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Town of Marilla – Town Supervisor’s Activities (2015M-27)
… to review the Supervisor’s financial records and reports for the period January 1, 2009 through February 3, 2015. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total approximately $2.8 million. Key Findings The … The CPA erroneously commingled debt and grant proceeds for capital projects with the Town’s operating funds. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/22/town-marilla-town-supervisors-activities-2015m-27State Agencies Bulletin No. 1887
… York State Paid Family Leave Program. Affected Employees: All employees eligible for the New York State Paid Family … will be $385.34 per year. Effective Dates: Effective for all 2021 paychecks, as of Administration check of January 6, … OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for all eligible employees. Agency Actions: Agencies must notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1887-2021-paid-family-leave-rate-increaseIntroduction – 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 Phelps – Financial Management (2015M-70)
… was to review the Town’s financial management practices for the period January 1, 2011 through March 27, 2015. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total approximately $3.6 million. Key Findings The … to govern the budgeting process. Develop formal plans for establishing, funding and using reserves. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/31/town-phelps-financial-management-2015m-70Town of Southold – Financial Operations (2014M-299)
… was to review selected financial operations of the Town for the period January 1 through December 31, 2013. … an elected six-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 were approximately $47.9 million. Key Findings The … was to review selected financial operations of the Town for the period January 1 through December 31 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/30/town-southold-financial-operations-2014m-299Town of Stockton – Financial Management (2014M-90)
… was to assess the Town’s financial management practices for the period January 1, 2012 through February 13, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled approximately $1.3 million. Key Findings The … balance. Adopt budgets that included realistic estimates for appropriations. Develop a multiyear financial plan. … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/12/town-stockton-financial-management-2014m-90Town of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… only for the cost of an additional line (approximately $10), rather than the full access charges. Although the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Town of Sardinia – Tax Relief Rebate Program (2014M-189)
… audit was to review the Town’s tax relief rebate program for the period August 1, 2013 through June 3, 2014. … property tax relief payment. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total approximately $1.8 million. Key Findings We … and the application process. Review and approve all claims for payment to ensure that they are supported by sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/14/town-sardinia-tax-relief-rebate-program-2014m-189Town of Villenova – Purchasing (2014M-52)
… audit was to evaluate internal controls over purchasing for the period of January 1, 2013 through January 24, 2014. … is approximately 1,100 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total about $775,000. Key Findings Town officials did not solicit quotes for certain purchases. Purchase prices were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-villenova-purchasing-2014m-52Town of Lewiston – Town Management of Joseph Davis State Park (2014M-162)
… audit was to evaluate the Town’s management of the Park for the period January 1, 2011 through April 8, 2014. … Davis State Park. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $17.4 million Key Findings The … Ensure that all fuel supplies are properly accounted for and do not allow employees to dispense fuel into their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/27/town-lewiston-town-management-joseph-davis-state-park-2014m-162Town of Warrensburg - Procurement (2014M-96)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s purchasing process for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … by an elected five-member Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled approximately $3.4 million. Key Findings The … the purchasing policy. Ensure that contracts are in place for all professional service providers. … The purpose of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/20/town-warrensburg-procurement-2014m-96Town of Louisville – Water User Charges (2015M-44)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s water user charge activity for the period January 1, 2013 through … when adequate segregation is not practical. Review user access rights and ensure that individuals are assigned … … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns water user charge activity for the period January 1 2013 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-louisville-water-user-charges-2015m-44DiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… their supervision of direct placement varied, with not all cases receiving the same level of attention across, and … in CONNECTIONS, the system of record for child welfare in New York state. OCFS uses the CONNECTIONS computer system to … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 170,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansTown of Great Valley – Town Clerk (2014M-29)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Clerk’s financial management … Key Recommendations Issue duplicate receipts when no other form of receipt is available. Deposit all collections in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/20/town-great-valley-town-clerk-2014m-29Town of Hammond – Town Clerk Operations (2014M-350)
… operations for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. Background The Town of Hammond is located in St. … operations for the period January 1 2013 through April 30 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/27/town-hammond-town-clerk-operations-2014m-350Town of Johnstown – Payroll (2014M-55)
… was to examine the Town’s internal controls over payroll for the period January 1 through December 31, 2013. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled approximately $3.5 million. Key Findings Employees were overpaid for overtime due to issues relating to leave time. Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/03/town-johnstown-payroll-2014m-55Town of Java – Water Accountability (2013M-338)
… audit was to review the Town’s water district operations for the period March 1, 2012 through October 17, 2013. … Key Findings Town officials do not have written procedures for reconciling the water produced by the Town’s water … produced to the total amount metered and estimated amounts for authorized unbilled uses. For the audit period, the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/07/town-java-water-accountability-2013m-338Town of Croghan – Financial Management (2014M-340)
… was to review the Town’s financial management practices for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $1.8 million. Key Findings Fund balance for town-wide operating funds experienced significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-croghan-financial-management-2014m-340Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions Program
… including private equity, actively managed public equity strategies, green bonds, clean and green infrastructure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutions-programChautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… to review the District’s cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2016 through May 1, 2017. … Bureau. General fund expenditures totaled $2.3 million for the 2016 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … that disbursements were properly supported and approved for District purposes. The Assistant Treasurer admitted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-and