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Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-15-18)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Sidney, located in Delaware County, issued debt totaling $2.5 million to … that ended December 31, 2005. New York State Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/10/26/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-15-18Town of Tuxedo – Financial Operations (2014M-284)
… for 2014 totaled approximately $9.5 million for all funds, including special districts. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/16/town-tuxedo-financial-operations-2014m-284Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library – Claims Processing (2013M-166)
… the period July 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Library is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The Library was founded in 1974 and provides services to several … a schedule of claims to present to the Board, which then audits the claims before signing the checks. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/08/09/mastics-moriches-shirley-community-library-claims-processing-2013m-166Town of Duanesburg – Financial Records and Reports (2020M-116)
… The accounting records’ cash balances were overstated by about $3 million as of December 31, 2019. Bank … complete, accurate and timely financial information. As a result, the Board’s ability to monitor the Town’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/02/05/town-duanesburg-financial-records-and-reports-2020m-116Town of Inlet – Capital Project Accounting and Internal Controls Over Cottage Rental Receipts (2015M-16)
… The Town of Inlet is located in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 330. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-inlet-capital-project-accounting-and-internal-controls-over-cottage-rentalTown of Indian Lake – Reserves and Justice Court Operations (2014M-330)
… 31, 2014. Background The Town of Indian Lake is located in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately … reserve funds and did not make reserve fund expenditures in accordance with State law. One Justice did not perform bank reconciliations or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/03/06/town-indian-lake-reserves-and-justice-court-operations-2014m-330Newfane Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-88)
… year by $8.1 million to $9 million, or 26 to 28 percentage points, which exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit. $13.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/newfane-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-88Town of Russia – Financial Management (2014M-212)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management for the period … 31, 2013. Background The Town of Russia is located in Herkimer County and has a population of approximately … approximately $1.07 million. Key Findings The Board has not adopted policies and procedures to govern the level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/03/town-russia-financial-management-2014m-212Town of Horseheads – Financial Management (2015M-211)
… Town of Horseheads is located in Chemung County and has a population of approximately 19,500. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board and had budgeted … long-term financial plan must be monitored and updated on a continuing basis. … The purpose of our audit was to review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/12/11/town-horseheads-financial-management-2015m-211Westfield, Town of – Financial Management (2013M-389)
… of Westfield, located in Chautauqua County, is governed by a five-member elected Town Board and has a population of approximately 4,900 residents. The Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/02/westfield-town-financial-management-2013m-389Town of Louisville – Water User Charges (2015M-44)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s water user charge … January 1, 2013 through July 9, 2014. Background The Town of Louisville is located in St. Lawrence County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-louisville-water-user-charges-2015m-44Town of Hounsfield - Claims Auditing (2019M-215)
… Determine whether claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved … lacked adequate supporting documentation and seven claims for $4,100 were paid twice. The Board did not ensure that … each claim is adequately supported before approving it for payment. Update the resolution authorizing advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/24/town-hounsfield-claims-auditing-2019m-215Tri-Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2020M-17)
… Findings The Board appropriated approximately $3.9 million in fund balance and reserves from 2016-17 through 2018-19, … that will be used to fund operations. Return excess funds in the tax certiorari reserve to the surplus fund balance in the general fund in accordance with the law. Reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/tri-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-17Putnam Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2020M-27)
… surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by 32.7 to 42.8 percentage points at the end of the last … financial plan. Key Recommendations Use surplus funds as a financing source to fund one-time expenditures and … actual operating results. Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/putnam-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2020m-27Village of Maybrook – Financial Condition (2020M-54)
… five years, and the water fund had an operating deficit in 2019. Village officials did not develop a fund balance … 2020 projections and our audit work do not factor in the pandemic’s financial effects. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/02/village-maybrook-financial-condition-2020m-54Town of Milford – Justice Court Operations (2014M-279)
… The Town of Milford is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 3,040. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board, which is responsible … not always complete an audit of each Justice’s records in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Periodically review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/12/19/town-milford-justice-court-operations-2014m-279Town of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (2018M-122)
… of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) for sewer services. Key Findings The Town: Did not have a … of $4.4 million as of December 31, 2017 or a balance in excess of 844 percent of the District’s average annual … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122Margaretville Central School District – Fund Balance (2015M-55)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … taxpayers. Such uses could include, but are not limited to, paying off debt, financing one-time expenditures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/margaretville-central-school-district-fund-balance-2015m-55Kings Park Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2015M-282)
… The Kings Park Central School District is located in the Town of Smithtown in Suffolk County. The District, which operates five schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/24/kings-park-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2015m-282Alexander Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-227)
… operates two schools with 858 students and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. General fund … annual budget. Use the excess amounts in reserve funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. … Alexander …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/alexander-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-227