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Who Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… the few control procedures that is often executed directly by the governing board. Having the board audit claims is a … a strong claims auditing function and, where allowable by law, have chosen to delegate their responsibility for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleDiNapoli Announces Sale of $916 Million State of New York General Obligation Refunding Bonds
… outstanding State of New York General Obligation bonds to reduce debt service costs. The bonds would mature over 22 years. The bonds are expected to be awarded pursuant to electronic competitive bidding to be held via BiDCOMP on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-sale-916-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-refunding-bondsOntario-Seneca-Yates-Cayuga-Wayne Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Multiyear Planning and Software Management (2016M-249)
… reserve funds. BOCES officials established the retiree health insurance reserve without proper statutory authority. … Although a previous OSC audit indicated the retiree health insurance reserve was improper, BOCES officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/12/09/ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne-board-cooperative-educational-services-bocesRed Creek Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-365)
Red Creek Central School District Financial Condition 2016M365
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/red-creek-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-365Warsaw Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-278)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management activities for the period … 2012 through June 13, 2016. Background The Warsaw Central School District is located in the Towns of Gainesville, Java, … $600,000 has not been used since 2010-11 for related debt principal and interest payments, as statutorily required. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/warsaw-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-278West Canada Valley Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-96)
… over personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) in the District’s student information system (SIS) for the … The West Canada Valley Central School District is located in the Towns of Fairfield, Herkimer, Manheim, Newport, Norway and Schuyler in Herkimer County and the Town of Deerfield in Oneida …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/west-canada-valley-central-school-district-access-student-informationNortheastern Clinton Central School District – Payroll (2016M-76)
… were overpaid by a combined total of $9,630 and one employee was underpaid by $551. Key Recommendations Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-76Sexual Offender and Management Treatment Act Program
… Purpose To determine how civil confinement funds are being utilized. The audit covers the period April 1, 2011 to July 25, 2013. Background In April 2007, the Legislature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/sexual-offender-and-management-treatment-act-programMount Morris Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-328)
… students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year total approximately $13.9 million. Key Findings District … its progress, against operating results, throughout the year and address any significant variances in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/06/12/mount-morris-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-328Tuckahoe Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2015M-152)
… private information. Evaluate the setup of the web content filter, monitor internet usage and enforce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/16/tuckahoe-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-informationCity of Elmira – Financial Condition (2017M-90)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2013 through … through 2015 totaling $4.5 million, and unassigned fund balance that totaled $1.8 million at the end of 2013 declined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/04/city-elmira-financial-condition-2017m-90City of Troy – Financial Condition (2015M-185)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through May 31, 2015. … elected nine-member City Council. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $83.1 million. Key Findings … sewer funds contained unrealistic revenue estimates. If retirement costs remain at 2015 levels, the 2016 budget must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/02/17/city-troy-financial-condition-2015m-185Indian River Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-287)
… period July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. Background The Indian River Central School District is located in the Towns … and expenditure trends and the effect on fund balance. … Indian River Central School District Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/indian-river-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-287Haldane Central School District – Budget Transfers and Information Technology (2015M-279)
… purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over budget transfers and IT for the period July 1, 2014 through August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/haldane-central-school-district-budget-transfers-and-informationLisbon Central School District – Cafeteria Cash Receipts (2016M-152)
Lisbon Central School District Cafeteria Cash Receipts 2016M152
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/lisbon-central-school-district-cafeteria-cash-receipts-2016m-152Morley Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-154)
… by making inappropriate automated teller machine (ATM) and in-bank withdrawals, writing unauthorized checks to herself … collections to deposits. The former Treasurer was arrested in July 2023 and pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree in November 2023. She was sentenced to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2024/03/22/morley-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-154North Babylon Union Free School District – Online Banking (2023M-156)
… Union Free School District (District) officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While we determined that online banking transactions were appropriate, the Board of … online banking to ensure these transactions are secure. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/north-babylon-union-free-school-district-online-banking-2023m-156Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-182)
… of Fire Commissioners (Board) monitored financial activity and ensured appropriate records and reports were maintained and filed timely. Key Findings While the Board monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/04/19/ticonderoga-joint-townvillage-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-182Town of Lincoln - Disbursements (2022M-198)
… Claims totaling $109,158 were improperly paid prior to Board audit, and claims totaling $533,518 were improperly … The former bookkeepers did not maintain time records to support the hours for which they were paid and one … with legal counsel about the unsupported claim payments to the former Supervisor and the additional payroll payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-disbursements-2022m-198Washington County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-4)
… Agriculture and Markets Law (AML).As a result, consumers are at increased risk of paying more than necessary for goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/washington-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-4