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Village of Franklin – Fund Balance Management (2018M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively managed the … fund’s year-end total fund balance increased by 46 percent from 2014-15 through 2016-17. Budgeted general fund … balance policy that establishes the level of fund balance to be maintained. Adopt budgets that include realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-franklin-fund-balance-management-2018m-13North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash Disbursements (2015M-81)
… Fire Commissioners, provides fire protection and emergency rescue services to approximately 18,000 residents. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/17/north-patchogue-fire-district-fuel-inventory-and-cash-disbursements-2015mRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… 30, 2013. Background Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 is in Hamilton County and is governed by a Board of Fire … Records were incomplete because deposits were not recorded in the checkbook register and a running cash balance was not … and include these along with a copy of the bank statements in her monthly report to the Board. Ensure that the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Cortland Enlarged City School District - Budget Review (B4-15-12)
… with appropriate increases. Restrict the use reserve funds to legally appropriate financing sources. Examine the use of fund balance and reserve funds as recurring financing sources and consider reduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/15/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-12Town of Kirkwood – Justice Court Operations (2016M-414)
… more than $1 million in fines, fees, surcharges and bail money. Key Findings The Justices did not ensure that all bank accounts were reconciled each month. During the … accurately completed. We could not determine the status of all bail amounts from the list of liabilities to the case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-kirkwood-justice-court-operations-2016m-414Buffalo City School District – Oversight of Field Activities at the Service Center (2014M-270)
… July 1, 2011 through August 15, 2014. Background The Buffalo City School District is located in the City of Buffalo, Erie County, and is governed by an elected … Buffalo City School District Oversight of Field Activities at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/06/11/buffalo-city-school-district-oversight-field-activities-service-centerHewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-402)
… The Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which … fund balance totaling $9.6 million was not used, resulting in the District’s unrestricted fund balance exceeding the … Discontinue the practice of adopting budgets that result in the appropriation of unrestricted fund balance that is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/27/hewlett-woodmere-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-402Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2024M-35)
… and have not conducted periodic physical inventories in at least 10 years. As a result, officials lack assurance … was still active on the inventory list but was disposed of in October 2018. Key Recommendations Ensure BOCES’ asset … and assets are tagged and recorded prior to being placed in service. Conduct periodic physical inventories. BOCES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/06/21/greater-southern-tier-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2024mVillage of Greene – Investment Program (2023M-112)
… Village of Greene (Village) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings … whether Village of Greene Village officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/12/01/village-greene-investment-program-2023m-112Marathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… (District) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings District officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not develop and adopt a comprehensive written investment policy as required by New York State General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76Town of Homer – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-63)
… the duties or implement compensating controls relating to non-payroll disbursements. As a result, checks and … Clerk (Clerk) were not established. Establish procedures to detect and prevent duplicate payments from occurring. Conduct or ensure an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/11/town-homer-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-63II.4 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… Financial Accounting standards are used in the EXECUTE and EVALUATE phases of the financial cycle. Standards are … Financial Reporting Requirements; Basis of Accounting; and Cash and Basic Financial Statements. An important element of … Financial Accounting standards are used in the EXECUTE and EVALUATE phases of the financial cycle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4-overviewTown of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, … Town of New Lisbon Financial Oversight 2013M12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12Genesee Community Charter School – Revenue Billing and Collection (2013M-61)
… 15, 2013. Background The Genesee Community Charter School, located in the City of Rochester, Monroe County, is … a Board of Trustees which comprises 17 voting members. The School Leader is the chief executive officer and oversees all the school operations including the financial operations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/10/genesee-community-charter-school-revenue-billing-and-collection-2013m-61Town of Brookhaven Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-188)
… said it was not legally required, the Board should strive to ensure that Town residents realize increased prosperity … benefit from the projects that the Corporation approves. To do so, the Board must establish measurable goals for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/15/town-brookhaven-local-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoring-2021mTown of Putnam Valley – Purchasing (2013M-193)
… 6, 2013. Background The Town of Putnam Valley is located in Putnam County and has a population of approximately 11,000 … paid more than $20,000 each and approximately $1.4 million in total. We also reviewed supporting documents to verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-putnam-valley-purchasing-2013m-193Town of Stockport – Disbursements (2013M-216)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly monitored the Town’s disbursements for the period January 1, 2012, to January 22, 2013. Background The Town of Stockport is … the check sequence within and between all abstracts issued from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 to ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/27/town-stockport-disbursements-2013m-216Town of Locke – Financial Condition (2020M-111)
… As a result, it levied more taxes than necessary to sustain operations. The Board did not adopt budgets with … highway funds and water district were excessive, ranging from 89 percent to 536 percent of actual expenditures. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-locke-financial-condition-2020m-111Sidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… Findings As of June 30, 2019, the unemployment insurance reserve and tax certiorari reserve balances of $381,484 and $563,862, respectively, were … statutes. Reduce surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Develop multiyear financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243Ballston Lake Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit (2016M-379)
… District officials properly awarded firefighters Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) service credit for the period … Key Findings In 2015 three firefighters received one year of service credit and a defined contribution of $700 each to … Ballston Lake Fire District Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit 2016M379 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/ballston-lake-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-service-credit