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Town of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… through August 9, 2012. Background The Town of Hamlin is located in Monroe County and had a population of 9,045. The Town is governed by the Town Board, which comprises four elected … Monitor the Town’s financial activity to ensure it is accurately recorded and reported on a timely basis. Insist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Town of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
… through April 30, 2012. Background The Town of Edwards is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of … provided to its residents. The Town Board, which is composed of five members, is the legislative body responsible for the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… to May 31, 2012. Background The Village of Hoosick Falls is located in the Town of Hoosick in Rensselaer County. The Village is governed by a Village Board, which comprises a Mayor and … do not review payroll in a timely manner, and there is no certification of payroll prior to printing checks. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Village of Chatham – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-132)
… proper bank reconciliations and accountability analyses on a monthly basis. Review bank statement activity and bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132Charlotte Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-232)
… actual revenues and expenditures. Set limitations on the amount of transfers the Superintendent can make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-232Town of Huntington – Payroll and Legal Services (2013M-28)
… 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Huntington is located in Suffolk County and has a population of … for overtime that may not be necessary because overtime is not pre-approved and actual overtime hours are not … Review supervisor overtime and determine if it is necessary for supervisors to be at work earlier. Institute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-huntington-payroll-and-legal-services-2013m-28Town of Hartwick – Financial Condition (2013M-118)
… three funds individually, they maintained a consolidated checking account for the combined funds and paid for large … included in the budget for each fund. Consider separate checking accounts for each operating fund or require a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-hartwick-financial-condition-2013m-118Town of Clare – Fiscal Stress (2013M-317)
… 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013. Background The Town of Clare is located in St. Lawrence County and serves about 105 residents. The elected five-member Town Board is the legislative body responsible for managing Town … budgets. If the Board appropriates more fund balance than is available, modify the budget early in the next fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/04/town-clare-fiscal-stress-2013m-317Rensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… 28, 2013. Background The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises five … The Board established a policy for the activity fund, but is not adequate because it does not provide detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomLewis County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-3)
… Key Findings The County does not have a written plan for bridge maintenance and repairs. Despite this shortcoming, the County maintained average bridge ratings and a consistent level of funding for bridge maintenance, repairs, and replacements during the … Lewis County County Bridge Maintenance S9133 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/lewis-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-3Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-322)
… officials reported a restricted cash balance of $0 on its financial statements. Key Recommendations Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/24/mattituck-cutchogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013mTown of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… a proper bank reconciliation and accountability analysis on a monthly basis. Ensure that deposits of all moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (2013M-283)
… For Girls, located in the City of Albany, Albany County, is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises six voting … the Board President to describe the services the School is receiving from the Foundation, but the Board President … under the compact, they cannot determine if the School is actually receiving the services it has paid for. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/albany-leadership-charter-high-school-girls-professional-services-2013mTown of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… more than $3 million. Key Findings The Board adopted a procurement policy that requires Town officials to solicit … depending on the amount of the purchase or public works contract. However, the Board does not review the procurement … not ensure that Town officials obtained the appropriate number of verbal or written quotes for purchases, or verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077Town of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… through October 11, 2013. Background The Town of Sheridan is located in Chautauqua County. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board comprised of a Town … should be reimbursed, when payments are due and what is to be done if someone does not reimburse the Town in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Town 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 Clerk’s operations for the period … The purpose of our audit was to review the Boards oversight of Town assets and the Clerks operations for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-dansville-board-oversight-2014m-115Town of Java – Water Accountability (2013M-338)
… 2012 through October 17, 2013. Background The Town of Java is located in Wyoming County and has a population of 2,057. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board comprised of the Town … meters. Conversely, if the unaccounted-for water is due to leaks rather than malfunctioning meters, the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/07/town-java-water-accountability-2013m-338DiNapoli: April Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 46 Percent From 2020
… continue to be vigilant when it comes to their finances.” Much of this spike in monthly statewide local sales taxes … In all other months, including April, the payments are based on estimates. The next reconciliation will be … by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-april-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-46-percent-2020DiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation
… in unemployment, New Yorkers with disabilities continue to face a higher unemployment rate than the national average … 13.9% and 13.4%, respectively. The national rate dropped to 8.2% in 2022, but in New York it was 11.9%. “For people … increased remote work,” DiNapoli said. “New York needs to address barriers to equal employment and invest in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nationDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2023, an … period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Sales tax collections … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $55 billion in the first quarter of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarter