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Wyandanch Union Free School District - Budget Review (B19-7-1)
… proposed 2019-20 budget. Background The Wyandanch Union Free School District, located in Suffolk County, adopted … Variances were largely due to overestimated State aid ($1.6 million or 4 percent), outside services ($2.4 … and/or tax levy limit calculation. Be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b19-7-1Town of Walton – Incompatible Duties (2016M-309)
… by an elected five-member Town Board, and the elected Town Clerk was also appointed as the Supervisor’s bookkeeper. … $2 million. Key Findings The Supervisor appointed the Clerk to act as his bookkeeper; however, the New York State … office has expressed the view that the office of the Clerk is incompatible with the Supervisor’s bookkeeper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-walton-incompatible-duties-2016m-309Town of Salem – Financial Management (2015M-295)
… Background The Town of Salem is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 2,700. The Town … fund balance to finance annual operations in excess of what is available. Develop a comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-salem-financial-management-2015m-295Town of Rensselaerville – Claims Auditing (2016M-244)
The purpose of our audit was to examine the review the Towns claims audit process for the period January 1 2015 through May 31 2016
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/07/town-rensselaerville-claims-auditing-2016m-244Town of Guilderland – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2015M-262)
The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns employee compensation and benefits transactions for the period January 1 2014 through January 31 2015
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-guilderland-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2015m-262Olcott Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2013M-124)
… with his personal credit card and for unsubstantiated restaurant purchases. Key Recommendations Establish an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/olcott-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2013m-124Lincoln Fire District – Financial Activities (2012M-228)
… operations for the period January 1, 2011, through August 31, 2012. Background The Lincoln Fire District is … and a code of ethics, which are required by law. As of August 31, 2012, the District reported an equipment capital … each reserve fund as required. From January 1, 2010, to August 31, 2012, the Board financed the reserves with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/lincoln-fire-district-financial-activities-2012m-228Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-71)
… and 2011. We found that the 2010 and 2011 AUD were filed 576 and 276 days late, respectively. However, the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/03/halfmoon-waterford-fire-district-no-1-internal-controls-over-financialTown of Alexandria – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-159)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the former Clerk’s records and financial practices … departments. Key Recommendations Take appropriate action to recover any moneys due the Town. Ensure that the Clerk … The purpose of our audit was to examine the former Clerks records and financial practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-alexandria-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-159City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… of $77,304,254. The City’s use of approximately $7.3 million of fund balance to close gaps in the budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B21-6-8)
… The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City’s … for parking violations bureau revenue and $1.3 million for parks revenue. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for … a plan to address potential parking violations bureau and parks revenue shortfalls. Pay tax certiorari claims from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/02/city-yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-8East Greenbush Community Library – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-223)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Library’s internal controls … The East Greenbush Community Library, located in the Town of East Greenbush in Rensselaer County, is a special district … The purpose of our audit was to assess the Librarys internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/10/25/east-greenbush-community-library-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-223Town of Middlefield – Budgeting (2015M-109)
… to fund operations. The Board did not approve budget line transfers throughout the 2011 through 2014 fiscal years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-middlefield-budgeting-2015m-109Town of Mamakating – Records and Reports (2015M-164)
… and reported financial transactions for the period January 1, 2014 through January 23, 2015. Background The Town of Mamakating is … and reported financial transactions for the period January 1 2014 through January 23 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-mamakating-records-and-reports-2015m-164Town of Malone – Justice Court Operations and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-83)
… to review the Towns internal controls over the Justice Courts Court financial operations and the Highway Departments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/21/town-malone-justice-court-operations-and-highway-department-payroll-2015mTown of Springport – Financial Management (2014M-329)
… provide a Board resolution that properly established the building reserve fund. The Board underestimated revenues and … Key Recommendations Ratify and legalize the existing building reserve or transfer its money into other reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-springport-financial-management-2014m-329Town of Wright – Financial Operations (2014M-277)
… Board did not perform an annual audit of the Supervisor’s books and records. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic … compliance. Perform an annual audit of the Supervisor’s books and records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/10/town-wright-financial-operations-2014m-277City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time that … a budgeting technique used by the City to account for open personnel positions. However, the use of a “vacancy factor” … level or implement changes in procedures to manage costs within budgeted amounts. Consider including a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/17/city-newburgh-budget-review-b23-6-9City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the State … The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-7)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ … one-time State and Federal funding, and sale of property, to balance its budget. The City could face a total revenue … if revenue estimates are not realized. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/12/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-7