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Wyoming County – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-94)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected … 15, 2015. Background Wyoming County is located in western New York State and has a population of approximately 42,000. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/20/wyoming-county-selected-financial-activities-2015m-94Sullivan County – Tourism Promotion Services (2014M-61)
… of the collection and expenditure of the occupancy tax for the period January 1, 2012 through August 21, 2013. … County Legislature. The County’s total 2013 appropriations for all funds were approximately $192.7 million. Key Findings … and benchmarks reflecting the County’s expectations for the use of the money. Key Recommendations Strengthen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/sullivan-county-tourism-promotion-services-2014m-61County of Otsego – Accountability Over Trust and Agency Funds (2014M-041)
… accountability over selected trust and agency funds for the period of January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … Representatives. It uses trust and agency funds to account for assets held in a trustee capacity or as an agent for individuals, private organizations, other governmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/county-otsego-accountability-over-trust-and-agency-funds-2014m-041Coxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
Determine whether purchases were in accordance with Board policy and statutes and claims were for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before payment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditTown of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 New York State General Municipal Law, Section 122-b … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161BOCES Milk Bidding (2018-MS-2)
… used generally resulted in receiving multiple bids for participating school districts (districts). Bidding … volume and allowed districts to receive the lowest price for chocolate fat free milk half-pints. May have saved as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/07/27/boces-milk-bidding-2018-ms-2Sullivan County Community College – Information Technology (2017M-123)
… Sullivan County Community College is part of the State University of New York system. The College is governed by an appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/sullivan-county-community-college-information-technology-2017m-123Town of McDonough – Financial Operations (2017M-120)
… 23, 2017. Background The Town of McDonough is located in Chenango County and has a population of approximately 890. … officials did not always ensure that purchases were at the best prices and disbursements were for proper Town purposes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/15/town-mcdonough-financial-operations-2017m-120Orleans County – Sheriff’s Department Inmate and Commissary Accounts (2017M-209)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … 1, 2015 through May 10, 2017. Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of … County Legislature serves as the policy-making body and is composed of seven elected Legislators. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/orleans-county-sheriffs-department-inmate-and-commissary-accounts-2017m-209The Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2014M-295)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine School operations in relation to the approval of contracts and review of payments to service providers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/11/22/academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2014m-295Tonawanda City School District - Procurement (2023M-108)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services. As a result, they did not comply with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/tonawanda-city-school-district-procurement-2023m-108Palmyra-Macedon Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-2)
… bandwidth totaled 1.0 Gigabits per second (Gbps) for Internet service. Overall, of the 20 teachers surveyed … District monitored bandwidth usage and provided a system for users to submit Internet connectivity issues for resolution. Our audit focused on the Internet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9Lowville Academy and Central School District – In-School Internet Conntectivity (S9-22-3)
… bandwidth totaled 1.0 Gigabits per second (Gbps) for Internet service. Overall, of the 20 teachers surveyed … District monitored bandwidth usage and provided a system for users to submit Internet connectivity issues for resolution. Our audit focused on the Internet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-school-internetSouth Mountain Hickory Common School District – Financial Management (2022M-49)
… Mountain Hickory Common School District (District) Trustee and District Treasurer (Treasurer) demonstrated effective financial management. Key Findings The Trustee and Treasurer did not demonstrate effective financial management. The Trustee and Treasurer: Developed and adopted unrealistic budgets. Had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/south-mountain-hickory-common-school-district-financial-management-2022mBuffalo Sewer Authority – Industrial Waste Section (2016M-434)
… November 7, 2016. Background The Buffalo Sewer Authority is a public benefit corporation created under the New York State Public Authorities Law. The Authority, which is governed by a five-member Authority Board appointed by the … Key Recommendations Ensure liquid/slush trucked-in waste is accurately measured and billed properly. Evaluate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/buffalo-sewer-authority-industrial-waste-section-2016m-434Sayville Public Library – Treasurer (2016M-334)
… for holding public office. Key Recommendations Consult with legal counsel about the Library’s relationship with the individual performing the Treasurer’s functions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/12/16/sayville-public-library-treasurer-2016m-334Town of West Seneca – Purchasing (2015M-11)
… and approve claims prior to payment. Obtain written and oral quotes as required by the procurement policy. … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/17/town-west-seneca-purchasing-2015m-11Glens Falls Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2014M-370)
… assess the Authority's internal controls over tenant rents for the period April 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. … York State Public Housing Law to provide low rent housing for qualified individuals. Operating expenditures for 2014 totaled approximately $5.7 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/03/20/glens-falls-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2014m-370Andes Joint Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-158)
… officials established adequate controls over cash receipts and disbursements. Key Findings The Board of Fire … did not establish adequate controls over cash receipts and disbursements. The Board did not: Segregate duties or provide additional oversight over receipts and disbursements to ensure the Treasurer recorded all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/12/andes-joint-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-158Town of Andes - Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-194)
… did not properly segregate the disbursement duties of his office as the bookkeeper controls most aspects of the disbursement process. The Clerk collects, deposits, reconciles and reports all aspects of her cash receipts, including water and sewer rents, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-andes-conflict-interest-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2019m-194