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Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-77)
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services is a governmental entity covering 22 component school districts in a four-county area. BOCES is governed by a nine-member Board of Education elected by … has restricted more than $15 million in funds that should have been returned to the component and participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming-board-cooperative-educational-services-financialNew Lebanon Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-222)
… 2015. Background The New Lebanon Central School District is located in the Town of New Lebanon, Columbia County. The … operates two schools with approximately 420 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. … $12.4 million. Key Findings District officials have overstated liabilities and accumulated excessive funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/new-lebanon-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-222Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2022M-128)
… procured or not procured as required by the BOCES’ regulation on purchasing procedures (Purchasing Regulation). BOCES officials did not: Competitively bid three … equipment totaling $318,454, as required by the Purchasing Regulation. Have support that they obtained the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/12/02/jefferson-lewis-hamilton-herkimer-oneida-board-cooperative-educational-servicesOppenheim-Ephratah Central School District – Business Office Operations (2013M-70)
… The Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of Oppenheim, Ephratah, Johnstown, … and the Town of Manheim in Herkimer County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven … Office operations. Board policies and written procedures have been developed and adhered to by staff for cash receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/oppenheim-ephratah-central-school-district-business-office-operationsLockport City School District – Monitoring Transportation Contracts and Costs (2015M-200)
… July 1, 2013 through May 21, 2015. Background The Lockport City School District is located in the City of Lockport and … submit records to support the total number of daily route miles used in calculating the District’s annual fuel use. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/lockport-city-school-district-monitoring-transportation-contracts-andEastchester Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-59)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s management of the … schools with approximately 3,200 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/eastchester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-59East Rockaway Union Free School District – Purchasing (2015M-253)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s practices and procedures used to purchase goods and … through July 31, 2015. Background The East Rockaway Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in … not always retain necessary quote documentation with the claim vouchers. Key Recommendations Ensure that District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/east-rockaway-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2015m-253Franklinville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-49)
… 2017. Background The Franklinville Central School District is located in the Towns of Farmersville, Franklinville, … and Machias in Cattaraugus County. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education, … to finance operations. The Board and District officials have allowed unrestricted fund balance to exceed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/franklinville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-49East Moriches Union Free School District -- Budget Review (B17-7-4)
… Background The East Moriches Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County. Pursuant to Chapter 354 of the … 10.10 requires municipalities and school districts that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating … with the fiscal year during which the local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/05/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b17-7-4Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B17-4-5)
… is located in Broome County. Chapter 260 of the Laws of 2008 authorizes the District to issue debt totaling $3.5 … general fund and food service fund as of June 30, 2008. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/07/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b17-4-5Amityville Union Free School District – Payroll (2016M-155)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over payroll and leave accruals … of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $86.2 million. Key Findings … Key Recommendations Implement procedures to properly control and monitor overtime by approving and providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/amityville-union-free-school-district-payroll-2016m-155Town of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… vendors and the reasons why solicitation of quotes is not in the Town’s best interest. Discontinue use of the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Longwood Central School District – Overtime (2021M-126)
… $774,499 were more than necessary. We found: The Board of Education (Board) did not adopt written policies to ensure … and procedures for overtime work, including pre-approval of overtime and comp time. Ensure all non-emergency overtime … District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/longwood-central-school-district-overtime-2021m-126Davenport Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-147)
… There were no records to support the collection of hall rental receipts. As a result, the Board of Fire … (Treasurer) or we are unable to verify whether all hall rental receipts were collected and deposited in a … but does not. Key Recommendations Establish controls over hall rental activity. Prepare and provide monthly financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/26/davenport-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-147Oneida Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2015M-20)
… including portions of the City of Oneida and the Towns of Lincoln, Lenox, Verona, Vienna and Vernon within the Oneida …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/05/08/oneida-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2015m-20Town of Worth – Financial Operations (2014M-323)
… 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The Town of Worth is located in Jefferson County and had a population of 231 as of the 2010 Census. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted … up-to-date accounting records. Pay only those claims that have been audited and approved for payment by the Board, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-worth-financial-operations-2014m-323Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library – Claims Processing (2013M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if claims were audited in a timely manner and properly supported for the period July 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/08/09/mastics-moriches-shirley-community-library-claims-processing-2013m-166U-Crest Fire District #4 – Travel Expenditures (2017M-35)
… policy. The Board adopted a resolution establishing a per diem rate of $100 to cover meals and incidental travel expenditures, which exceeds the per diem rates set by the federal General Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/26/u-crest-fire-district-4-travel-expenditures-2017m-35Town of Hempstead – Compensatory Time (2021M-64)
… accurately accrued and accounted for compensatory (comp) time. Key Findings Town officials did not ensure comp time hours were accurately accrued and accounted for. As … result, officials do not have adequate assurance that all comp time is appropriately earned, accurately recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/10/town-hempstead-compensatory-time-2021m-64Beaver River Central School District – Collection of Real Property Taxes and Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2021M-123)
… officials ensured that real property taxes and retiree health insurance contributions were properly collected, recorded and … officials do not provide oversight of employees who handle funds, there is an increased risk that errors or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/beaver-river-central-school-district-collection-real-property-taxes-and