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Town of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Glenham Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2016M-380)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if claims were supported by adequate … for appropriate purposes and audited and approved prior to payment for the period January 1, 2015 through August 31, … or approved them. Four claims totaling $2,267 did not have sufficient supporting documentation. Although fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/03/glenham-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2016m-380Galway Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2017M-267)
… included appropriated fund balance that was not used to fund operations. The budgets overestimated appropriations … limits and use surplus funds as a financing source to fund one-time expenditures and needed reserves or reduce … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/galway-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2017m-267Riverhead Charter School – Debit Cards (2017M-254)
… Board did not establish a comprehensive policy for debit cards to help ensure all charges were adequately supported … If the Board intends to continue the use of debit cards, adopt a debit card policy that describes the types and … to support purchases. Ensure that purchases using debit cards are supported by purchase requisitions or purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/07/27/riverhead-charter-school-debit-cards-2017m-254Alexander Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-64)
… fund balance was appropriated each year, but was not used to finance operations. When unused appropriated fund balance … fund balance exceeded the limit each year by $345,000 to $611,000, or 2 to 3 percentage points. Key Recommendations … with our findings and recommendations and indicated they have initiated or planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/11/alexander-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-64Town of Bennington - Financial Management (2019M-249)
… using fund balance. Key Findings Overall the Board could have improved its financial management. It did not … written multiyear financial and capital plans to help guide the budget development process or establish reserve funds to help finance future capital needs. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-bennington-financial-management-2019m-249Alfred-Almond Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-131)
… an average of $495,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations. As of June 30, 2018, surplus fund … and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply … agreed with our recommendations and indicated that they have initiated or planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/06/alfred-almond-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-131Canaseraga Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-104)
… an average of $357,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations. As of June 30, 2018, surplus fund … demonstrate a plan for the need for certain reserves that have not been used for three years. Key Recommendations Adopt … and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/09/canaseraga-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-104New York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… until visitors return.” DiNapoli said the state and city’s near-term focus remains getting more people vaccinated and … climbed to slightly over 50 percent. Transportation Was at Near Standstill Private tourism-related transportation … to the prior year. New York City airports also came to a near standstill, with only gradual improvements. In August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73Opinion 90-8
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Local Laws (preemption) LOCAL LAWS -- Preemption (foreign fire insurance taxes) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104(g), 9105(e); MUNICIPAL … governing the distribution and use of foreign fire insurance tax moneys remain effective following the amendment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-8DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of His Father Nicholas DiNapoli
… p.m. at the Roslyn Heights Funeral Home, 75 Mineola Ave., Roslyn Heights, NY. The funeral is scheduled for … 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 110 Bryant Ave., Roslyn Harbor, NY. Seating and parking is limited at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-statement-passing-his-father-nicholas-dinapoliDutchess County – Financial Condition (2013M-370)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s budgeting practices for the period … Key Finding The County enterprise funds users’ charges have not been sufficient to cover their respective expenses. The County’s general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/03/14/dutchess-county-financial-condition-2013m-370Greece Public Library – Information Technology (2017M-130)
… January 1, 2016 through June 21, 2017. Background The Greece Public Library is located in the Town of Greece in … Greece Public Library Information Technology 2017M130 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/greece-public-library-information-technology-2017m-130Science Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… analysis when deciding whether to lease or purchase school buildings for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2017. … Academies of New York Charter Schools (SANY) has school buildings in the City of Syracuse and the Town of Geddes in … not analyze purchasing options before deciding to lease buildings. We estimate SANY could have achieved savings of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsVictor Central School District – Information Technology (2016M-117)
… period July 1, 2014 through March 4, 2016. Background The Victor Central School District is located in the Town of … County, the Towns of East Bloomfield, Farmington, and Victor in Ontario County and the Town of Macedon in Wayne … Victor Central School District Information Technology 2016M117 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/victor-central-school-district-information-technology-2016m-117Lockport City School District – Monitoring Transportation Contracts and Costs (2015M-200)
… period July 1, 2013 through May 21, 2015. Background The Lockport City School District is located in the City of Lockport and portions of the Towns of Lockport, Cambria and Pendleton, in Niagara County. The … Lockport City School District Monitoring Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/lockport-city-school-district-monitoring-transportation-contracts-andOppenheim-Ephratah Central School District – Business Office Operations (2013M-70)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if internal controls over Business Office … were appropriately designed and operating effectively to adequately safeguard District assets for the period July … Office operations. Board policies and written procedures have been developed and adhered to by staff for cash receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/oppenheim-ephratah-central-school-district-business-office-operationsCattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-77)
… covering 22 component school districts in a four-county area. BOCES is governed by a nine-member Board of Education … fund budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $65 million. Key Findings From … appropriations by an average of $4.4 million per year. BOCES increased its reserves without adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming-board-cooperative-educational-services-financialTown of Ithaca – Information Technology (2017M-52)
… does not address password security, wireless security, mobile computing and storage devices or online banking. Town … IT policy to address password security, wireless security, mobile computing and storage devices and online banking. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ithaca-information-technology-2017m-52U-Crest Fire District #4 – Travel Expenditures (2017M-35)
… could have saved up to $12,800 if discounted conference hotel rates were used when available. Key Recommendations … than the GSA rates. Plan conference travel, including hotel reservations, in advance to obtain the best possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/26/u-crest-fire-district-4-travel-expenditures-2017m-35