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Town of Van Etten - Procurement and Supervisor's Fiscal Oversight (2019M-111)
… services. The Supervisor did not provide oversight of the bookkeeper’s recordkeeping and reporting of financial activity. Key Recommendations Ensure officials … when making purchases. Provide adequate oversight of the bookkeeper. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/16/town-van-etten-procurement-and-supervisors-fiscal-oversight-2019m-111South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… policies. As a result: The Treasurer lacked guidance to adequately perform financial duties and thus: did not … and real property tax levies were higher than needed to fund operations. Key Recommendations Adopt adequate financial policies and procedures to define, segregate and oversee financial duties. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155Town of Canton - Compensation and Benefits (2018M-159)
… The Supervisor re-allocated and collected additional salaries for bookkeeping duties totaling $73,794 from April … provided during this period. The Board did not authorize salaries paid to officers and employees totaling $145,671 or … and employees. Implement procedures to ensure that all salaries and benefits are provided to officers and employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-canton-compensation-and-benefits-2018m-159Pocantico Hills Central School District - Procurement (2018M-187)
… subject to competitive bidding. Noteworthy Achievements The District generally complied with New York State General … services not subject to competitive bidding. We reviewed the District's procurement of professional services from 26 … $224,086 and found that District officials obtained the required number of quotes or properly used State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/pocantico-hills-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-187State Agencies Bulletin No. 987
To inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the LLS payment and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/987-april-2010-management-confidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-payments-llsTown of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… 12, 2017. Background The Town of Canandaigua is located in Ontario County and has a population of approximately … source from 2014 through 2016, the more than $1 million in total appropriated fund balance went unused. The Board did … flow analysis. While certain water operations are tracked in the Town’s accounting software, separate fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109Village of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… established to plan and undertake urban renewal projects in the Village of Fairport. The Agency is governed by a … three entities. The Agency inappropriately gifted $250,000 in assets to the FLDC. The Agency made an annual contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Saranac Central School District – Payroll (2015M-298)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s payroll … Saranac Central School District is located in the Towns of Beekmantown, Black Brook, Dannemora, Plattsburgh, Saranac …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/saranac-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-298Town of Moira – Fiscal Oversight and Selected Financial Operations (2016M-350)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board's oversight of financial operations, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-moira-fiscal-oversight-and-selected-financial-operations-2016m-350Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and … issues. The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors (Board): one Board member is appointed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andTown of Charleston – Internal Controls Over Payroll Processing (2013M-326)
… the Town’s internal controls over payroll processing for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. … other elected members. The Town's budgeted expenditures for the 2013 fiscal year are approximately $1.3 million. Key … stated that he signs a payroll certification page for each payroll; he does not review the payroll records for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/31/town-charleston-internal-controls-over-payroll-processing-2013m-326Village of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… Board may also choose to use the excess fund balance to pay one-time expenses, such as capital projects, or to reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Village of Munnsville – Financial Operations (2012M-239)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Munnsville is located in the Town of Stockbridge, Madison County, and has a … year ended May 31, 2012, were approximately $157,000 in the general fund. Key Findings The Board has not … and other unanticipated occurrences. For example, in two of the last four fiscal years, Village officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-munnsville-financial-operations-2012m-239Town of Galen – Financial Management (2014M-341)
… June 12, 2014. Background The Town of Galen is located in Wayne County and has a population of approximately 4,300. … of an independent public accountant or auditor to do so. In consultation with the Town’s attorney as appropriate, … and manage the ambulance service as a Town department in accordance with law. … The purpose of our audit was to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-galen-financial-management-2014m-341Tioga County – Social Service Contracts (2023M-162)
… contract terms or were aware and allowed the contract to continue without termination as follows: One agency … were not always met and the impact of services intended to improve the well-being of residents is reduced. If … measures are not properly monitored, officials are unable to assure residents that services were delivered as intended. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/29/tioga-county-social-service-contracts-2023m-162Jefferson County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-6)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to … Payments made pursuant to court orders commonly involve surplus money from foreclosures and contract disputes … mechanic’s lien. These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/jefferson-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-6Real Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial report, … efficiency, renewables and innovation, for the benefit of our customers and all New Yorkers.” To accomplish its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/real-estate-portfolio-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1524
… year 2016 Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of … by a nonqualified program are fully taxable. Most State of New York programs are qualified programs. Please see IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1524-educational-assistance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1437
… year 2015 Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of … by a nonqualified program are fully taxable. Most State of New York programs are qualified programs. Please see IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1437-educational-assistance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1034
… assistance program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess or $5,250 are subject to Federal, State, Local, … is considered the ‘taxable amount’ and must be reported in PayServ through Time Entry or reported through the agency … pay cycle agencies, these transactions must be entered in PayServ no later than Pay Period 18 Lag (November 18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1034-educational-assistance-benefits