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Town of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… four times the 2018 general fund tax levy and 183 percent of 2018 budgeted appropriations. During the same period, … 150 percent the 2018 highway fund tax levy and 96 percent of 2018 budgeted appropriations. Although the Town has … fund balance and reserve policy that establishes the level of fund balance and reserves to be maintained. Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Town of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)
… totaling $36,380 that did not contain adequate support. In addition, one employee was overpaid $1,100 and detailed … time records were not maintained to support $1,922 in hourly wages paid to another employee. The Board did not … benefits averaging $183,000 annually for elected officials in 2016 and 2017. Key Recommendations Segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58Photos: State Comptroller DiNapoli Visits Wyoming County Farm
… Earlier today, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli toured Silver Meadows Farm in Wyoming County to help highlight New … industry. The family-owned farm is located on 750 acres in Silver Springs and produces milk, as well as corn, alfalfa, wheat and oats. "Farms such as Silver Meadows provide jobs and critical tax dollars to local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/photos-state-comptroller-dinapoli-visits-wyoming-county-farmMarathon Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-280)
… and reasonable, and use excess amounts in accordance with applicable statutes in a manner that benefits District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/marathon-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-280Village of Franklin – Fund Balance Management (2018M-13)
… the Board effectively managed the Village’s fund balance for the period June 1, 2016 through November 10, 2017. … Board of Trustees. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year totaled approximately $150,000. … maintained. Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures. Develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-franklin-fund-balance-management-2018m-13Middletown Enlarged City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials … budgets that appropriate fund balance that is not needed to fund operations. Ensure that the amount of unrestricted fund balance complies with the statutory limit. Adopt a fund balance policy that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/middletown-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-245City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B17-6-18)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for … are outstanding. Key Findings The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b17-6-18Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B17-6-17)
… expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … operating deficits to submit their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b17-6-17Massapequa Union Free School District – Budget Practices and Reserve Funds (2017M-113)
… The Massapequa Union Free School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, which operates nine schools … needed and not used to fund District operations. Review all reserves currently established and determine if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/massapequa-union-free-school-district-budget-practices-and-reserve-fundsVillage of Port Chester – Payroll (2017M-115)
… through January 26, 2017. Background The Village of Port Chester is located in the Town of Rye in Westchester County … Village of Port Chester Payroll 2017M115 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/13/village-port-chester-payroll-2017m-115Village of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… a proper review of financial transactions. The Director does not always provide a record detailing the dates of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Travel Advisory No. 5
… Online agencies are required to use the attachment feature in the SFS to store electronic documents in support of Travel and Expense transactions for supervisory … The retention of supporting documentation must be readily available for OSC’s auditors to facilitate timely payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expenseChenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B19-4-2)
… 2008 authorizes the District to issue debt in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3.5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund and food service fund as of June 30, 2008. New York State Local Finance Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/12/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b19-4-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town … of Crown Point – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Essex County) The clerk did not remit real property taxes totaling nearly $1.4 million in 2017 and 2018 to the town supervisor or county treasurer each week, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Greenville Fire District #1 – Board Oversight (2014M-376)
… January 1, 2013 through July 10, 2014. Background The Greenville Fire District #1 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Greenville, located in Greene County. The District is … Greenville Fire District 1 Board Oversight 2014M376 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/greenville-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2014m-376Town of Cincinnatus – Financial Operations (2016M-238)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2015 through April 29, 2016. Background The … received or disbursed funds. Key Recommendations Annually review and update the procurement policy, as necessary, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/28/town-cincinnatus-financial-operations-2016m-238Town of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
… and approved by the Board. The District used debit cards to make purchases totaling approximately $14,000. The Board … by law. Certain Treasury duties were improperly assigned to a professional service provider and third-party vendors (vendors) had access to District bank accounts to withdraw electronic payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207Town of Evans – Board Oversight (2016M-2)
… 29, 2015. Background The Town of Evans is located in Erie County. The Town, which has approximately 16,000 … The Board hired an accounting firm to assist the Board in preparing a written response to our 2012 audit and develop … that the firm adequately performed its duties as outlined in the contract. Significant interfund advances remain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/04/08/town-evans-board-oversight-2016m-2Town of Elmira – Financial Condition (2015M-226)
… August 12, 2015. Background The Town of Elmira is located in Chemung County, has a population of approximately 6,940 … and the reasonable level of fund balance to be maintained in each fund to meet the Town’s needs. Implement a plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/08/town-elmira-financial-condition-2015m-226Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. Background The Orange Lake Fire District is located in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County. The District, which serves approximately … Orange Lake Fire District Budgeting Practices 2015M146 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146