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University at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … 2011. Twelve of the state’s highest cost travelers worked at the University at Buffalo (University) and had travel costs totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/university-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings
… of BuildSmart NY, the State’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in State government buildings while … advancing economic growth, environmental protection, and energy security. EO 88 is intended to accomplish broader … green jobs and stimulating the marketplace for clean energy and energy-efficient products and services. EO 88 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsDutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
… 2012 to May 31, 2013. Background The DCIDA was established in 1976 and is governed by a Board which comprises seven … tax exemption incentives over the life of their contracts, in part, because of their plan to create jobs in Dutchess County. Therefore, taxpayers may not be receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementCaledonia-Mumford Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-101)
… taxes were levied than necessary to fund operations. In the 2020-21 through 2022-23 fiscal years included in our audit period: The Board-adopted budgets made it … not necessary or reasonably funded and the debt reserve in the debt service fund had $337,777 in unidentified money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/06/caledonia-mumford-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-101Franklin County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-252)
… to June 30, 2013. Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of … to pay its bills and other obligations when due, resulting in the County issuing short-term debt in the form of a tax anticipation note for $4 million on May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/franklin-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-252Sullivan County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-81)
… Sullivan County has a population of 77,547, is located in the southeastern part of New York State, and includes 15 … of those five years have suffered operational deficits. In addition, general fund balance is artificially inflated … the last three years. These staff reductions could result in significant delays for necessary services and an increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/sullivan-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-81Utica City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-341)
… whose boundaries are the same as the City of Utica in Oneida County. The District is governed by the Board of … the 2013-14 fiscal year are $138.8 million. Key Findings In recent years the District has struggled with fiscal … they relied heavily on appropriations of fund balance in the budgets from 2010-11 through 2011-12. As a result, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/utica-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-341South Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures (2013M-298)
… The South Colonie Central School District is located in the Towns of Colonie and Guilderland in Albany County, and the Town of Niskayuna in Schenectady County. The District is governed by the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/10/south-colonie-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-timekeepingTown of Malone – Justice Court Operations and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-83)
… January 31, 2015. Background The Town of Malone is located in Franklin County and has a population of approximately … to Court Operations. The Justices remitted $327,797 in fines, fees and surcharges to the Supervisor in 2014. Key Findings Justices did not properly segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/21/town-malone-justice-court-operations-and-highway-department-payroll-2015mVillage of Red Creek – Board Oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer and Water Operations (2014M-173)
… whether the difference is caused by recordkeeping errors, leaks, thefts or malfunctioning meters. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-red-creek-board-oversight-clerk-treasurer-and-water-operations-2014m-173Newark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
… 26, 2013. Background The Newark Public Library is located in Wayne County. A Board of Trustees comprising seven elected … million as of June 30, 2013) to be improperly deposited in types of investments which are not allowed by law, putting … from all improper investments and place all Library moneys in time deposits, certificates of deposit, or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54Town of Davenport – Financial Operations (2013M-62)
… 3, 2012. Background The Town of Davenport is located in the County of Delaware and has 2,965 residents. An elected … Key Findings We identified discrepancies totaling $4,800 in the Supervisor’s cash receipt records, and found that the … functions. Account for the discrepancies identified in permit fee revenues. Ensure that all claim vouchers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-davenport-financial-operations-2013m-62Quogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts (2013M-274)
… The Quogue Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton, in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of … Develop a plan to use the surplus fund balance identified in this report in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cash-receiptsNiagara Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-294)
… 6, 2013. Background The Niagara Charter School, located in the Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, is governed by a … and enrollment was not always adequately supported. In some instances, for students with less than full-time … the full-time equivalents (FTEs), which resulted in over-billing school districts by more than $10,200. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/niagara-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-294LaFayette Central School District – Reserves (2013M-387)
… funds over multiple fiscal years, they can be considered de facto reserve funds. The District did not have a plan for … or funding reserves. Take remedial action to ratify the de facto reserves by adopting appropriate resolutions. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/lafayette-central-school-district-reserves-2013m-387Parkland Alienation (2014-MS-5)
… sell, lease or discontinue the use of municipal parkland. In order to convey parkland to a non-public entity, or to use … Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) in the form of legislation enacted by the New York State … used the proceeds from its parkland alienation transaction in July 2012 to make capital improvements or acquire new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/parkland-alienation-2014-ms-5Hempstead Union Free School District – Management of District Resources (2014M-253)
… The Hempstead Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which is governed by an … that all of its decisions and deliberations are performed in a transparent and public manner. District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/29/hempstead-union-free-school-district-management-district-resources-2014mTown of Rensselaerville – Financial Operations (2012M-168)
… 2012. Background The Town of Rensselaerville is located in Albany County and has a population of about 1,800. The … million. Key Findings The Town’s accounting records are in poor condition and do not provide an accurate portrait of its financial condition. In fact, the Town’s general fund was overstated by a total of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-rensselaerville-financial-operations-2012m-168Town of Pittstown – Records and Reports (2013M-5)
… 17, 2012. Background The Town of Pittstown is located in Rensselaer County and has a population of approximately … totaling $339,000 and $487,000 as of September 2012. In addition, cash on the Supervisor’s monthly reports did not … AUDs did not agree with bank records, resulting in, for example, general fund cash being over-reported by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/08/town-pittstown-records-and-reports-2013m-5Franklin Square Water District – Life Insurance Policies (2013M-127)
… Background The Franklin Square Water District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and serves the communities of Franklin … cash surrender value of $155,717 as of December 31, 2012. In addition to individual life insurance policies not being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/07/19/franklin-square-water-district-life-insurance-policies-2013m-127