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Cincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… totals $233,379. Key Findings The Board did not adopt an investment policy or credit card use policy. The Treasurer … audits timely or at all. Key Recommendations Adopt an investment policy and a credit card use policy. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49Hughsonville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Cash Disbursements (2014M-159)
… 2013 through January 13, 2014. Background The Hughsonville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners, provides fire protection to approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/hughsonville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-cash-disbursements-2014mTown of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… worked at other municipalities. The Clerk did not allow for travel time between the Town and another municipal … As a result, we estimate she was paid an additional $1,800 for 123 hours not worked. Key Recommendations Consult with … and take appropriate action to recover any wages paid for time not worked. Enforce the handbook requirement that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Westbury Union Free School District - Financial Condition and Overtime (2018M-84)
… officials properly monitored and approved overtime for noninstructional employees. Key Findings The Board … officials did not properly monitor and approve overtime for non-instructional employees. Key Recommendations District … needs and discontinue appropriating fund balance that is not needed. Reduce the amount of unrestricted fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/westbury-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-overtimeNorwich City School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-198)
… balance as a financing source. Discontinue the practice of appropriating fund balance that is unavailable. Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/30/norwich-city-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-198County of Rockland – Budget Review (B18-6-11)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/05/county-rockland-budget-review-b18-6-11Edinburg Common School District – Tax Collection (2016M-233)
… of our audit was to review the Tax Collector’s process for the period July 1, 2009 through August 31, 2015. Background The Edinburg Common School District is located in the Towns of Edinburg, North Hampton and Day in Saratoga County. The District is governed by an elected three-member Board of Education and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/09/edinburg-common-school-district-tax-collection-2016m-233Chateaugay Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2018M-77)
… whether the Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of operations to ensure financial activity was … Key Findings The Treasurer did not maintain accurate accounting records. For example, The Treasurer did not record … $10,517 that were deposited during the audit period. Company officials did not ensure that collections from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/08/10/chateaugay-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2018m-77Town of Colden – Highway Operations (2017M-127)
… maintenance records listing cumulative costs of parts and labor for each vehicle during its service life. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-colden-highway-operations-2017m-127Franklinville Joint Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-141)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims processing procedures for … The Chief and assistant chiefs primarily used debit cards to purchase miscellaneous District equipment and supplies. … payment of claims contain sufficient information as to the number and dollar amounts of claims authorized for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/22/franklinville-joint-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-141City of Glens Falls – Water and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-117)
… access to the City’s water and wastewater systems for the period January 1, 2015 through February 28, 2017. … elected six-member Common Council. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $17.8 million for the general … The City has no formal process for staying current on water and wastewater system cybersecurity threats. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/22/city-glens-falls-water-and-wastewater-system-cybersecurity-2017m-117Rockland County - Budget Review (B17-6-16)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and … to exceed $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the County’s general fund as of December 31, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/11/10/rockland-county-budget-review-b17-6-16Elmsford Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2017M-147)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District properly recorded and … records each year and ensure that they are accurate and up-to-date. … Elmsford Union Free School District Fixed Assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/27/elmsford-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2017m-147Sullivan County Community College – Information Technology (2017M-123)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine IT controls for the period September 1, 2015 … testing and updating. Implement environmental controls to mitigate the risk of damage to servers, or consider other options for the server room’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/sullivan-county-community-college-information-technology-2017m-123Washingtonville Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-129)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2015 through March 17, 2017. … Background The Washingtonville Central School District is located in the Town of Blooming Grove and includes the … and New Windsor in Orange County. The District is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/washingtonville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-129True North Troy Preparatory Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2013M-147)
… 2013. Background The True North Troy Preparatory Charter School, located in the City of Troy, is governed by a Board … of Trustees which comprises seven voting members. The School was established in 2008 under SUNY authorization and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/09/true-north-troy-preparatory-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2013mVillage of Afton – Board Oversight (2018M-28)
… Afton in Chenango County. The Village, which is governed by an elected Board of Trustees, has a population of 822. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-afton-board-oversight-2018m-28Vendor File Advisory No. 11
… Subject: Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS Guidance: It is important that agencies select the correct vendor Location for each transaction in SFS. This will ensure the State does business with the … 4.D - Location … Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationContract Advisory No. 24
… for Procurement Contract Purchases Guidance: As referenced in the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XI, … Contract Purchases , provides sample language to include in contracts to encourage Early Pay Discounts throughout a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/24-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesNew Hope Fire Department – Board Oversight (2017M-298)
… the financial activities of the New Hope Fire Department for the period January 1, 2016 through November 1, 2017. Background The New Hope Fire Department is affiliated with the Three Town Fire District in Cayuga … in the Towns of Niles and Sempronius. The Department is governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/04/13/new-hope-fire-department-board-oversight-2017m-298