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Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-149)
… not independent. The Board of Education (Board) appointed a new claims auditor in July 2022 to correct this internal control deficiency. … totaling $20,936 had at least one exception, such as a lack of purchasing agent approval prior to purchase, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/jamesville-dewitt-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-149Town of Nichols – Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2022M-185)
… heads and file AFRs timely. Adopt balanced budgets with appropriate real property tax levies that ensure equity among tax bases. Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/24/town-nichols-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-185Village of Coxsackie – Financial Condition and Water and Sewer Fund Accountability (2014M-324)
… financial condition and its accountability over the water and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2012 through May … classify the amounts due to the general fund from the water and sewer funds. For the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013, the water and sewer funds owed the general fund $440,974. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/02/13/village-coxsackie-financial-condition-and-water-and-sewer-fund-accountabilityTown of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… competition when procuring goods and services and audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not … when procuring goods and services or ensure all claims were properly audited and approved. When goods and … may not be procured in a cost-effective manner. Also, when claims are not properly audited, the Board’s ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127Gorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… 23, 2016. Background The Gorham-Middlesex (also known as Marcus Whitman) Central School District is located in the … schools with approximately 1,250 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted … funds based on the District’s projected needs, as required by the reserve policy. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2016m-177Spackenkill Union Free School District – Financial Management, Transportation and Information Technology (2015M-151)
… The Spackenkill Union Free School District is located in the Town of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County. The District, … were reasonable and that fund balance was maintained in accordance with statutory requirements. District officials … results and develop a plan to use the surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Develop comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/09/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-financial-managementEast Rochester Union Free School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-97)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2012 through November 24, 2015 and examine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-andIthaca City School District – Transportation State Aid and Information Technology (2017M-63)
… 2015 through January 10, 2017. Background The Ithaca City School District is located in the City of Ithaca, eight towns … Ithaca City School District Transportation State Aid and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/ithaca-city-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-informationDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 03 in January compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearCity of Salamanca – Employee Benefits (2023M-96)
… of salary payments. Key Recommendations Review the contents of the City Charter (Charter) in its entirety, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-employee-benefits-2023m-96DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… Schuyler County experienced the strongest growth at 63.3%. Orleans County had the largest decline at 7.7%. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustCampbell-Savona Central School District -- Budget Review (B2-14-11)
… budget to a reasonable amount. Use unexpended surplus funds in excess of the 4 percent limit to benefit taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-14-11Review of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… (collectively, New York State procurement requirements) for the purchase of food and household items. Background Finger Lakes DDSO is … counties. Employees at each group home routinely purchase food and household items necessary to keep the homes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddsoTown of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of White Creek (Town) Supervisor provided proper oversight of … audit white creek town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41Hannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… or review bank and investment statements and canceled check images. The Board also did not obtain an annual independent audit of Company records, as required. At the … monitor the Treasurer’s work. Obtain an annual audit by an independent public accountant, as required. Company officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… Sanitary District No. 7 provides garbage collection and recycling pickup services to households and businesses in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingTown of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting records for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Stratford is located … Key Findings The Supervisor assigned his accounting duties to a bookkeeper. Except for some minor exceptions, which we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11X.7.B Local Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… required. (Refer to Chapter XI, Section 7 – Revenue and Repayment Agreements for this Guide for additional guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7b-local-customersVillage of Port Jefferson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-56)
… Findings The Justices did not provide adequate oversight of Court operations. As a result, errors and irregularities … were found in the Court’s records: The Senior Court Clerk’s duties were not properly segregated. Bank records provided by the Senior Court Clerk to the Comptroller’s office were altered. There was a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/04/15/village-port-jefferson-justice-court-operations-2020m-56State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… "The passing of the state budget is welcome news. While jobs are rebounding in many industries, our … to assist those affected by the pandemic. "While it’s good news the budget maintains a commitment to building up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23