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Central New York Regional Market Authority – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2015M-235)
… May 31, 2015. Background The Central New York Regional Market Authority is located in the City of Syracuse in … Central New York Regional Market Authority Internal Controls Over Selected Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/12/31/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-internal-controls-overVillage of Bolivar – Financial Condition of Water and Sewer Funds (2013M-125)
… was to evaluate the financial condition of the water and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2007 through March 15, … fund, $168,000 for the water fund, and $183,000 for the sewer fund. Key Finding The Board has not adequately … monitored the financial condition of the water and sewer funds. Adequate financial reports were not provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/09/village-bolivar-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2013m-125Village of Bellerose – Procurement and Cash Receipts (2014M-218)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s procurement and cash receipts … approximately $1.5 million. Key Findings Village officials do not require the use of a purchase order system when making purchases and do not enforce compliance with the Village’s procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-bellerose-procurement-and-cash-receipts-2014m-218Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… Jersey metropolitan area that did not have any apparent real estate experience. We also found that the terms and … Conduct site selection reviews and cost analysis for real estate transactions and ensure transparency in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138Bolton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-58)
… 30, 2012. Background The Bolton Central School District is located in Warren County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/bolton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-58Andover Central School District – Internal Controls Over Reserve Funds (2013M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal … and submitted to the Board for review that includes a summary statement of projected use and need of the reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/13/andover-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-reserve-fundsTown of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Halfmoon is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately … not develop budgets with realistic estimates of revenues. In recent years, the Board over-estimated the sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55DiNapoli: Feds Must Step Up or NYC Metro Region Faces End of Public Transit As We Know It
… to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s release of its November budget and financial plan: “Our regional transit system is on the edge of a precipice. Without a significant infusion of federal funds, the region faces service cuts in 2021 that … to the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys release of its November budget and financial plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-feds-must-step-or-nyc-metro-region-faces-end-public-transit-we-know-itTown of Leicester – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2015M-158)
… through March 24, 2015. Background The Town of Leicester is located in Livingston County and has an approximate population of 2,200. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/13/town-leicester-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2015m-158Town of Milford – Financial Condition (2013M-355)
… of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through August 27, 2013. … from the town-wide general fund to finance operations for the part-town highway fund in 2013. This interfund … of our audit was to assess the Towns financial condition for the period January 1 2012 through August 27 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-milford-financial-condition-2013m-355Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… town supervisor’s family. For example, the supervisor’s wife was paid $4,186 as a town court recorder in 2013 with no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… or BOCES has fewer than eight teachers. Use the request for proposal (RFP) to hire the external auditor on a … don’t require, audit rotation.) Who qualifies Candidates for the position must: be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) … conflict of interest ) Resources "External Audit Guidance for School Districts [pdf]," - Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background The State … (Department) is responsible for overseeing school fire safety, including mandatory fire and building inspections, … and for ensuring schools’ compliance with fire safety provisions established in the State Education Law, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followRailroad Bridge Inspection Program (Follow-Up)
… pending legislation referred to as the Rail Safety Act of 2016, which has passed the Assembly and Senate and is awaiting review and approval by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/04/railroad-bridge-inspection-program-followReview of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… worth more than $1 million, gave one vendor an unfair advantage in obtaining the state’s business and overpaid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddsoSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… determine if BlueCross BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie (St. Francis) for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and St. Francis. Background The New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-francis-hospital-poughkeepsie-january-1-2011Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-6)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … 1, 2021 through November 1, 2024. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/12/13/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-6Barker Central School District – Payroll (2023M-19)
… calculations totaling $3,131. One employee was paid $2,948 for overtime despite language in the individual’s employment … as required. In addition, 10 employees were paid $26,297 for overtime without being required to seek preapproval per … governing the use of overtime and establish procedures for reviewing payroll to detect unusual payments or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/barker-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-19Middle Island Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-93)
… 30, 2012. Background The Middle Island Fire District is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/05/middle-island-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-93Colesville Fire District #1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-276)
… for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The District does not have adequate financial policies and procedures. … and reporting were followed. In addition, the Treasurer does not reconcile the bank accounts on a monthly basis. The … their approvals to pay these claims. However, the Board does not see check images in the subsequent month to verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/12/20/colesville-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operations