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City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-15-2)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review … schedule. Ensure that the potential water and sewer rate increases be authorized by the Common Council prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/03/13/city-olean-budget-review-b1-15-2Moravia Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-4)
… to determine if cafeteria operations were properly managed for the period July 1, 2014 through October 15, 2015. … Board of Education. Budgeted school lunch appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year were $588,000. Key Findings … of money or implement adequate mitigating controls, which increases the risk of recording and depositing errors or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/moravia-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-4Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-123
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for entering the payments. Affected Employees Represented and … one (1) Bonus Payment. The Bonus Payment is not prorated for part-time or hourly employees. Agency Actions Agencies … RBP (Ratification Bonus Payment) on the Time Entry page for all eligible employees using the following information: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-123-ratification-bonus-payment-certain-ucs-employeesCity of Fulton – Fiscal Stress (2013M-310)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. Background The City of Fulton is located in Oswego County. The Common Council is the legislative body responsible for managing City operations. The City’s budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/22/city-fulton-fiscal-stress-2013m-310City of New Rochelle – Financial Condition (2014M-158)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2013 through March 18, 2014. … The City Council is the legislative body responsible for establishing policies and the City Manager is responsible for administering the City’s daily operations. The City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/29/city-new-rochelle-financial-condition-2014m-158Smithtown Central School District – Capital Projects (2016M-202)
… The objective of our audit was to review capital projects for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled $224 million. Key Findings The Board did not authorize an appropriation for a project, which prevented it from establishing the total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/smithtown-central-school-district-capital-projects-2016m-202Valley Stream Union Free School District #24 – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2016M-335)
… of our audit was to examine the District’s accounting for leave time and separation payments for the period July 1, 2014 through February 29, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Total expenditures for the 2014-15 fiscal year were approximately $27 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-24-leave-accruals-and-separationXIII.1 Employee Expense Reimbursement Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Travel and Expense module include travel expenses, claims for damages, and other employee reimbursements. Some … available on the Office of the State Comptroller’s website for more detailed information as needed. Business Units may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii1-employee-expense-reimbursement-overviewChenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-11)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative … the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund and school lunch fund as of June 30, 2008. Local Finance Law … review, in general, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-11Introduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… cannot afford to overpay vendors, lose discounts or pay for goods and services not received. An effective audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent claims … audit and approval of claims. Claims were approved for payment despite not being sufficiently supported. Not all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionTown of Schuyler – Financial Management (2014M-182)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management for the period January 1 through December 31, 2013. … of approximately 3,400. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2014 fiscal year were approximately $1.6 Million. The … needs. Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for revenues, expenditures and appropriated fund balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/29/town-schuyler-financial-management-2014m-182DiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… sentencing of Bonnie S. Robertson, 63, of Pleasant Valley for stealing nearly $42,000 of her deceased mother’s pension … Attorney William Grady and the New York State Police for their work on this case." Robertson failed to notify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemJamestown City School District – Financial Condition (2015M-120)
… Background The Jamestown City School District is located in the City of Jamestown and Towns of Busti, Carroll, Ellicott and Kiantone in Chautauqua County. and has a population of approximately … were $76 million. Key Findings To bridge the funding gap in the 2015-16 budget, District officials expect to use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/20/jamestown-city-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-120Addison Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-30)
… Steuben County. The District, which operates three schools with approximately 1,100 students, is governed by an elected … reserved are necessary, reasonable and in compliance with statutory requirements. Develop a plan to reduce excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/addison-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-30Springs Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Leave Accruals (2014M-200)
… District’s financial condition and examine leave accruals for the period July 1, 2012 through November 30, 2013. … kindergarten through eighth grade and pays tuition for 284 students in grades 9 through 12 who attend other school districts. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $25.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/springs-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-leave-accrualsKings Park Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-13)
… of the sampled IT assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Two Chromebooks with a total cost of … and officials did not adopt a comprehensive written policy for IT equipment inventory. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/kings-park-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-13Copiague Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2019M-225)
… and cash disbursements were adequately supported and for legitimate District purposes. Key Findings The Board did … paid without an invoice attached to the claims. The checks for 39 payments totaling $141,904 were deposited between one … to those authorized by law and ensure they are presented for audit at the next regular Board meeting. Ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2019m-225County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) adequately planned for the acquisition of the Oneonta Rail Yards property (Rail Yards). Key Findings … COIDA did not adequately plan for the 2017 acquisition of the Rail Yards. The property was acquired based on a $6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaVillage of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… our audit was to examine internal controls over water fees for the period June 1, 2012 through June 14, 2013. Background … Village’s budgeted water fund expenditures were $862,000 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311Rome City School District – Multiyear Planning (2021M-144)
… to develop the plans, additional information and analysis is needed. For example, officials: Reviewed historical trends … deficits in future fiscal years or assess the impact of the operating deficits on fund balance and reserves. … operational expenses, resulting in a projected budget gap of about $3 million in 2025-26. A comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/rome-city-school-district-multiyear-planning-2021m-144