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Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B23-6-2)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Village’s tentative budget for the 2023-24 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/14/village-suffern-budget-review-b23-6-2Dutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (2023M-45)
… could have saved BOCES approximately $85,000 during July 2021 through October 2022. Did not detect billing … audit of electricity supply and delivery invoices prior to payment. BOCES officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/09/08/dutchess-board-cooperative-educational-services-electricity-contract-monitoring-andPersistence Preparatory Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (2023M-71)
… charges totaling $22,276 included grocery, alcohol and restaurant purchases, and food purchases for “going away … payment and review was 68 days. Key Recommendation Adopt new, or update existing, policies to address credit card use, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/01/persistence-preparatory-academy-charter-school-credit-cards-2023m-71XVI.1 Financial Reporting Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… financial reports for the public and the Legislature in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles … updated as needed to reflect such additions or revisions in GAAP, as well as to reflect changes in State law, administrative or judicial actions and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi1-financial-reporting-overviewDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftHigh Falls Water District – Water Fees (2015M-153)
… January 1, 2014 through April 20, 2015. Background The High Falls Water District, which is located in the Ulster … High Falls Water District Water Fees 2015M153 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/11/13/high-falls-water-district-water-fees-2015m-153Town of Urbana – Supervisor’s Financial Records and Reports (2022M-14)
… Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports. Key Findings The Supervisor did not ensure that the Town’s accounting records and reports were complete, accurate, up to date, reliable or … Town Supervisor Supervisor maintained complete accurate and uptodate accounting records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-supervisors-financial-records-and-reports-2022m-14DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… For the first time since 2019, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2%, up from 1.23% last … For the first time since 2019 property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2 up from 123 last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-percentHolland Central School District – Claims Audit (2021M-210)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Holland Central School … not receive proper training to fulfill the Board’s claims audit responsibilities. As a result, there is an increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/holland-central-school-district-claims-audit-2021m-210Personal Income Tax and Property Tax
… whether personal income tax refunds (refunds) and property tax credits (i.e., School Tax Relief and Property Tax Relief, collectively referred to as credits) … determine whether personal income tax refunds refunds and property tax credits ie School Tax Relief and Property Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/30/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxTown of Sweden – Justice Court (2014M-318)
… 4, 2014. Background The Town of Sweden is located in Monroe County, has a population of approximately 14,175 and includes the State University of New York College at Brockport. The Town is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/20/town-sweden-justice-court-2014m-318Town of Patterson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-63)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Patterson (Town) Justices collected, recorded, deposited, disbursed and reported all fines and fees in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings Although the … $16,287 to the known payees or remit them to the Town. 55 of 100 tickets reviewed were not reported or incorrectly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/11/06/town-patterson-justice-court-operations-2020m-63Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Tips or complaints about possible fraud. Understanding the symptoms of errors and fraud can help you identify claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsIntroduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… cannot afford to overpay vendors, lose discounts or pay for goods and services not received. An effective audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent claims … audit and approval of claims. Claims were approved for payment despite not being sufficiently supported. Not all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent
… officials need to be fiscally cautious and examine where they can limit spending to stay under the cap,” DiNapoli said. … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percentRockland County – Budget Review (B21-6-12)
… with the fiscal year during which the municipality is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/12/rockland-county-budget-review-b21-6-12Village of Arcade – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2013M-37)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over … 1, 2010, through January 14, 2013. Background The Village of Arcade is located in Wyoming County and has a population … Village of Arcade Internal Controls Over Purchasing 2013M37 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-arcade-internal-controls-over-purchasing-2013m-37Transportation – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Highway Conditions Have Slightly Improved in the Past Year After Declining Since 2016 The State is … lane miles rated poor to fair decreased by 1.7 percent in 2020. In 2020, 54.8 percent of the State’s highway lane miles were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/transportationWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (Corporation) … Determine whether the Western Regional OffTrack Betting Corporation Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-marketing-andEast Ramapo Central School District - Textbooks Loaned to Nonpublic School Students (2019M-171)
… Determine if District officials established eligibility for and maintained an inventory of textbooks loaned to nonpublic school students. Key Findings The District did not have adequate … systems in place to verify that textbooks purchased for and loaned to nonpublic schools were only provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-textbooks-loaned-nonpublic-school