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Clifton Park Water Authority – Water Charges (2015M-247)
… audit was to review the Authority’s internal controls over water charges for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Clifton Park Water Authority is an independent public benefit corporation … Clifton Park Water Authority Water Charges 2015M247 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/22/clifton-park-water-authority-water-charges-2015m-247Town of Mount Morris – Justice Court (2012M-129)
… Town of Mount Morris Justice Court 2012M129 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-mount-morris-justice-court-2012m-129Village of Clayton – Claims Auditing (2021M-81)
… Trustees (Board) properly audited claims prior to payment and ensured written quotes were obtained for purchases and public works contracts. Key Findings The Board did not … $495,104 were not approved for payment by the Board, and claims totaling $52,000 to the local Chamber of Commerce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/09/03/village-clayton-claims-auditing-2021m-81Van Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-125)
… exceeded the statutory limit by $1.5 million and resulted in higher tax levies than necessary. Actual expenditures from … fund balance statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt a multiyear … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/22/van-hornesville-owen-d-young-central-school-district-financial-managementSodus Center Fire Department – Financial Activities (2016M-424)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department … Key Findings The Department’s constitution and bylaws do not define financial oversight responsibilities and do not provide specific guidelines on how the membership should exercise its decision-making power. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/03/31/sodus-center-fire-department-financial-activities-2016m-424Who Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Although there are exceptions, the governing board is generally responsible for the audit of claims. The audit of claims is one of the few control procedures that is often executed … the need to have a strong claims auditing function and, where allowable by law, have chosen to delegate their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleArlington Fire District – Station Number 5 Renovation (2022M-54)
Determine whether Arlington Fire District District officials used competitive methods to renovate Arlington Station 5 and appropriately disclosed interests in leasehold agreements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/10/21/arlington-fire-district-station-number-5-renovation-2022m-54Town of Ephratah – Accounting Records and Reports (2022M-138)
… were incomplete, inaccurate and could not be relied on to make financial decisions . The Supervisor has continued to not maintain the Town’s accounting records and reports in a complete, accurate, up-to-date or timely manner. Without reliable accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-ephratah-accounting-records-and-reports-2022m-138Town of North Collins – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-99)
… 20, 2015. Background The Town of North Collins is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 3,500. The Town is governed by … including cash and fund balance accounts, during 2012 in an attempt to correct errors. As a result, improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/09/04/town-north-collins-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-99Village of Akron – Selected Financial Activities (2016M-133)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to review the Village’s water operations and the … million. Key Findings We reviewed water and sewer billings to 53 customers and found that seven were underbilled by more … records and reports. The Village had insufficient cash to fund its operations and the continued use of temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/08/26/village-akron-selected-financial-activities-2016m-133Mount Vernon City School District – Procurement of Natural Gas (2019M-91)
… (District) Board and District officials procured natural gas at the most favorable terms and in the best interest of … The Board and District officials did not procure natural gas in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law … Board and District officials: Did not monitor the natural gas rates charged by the energy supply company (ESCO) or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/15/mount-vernon-city-school-district-procurement-natural-gas-2019m-91West Albany Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2017M-15)
… whether credit card purchases were approved in advance and related claims included adequate supporting documentation … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Colonie in Albany County. The … made with the District’s credit cards. Establish a clear and consistent process for staff to follow when obtaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/west-albany-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2017m-15Town of Wolcott – Financial Management (2020M-131)
… an understanding of the finances for the closed landfill. In addition, the Board: Did not treat taxpayers equitably … of fund balance. Did not adopt a multiyear financial and capital plan or detailed reserve plan. The Board’s ability to effectively manage the Town’s financial condition is further hampered by not requiring regular financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-financial-management-2020m-131Village of Delhi – Financial Condition (2013M-110)
… our audit was to examine the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to March 1, 2013. Background The … total general, sewer and water fund budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year are $3.4 million. Key Findings … surplus funds and have not established formal reserves for future repairs and capital needs. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/26/village-delhi-financial-condition-2013m-110Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2021M-9)
… Key Findings The ECA clubs did not maintain adequate records. Therefore, we could not determine whether all funds … ledgers. Deposit slip compositions did not always match records provided to the central treasurer. No profit and loss … ECA activities. Key Recommendations Maintain separate club records including deposit slips, duplicate press-numbered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/westhampton-beach-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activityUtica Harbor Point Development Corporation – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2022M-43)
… to monitor the budget and finances and did not establish a comprehensive written multiyear financial plan. The Board … years. The Corporation’s ability to pay off the LOCs is contingent on the sale of three properties, which … by reviewing periodic financial reports. Establish a comprehensive written multiyear financial plan. Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/15/utica-harbor-point-development-corporation-budgeting-andCanton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-287)
… period July 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. Background The Canton Central School District is located in St. Lawrence … Canton Central School District Financial Condition 2013M287 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/canton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-287Village of Brushton – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-235)
… Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year are approximately $54,900. Key Findings The … financial report with OSC since the report for the 2008-09 fiscal year. The Clerk-Treasurer paid all claims during the … Village of Brushton Fiscal Oversight 2014M235 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-brushton-fiscal-oversight-2014m-235Southern Cayuga Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-77)
… reasonable estimates for revenues, appropriations and the amount of fund balance needed to fund operations. Reduce … B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/southern-cayuga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2020m-77Dalton-Nunda Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-92)
… fund reserve balances to reasonable levels in accordance with applicable statutes and a Board-approved comprehensive … reserve plan. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/16/dalton-nunda-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-92