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Oversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Public Water Systems (Report 2017-S-45 ). About the … PWS compliance as well as system and procedural controls. In addition, there are emerging contaminants with known …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-831
… Title Title Code Old Rate New Rate Supervisor of Electrician 9791769 $30.36 $36.36 Electrician 9791717 $30.36 $36.36 Electricians Helper 9791722 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-831-international-brotherhood-electrical-workers-ibew-local-3Nichols Joint Fire District – Procurement (2025M-103)
… commissioners and its officials should seek competition for goods and services to ensure the best value for taxpayers, prevent conflicts of interest and maintain … not obtained at a favorable cost, free from favoritism or for appropriate purchases. Adhering to GML and the Policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/nichols-joint-fire-district-procurement-2025m-103Laurens Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-43)
… adequate mitigating controls. The Board did not contract for an independent audit of its 2019 records, as required by law, or provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. As of June 30, 2020, the District’s 2017 through 2019 annual reports were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/02/laurens-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-43Arlington Fire District – Station Number 5 Renovation (2022M-54)
… officials used competitive methods to renovate Arlington Station 5 and appropriately disclosed interests in leasehold … officials used competitive methods to renovate Arlington Station 5 and appropriately disclosed interests in leasehold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/10/21/arlington-fire-district-station-number-5-renovation-2022m-54Stamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-123)
… of ethics, as required. Although the Treasurer’s financial records and reports we reviewed were accurate and financial … signing District checks and maintaining the accounting records with no oversight. Key Recommendations Establish … on a monthly basis and annually auditing the Treasurer’s records. Adopt a procurement policy, investment policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/01/29/stamford-harpersfield-kortright-fire-district-financial-activities-2020mFranklin-Treadwell Fire District – Disbursements (2021M-16)
… the Board did not always provide adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s activities. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not properly segregate … Provide additional oversight to mitigate the lack of segregation of duties. Establish written procedures over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/21/franklin-treadwell-fire-district-disbursements-2021m-16Village of Airmont – Claims Auditing (2024M-1)
… Determine whether the Village of Airmont (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) audited claims to ensure they were appropriate, accurate and supported. Key Findings The Board did not audit claims before payment to ensure that … Determine whether the Village of Airmont Village Board of Trustees Board audited claims to ensure they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/24/village-airmont-claims-auditing-2024m-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1404
… paid workers’ compensation leave effective on or after the beginning of the pay period of the first pay check in … into the payroll system, including leaves for employees who remain in pay status or receive pay while charging … stored in the following new pages in PayServ: Agency Emp WC Leaves Path: Payroll for North America > Employee Pay Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1404-refund-taxes-withheld-while-employees-were-paid-workers-compensationHomer Central School District - Criminal History Background Checks (2019M-76)
Determine whether District officials effectively used District resources to ensure the safety of their students by performing proper criminal history background
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/homer-central-school-district-criminal-history-background-checks-2019m-76Sackets Harbor Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-208)
… procedures for password management, wireless security, remote access and managing user access rights. Disable … procedures over password management, wireless security and remote access. Develop procedures for adding, removing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/17/sackets-harbor-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-208Sauquoit Valley Central School District - Procurement (2019M-228)
… or verbal quotes for the purchase of goods and services from five vendors paid $267,306. The Board did not review and … professional services. Obtain verbal and written quotes as required by the procurement policy. Document all purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/sauquoit-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2019m-228Town of Butternuts – Accounting and Reporting (2016M-323)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial operations … January 1, 2015 through June 24, 2016. Background The Town of Butternuts is located in Otsego County and had a … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Towns financial operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/25/town-butternuts-accounting-and-reporting-2016m-323Bowmansville Volunteer Fire Association, Inc. - Financial Management (2015M-10)
… in Erie County. The Fire Company, which has a five-member Board of Directors, provides fire protection to a portion of … Town paid the Company approximately $1.14 million in 2012 and 2013 for fire protection services. Key Findings The … made more than $426,000 in payments for inappropriate and questionable transactions and there is a significant risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/03/08/bowmansville-volunteer-fire-association-inc-financialTown of Waterford – Claims Auditing (2016M-154)
… 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016. Background The Town of Waterford is located in Saratoga County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/06/17/town-waterford-claims-auditing-2016m-154Town of Union – Financial Condition (2016M-192)
… town-wide, water and sewer funds totaled approximately $4.9 million. Key Findings 157 of 187 water meters the Town is … than five years, and Village officials found that the old meters they tested failed to record 50-70 percent of water flows. By not replacing the old inaccurate meters, users with accurate meters have to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/12/town-union-financial-condition-2016m-192Town of Pamelia – Financial Management (2015M-276)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. … has eight water special districts. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $1.5 million. Key Findings The … district fund has had a deficit unrestricted fund balance for the past three years. The Board did not develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/15/town-pamelia-financial-management-2015m-276Town of Elmira – Financial Condition (2015M-226)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for … 1, 2012 through August 12, 2015. Background The Town of Elmira is located in Chemung County, has a population of … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns financial condition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/08/town-elmira-financial-condition-2015m-226Town of East Greenbush – Justice Court Operations (2016M-60)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 … Town Board, maintains a Justice Court with two elected Justices. The Justices’ combined collections in 2014 totaled … did not contract with a certified public accountant to do so. Key Recommendations Ensure that monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/05/06/town-east-greenbush-justice-court-operations-2016m-60Town of Conesville – Long-Term Planning (2016M-314)
… of our audit was to examine the Town’s long-term planning for the period January 1, 2015 through July 26, 2016. Background The Town of Conesville is located in … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for all funds for 2016 total approximately $930,000, of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/02/town-conesville-long-term-planning-2016m-314