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Who Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Although there are exceptions, the governing board is generally responsible for the audit of claims. The audit of claims is one of the few control procedures that is often executed directly by the governing board. Having the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleTown of Carmel – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-201)
… fuel reconciliations and officials were unaware that gasoline worth $51,900 was unaccounted for. Staff routinely … manner. Key Recommendations Ensure that employees document gasoline and diesel fuel usage and perform monthly … purchased and consumed, investigate the unaccounted for gasoline and take action to resolve the gasoline shortage. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/27/town-carmel-selected-financial-activities-2015m-201East Irondequoit Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-28)
… District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they planned to implement some of our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-28DiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… P. DiNapoli’s office. Barnes, 44, admitted before Judge Richard Gumo in Delhi Town Court that she issued four checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town of East … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWallkill Hook, Ladder and Hose Company – Financial Activities (2016M-223)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of the Company’s financial activities for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/23/wallkill-hook-ladder-and-hose-company-financial-activitiesWassaic Fire District – Purchasing and Claims Processing (2017M-8)
… the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Amenia, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected … procuring professional services or document the rationale in instances when competition is not sought. Ensure written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/wassaic-fire-district-purchasing-and-claims-processing-2017m-8Canton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-287)
… Background The Canton Central School District is located in St. Lawrence County. The District is governed by the Board … on appropriated fund balance as a financing source in the annual budgets has resulted in a significant reduction in the District’s unexpended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/canton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-287Village of Mount Morris – Treasurer’s Office (2013M-65)
… 1, 2010, to February 12, 2013. Background The Village of Mount Morris is located in the Town of Mount Morris in Livingston County, and has a population of … Village of Mount Morris Treasurers Office 2013M65 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-mount-morris-treasurers-office-2013m-65Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2021M-9)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Westhampton Beach Union Free School District’s (District’s) clubs properly accounted … Determine whether Westhampton Beach Union Free School Districts Districts clubs properly accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/westhampton-beach-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activityCity of Johnstown – Financial Management (2020M-134)
… not filed the reports for 2018 or 2019 as of December 2, 2020. Without accurate financial records, the Common Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/19/city-johnstown-financial-management-2020m-134New Lebanon Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-37)
… audit and corrective action plan (CAP) transparently, or include a specific corrective action per audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/new-lebanon-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-37Beacon City School District - School District Website (S9-19-27)
… documents to make informed decisions. Officials did not post: The final annual budget. Budget-to-actual results, all … the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Must post required information to the District website: Final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/beacon-city-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-27Town of Geddes - Account Clerk's Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (2019M-56)
… required health insurance premium contributions from her pay, totaling $2,875 and received an unauthorized retroactive … the clerk’s time records; therefore, she received overtime pay totaling $13,129 that was not approved in advance. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/17/town-geddes-account-clerks-salary-and-benefits-and-cash-disbursements-2019m-56Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-15-23)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … that revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The amount of appropriated fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/06/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-15-23Kirkwood Fire Company District No. 1, Inc. – Collections and Disbursements (2021M-73)
… adequate controls and provide additional oversight of collections and disbursements. Ensure all collections are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/10/08/kirkwood-fire-company-district-no-1-inc-collections-andWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Oversight of Take-Home Vehicles (2021M-52)
… did not demonstrate appropriate “tone at the top,” which is essential to establish strong internal controls. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-oversight-take-homeVillage of Liberty – Budget Review (B4-14-9)
… expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … of Liberty’s proposed 2014-15 budget totals $3.7 million for the general fund, over $940,000 for the water fund, almost $1 million for the sewer fund and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/16/village-liberty-budget-review-b4-14-9Owego-Apalachin Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-21)
… District officials effectively managed special education services by ensuring students received services in accordance with their individual education … officials did not ensure that students received all services in accordance with their IEPs. We reviewed IEPs for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-special-education-services-andDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… if it does not receive needed federal assistance: “The MTA is facing an unprecedented challenge – a completely … workers or commuters. The extreme measures outlined by the MTA this week underline the choices we face if funding is not … of every dollar of revenue. “Washington must act. The MTA needs federal support to manage this crisis. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washington