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Essex County Sheriff’s Department – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-35)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Sheriff’s … with the policy. The civil clerk performed virtually all financial duties without sufficient oversight or other … press-numbered receipts are issued in sequence for all bail payments that are received at the jail and all civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-sheriffs-department-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-andBroome County – Financial Condition (2013M-224)
… approximately $247.7 million for the general fund, $9.6 million for the County road fund, and $2.3 million for the road machinery fund. Key … current and future operations or provide a mechanism to cover budgeted revenue shortfalls and, therefore, had to rely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/broome-county-financial-condition-2013m-224North Greenbush Common School District – Budgeting (2016M-112)
North Greenbush Common School District Budgeting 2016M112
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/north-greenbush-common-school-district-budgeting-2016m-112Newark Central School District – Financial Condition and Claims Processing (2016M-267)
… July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. Background The Newark Central School District is located in the Village of Newark … Newark Central School District Financial Condition and Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/newark-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-claims-processingWaverly Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-148)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, … expenditure estimates that are realistic and based upon all information available at the time the budget is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/waverly-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-148Watervliet City School District – Payroll and Claims Processing (2013M-4)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s … until after payment. Key Recommendations Ensure that all employees receive the leave accruals to which they are … accordance with their employment agreements. Ensure that all separation payments are calculated accurately and paid in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/watervliet-city-school-district-payroll-and-claims-processing-2013m-4Lewis County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-1)
… in a mechanic’s lien (i.e., a security interest in property filed to ensure payment for contracted services rendered on the property). These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s … been turned over to the State Comptroller as abandoned property. Key Recommendations The Treasurer should ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/22/lewis-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-1Oysterponds Union Free School District – Financial Management, Check Signing and Information Technology
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess selected District Financial Operations for the period July 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. Background … under $5,000, with its Vice President as co-signer for all District checks over $5,000. The Board has not developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/oysterponds-union-free-school-district-financial-management-check-signingLackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… audit was was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014. … The District’s general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are $47 million. Key Findings For the last four years, the Board and District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Hadley-Luzerne Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-188)
… 22 percent over the past 10 years. The District is managed by a Board of Education comprising five elected members. The … adopted budgets during our scope period that cut costs by abolishing positions, outsourcing services or sharing them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/25/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-188Steuben County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-4)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through May 31, 2024. … to the County Commissioner of Finance (Commissioner) for safekeeping. Payments made pursuant to court orders … established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/13/steuben-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-4Westchester County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-3)
… in a mechanic’s lien (i.e., a security interest in property filed to ensure payment for contracted services rendered on the property). These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s … been turned over to the State Comptroller as abandoned property. Key Recommendations The Commissioner should ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/08/23/westchester-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-3Village of New York Mills – Justice Court (S9-14-4)
… holding onto $3,650 in bail money that was over six years old. The Court is not properly reporting unresolved traffic … allocated. Transfer all bail money that is over six years old to the Village. Contact the DMV about receiving the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/village-new-york-mills-justice-court-s9-14-4City of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)
… by adopting a local law to override the State’s legislated cap on the tax levy increase. The City’s adopted budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/02/09/city-poughkeepsie-budget-review-b6-17-1School Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2013-MR-1)
… District [pdf] , Fallsburg Central School District [pdf] , Johnson City School District [pdf] , Lansing Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2013-mr-1Town of Westerlo – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-323)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls … the year. Develop a comprehensive plan to ensure that all outstanding interfund advances are repaid. Develop a … for comparison with available cash. Ensure that all bail received and disbursed is properly accounted for. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-westerlo-selected-financial-activities-2013m-323Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… Town of Santa Clara, in Franklin County. The Department is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors. It receives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardAccounts Payable Advisory No. 4
… Subject: Making Payments to Verizon for Landline Phone Services Guidance: Consistent with the Guide to … account number (containing the area code, then seven-digit phone number, then the first three-digit code) followed by … For example, to pay a regular Verizon bill for the phone number (518) 474-1212 associated with the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/4-complex-entity-verizon-landline-servicesContract Advisory No. 3
… Statewide Financial System, the agency must complete one or more of the following fields: 1) Description, 2) Transaction Amount, 3) New Begin Date, and/or 4) New Expire Date. Not all of these are required fields … Renewal/Amendment Beginning Date (“RAB Date”) field on the Single Transaction Summary (STS) or the AC340-S submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/3-entering-contract-amendment-begin-and-expire-dates-statewide-financial-systemTown of Caledonia – Financial Management (2013M-363)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s management … not include leave time usage, and inaccurately reported all paid hours as hours worked. Key Recommendations Adopt … requiring employees to prepare daily time records for all regular and overtime hours worked and leave time used. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-caledonia-financial-management-2013m-363