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Review of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… We reviewed select Procurement Card transactions incurred by Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Service Office … We reviewed select Procurement Card transactions incurred by Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Service Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddsoOrleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-6)
… and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. 1 These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s … County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court were generally up to date and complete. However, we identified one action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/12/13/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-6Greenburgh Central School District – Tax Certiorari Reserve (2023M-163)
… However, District officials did not develop procedures to ensure: Tax certiorari judgments were adequately … of the District’s tax certiorari reserve funds provided to the Board contained all information required by District … or necessary. Key Recommendations Develop procedures to ensure adequate and reliable records to support the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/greenburgh-central-school-district-tax-certiorari-reserve-2023m-163Avon Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-75)
… gaps. However, the District incurred operating surpluses in all five years we reviewed, totaling $8.2 million. Appropriating fund balance that is not needed is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided … annual expenditures for 344 years and the debt reserve in the debt service fund had $866,000 in unidentified money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/avon-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-75Sandy Creek Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-354)
… The Sandy Creek Central School District is located in the Towns of Sandy Creek, Boylston, Orwell, Redfield, Richland and Williamstown in Oswego County; the Town of Ellisburg in Jefferson County; … cafeteria employee benefits annually from the general fund during fiscal years 2013-14 through 2015-16. Had these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/sandy-creek-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-354Williamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-274)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2012 … June 3, 2016. Background The Williamsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Amherst, Clarence and Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District, which operates 13 schools with approximately 10,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-274Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… The Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is a governmental entity covering the area … Orleans and Niagara counties. BOCES, which provides shared services in which component districts participate to enhance … Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services Financial Management 2016M72 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016mIthaca City School District – Transportation State Aid and Information Technology (2017M-63)
… Background The Ithaca City School District is located in the City of Ithaca, eight towns in Tompkins County and two towns in Tioga County. The … network. Of these, 5,173 (48 percent) had not been used to log on to the network in at least six months. The Board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/ithaca-city-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-informationDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $273.4 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… “Although 2024 was generally positive, markets fell in December. Investors will face continued uncertainty in the months ahead with the potential for tariffs and … retirement and death benefits of $4.3 billion paid out during the quarter. The Fund's audited value was $267.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2734-billion-end-third-quarterJericho Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-328)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s … Free School District is located in the Towns of Oyster Bay and North Hempstead, Nassau County. The District operates … budgeted appropriations by 9 to 12 percent– ranging from $9.8 to $12.4 million – for three of the four years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/jericho-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-328Allegany County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-74)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … 1, 2010 through January 1, 2014. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/allegany-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-74Red Hook Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-105)
… Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year were $50.8 million. Key Findings District officials did … As a result, the Board adopted inflated budgets each year, excess fund balance levels increased and more property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/red-hook-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-105DiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… DiNapoli said. “I am confident she will effectively lead my efforts to hold local governments accountable for taxpayer … including public accounting, corporate accounting, and small business operations. She is a graduate of Mount Saint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionWest Genesee Central School District - Capital Assets (2023M-128)
… property. 27 assets could not be located including 18 with a total cost of $50,905 and nine with no documented cost, and 45 assets had an incorrect … physical inventories. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/16/west-genesee-central-school-district-capital-assets-2023m-128Saranac Central School District – Tuition Billing and Collections (2023M-90)
… bills were prepared and issued to the school districts of origin in a timely manner for all nonresident foster care … to obtain payment for tuition owed by school districts of origin for prior school years. District officials were given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-tuition-billing-and-collections-2023m-90Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-103)
… purchased for $59,571, were recorded without a model or serial number. A wheel balancer and a portable video magnifier, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/15/orleansniagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-103Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-15-11)
… projections in the tentative budget for the general, electric, library and parking funds are reasonable. The water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/13/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-15-11Hadley-Luzerne Joint Youth Commission – Governance and Cash Receipts (2016M-262)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine Board oversight of Commission operations and the … joint activity which provides recreation and youth service to approximately 190 children residing in the Towns of Hadley … Findings The three towns did not enter into an agreement to govern the Commission or establish policies or procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/30/hadley-luzerne-joint-youth-commission-governance-and-cash-receipts-2016mState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… 2020. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claim