M-91)
… Leave usage paid, totaling $3,979, was not deducted from leave accruals, and 536 hours of leave was taken without … usage is properly approved, reported, recorded or deducted from accruals. Village officials disagreed with some of our … action. Appendix B contains our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/12/village-port-chester-dual-employment-2018m-91Alfred-Almond Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-131)
… Findings The Board overestimated appropriations by a total of $2.3 million from 2015-16 through 2017-18 and annually … balance policy. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated that they have initiated or … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/06/alfred-almond-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-131Sir William Johnson Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2015M-004)
… records. Neither Treasurer consistently performed monthly bank reconciliations. Neither Treasurer consistently submitted monthly or annual financial reports to the Board. Key … and an accounting for all revenues and expenses. Perform monthly bank reconciliations in a timely manner and present …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/01/sir-william-johnson-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internalNiskayuna No. 2 Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-73)
… if the District awarded Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) credits accurately for the period January 1, 2014 … the revised point system. Establish a process to review LOSAP activities and records to ensure activities are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/31/niskayuna-no-2-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2015m-73Hortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… benefit payouts and grant activities were not included on reports to the members. Fundraising controls are generally lacking. Not all claims were approved by the members prior to payment. Key Recommendations Compare financial activity recorded by the Treasurer with bank statements and conduct an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210Erie County Water Authority – Information Technology (2018M-9)
… environment against unauthorized use, access and loss for the period January 1, 2016 through October 6, 2017. … compromise systems and data. Key Recommendations Evaluate all existing network user accounts, disable or remove any … and ensure that accounts are periodically reviewed for necessity and appropriateness. Review the Internet usage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/04/erie-county-water-authority-information-technology-2018m-9Dunkirk City School District – Financial Management (2017M-122)
… six schools with approximately 2,000 students, is governed by a seven-member Board of Education. General fund budgeted … officials consistently overestimated appropriations by an average of $3.7 million. Three of the District’s … realistically reflect the District’s operating needs based on historical trends or other identified analyses. Review all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/13/dunkirk-city-school-district-financial-management-2017m-122Town of Moreau – Budgeting and Multiyear Planning (2017M-185)
… is within the Town’s borders. The Town, which is governed by an elected five-member Town Board, has a population of … sewer fund and water districts 2, 3, 4 and 5 increased by $1.4 million during the audit period due to inadequate … 2, 3, 4 and 5. Key Recommendations Develop budgets based on realistic estimates of revenues and appropriations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-moreau-budgeting-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-185Town of Franklin – Financial Condition (2018M-8)
… Board effectively monitored the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2018 total approximately $1.7 million. Key Findings Since … reliance on TOV Highway fund balance as a financing source for recurring expenditures. The Supervisor should provide the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/23/town-franklin-financial-condition-2018m-8North Warren Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-197)
… officials effectively managed general fund balance for the period July 1, 2013 through May 31, 2017. Background … has approximately 520 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year totaled approximately $13.3 … needed reserves or reduce District property taxes. Review all reserves to determine whether the amounts retained are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/north-warren-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mFranklinville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-49)
… in Cattaraugus County. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education, operates two … exceed the statutory limit for the past three fiscal years by an average of $2.1 million. District officials allowed … include realistic estimates of appropriations based on actual needs to avoid levying taxes at a level greater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/franklinville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-49Town of Marilla – Town Supervisor’s Activities (2015M-27)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s financial records and reports for … relied on a certified public accounting firm (CPA) to maintain the accounting records without oversight, … funds. The Board did not annually audit, or cause to be audited, the Supervisor’s records, as required by law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/22/town-marilla-town-supervisors-activities-2015m-27Ballston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-101)
… 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. Background The Ballston Spa Public Library is a municipal public library that … in 1893. The Library is located in the Village of Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, and is governed by a five-member Board … Ballston Spa Public Library Donations and Circulation Desk Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/21/ballston-spa-public-library-donations-and-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015m