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Town of Clarkson – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2013M-339)
… July 11, 2013. Background The Town of Clarkson is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … budgets caused significant budget variances and resulted in unused appropriated fund balance; fund balances were not … to fund operations. Establish written policies required by law and sound business practices for Town operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-clarkson-budgeting-and-board-oversight-2013m-339Town of Ancram - Financial and Capital Planning (2019M-135)
… Board established multiyear plans and financial policies to adequately manage the Town’s finances. Key Findings The … period. Develop a fund balance and reserve policy to govern the levels of unrestricted fund balance and reserves to maintain. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-ancram-financial-and-capital-planning-2019m-135Town of Schroeppel - Financial Records and Reports (2019M-187)
Determine whether the Comptroller maintained complete accurate and uptodate accounting records and reports
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-schroeppel-financial-records-and-reports-2019m-187Caneadea Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-118)
… public trust. Accurate and timely records are essential for establishing financial accountability and proper … The District’s average annual budgeted appropriations for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 fiscal years was $206,086. Audit … of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/30/caneadea-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-118Hillside Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-284)
… that the Treasurer properly accounted for cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2015 through July … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Rhinebeck in Dutchess County. … total $116,100. Key Finding District officials designed and implemented an effective set of controls over cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/09/30/hillside-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2016m-284Southside Academy Charter School - Enrollment and Billing (2019M-70)
… for the 2017-18 school year and it under-billed four other resident districts a total of $27,389. The School does not … on billings for accuracy and verify that the correct resident district is being billed. Ensure that every enrolled … Refund money due to the SCSD and bill the appropriate resident districts for the errors made on billings. School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/05/31/southside-academy-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2019m-70Town 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-41Town of Argyle – Town Clerk and Budgeting (2012M-231)
… 1, 2010, to June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Argyle is located in Washington County and includes the Village of … Findings The previous Clerk used the Town’s credit card to charge personal items totaling $8,347, did not deposit fees and real property taxes in a timely manner, and did not remit funds to the Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/11/town-argyle-town-clerk-and-budgeting-2012m-231Town of Marcellus – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-375)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Marcellus is located in Onondaga County and has a population of 6,200. The Town … complete and accurate accounting records and reports for all Town funds or ensure that bank reconciliations were … the Supervisor’s records. Key Recommendations Ensure that all financial activity is accounted for completely and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/14/town-marcellus-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-375Madison County - Claims Audit and Payment Process (2019M-142)
… without Board approval. The Treasurer did not control the check signing process for computer generated checks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/01/17/madison-county-claims-audit-and-payment-process-2019m-142Town of Dayton - Supervisor's Records and Reports (2019M-189)
… not issue receipts. Did not submit an annual accounting to the Board for its audit of the Supervisor’s records. Key … financial records and properly receipt all revenues, when required. Provide the Board the appropriate reports it needs to properly monitor the Town’s financial operations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/31/town-dayton-supervisors-records-and-reports-2019m-189Town of Day – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2014M-225)
… was to determine if the Supervisor properly accounted for and reported the Town’s financial transactions for the period … Background The Town of Day is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately 1,000. The Town is governed by a five-member Town Board, and the Supervisor appointed a Budget Officer to assist with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/21/town-day-supervisors-records-and-reports-2014m-225Wallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over cash disbursements for the … process, resulting in $239,622 being inappropriately paid to the Chair’s wife; the District’s credit card was used to make $14,910 in questionable purchases, including gas, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39State Agencies Bulletin No. 2379
… and Medicare taxes. A qualified program may benefit only the employee. A program that provides benefits to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2379-educational-assistance-benefits-2025Local Governments and the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Business
Local Governments and the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Business
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/landfills-2018.pdfNanuet Fire District - Credit and Gasoline Cards (2018M-193)
Determine if claims for credit card bills were audited and the purchases were for appropriate purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/nanuet-district.pdfNYSCRF - Environmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines
The Fund makes all proxy voting decisions independently consistent with these guidelines, which are updated regularly to address new issues.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2023.pdfAC231 Condition of all Court and Trust Funds
AC231 Condition of all Court and Trust Funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/AC231.pdfHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (2016-N-2)
To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children's Services takes sufficient steps to ensure the health and safety of the children ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16n2.pdfVillage of Nelliston - Payroll and Accounting Records (2018M-162)
Determine if salaries/wages were accurately paid, if leave accruals were adequately monitored and if the Clerk-Treasurer maintained complete financial records.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/nelliston.pdf