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Town of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… provided proper oversight of disbursements and filed the annual update documents (AUDs) in a timely manner. Key … were made as authorized . Further, the lack of filing AUDs in a timely manner impairs the Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41Jericho Union Free School District – Acceptable Use Policy (2022M-194)
… use. District officials did not periodically review web histories to determine whether any employee’s web browsing was inappropriate. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/jericho-union-free-school-district-acceptable-use-policy-2022m-194West Hempstead Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Account Controls (2023M-9)
… to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … of these accounts (37 percent) have not been used in more than five years, with the oldest being last used more … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-accountBarker Central School District – Payroll (2023M-19)
… or overtime was approved and supported. Therefore, payroll errors went undetected and resulted in unnecessary and erroneous payroll payments. Seven employees were paid amounts that were … or District policy. Key Recommendations Adopt a written payroll policy governing the use of overtime and establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/barker-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-19DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is the third … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11 in May compared to the same month in 2022 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayThousand Islands Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-201)
… from productive use and may have missed opportunities to reduce the tax levy. The Board and District officials: … fiscal year-end surplus fund balance ranging from $2.4 to $3 million (10.3 to 12.8 percent) of the next year’s budget (during the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/thousand-islands-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-201State Agencies Bulletin No. 2136
… a tax balance adjustment due to having a Q22 overpayment in paycheck dated January 4, 2023, are affected. Background: … dated January 4, 2023, reduced the employees taxable gross in error. To correct the employees taxable gross, a one-time … all employees who have had their taxable gross lowered in error in the paycheck dated January 4, 2023. That amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2136-new-earn-code-tba-tax-balance-adjustment-correct-q22-overpaymentsVillage of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-15-11)
… law by either adopting a local law to override the tax cap or lowering the budget totals to be within the allowable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/13/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-15-11Village of Ilion – Information Technology (2015M-34)
… of inappropriate Internet use. Update and periodically test the disaster recovery plan. Adopt a breach notification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/31/village-ilion-information-technology-2015m-34DiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… and responds to outbreaks and how it collects and reports infection control data, among other recommendations. … Control Data Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresVillage of Coxsackie – Financial Condition and Water and Sewer Fund Accountability (2014M-324)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition and its … officials did not properly classify the amounts due to the general fund from the water and sewer funds. For the … the fiscal year ending May 31, 2014, the amount increased to $560,359. The Board did not adopt budgets which contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/02/13/village-coxsackie-financial-condition-and-water-and-sewer-fund-accountabilityTown of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… in duplicate payments totaling $33,282. 44 of 97 credit card purchases, totaling $12,695, reviewed were paid prior to … the Board for audit. The Board did not monitor the health insurance payments to the former Town Supervisor … to appropriately address the former Supervisor’s health insurance payments. Properly audit and approve all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127Wayne County Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-1)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made … on the property). These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s (Clerk) office when payments are deposited as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/02/18/wayne-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-1Frewsburg Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity and Scholarship Funds (2021M-159)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Frewsburg Central School District’s (District) … (ECA) and scholarship funds were properly accounted for and appropriately used. Key Findings ECA and scholarship … policies and procedures for scholarship funds allowed the former Central Treasurer (Treasurer) to use funds donated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/frewsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-and2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… New York ranked 11th best among the states (including Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia) in terms of the dollar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthEast Ramapo Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-141)
… period July 1, 2009, to February 1, 2013. Background The East Ramapo Central School District is located in Rockland … East Ramapo Central School District Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/19/east-ramapo-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-141Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-14-7)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … located in Broome County, issued debt totaling $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/11/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-14-7Town of Berne – Board Oversight (2021M-77)
… the records of all officials who received and disbursed funds, as required. Key Recommendations Ensure the Supervisor … the records of all officials who receive and disburse funds, as required. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/17/town-berne-board-oversight-2021m-77Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Board Oversight (2015M-33)
… Key Findings Because the TCIDA does not employ any staff, they hired the Tompkins County Area Development … process. Therefore, the Board could not be certain if TCAD staff submitted all IDA projects for its approval and projects could have been given IDA benefits without its knowledge. Although, three businesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-boardTown of Byron – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2012M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over … 1, 2011, through September 20, 2012. Background The Town of Byron is located in Genesee County and has a population of … Town of Byron Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-byron-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2012m-208