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Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-28)
… The Board and officials did not obtain information to monitor capital investment and salaries and did not have an adequate process to verify job creation and retention. The Board and officials … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix D includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/01/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Putnam Valley – Purchasing (2013M-193)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Town’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2012 to March 6, 2013. Background The Town of Putnam Valley is … million in total. We also reviewed supporting documents to verify that procurements and subsequent payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-putnam-valley-purchasing-2013m-193X.3 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… All vendors providing goods or services to New York State must be registered in the Statewide Vendor File. An … in the Statewide Vendor File. Registering a Vendor State agencies register vendors by either entering vendor … A of this chapter provides the agency with guidance on how to: use the Vendor Add Portal in the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3-overviewSchonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2021M-185)
… operations. The Board did not develop financial procedures for collections and disbursements, periodically monitor the … a result, neither the Company nor we were able to confirm all money was recorded and deposited intact. 14 collections … Key Recommendations Develop financial procedures to ensure all the bylaws are followed. Ensure all collections and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/04/08/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-board-oversight-2021m-185Loan Payroll Deductions – Enhanced Reporting
… salary deductions Retirement Online notifies employers when to start and stop deductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/loan-payroll-deductionsTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringDelhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… (Board) ensured receipts were deposited, recorded and reported and disbursements were proper and supported. Key Findings The Board ensured the $746,000 in … Board ensured receipts were deposited recorded and reported and disbursements were proper and supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142East Rockaway Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2020M-85)
… timely. Managing the finances of ECA activities is meant to be a learning experience for student club members. By not … and loss statements. Ensure ECA clubs remit receipts to the central treasurer promptly and that the central … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/15/east-rockaway-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fundsMount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-86)
… The District: Paid a vendor $238,465 as a sole source without documentation justifying this was a valid exception …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/mount-pleasant-cottage-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-86Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Financial Condition (2020M-91)
… Revenue and expenditure estimates were not based on prior years’ actual results or trends and did not contain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-financial-condition-2020m-91East Irondequoit Central School District - Payroll and Leave Accruals (2019M-92)
… extra pay. Errors occurred in the leave records maintained for 13 of the 26 (50 percent) employees tested. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mPittsfield Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-310)
… The Department has approximately 20 volunteer members and is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Directors. … the Treasurer maintained financial records, she did not keep adequate documentation to support all financial activity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/09/pittsfield-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-andTown of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… and playground equipment were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in … in the unrestricted general fund balance increasing to an excessive level. Always seek competition for … findings and recommendations and indicated that they plan to take corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70Brighton Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-132)
Determine whether the Brighton Fire Department Inc Department Board of Directors Board provided adequate oversight of financial operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-financialPlattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… whether the Plattekill Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) made purchases in compliance with its … not: Ensure required quotes were obtained for the purchase of security cameras. Adopt a procurement policy that included … Update the procurement policy to address the procurement of professional services and ensure competition is obtained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143Town of Owasco – Highway Department (2020M-128)
… and 234 claims totaling $96,900 did not have documentation to support a business purpose. Town officials did not … Superintendent (Superintendent) did not agree, in writing, to expenditures for highway repair and improvement. The … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/28/town-owasco-highway-department-2020m-128Madison County - Claims Audit and Payment Process (2019M-142)
… or documentation showing receipt of goods or services. In addition, claims totaling $1.3 million were paid without … checks and allowed a credit card vendor to directly withdraw $1.9 million in monthly payments from a County bank account. Key Recommendations Ensure all claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/01/17/madison-county-claims-audit-and-payment-process-2019m-142Archived Publications
… Stress Monitoring System (FSMS). FSMS was updated in November 2017. Access to these materials is being maintained … Fiscal Stress Monitoring System FSMS FSMS was updated in November 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/archived-publicationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… this scammer accountable.” Press Release Chinese National Arrested For $20 Million Scheme To Fraudulently Obtain Loans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamMineola Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2021M-44)
… As a result, more taxes were levied than were needed to fund operations. A pattern of over budgeting developed … back, at June 30, 2020, unassigned fund balance increased to approximately 13 percent or about nine percentage points …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/09/03/mineola-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management-2021m