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Town of Clarkson – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2013M-339)
… approximately $2.9 million. Key Findings The Board did not develop policies or procedures for budgeting practices … in unused appropriated fund balance; fund balances were not actually reduced at the levels represented to taxpayers … the appropriation of fund balance only in amounts that are available and necessary to fund operations. Establish written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-clarkson-budgeting-and-board-oversight-2013m-339Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … the Camillus Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Lewis , Madison County Probation Department and the Orange County … an adequate system of internal control over the collection and disbursement of restitution. However, county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Village of Chatham – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-132)
… internal controls over time and attendance and leave accrual records, Justice Court operations, and the chief … leave accruals. We identified 79 errors in nine employees’ accrual records. There were no timesheets or other records of … designed or operating effectively to allow for proper accounting and reporting of financial activities. Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132Town of Dansville - Board Oversight (2014M-115)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of Town assets and the … Key Findings The Board has not provided adequate oversight to safeguard Town assets. Specifically, the Board has not adopted adequate policies to ensure Town assets are safeguarded and used only for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-dansville-board-oversight-2014m-115Government-Wide Financial Data – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… financial statements provide a long-term view of finances. They record revenues and expenses when the … (cash basis). Each statement breaks down the activities of State government into two types: Governmental activities: … Statement of Activities This statement reports the change in net position, which is calculated by: Reducing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataState Agencies Bulletin No. 1956
… used for reporting and tax withholding purposes only and does not increase the employee’s compensation. Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1956-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2021Government-Wide Financial Data – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Program revenues include: Charges to customers or others for services related to the program; Grants and contributions that can only be used to pay for the operations of a particular function or segment; and … taxes and other items not included as program revenues. For prior years’ comparative government-wide data, please see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataState Agencies Bulletin No. 2063
… on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee Paycheck/Advice Communication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2063-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2022State Agencies Bulletin No. 2278
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the taxable fringe benefit CLEFR for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2278-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2024-0Town of Alden – Town Supervisor (2024M-105)
… to help ensure funds are safeguarded and accounted for. Because the Board did not receive adequate financial … million or 134 percent of the 2023 budget appropriations for those funds. In addition, the Town contracted with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-supervisor-2024m-105Town of Attica – Town Clerk (2015M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the … accounted for all money received and disbursed in her official capacity for the period January 1, 2014 through June 10, 2015. Background The Town of Attica is located in Wyoming County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/07/town-attica-town-clerk-2015m-210Monroe County - Financial Condition (2018M-179)
… balance as of December 31, 2017 totaled only $1.9 million or .13 percent of gross expenditures, after $12.4 million in … fund balance to mitigate significant revenue shortages or unanticipated expenditures. Key Recommendations Identify ways to increase recurring revenues or decrease recurring expenditures to improve the County’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/12/07/monroe-county-financial-condition-2018m-179Contract Advisory No. 6
… be changed once the transaction has been submitted to OSC for approval (or approved by the agency if OSC approval is … “ What To Do When An Incorrect Vendor ID Has Been Used For A Contract ” to determine what specific steps to take. In ALL cases, ensure that a Vendor ID exists for the correct vendor, or follow procedures provided in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/6-correcting-vendor-id-contractCenter Moriches Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2017M-174)
… The Center Moriches Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The District, … million. Key Findings The District did not claim $117,670 in costs for individual education plan (IEP)-related services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/center-moriches-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2017mPort Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-319)
… 2011-12 through 2015-16, the District’s unrestricted fund balance exceeded statutory limits. Annual fund balance appropriations were not used because budgets … in operating surpluses. The reserve policy does not state how each reserve will be funded, when reserves will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-319Elmira City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-348)
… Background The Elmira City School District is located in the City of Elmira and the Town of Elmira, Chemung County. … intent for establishing each reserve fund and the manner in which each reserve will be funded, used and maintained. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/06/elmira-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-348Downsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… whether the Downsville Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured that goods and services … and that all claims were approved prior to payment. None of the 18 purchases of goods and services tested, totaling … or competition was not sought. As a result, taxpayers do not have assurance that goods and services are purchased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Western New York Maritime Charter School – Financial Operations (2015M-124)
… Western New York Maritime Charter School, which is located in the City of Buffalo, is a public school financed by local, … and ensure that three written quotes are obtained, in accordance with Board policy. … Western New York Maritime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/10/02/western-new-york-maritime-charter-school-financial-operations-2015m-124Charter School of Educational Excellence – Middle School Capital Project and Board Oversight of the Management Company (2015M-7)
Charter School of Educational Excellence Middle School Capital Project and Board Oversight of the Management Company 2015M7
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/05/08/charter-school-educational-excellence-middle-school-capital-project-andEdgemont Union Free School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the District’s procurement … approximately $54.1 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a comprehensive procurement policy because it did … procuring professional services. District staff did not have any guidance to determine when they should use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/edgemont-union-free-school-district-procurement-professional-services