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Town of Lake Pleasant – Credit Cards (2016M-432)
… whether the cards were used for appropriate purposes and in compliance with the Town's policies for the period January … 31, 2016. Background The Town of Lake Pleasant is located in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 780. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-lake-pleasant-credit-cards-2016m-432Town of Ithaca – Information Technology (2017M-52)
… wireless security, mobile computing and storage devices or online banking. Town employees did not receive sufficient IT … security, mobile computing and storage devices and online banking. Require that all staff receive formal IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ithaca-information-technology-2017m-52Town of Fulton – Justice Court Operations (2017M-6)
… October 6, 2016. Background The Town of Fulton is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately … Board. The Court reported collecting approximately $3,400 in fines and fees from January 2015 through September 2016. … by $4,775. The former Justice did not deposit receipts in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Hold court as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-fulton-justice-court-operations-2017m-6Town of Thurman – Garbage Bag Inventory and Collections (2016M-399)
… June 30, 2016. Background The Town of Thurman is located in Warren County and has a population of approximately 1,200. … station, is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. In 2015, the Town reported revenue of $15,954 from transfer … bags sold at the transfer stations were not remitted in a timely manner to the Town Clerk. Garbage bags provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-thurman-garbage-bag-inventory-and-collections-2016m-399Town of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (2022M-57)
… bookkeepers, who performed all financial duties, including online banking. The Town Board (Board) did not adopt written … and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements and online banking. In 2020, the former bookkeeper received … and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements and online banking. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/02/town-dix-supervisors-control-cash-2022m-57Town of Lake Luzerne – Procurement (2022M-95)
… bids, officials could have saved Town taxpayers at least $37,000. Seek competitive quotes for 27 purchases … the Town risks acquiring further goods and services at higher costs than necessary. Key Recommendation Comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-procurement-2022m-95Henry Johnson Charter School – Resident Tuition Billings and Collections (2023M-32)
… are deposited in a timely manner. The Head of School (HOS) should periodically review billing receipt and deposit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/06/16/henry-johnson-charter-school-resident-tuition-billings-and-collectionsHawthorne Cedar Knolls Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2023M-4)
… Knolls Union Free School District’s (District’s) Board of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed the … the District had a deficit general fund balance in each of the last five fiscal years, averaging more than $2.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/hawthorne-cedar-knolls-union-free-school-district-financial-conditionPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Health Insurance Buyouts (2023M-21)
… requirements to determine if the program is implemented in the most prudent and cost-effective manner. At the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-health-insurance-buyoutsAddison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… policy. District officials: Paid approximately $365,000 to 12 of the District’s 14 professional service providers … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6Village of Tuckahoe – Financial Condition (2015M-88)
… The Village of Tuckahoe is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately 6,600. The Village is … Board underestimated expenditures by $119,527 in 2011-12 and by more than $1 million in 2013-14, which led to … with monthly cash balance reports or cash flow statements and, except for three budget modifications implemented during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/10/village-tuckahoe-financial-condition-2015m-88Mandatory Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… until the member retires. Note: There are some exceptions to mandatory contributions. ERS members in Tiers 3 and 4 have … correction officers in Tiers 5 and 6 are not required to contribute after 30 years of service. PFRS members in … a union-negotiated contract that required their employer to offer a non-contributory special plan. Rev. 2/23 … Most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-contributionsMarion Central School District – Procurement (2022M-3)
… officials could not support they sought competition for purchases totaling: $103,687 for goods and public works that were subject to competitive bidding, $104,430 for items below the competitive bidding requirements but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/marion-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-3Fishers Island Waste Management District -- Purchasing (2015M-292)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing practices for the … Key Findings The District’s purchasing policy does not require the use of competitive bidding for any purchases. … the best price and did not provide adequate documentation to support justification. Key Recommendations Amend the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/fishers-island-waste-management-district-purchasing-2015m-292Gloversville Housing Authority – Selected Financial Operations (2015M-257)
… did not establish policies and procedures to guide staff when processing claims, which were not audited prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/15/gloversville-housing-authority-selected-financial-operations-2015m-257VIII.1.A Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… transactions are used to adjust accounting entries for payment vouchers that have been posted in SFS regardless of payment status. The Office of the State Comptroller Bureau of … transactions are used to adjust accounting entries for payment vouchers that have been posted in SFS regardless of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1a-accounts-payable-journal-vouchersRidge Fire District – Board Oversight of Treasurer’s Fiscal Duties (2021M-165)
… did not properly monitor the budget which contributed to the District exceeding its 2020 appropriations by $77,968. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/01/21/ridge-fire-district-board-oversight-treasurers-fiscal-duties-2021m-165Copiague Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2019M-98)
… card purchases were necessary, adequately supported and for legitimate District purposes. Key Findings Of 1,174 … by $5,047. The Board approved 28 charges totaling $5,786 for refreshments that were in violation of New York State Public Officers Law. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2019m-98West Canada Valley Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-41)
… all insurance claims are presented to the claims auditor for audit and approval prior to payment. The Board should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/west-canada-valley-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursementsDavenport Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-147)
… and cash is safeguarded. There were no records to support the collection of hall rental receipts. As a result, the Board of Fire … and submit reports of the District’s financial activities for them to periodically review. The Board is required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/26/davenport-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-147